The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme, Doctorate | University of Vaasa | Vaasa, Finland
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About

The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme is a multidisciplinary programme where students can graduate as a Doctor or Licentiate of Economics and Business Administration, Administrative Sciences, Technology or Philosophy.

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Overview

The University of Vaasa is one of Finland's oldest business studies institutions and the university's Faculty of Business Studies has a long tradition of high-calibre international graduate education.

In the field of business studies, graduates include Doctors of Science in Economics and Business Administration (D.Sc. (Econ.)), Licentiates of Science in Economics and Business Administration or Doctors of Philosophy.

Education

The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme is a multidisciplinary programme where students can graduate as a Doctor or Licentiate of of Economics and Business Administration, Administrative Sciences, Technology or Philosophy.

Doctoral degrees in the field of business studies may be obtained in the following fields of research (major subject): Management and organisations, marketing, international marketing, accounting and auditing, finance, business law and economics.

The field of Business Studies examines in-depth the discipline's key research questions, development and societal significance. The doctoral programme prepares students for high-level independent research work. Studies in the doctoral programme consist of general studies and methods, primary subject studies, optional studies and the doctoral thesis. The aim of doctoral studies is to complete the doctoral degree within four years when studying on a full-time basis and within six years when studying part-time. 

There are nine research groups operating in the Field of Business Studies. Students undertaking the Doctoral Programme are connected with the work of the research groups to enable more interesting research topics, group work training and a more intensive and diverse supervision programme. 

The field of business studies collaborates closely with national graduate schools (KATAJA, KAVA and OMY). The collaboration enables doctoral students to participate in events arranged by graduate schools and to organize national and international courses and seminars. Doctoral students can also benefit from the contact networks of other research groups in the form of corporate collaboration. Doctoral studies in the field of business usually also include an exchange period with a partner university abroad.

Programme Structure

  • General scientific and methodological studies 25 ECTS
  • Doctoral Thesis, including e.g. research plan, doctoral seminars, tutorials and seminars of the Graduate School in business studies 180 ECTS
  • Major studies 30 ECTS
  • Optional studies 5-15 ECTS

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

Eligible for studies leading to an academic doctorate degree shall be a person who has completed

  • an applicable higher university degree;
  • an applicable higher polytechnic degree; or
  • an applicable education completed abroad which in the awarding country gives eligibility for corresponding higher education.
The following documents must be enclosed in the application for doctoral studies:
  • Officially certified copies of Degree certificates
  • Transcript of Records of the previous degrees and explanation of the grading scale
  • Photocopy of passport's information page
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae. Please use the Europass CV form.
  • Preliminary research plan. The research topic of the doctoral thesis is presented in the research plan.
  • Preliminary study plan of the doctoral studies.
  • Motivation letter

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
  • National

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.

There are no tuition fees or other mandatory fees for doctoral students. 

Living costs for Vaasa

680 - 990 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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme.

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mozida Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based

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iVisa
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships

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Biotin Xtreme Hair Care
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2024
Spreadsheet Gladiator Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Coefficient
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