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PhD / Doctorate Science Full Time

Doctoral Programme in Mathematics and Science

at University of Jyväskylä · Jyväskylä, Finland

Duration

4 years

Intake

Spring

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Doctoral Programme in Mathematics and Science at the University of Jyväskylä covers biological and environmental science, physics, chemistry, mathematics, statistics and data science. Doctoral researchers complete a dissertation and postgraduate studies in a specialisation area, and they work in an international research group in the faculty.

The programme is completed in three to four years of full-time work. Teaching is in Finnish and English. The teaching mode includes independent learning, contact teaching, blended teaching and online teaching. Specialisation options are Biological and Environmental Science, Clinical Cell Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Statistics and Data Science.

The programme leads to the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Science in Technology, depending on the specialisation. The faculty says its doctoral education prepares researchers, experts and teachers, and it cooperates with universities, business and industry, educational institutions and research institutes.

Career outcomes

  • scientific research positions
  • teaching positions
  • expert positions
  • development positions
  • management positions
  • industry
  • research institutions
  • academic organizations

How this course compares

  • University of Jyväskylä is ranked #498 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #6 in Finland.
  • It lists 3 Science courses in total, 1 of them at phd / doctorate level.
  • Most phd / doctorate Science courses in Finland take 4 years; this one does too.
  • University of Jyväskylä has 1 scholarship listed on Educads.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Doctoral Programme in Mathematics and Science at University of Jyväskylä?

It takes 4 years, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in Spring.

Are there scholarships at University of Jyväskylä?

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

Is University of Jyväskylä a good university for Science?

University of Jyväskylä is ranked #498 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #6 in Finland.

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