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PhD Hybrid Graduate School

PhD Societal Computing

Co-mentorship across disciplines · Methods spine (qualitative and computational) · Open research practice and publishable work

OverviewDetailsNotes
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
ItemSummaryNotes
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
Before applying, review refund/deferral summaries and bring your sharpest questions to an open day.
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.