PhD Hybrid Graduate School
PhD Societal Computing
Co-mentorship across disciplines · Methods spine (qualitative and computational) · Open research practice and publishable work
| Overview | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | PhD | — |
| School | Graduate School | — |
| Field | Social Sciences | — |
| Mode | Hybrid | — |
| Duration | 3–4 years | — |
| Credits | 180 ECTS (doctoral) | — |
Purpose & curriculum
Doctoral culture
You will join a research group, present work in progress, and learn to publish with care.
We value methods, ethics, and collegial critique.
Tuition & scholarships
| Item | Summary | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | €0 (EUR) | Funded places available; tuition waived for doctoral researchers on MDU-funded projects. |
| Scholarships | Funded doctoral research assistantships | Limited awards; apply early where possible |
| Start terms | September | Program-specific deadlines may apply |
| Language | English | Some modules include academic writing support |
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Sample courses
No sample courses listed for this school yet. See the full catalog.
Faculty
Admissions requirements
Checklist (summary)
- · Master’s degree or equivalent
- · Research proposal (3–5 pages)
- · Writing sample
- · Two references
Full process and deadlines are on the Admissions page.
Who thrives here
If you enjoy making decisions explicit—writing down assumptions, testing them, revising honestly, and respecting boundaries—this program is built for you.
FAQ
Is the PhD campus-based or hybrid?
The PhD is structured as a hybrid program: campus-based milestones and committee reviews, plus flexible research time. We expect periodic workshops and an annual doctoral colloquium in Bishkek.