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106 PhD programmes in Finland

Economics
The Economics programme of Hanken School of Economics is organised jointly with Aalto University and University of Helsinki within Helsinki Graduate School of Economics.

Management and Organisation
The Management and Organisation PhD programme of Hanken School of Economics encourages ambitious aspiring scholars who are interested in doing research to consider applying for doctoral studies in M&O.

Commercial Law
The Commercial Law programme at Hanken School of Economics prepares students for challenging careers in research by providing an individually tailored program for each doctoral student.

Entrepreneurship, Management and Organisation
The Entrepreneurship, Management and Organisation programme of Hanken School of Economics focuses on the universal organization-based problems, challenges, and opportunities presented by the need to maintain an entrepreneurial stance in the context of continual and rapid change.

Accounting
The Accounting programme of Hanken School of Economics prepares you both for an academic career and analytical or managing positions on the international job market.

Marketing
As a doctoral student/candidate in the PhD in Marketing programme of Hanken School of Economics, you strengthen your competence and become an expert in the area you have chosen within marketing.

Supply Chain Management and Social Responsibility
The PhD in Supply Chain Management and Social Responsibility programme of Hanken School of Economics is leading to a PhD degree require four years of full-time study, of which approximately one year consists of course work. The thesis project constitutes the remaining part of the degree and is carried out under active supervision.

Finance
The Finance PhD programme at Hanken School of Economics prepares students for both academic careers and analytical/managing positions within the finance community.
Process and Environmental Engineering
The PhD in Process and Environmental Engineering is offered by University of Oulu.
Social Sciences and Philosophy (KYC)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum as well as a dissertation. The Doctor of Social Sciences (D.Soc.Sc.) degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum as well as a dissertation. University of Jyväskylä offers the Social Sciences and Philosophy (KYC) programme.
Engineering and Natural Sciences
Graduates from the Doctoral Programme in Engineering and Natural Sciences from Tampere University of Applied Sciences have great potential to achieve scientific and technological breakthroughs based on their in-depth knowledge and strong research skills.
Economics and Business Administration
The Economics and Business Administration doctoral degree programme in the University of Oulu covers the following disciplines of the school’s curriculum: accounting, economics, finance, international business, management, and marketing.
Mathematics and Statistics
The aim of doctoral education is to educate professionals in research, competent and versatile experts in various fields for the needs of society. University of Jyväskylä offers the Mathematics and Statistics programme.
Educational Sciences and Psychology
The Educational Sciences and Psychology programme is offered by University of Oulu and it might be the best option for you.
Molecular and Cellular Systems of Life
The Molecular and Cellular Systems of Life programme from University of Helsinki is an international doctoral programme providing structured training in life science areas requiring multidisciplinary skills and capability to engage in multiprofessional cooperation.
Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Sustainability in Society
The Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Sustainability in Society programme from University of Helsinki builds on the strengths of world-leading ecological and evolutionary research, and advanced interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges.
Law
Doctoral Programme in Law covers all disciplines of law and is responsible of the doctoral training as a part of the University of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS).
Law
The Law PhD programme from the University of Helsinki belongs to the Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences.
Population Health and Human Behaviour
The Population Health PhD programme at the University of Helsinki is multidisciplinary and includes a variety of scientific and methodological approaches.
Physics
Doctoral studies must include at least 17 credits of discipline-specific studies at advanced or postgraduate level. University of Jyväskylä offers the Physics programme.