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2 Best PhD Universities in Turku

University of Turku leads the 2 PhD universities in Turku at #366 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Åbo Akademi University (#7 in Finland). The universities on this list offer 26 matching courses between them.

2 universities · ranked best first

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1Best overall
UT University of Turku logo
QS World #366 #4 in Finland Turku, Finland

University of Turku

Public University · 17 courses in PhD

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
20,000Students
—International
Admissions open
#366 QS World University Rankings 2026
#4 in Finland
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2Top pick
AA Åbo Akademi University logo
#7 in Finland Turku, Finland

Åbo Akademi University

Public University · 9 courses in PhD

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
5,500Students
—International
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#7 in Finland · by research impact
1,626,095 citations · h-index 359
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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Turku at #366 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Turku is cited most (6,687,584 citations).

Public, private and where they are

2 are public and 0 private (100% public). The biggest concentrations are in Turku (2). University of Turku is the largest, with 20,000 students.

What the courses look like

The most common subjects are Medicine & Health Sciences (4), Education (3), Social Sciences & Psychology (2) and Economics & Public Policy (1). The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Turku offers the widest choice, with 17 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Turku for PhD?

University of Turku (QS World #366) and Åbo Akademi University (#7 in Finland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer PhD in Turku?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD course take in Turku?

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

When do PhD courses start in Turku?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most PhD courses in Turku?

University of Turku, with 17, ahead of Åbo Akademi University (9).

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