Highlights
Tuition fee
Free
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Tuition fee
Free
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Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
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Start date
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Campus location
2 cities in Finland
Campus location
2 cities in Finland

About

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. 

Overview

As a Accounting student at Hanken School of Economics you have access to a broad range of courses, conferences and workshops both in Finland and abroad. You also have full access to an extensive set of national and international financial databases.

The major is affiliated with KATAJA, the Graduate School of Accounting and the Nordic Accounting Research Network. You are also encouraged and financially supported to participate and present your work in international conferences.

The coursework (60 ECTS) typically consists of courses in Accounting, Statistics and Econometrics, and takes approximately one year to complete. Normally, students graduate the Accounting programme of Hanken School of Economics within 4-5 years of full time studies.

Career prospects and opportunities

While the focus of the studies is on research, the course also gives you the opportunity to engage in teaching activities, where you can challenge, inspire and motivate the brightest BSc and MSc students.

Accreditation

Nordic Accounting Research Network

Programme Structure

Research areas:

  • Financial Accounting,
  • Sustainable Investing and ESG
  • Corporate Governance
  • Auditing

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Helsinki, Finland
  • Vaasa, Finland

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
B
GRE admission requirements GRE®
158 (quantitative)
GMAT admission requirements GMAT
600

The specific minimum GPA requirement is:

  • 70-79 (the scale used by Hanken 50-100)
  • 3 (Finnish scale of 1-5)
  • Grade B (American scale) 

Other requirements

General requirements

  • A research-based Master's degree with good grades from a recognised university constitutes the basis for admission to doctoral studies. The Master's degree has to include a comprehensive research based thesis.
  • If the thesis is to comprise of a series of published research articles - which is the format the department recommends - a description of the statement objective, literature, method and data for the first project (article) should be presented in the research plan. In addition, there should be some preliminary ideas, not necessarily including literature reviews, of how at least two other articles could be written within the same problem area.
  • In order to be admitted as a PhD student the student must have sufficient and relevant previous studies in the field or major to which they apply to. 

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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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

Hanken offers funding for doctoral students who study full time. Hanken also offers help in applying for funding.

There are three main potential funding options:

  • External grant funding from one of the foundations supporting research in the areas relevant to Hanken PhD students, for example the Foundation for Economic Education. 
  • Employment in an externally funded project; this alternative is particularly relevant for late-stage doctoral students;
  • Scholarships from the Funds at Hanken can be applied for if/when these are announced. The scholarships are subject to availability.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Accounting.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
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 2025
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
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
Not specified
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
01 Mar 2026
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

IvyPanda
Location not available

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