Nord University Business School admits new highly qualified doctoral students every year.

Announced PhD positions can be found under in the vacancy section of the university. If you want to apply and have already obtained funding outside the Business School please follow the application instructions below.
 
A successful PhD application should include the following:

• A completed and signed application form
  
  
• Certified evidence of prior degrees including academic transcripts.
  For admission to the PhD programme at Nord University Business School the applicant must generally have successfully completed five year’s education at university level in business subjects (Master of Science), or the equivalent education, in which at least 2 years (120 ECTS study points) have been taken at master level, and in which at least 90 ECTS study points must have been taken in business subjects. Normally this means a two-year master degree including a master thesis. The minimum average grade of B is normally required both for the master thesis and the master degree in its entirety. The copies of transcripts and diplomas must be stamped and signed by a licensed copying agency or a public office.
  
  
• Certified evidence of other relevant qualification
  Copies of other relevant qualification must also be stamped and signed by a licensed copying agency or a public office.
  
  
• Research proposal
  In your research proposal for a PhD, you need to outline how your research is likely to be original and how it will contribute to your field of study. There are certain guidelines (link) for the proposal.
  
  
• CV

• A list of all publications and/or other documented relevant activities

• Evidence of funding for the research programme.
  The financing plan in the application and the project description must show how the project can be carried out. Confirmation or documentation of financing must be attached to the application. Private financing (one’s own means or the family’s means or similar conditions) is not normally accepted as corresponding financing for admission to the organized researcher study programme at the Business School. For more information: see funding

• Evidence of your capacity in the English language, where appropriate
  
  
• Any additional information that may help assess suitability
  
  
  Please send the completed application along with the relevant documentation to the following address:
  PhD coordinator
  Nord University Business School
  N-8049 Bodø
  Norway
  
  For further questions or information regarding your application please contact Grete.Knudsen@nord.no