Overview

Doctoral education in Built Environment from Tampere University allows students to acquire more in-depth scientific knowledge and more extensive skills in research and their practical application than master's programmes. Research training, which focuses on research and its practical application, is a key element of doctoral education. High-quality research is an integral part of doctoral education and research training.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, our graduates typically go on to pursue research and teaching careers in universities and research institutions or expert and management careers in the private and public sectors.

Programme Structure

Our students choose between research fields

architecture and urban planning and design research areas:

management of built heritage
architectural design
urban planning and design

civil and infrastructure engineering research areas:

structural engineering,
construction management and economics,
infrastructure engineering
transport systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-28 00:00:00

More details

continuous application process in autumn and spring.

Language

English, Finnish

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampere, Finland

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree certificate in the original language (and it's officially certified or legalised copy)
Official transcript of records of the Master's degree in the original language (and it's officially certified or legalised copy)
Bachelor's degree certificate in the original language (and it's officially certified or legalised copy)
Official transcript of records of the Bachelor's degree in the original language (and it's officially certified or legalised copy)
Official translation of the Bachelor's and Master’s degree certificate and of the transcript of records unless issued in English, Finnish or Swedish (and it's officially certified or legalised copy)
Research plan
Copy of your passport's ID page or EU/EEA/Switzerland identity card, and possible residence permit to Finland, if the applicant is not a Finnish citizen

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees in doctoral programmes.

Living costs

Tampere

Finland

869 - 1289 EUR / month

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