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PhD / Doctorate Education Full Time

Doctoral Programme in Education, Åbo Akademi University

at Åbo Akademi University · Turku, Finland

Duration

4 years

Intake

Autumn 2026

Mode

Full Time

About this program

Doctoral Programme in Education at Åbo Akademi University leads to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy (Education).

The programme has a planned duration of 4 years and a scope of 30 ECTS credits. It is taught in Swedish and English and uses independent learning, contact teaching and blended teaching.

How this course compares

  • Åbo Akademi University is #7 in Finland on research impact (1,626,095 citations).
  • 7 universities in Finland teach phd / doctorate Education; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most phd / doctorate Education courses in Finland take 4 years; this one does too.
  • Åbo Akademi University has 1 scholarship listed on Educads.

The same course elsewhere in Finland

Doctoral Programme in Education, Schooling, and Learning QS #116 Doctoral Programme in Education, Schooling, and Learning University of Helsinki 4 years Educational Sciences and Psychology, Doctor QS #342 Educational Sciences and Psychology, Doctor University of Oulu 4 years Doctoral Programme on Educational Policy, Lifelong Learning and Comparative Education Research QS #366 Doctoral Programme on Educational Policy, Lifelong Learning and Comparative Education Research University of Turku 4 years Doctoral Programme in Education and Psychology QS #498 Doctoral Programme in Education and Psychology University of Jyväskylä 4 years Doctor of Education, postgraduate degree, (lisenciate, doctor), University of Lapland #11 in Finland Doctor of Education, postgraduate degree, (lisenciate, doctor), University of Lapland University of Lapland 4 years Doctoral Programme of Education and Society Doctoral Programme of Education and Society Tampere University 4 years
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Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Finland offer phd / doctorate Education?

University of Helsinki (QS #116), University of Oulu (QS #342), University of Turku (QS #366), University of Jyväskylä (QS #498), University of Lapland (#11 in Finland), Tampere University are among the 7 that do.

How long is the Doctoral Programme in Education, Åbo Akademi University at Åbo Akademi University?

It takes 4 years, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in Autumn 2026.

Are there scholarships at Åbo Akademi University?

Yes — 1 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

Is Åbo Akademi University a good university for Education?

Åbo Akademi University is #7 in Finland on research impact (1,626,095 citations).

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