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96 Best PhD Programs in Finland

There are 96 PhD programs in Finland, spread across 11 universities; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from Aalto University, University of Helsinki and University of Oulu come first, because those universities rank highest.

77PhD / Doctorate
UJ University of Jyväskylä logo
QS World #498 #6 in Finland Jyväskylä, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Education and Psychology

University of Jyväskylä — The doctoral programme in education and psychology gives in-depth study of the chosen research topic through the dissertation, key theories, research methods, and scienti...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SpringIntake
Education
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78PhD / Doctorate
UJ University of Jyväskylä logo
QS World #498 #6 in Finland Jyväskylä, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Humanities and Social Sciences

University of Jyväskylä — The Doctoral Programme in Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä leads to a Doctor of Philosophy or a Doctor of Social Sciences, depending on the s...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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79PhD / Doctorate
UJ University of Jyväskylä logo
QS World #498 #6 in Finland Jyväskylä, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Information Technology

University of Jyväskylä — The Doctoral Programme in Information Technology at the University of Jyväskylä leads to a doctoral degree by research. It offers Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Science...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
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80PhD / Doctorate
UJ University of Jyväskylä logo
QS World #498 #6 in Finland Jyväskylä, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Mathematics and Science

University of Jyväskylä — The Doctoral Programme in Mathematics and Science at the University of Jyväskylä covers biological and environmental science, physics, chemistry, mathematics, statistics...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SpringIntake
Science
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81PhD / Doctorate
UJ University of Jyväskylä logo
QS World #498 #6 in Finland Jyväskylä, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Sport and Health Sciences

University of Jyväskylä — The Doctoral Programme in Sport and Health Sciences is a 3–4 year programme leading to a doctorate in Sport and Health Sciences, Health Sciences or Philosophy. It prepare...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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91PhD / Doctorate
SS Hanken School of Economics logo
#10 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

PhD, Hanken School of Economics

Hanken School of Economics — Hanken School of Economics offers a PhD programme in business and administration. The degree title is Doctor of Science (Economics and Business Administration) or Doctor...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Economics & Public Policy
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How these courses are ranked

6 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #114 (Aalto University) to #498 (University of Jyväskylä); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Helsinki has the largest research record in this group, with 22,163,230 citations and an h-index of 1,173. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Medicine & Health Sciences (16), Engineering (9), Education (8) and Business & Management (8). The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (74% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (30% of courses with a stated intake). Tampere University offers the widest choice, with 18 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Finland for PhD?

Aalto University (QS World #114), University of Helsinki (QS World #116) and University of Oulu (QS World #342) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a PhD course take in Finland?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do PhD courses start in Finland?

Fall is the main intake — 74% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most PhD courses in Finland?

Tampere University, with 18, ahead of University of Turku (17).

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