Doctoral Admissions
Considering a doctoral (PhD) degree after your master’s? Doctoral studies, offered exclusively by universities, take about 4 years. Find out more below!
Doctoral (PhD) Studies in Finland
Begin your doctoral journey in Finland by exploring programmes through the Studyinfo.fi portal, or by contacting universities directly for detailed information on doctoral study and research opportunities. Ensure you're familiar with each university's application timelines, eligibility criteria, and specific requirements.
Find more information on doctoral (PhD) admissions on each university’s website.
Funding and positions
At doctoral level, no tuition fees are charged - regardless of your nationality.
You'll find tips on scholarship opportunities for funding your doctoral research at Doctoral Funding. Universities might also offer paid doctoral and post-doctoral positions.
For doctoral and postdoctoral researcher positions, follow academic recruitment platforms and the universities’ own announcements.
Resources for researchers
- Access resources, advice, and guidelines tailored for early career researchers through the Finnish Union of University Researchers and Teachers (FUURT).
- Explore the Finnish science and innovation landscape, including policy and ongoing research, at Research.fi.
Academic research positions and jobs
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