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Thesis, adjudication and public defence - PhD

Here you will find information about the formal requirements for the thesis, what you should consider before submission, preparations for the defense, and the adjudication.

Thesis: rules and regulations

  • The PhD regulations
  • Programme description for the PhD programme in Social Sciences
  • Information on resources and library services
  • Form, length, language
  • Article based theses
  • Co-authorship
  • Duration
  • Requirements and obligations regarding supervision

Submission of the thesis

  • What should I consider before submitting the thesis?
  • How do I submit the thesis?
  • What happens after the thesis is submitted?
  • Forms and templates for submission
  • Rejected thesis - new submission

Adjudication of the thesis

  • Who adjudicates?
  • How long does it takes?
  • When and where does the adjudication take place?
  • How to appeal

For the chair of the defence and evaluation committee

  • Information for the chair of the defence
  • Information for the adjudication committee