Overview

The research done is committed to high standards of international excellence and the aim is to educate doctoral students in different research fields to tackle increasingly complex societal challenges in areas such as energy, environment, health and well-being. The Science programme of Aalto University offers a four-year doctoral programme in physics, mathematics, biomedical engineering, computer science or industrial engineering and management.

Objectives of studies

Doctoral students will be equipped with the professional skills and knowledge required for demanding academic research and teaching positions. They will be trained for management, research and development, and other specialist positions of the information society.

The departments, which are in charge of the doctoral programme’s education and research at the School of Science, offer research fields that are based on strong research traditions and research at the highest international level. The School of Science is also very active in various national and international doctoral education networks.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Doctoral education at the School of Science is based on vigorous basic research, forming a strong basis for teaching as well as development and innovation activities.

The most important part of the education is the research work, which is conducted in a robust and dynamic research environment.

The theoretical studies that support the research work are tailored individually to suit the different needs of each doctoral student.

The theses of the School of Science are of very high quality and often contain articles published in international peer-review journals.

Full-time doctoral students can complete the doctoral degree in four years.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Environmental Sciences View 4 other PhDs in Natural Sciences in Finland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Relevant master’s degree awarded by a Finnish university or a Finnish university of applied sciences, or a corresponding degree completed abroad

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR for the full programme during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR for the full programme during 48 months.

Living costs for Helsinki

975 - 1584 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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