Geography

Partners:
University of Lausanne - Faculty of Arts
University of Neuchâtel - Faculty of Arts and Humanities
University of de Geneva - Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences
University of Fribourg - Faculty of Arts
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne - School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC)

WEB SITE OF THE PROGRAMME: http://geographie.cuso.ch

Direction of the programme:
Prof. Joris Van Wezemael (UNIFR)

Contact person:
Dr. Sofia Paisiou
Unité de géographie
Université de Fribourg
Chemin du Musée 4
CH-1700 Fribourg
Tel.: ++41 (0)26 300 93 85, Fax: ++41 (0)26 300 97 46
sofia.paisiou@unifr.ch

Programme description:
The aim of the "Geography" doctoral programme is to provide a framework for the acquisition of knowledge and know-how by young researchers. In particular, it presents knowledge and methods useful for the development of research projects undertaken by doctoral students with a view to obtaining the required support for their intellectual activity, encouraging the exchange of ideas and scientific cooperation, allowing the acquisition of scientific values and standards and developing expertise in communicating their research.

Duration of the programme:
The course generally lasts for three years but may be taken by advanced doctoral students over a period of one or two years only. The Doctoral School includes the opening day, six days spread over the whole year, in principle Friday, and three days of residential seminars in the spring.

Admission deadline:
Please contact the University Admissions Department for information.

Registration deadline for the doctoral programme:
Please contact Ms. Sofia Paisiou for information.

Admission conditions:
To be admitted to the "Geography" doctoral programme, candidates must be enrolled with a Swiss university and hold a Master's or "Licence" degree in an appropriate field.

Subject to changes.
Last update: 20 August 2012

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