Doctoral Studies Initiative

The project had three components: an analysis of strengths and weaknesses, a mapping of quality assurance procedures and a follow-up study of the doctoral programmes implemented at KTH in 2011. In addition, a series of quality seminars was held.

Conclusions and recommendations from the project are compiled in a summary report (pdf 437 kB) (Swedish only).

Key findings relate to the need for KTH to

• build on existing structures (including the doctoral programmes) in quality assurance
• spread examples of good practice
• raise awareness about the intended learning outcomes for a doctoral degree
• increase the supply of, and improve doctoral students’ access to, courses in generic and transferable skills