Overview

Doctoral students in Psychology and Logopedics at Tampere University become well versed in their own field of research, but also acquire an extensive general view of their field. The purpose of doctoral education is to adopt scientific thinking, assume good scientific practices and master the diverse skills of a researcher. The doctoral degree also enables the supervision of students and leadership of research groups.

Learning outcomes

A person who holds a PhD in Speech Technique and Vocology has an in-depth understanding of the importance and broad cultural spectrum of speech and voice, knowledge of the multidisciplinary scientific research in the field and is able to apply his/her expertise to both innovative scientific research and teaching.

Programme Structure

Curriculum includes:

The Doctoral Programme in Logopedics offers an in-depth view of the field of study of logopedics, and the preparedness for independent research work and development of new applications.
The research focuses on the interaction and communications of Finns, particularly on speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders, on the prevention of such problems, and the study of the effectiveness of rehabilitation.
The education prepares the students to apply information produced by basic research in the development of rehabilitation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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

Psychology Speech Pathology View 4 other PhDs in Psychology 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

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

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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

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Scholarships Information

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