Doctoral Programmes
Faculty of built environment.
Doctoral Programme in the Built Environment (DPBEN)
Faculty of Education and Culture
Doctoral Programme of Education and Society (DPEDU)
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Doctoral Programme in Engineering and Natural Sciences (TLTO)
Doctoral Programme in Engineering Sciences (TTITO)
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences
Doctoral Programme of Humans and Technologies (DPHAT)
Doctoral Programme in Media, Communication and Performing Arts (DPMCP)
Doctoral Programme in Language Studies (DPLA)
Doctoral Programme of Computing and Electrical Engineering (DPCEE)
Faculty of Management and Business
Doctoral Programme in Administrative Sciences, Business Studies and Politics (DPHKP)
Doctoral Programme in Business and Technology Management (TOTO)
Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology
Doctoral Programme in Medicine, Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering (DPMBBE)
Faculty of Social Sciences
Doctoral Programme in Literary Studies (DPLS)
Doctoral Programme in Health Sciences (DPHS)
Doctoral Programme in History (DPHI)
Doctoral Programme in Psychology and Logopedics (DPPL)
Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences (DPSS)
Doctoral Programme in Medicine (DPMD)
Doctoral Programme in Philosophy (DPPH)
International Doctoral Programme in Epidemiology and Public Health (IPPE)
Additional information on doctoral studies
Structure and duration of doctoral studies.
In addition to the doctoral dissertation, the requirements for a doctoral degree include other studies, which you should plan to support your doctoral research. The structure of the other studies can be found in the curriculum of your doctoral programme.
For full-time doctoral students, the target time of completing the doctoral degree is four years. Part-time students may take longer to complete their degree.
Doctoral dissertation
To earn a doctoral degree, students must complete a dissertation and defend it in a public examination. Students prepare a dissertation to demonstrate their ability to produce original scientific knowledge in the field of their research. Writing the dissertation requires that the student is capable of conducting independent scientific research.
Tampere University Doctoral School
The Doctoral School supports the development of diverse, multidisciplinary and international expertise among doctoral researchers and works to promote employability of our doctoral graduates.
You will be able to select courses that meet your needs over 50 courses that the Doctoral School offers each year. We give Finnish and English-taught courses both online and in a physical classroom environment.
The Doctoral School hosts regular events for doctoral researchers such as Orientation Day and open lectures. You get to meet other doctoral researchers, network and receive peer support.
Our courses and events provide you with the opportunity to gain experience of multidisciplinary and international teamwork while making effective progress towards your degree.
Get to know the Doctoral School
Doctoral studies can be financed in a variety of ways and admittance to a doctoral programme does not guarantee funding. Students are recommended to contact their supervisor before starting their doctoral studies to discuss their funding options. Funding options for doctoral studies are at least the following:
- Employment at the University (either project funding or a separate doctoral education funding)
- Scholarships and grants
- Student financial aid (if eligible)
- Adult Education Allowance of the Education Fund (NB! Due to changes in the legislation Adult Education Allowance cannot be obtained for studies starting in the autumn of 2024 onwards)
- Doctoral education pilot at Tampere University
The Doctoral School of Industry Innovations
The Doctoral School of Industry Innovations (DSII) offers Doctoral Researchers a unique opportunity to undertake dissertation research, gain a thorough understanding of product development, tackle real-world business challenges and expand their professional networks. Tampere University hires a Doctoral Researcher to complete a four-year, company-sponsored dissertation project under the joint supervision of a university professor and a company representative.
Read more about DSII
Finland Fellowship
Finland Fellowship is a new funding option awarded by Tampere University as part of the national Finland Scholarship programme. Non-EU/EEA applicants to Doctoral programmes are eligible to apply. The Finland Fellowship contributes to the salary paid Tampere University and includes a 2000 EUR arrival allowance. The Finland Fellowship funding is available from 2022 to 2024. It is funded by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture. Positions funded with the Finland Fellowship funding are published as part of open positions at Tampere University.
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Additional information on applying
Detailed information on applying to a doctoral programme is available in the admission requirements of the programme and our webpage Applying to Doctoral programmes.
Applying to doctoral programmes
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Scholarships
Studying in Finland is a great value for investment. With flexible study paths, affordable student prices, and a stable society with equal opportunities, studying in Finland has got you covered.
Planning a budget for your time in Finland is an important part of preparing for the journey ahead. There is a range of options for scholarships both for bachelor's and master's level international students, and funding options also exist for doctoral level. However, you should also be prepared to cover some financial costs independently.
Apply to doctoral programmes
The University of Helsinki is an international research environment: one fourth of our doctoral researchers are international students. Completing a doctoral degree in English is possible in all our doctoral programmes. No tuition fees are charged of doctoral researchers, but you are expected to cover your costs for living and accommodation. Approximately a quarter of our doctoral researchers complete their research in an employment relationship with the University.
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In Finland, there are no tuition fees for doctoral students, but you must finance your own living expenses. Start at university departments for funding guidance. They provide insights into paid doctoral positions and scholarships that align closely with your field of study.
The University of Helsinki Doctoral School has a total of 33 doctoral programmes. The doctoral school and programmes cooperate in research and doctoral education, and the structure of doctoral education encompasses all of the University’s disciplines and doctoral researchers.
You'll find tips on scholarship opportunities for doctoral research in the section Doctoral Funding. Universities might also offer paid doctoral and post-doctoral positions. For doctoral and post-doc researcher positions, follow academic recruitment platforms and the universities’ own announcements.
Finland Fellowship is a new funding option awarded by Tampere University as part of the national Finland Scholarship programme. Non-EU/EEA applicants to Doctoral programmes are eligible to apply. The Finland Fellowship contributes to the salary paid Tampere University and includes a 2000 EUR arrival allowance.
Doctoral funding. Learn more. Finnish universities offer scholarships for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students. Discover funding options for your studies!
Call for applications for new university-funded doctoral researcher positions is opened once a year. The University of Helsinki Doctoral School has 33 doctoral programmes. Doctoral study rights are applied to from the programmes.