Doctoral Admissions
Aspiring for a doctoral degree after your master’s? Doctoral studies, offered exclusively by universities, take about 4 years. Find out more below!
Doctoral Studies in Finland
Begin your doctoral journey in Finland by exploring programs 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 admissions on each university’s website.
Funding and positions
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.
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.