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Key Information
Duration
Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
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
Credits
240 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Lund, Sweden
Disciplines
- Civil Engineering & Construction
- Physics
Overview
This Building Physics programme offered by Lund University focuses on the physical processes in buildings, including the transport of heat, moisture, and air in building materials, components, and systems. It supports research into how these processes affect indoor conditions, energy efficiency, durability, and environmental performance of buildings.
Key Facts
The academic environment integrates engineering, environmental, and human factors, addressing building design, resource management, and the interaction between buildings and their users. Training enables the ability to analyse building performance, develop solutions for energy-efficient and healthy indoor environments, and contribute to sustainable building design and operation.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Moisture Transport in Materials and Constructions
- Heat Transport in Materials and Constructions
- Indoor Climate
- Installation Technology
- Energy Management in Buildings
- Building Components and Systems
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
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.
Tuition Fees
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 opportunities are available for Building Physics.