Dr.Philos. degree
The degree of Dr.Philos. (doctor philosophiae) may be conferred on graduates who have qualified for the doctoral degree on their own, without formal research training. You write the thesis without supervision, and have no connection with the university as a doctoral candidate until a faculty has approved your application for admission to the Dr. Philos. examination.
The degree is awarded on the basis of:
- a recognised scientific thesis
- two approved trial lectures, one on a chosen topic and one on a prescribed topic
- a satisfactory defence of the thesis in a public disputation
When applying for admission to the Dr. Philos. examination, you must submit a copy of the finished thesis, along with other documentation. As all preparations for this degree is done independently, the university does not offer financial or other support in the process.
A person who is not a Norwegian citizen, nor a citizen of any of the Nordic countries, may apply for admission to the Dr. Philos. examination only if the relevant Faculty recommends the application and the relevant academic community approves. The Faculty may grant such admission if the applicant has a has residence permit in Norway, or if the thesis:
- treats topics or make use of material directly related to Norway,
- is closely related to Norwegian research within the discipline, and/or
- has been carried out at a Norwegian university or research institute, or in close contact with Norwegian researchers
For more information, please see the Regulations for the degree of Doctor Philosophiae (Dr. Philos.) at the University of Oslo.