In addition to at least 21 credit units of course work, seminar, and  research methods and ethic units, the PhD degree candidate must prepare and successfully defend a PhD thesis. Expected duration to complete the PhD Program is 8 semesters; the maximum duration is 12 semesters. However, students should complete course work including non-credit courses in 4 semesters. Advisor appointment has to be made at the beginning of 2nd semester. Recommended curriculum is as follows:

• Please, visit the webpage for recommended elective courses.
• * Exempt if the student takes the course during Master studies.
• For students who did not take  MSc degree in Scientific Computing Programme, student's (thesis) adviser recommends to take  programmes' compulsory courses (IAM561-IAM562-IAM566-IAM572) instead of the elective courses according to student's  background.