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Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
The application process at our faculties varies – some advertise doctoral positions at the same time each year, while others do so throughout the year.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Credits
240 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Lund, Sweden
Disciplines
Structural Engineering
Overview
This Structural Engineering programme offered by Lund University focuses on principles for designing and dimensioning structures in buildings and infrastructure, considering loads, material behaviour, and long-term performance. It supports research into structural elements in materials such as concrete, steel, wood, and masonry, with emphasis on reliability and resistance to damage, deterioration, and environmental impact over time.
Key Facts
The academic environment combines theoretical, computational, and applied approaches, integrating coursework, supervision, and independent research. Training enables the ability to analyse structural systems, optimise construction solutions, and contribute to the development of efficient, durable, and competitive building systems.
Programme Structure
Research
- Structural Design and Dimensioning
- Structural Reliability and Safety
- Concrete, Steel, Wood, and Masonry Structures
- Structural Behaviour under Loads and Strains
- Effects of Climate and Material Deterioration
- Building Systems and Detail Solutions
- Computer-Aided Design and Analysis in Construction
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Other requirements
General requirements
A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:
- has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
- has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240
- credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
- has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
change nationality / currency
- International Non-residents Free
- EU/EEA EU/EEA Nationals Free
Additional Details
There are no tuition fees for doctoral education at Lund University.
Living costs
Lund
Sweden
1,063-1,583 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships