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The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme
The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme from the The Graduate School of the University of Vaasa is interdisciplinary and its aim is to train high-level experts and independent researchers to positions, especially in the public sector, but also in the private sector and for other actors in society.

The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme
The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme in Business Studies at The Graduate School of the University of Vaasa produces Doctors of Science in Business Administration and Economics for demanding expert and management roles.

The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme
The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme in Technical Sciences offered by The Graduate School of the University of Vaasa are multidisciplinary, covering every part of technology development from new technical innovations and solutions to product development and it includes e.g. studies in sustainable development.
Law
The Law PhD programme from the University of Helsinki belongs to the Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences.
Population Health and Human Behaviour
The Population Health PhD programme at the University of Helsinki is multidisciplinary and includes a variety of scientific and methodological approaches.
Humans and Technologies
The aim of Doctoral Programme of Humans and Technologies (DPHAT) from Tampere University of Applied Sciences is to educate researchers who study the relationships between people, knowledge and technology.
Law
Research carried out in the thematic, multidisciplinary Law doctoral programme from University of Lapland approaches research questions from the viewpoints of different academic disciplines.
Business Studies
At the Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics you can complete the degree of Doctor of Science (Economics and Business Administration). University of Jyväskylä offers the Business Studies programme.
Engineering Sciences
The Doctoral Programme in Engineering Sciences from Tampere University has strong industrial relevance. Our graduates have the ability to refine industrial challenges into scientific research questions and apply scientific methods to create new knowledge.
Physics
Doctoral studies must include at least 17 credits of discipline-specific studies at advanced or postgraduate level. University of Jyväskylä offers the Physics programme.
Psychology and Logopedics
The aim of doctoral studies Psychology and Logopedics from Tampere University of Applied Sciences is to provide doctoral students with the capabilities to successfully work in academic (researcher, teacher) and other types of expert tasks in society.
Media, Communication and Performing Arts
The Doctoral Programme in Media, Communication and Performing Arts from Tampere University of Applied Sciences produces highly qualified experts and researchers to work in the fields of journalism, media research, game studies, communications, visual culture, audio research and the performing arts.
Process and Environmental Engineering
The PhD in Process and Environmental Engineering is offered by University of Oulu.
Social Sciences
The Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences at Tampere University provides you with versatile abilities to successfully perform expert tasks that require extensive and in-depth understanding of the interaction between society and individuals, and to work in academic research and teaching positions in Finland and abroad.
Health Sciences
The aim of doctoral studies in Health Sciences from Tampere University of Applied Sciences is to enable to work successfully in both academic (researcher, teacher) and other expert positions in society.
Psychology
University of Jyväskylä offers the Psychology programme.
Social Sciences and Philosophy (KYC)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum as well as a dissertation. The Doctor of Social Sciences (D.Soc.Sc.) degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum as well as a dissertation. University of Jyväskylä offers the Social Sciences and Philosophy (KYC) programme.
Biological and Environmental Sciences
The Doctoral Programme in Biological and Environmental Science is a part of the University of Jyväskylä’s Graduate School for Doctoral Studies and the Doctoral School of the Faculty of Mathematics and Science. University of Jyväskylä offers the Biological and Environmental Sciences programme.
Mathematics and Statistics
The aim of doctoral education is to educate professionals in research, competent and versatile experts in various fields for the needs of society. University of Jyväskylä offers the Mathematics and Statistics programme.
Economics and Business Administration
The Economics and Business Administration doctoral degree programme in the University of Oulu covers the following disciplines of the school’s curriculum: accounting, economics, finance, international business, management, and marketing.