PhD in Educational sciences
Reykjavík, Capital, Iceland•QS 2027 #537 =
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PhD in Educational sciences is a doctorate in Education & Teaching programme offered by University of Iceland in Reykjavík, Iceland. It carries 240.0 credits (ECTS).
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Degree: Doctorate
Field: Education & Teaching
Credits: 240.0 (ECTS)
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Last checked October 2026 · Source: english.hi.is ·
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Overview
Educational Sciences is a Ph.D. programme in the School of Education at the University of Iceland. It combines research methods courses with dissertation work that a doctoral committee supervises, and the full degree is 240 ECTS.
Within that total, the student writes a thesis worth 180 ECTS and completes between 30 and 60 ECTS in the form of coursework. Applicants must already hold a master's degree of at least 120 ECTS.
International students have a deadline of 1 February for applications, and replies are given during the first week of June. The page directs applicants to a longer description of the application process, to the educational sciences structure, to admission requirements, and to services for students including the international division, facilities and student support. Project managers are named as contacts for the programme.
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About University of Iceland
Type: University
Control: Public
Students: 12,992
QS rank: #537 =
Programs: 487
Location: Reykjavík, Capital, Iceland
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