PhD Programme:  Southern Africa Region


The SANORD conference will take place between 20-22 September 2023, hosted by INN University, Hamar campus

It is our pleasure to invite you all to Hamar for the 2023 SANORD conference

IEASA’s 25th Annual Conference

IEASA invites contributions from academics and researchers, professional practitioners, educators, students, innovators, leaders as well as organisations working in international higher education to its Jubilee Conference.

UniPID workshop: North-South academic collaborations: responsible partnerships for the future.

The Finnish University Partnership for International Development (UniPID) cordially invites you to the workshop North-South academic collaborations: responsible partnerships for the future at the Development Days Conference 2023

SANORD 2022 Conference in Limpopo

The SANORD Central Office (SCO) would like to thank all the 2022 conference delegates for your contributions towards the conference in the beautiful province of Polokwane, South Africa.

109-year-old Norwegian vessel ‘Statsraad Lehmkuhl’ docked at Table Bay

The ‘Statsraad Lehmkuhl’ is partway through the 20-month One Ocean Expedition research expedition circumnavigating the globe.

2023 Conference Host Announced

We are pleased to announce the 2023 SANORD Annual Conference host. The Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences (INN) will host the 2023 Annual SANORD Conference from 20- 22 September 2023.

SANORD ONE OCEAN Beach Clean up

The Statsraad Lehmkuhl, a Norwegian sailing vessel, is sailing around the world as part of the One Ocean Expedition.

A ship full of students

A few days into the new year Statsraad Lehmkuhl sets sail and heads towards one of the world’s strongest ocean currents.

SANORD ONE OCEAN Beach Clean up

In August of 2021, Statsraad Lehmkuhl set sail from Norway and began The One Ocean Expedition, a twenty-month long circumnavigation of the globe.

One Ocean Conversations: Reflections and Experiences

At the 14th SANORD International Conference

PhD at University of Botswana


The School of Graduate Studies has been established in 1996 with the task to coordinate all aspects of graduate student programmes.

University of Malawi


Chancellor College offers PhDs in various fields.

The College of Medicine offers doctoral studies in various health related fields.

The Polytechnic offers doctoral studies in Applied Science, Commerce and Engineering.

Namibia University of Science and Technology


Namibia University of Science and Technology offers doctoral studies in Computer Science and Informatics.

University of Namibia offers PhD programmes in Business Administration and Nursing Science.

Doctoral studies at Cape Peninsula University of Technology


Cape Peninsula University of Technology offers various doctorates in technology.

Doctoral studies at Durban University of Technology


Durban University of Technology offers various doctorates in technology.

PhD at Rhodes University


Students are accepted depending on staff availability, the candidate’s academic record, and in relation to the topic.

PhD at University of Cape Town


The Doctoral Degrees Board is responsible for all supervised doctoral degrees as well as for the senior doctorates by published works.

PhD at University of Free State


The University of Free State believes that postgraduate education ought to focus on the holistic development of the postgraduate student as researcher, and that research education has to include more than disciplinary training.

PhD at University of Johannesburg


University of Johannesburg offers PhD studies in various faculties.

PhD at University of KwaZulu-Natal


University of KwaZulu-Natal offer PhDs i various faculties.

PhD at University of Pretoria


University of Pretoria offers PhD programmes at various departments.

PhD at University of the Western Cape


University of the Western Cape offers PhD programmes in various fields

PhD at University of Stellenbosch


University of Stellenbosch offers a comprehensive selection of PhDs across its departments.

Doctoral studies at Vaal University of Technology


Vaal University of Technology offers doctoral programmes in Applied and Computer Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Human Sciences, and Management Sciences.

Doctoral studies at University of Lusaka


Doctoral studies at University of Zambia


University of Zambia offers PhD studies at various departments.

Doctoral studies at University of Zimbabwe


PhD Programme:  Nordic Region


PhD at Aarhus University


By combining in-depth, cutting-edge research with interdisciplinary collaboration, Aarhus University maintains a strong focus on talent development and knowledge exchange with the business sector.

PhD at University of Southern Denmark


Throughout your PhD project you will take part in active research environments both in Denmark and abroad, and in doing so will achieve research results that are eligible for publication in recognised international scientific journals.

PhD at University of Jyväskylä


The doctoral programmes of the University of Eastern Finland invite applications for doctoral student positions on an annual basis. Approximately 150 doctoral students work with this funding as early stage researchers at the university every year.

PhD at University of Eastern Finland


The University of Jyväskylä supports doctoral training in its faculties and doctoral students’ international mobility, as well as offers doctoral students transferable skills studies, guidance and support services.

PhD at University of Tampere


Doctoral training at the University of Tampere takes place in the University’s Doctoral School consisting of the doctoral programmes of respective academic Schools.

Doctoral studies at University of Turku


The University of Turku Graduate School consists of 16 Doctoral Programmes which cover all disciplines and Doctoral Candidates of the University.

PhD at University of Iceland


University of Iceland offers various PhD programmes. It is organised into five academic schools, and 25 faculties.

PhD at Bergen University College


Bergen University College offers a PhD programme in Bildung and Pedagogical Practices.

PhD at Hedmark University of Applied Sciences


The strategic research areas of Hedmark UAS are Education and Diversity, Arena for Culture and Language Studies, Public Health, Applied Ecology, Biotechnology and Value Creation in Business and Public Management.

PhD at University of Bergen


The University of Bergen has an international profile and offer opportunities to conduct both traditional and cross-disciplinary research as a part of the doctoral education.

PhD at University of Nordland


University of Nordland has four doctoral programmes. Admission to the different programmes is by individual application.

PhD at Karlstad University


Karlstad University offers Master’s programmes taught in English in the following academic areas: Economy and Law, IT, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Arts, Technology and Engineering.

PhD at Linköping University


Linköping University offers Master’s programmes taught in English in the following academic areas: Engineering and Computer Sciences, Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences, Education, Social Sciences and Humanities.

PhD at Lund University


Lund University offers more than 90 Master’s degree programmes taught in English in the following academic areas: Architecture & Design, Economics & Management, Engineering & Technology, Environment & Sustainability, Fine & Performing Arts, Humanities, Languages, Film & Theology, International Studies, Development & Welfare Studies, Law, Medicine, Science, Sociology, Psychology & Media, Service Management & Strategic Communication.

PhD at Malmö University


Malmö University offers Master’s programmes taught in English that can be either one or two years of study.

PhD at University of Gothenburg


University of Gothenburg offers Master’s programmes taught in English in the following academic areas: Social and Behavioural Science; Natural Sciences; IT; Education, Teaching and Learning; Medicine, Odontology, Health and Care Science; Music, Drama, Film and Photography; Languages; Business, Economics, Law and Tourism; Culture, Religion and History; Fine Art, Design and Crafts.

PhD at University West


University West offers Master’s programmes taught in English in the following academic areas: Business Administration, Political Science, Informatics, Manufacturing Engineering, Science in Finance, Robotics.

PhD at Uppsala University 


The education offered in Uppsala University PhD programmes gives students the competence and skills to conduct research independently, enables a deep understanding of the subject area, fosters proficiency in disseminating knowledge and enables the learning of others.