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PhD / Doctorate Economics & Public Policy Full Time

Doctoral Programme of Turku School of Economics

at University of Turku · Turku, Finland

Duration

4 years

Intake

August-September

Mode

Full Time

About this program

Doctoral training at Turku School of Economics covers business, economics and future studies. It is interdisciplinary and combines theory and philosophical thinking with the search for current knowledge, data collection and analysis, research seminars, international conferences, and publishing in scientific journals and series.

The programme is organised in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment and places students in highly collaborative professional networks with domestic and international scholars. Teaching languages are Finnish and English. The degree titles are Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Social Sciences, and Doctor of Science (Economics and Business Administration).

How this course compares

  • University of Turku is ranked #366 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #4 in Finland.
  • 2 universities in Finland teach phd / doctorate Economics & Public Policy; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most phd / doctorate Economics & Public Policy courses in Finland take 4 years; this one does too.
  • University of Turku has 1 scholarship listed on Educads.

The same course elsewhere in Finland

PhD, Hanken School of Economics #10 in Finland PhD, Hanken School of Economics Hanken School of Economics 4 years

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Finland offer phd / doctorate Economics & Public Policy?

Hanken School of Economics (#10 in Finland) are among the 2 that do.

How long is the Doctoral Programme of Turku School of Economics at University of Turku?

It takes 4 years, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in August-September.

Are there scholarships at University of Turku?

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

Is University of Turku a good university for Economics & Public Policy?

University of Turku is ranked #366 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #4 in Finland.

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