FAQ

Why does it cost money? I thought all Ph.D. courses were supposed to be free of charge!

We wish that all courses could be free as well, but since we do this for a living, we need to charge for the course. We do everything we can to keep the cost as low as possible.

How do I pay for the course?

Most of our students get funding for the registration fee from either their supervisor (if you are a Ph.D. student), your own research money, stipends, or from the institution/department.

PhD students at SLU can sign up via their university, where a certain number of slots are already provided by the university.

You can pay by invoice or by card.

Hmm, you represent a company, could you really examine and give me the credits?

Of course not, but if you complete the course, you will receive a certificate that clearly states the amount of work you have done, measured in time. This certificate could then be used to get ECTS credits, but your supervisor/responsible person must be the examiner. So far, more than 5000 students have completed the course and received credits. If you run into any problems, please let us know, and we will do our best to help resolve them.

Is this some easily earned credits? I mean, I pay a registration fee, then you must be happy and just let me pass?

Absolutely not. To pass and complete the course, you must do all the assignments, attend all face-to-face sessions, and complete all video modules. It is equivalent to 3 weeks of full-time work.

We at Visualize your Science pride ourselves on delivering quality courses, and we can only do that if we expect as much of the students as they do of us.

What will happen if I cannot complete the course this semester?

No problem! You will have the opportunity to finalize the course within two years of the initial sign-up, free of charge. All you have to do is remember to register for an upcoming course by contacting Visualize your Science directly.

How long can I access the online material?

You will have access to the material for life, as long as you remember to log in to your account at least once every two years (as per GDPR rules).

What is Visualize your Science?

Visualize your Science AB is a company based in Espoo Finland (FO: 2754269-4). It was founded by Andreas Dahlin in April 2016 and currently has 7 employees. Visualize your Science AB teaches scientists to think and communicate visually to increase the impact of science.

What is your cancellation policy?

If you change your mind and do not want to take the course, you have until 7 days before the course opens to cancel your registration without cost. After this time, you will be billed in full. If you have already passed the latest cancellation date but are hindered from attending the course, it is good to know that you have the opportunity to follow the classes anytime within the next two years.