PhD candidates in the Social Sciences and neighbouring fields are invited to participate.
Admission information for PHD candidates at UIS
- Applicants admitted to a PhD program at UiS can apply for course study rights via Studentweb and register for teaching and assessments (exams) up until the course start date. PhD candidates at UIS do not pay the semester fee.
PHD candidates without study right at UiS
Applicants without study rights at UiS for the upcoming semester should apply through Søknadsweb.
* Applicants without a Norwegian personal identity number or Norwegian citizenship must contact the admissions office by email enkeltemner@uis.no
If there are more applicants than the 15 admission places available, a selection will be made based on an assessment of the relevance of the course for the candidate’s research plan and qualifications in the relation to the objectives of the course. The course coordinator carry out the selection process.
Contact information
E-mail: enkeltemner@uis.no
Semester Fee for External PhD Candidates:
External PhD candidates not affiliated with UiS are required to pay a semester fee. Invoices can be generated directly in Studentweb under the "Payment" section. The semester fee for spring 2025 is NOK 900.
Choosing courses
Unsure of which courses to apply for or how many? Explore the information in the tabs below and discuss your options with your home university before you apply.
Which documents do you have to submit
The confirmation of admission to a PhD program must be enclosed with the application. The documentation must be in English or Norwegian.
Transcript of Record
If you want or need documentation on courses you have passed at UiS, you can log in to the Diploma registry to share your results electronically. You can also download a digitally signed transcript in Studentweb. This replaces the old transcript on paper. Read more about transcript of records.
Canvas
Canvas is our learning platform (Learning Management System) which is used for communication between students and teachers. The Faculty uses Canvas for submission and approval of essays, distribution of literature etc. Link to login: https://stavanger.instructure.com/
Course program and more detailed information for each course will be posted in Canvas (by the course coordinator).