Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027

Language

English

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 90, or 4.5 (New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned; equivalent to the 0-120 score)

PTE Academic: 62

IELTS: 6.5

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bergen, Norway

Disciplines

Communication Studies

Overview

The specialisation of Professional and Intercultural Communication at NHH Norwegian School of Economics is open to candidates who have funding from NHH or external funding. It is based on close cooperation with other national and international institutions offering similar programmes.

Key facts

The PhD candidates must undertake relevant course work equivalent to 45 ECTS. The course portfolio includes obligatory courses in Research Ethics, Theory of Science and Academic Writing, as well as elective thematic courses, e.g. organised by the national PhD school in linguistics until 2021 (Language and Text: Methodologies and Applications for the Digital Age, formerly Lingphil).

Given the international focus of the Department, the students are strongly encouraged to carry out part of their scholarship/coursework abroad.

Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

Terminology, corpora and language resources
Discourse analysis and genre studies
Specialised translation
Intercultural communication

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Required
GRE: 153 (verbal), 152 (quantitative)
GMAT: 600

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 90, or 4.5 (New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned; equivalent to the 0-120 score)
PTE Academic: 62
IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

Qualifying education should normally be a master's degree in one of the following languages: English, German, French, Norwegian or Spanish. Candidates holding a master's degree in general linguistics are also eligible. In addition to the master's degree, emphasis will be placed on the relevance of the master's thesis to the Department's research areas. Some formal education in economics, business administration or other social sciences is an advantage.
Candidates who have passed the National Translator Accreditation Exam in addition to a relevant master's degree are encouraged to apply.
A good command of a Scandinavian language is desirable.

Tuition Fees

International (non-residents): Free
Domestic (citizens or residents): Free

Additional Details

The programme is fully funded. As a PhD Research Scholar you will be a member of our faculty, and you will be both a student and an employee.

Living costs

Bergen, Norway: 1,551-2,519 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The PhD programme at NHH is a four-year fully funded programme; PhD Research Scholars are therefore both a student and an employee.

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