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30 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in Finland

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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.

Doctorate Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Tampere University of Applied Sciences4,2(104)
Tampere, Finland Top 8% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Tampere University of Applied Sciences4,2(104)
Tampere, Finland Top 8% in Worldwide

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. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Oulu4,7(18)
Oulu, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Educational Sciences and Psychology

The Educational Sciences and Psychology programme is offered by University of Oulu.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Oulu4,7(18)
Oulu, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Jyväskylä4,3(19)
Jyväskylä, Finland Top 3% in Worldwide

Psychology

University of Jyväskylä offers the Psychology programme. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Jyväskylä4,3(19)
Jyväskylä, Finland Top 3% in Worldwide

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. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Tampere University4,2(44)
Tampere, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Tampere University4,2(44)
Tampere, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Psychology and Logopedics

The aim of doctoral studies in Psychology and Logopedics at Tampere University is to provide doctoral students with the capabilities to successfully work in academic (researcher, teacher) and other types of expert tasks in society.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Jyväskylä4,3(19)
Jyväskylä, Finland Top 3% in Worldwide

Language and Communication Studies

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum as well as a dissertation. The licentiate degree consists of a licentiate thesis and additional postgraduate studies. University of Jyväskylä offers the Language and Communication Studies programme. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Tampere University of Applied Sciences4,2(104)
Tampere, Finland Top 8% in Worldwide

Social Sciences

The Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences from Tampere University of Applied Sciences 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. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Lapland3,6(11)
Rovaniemi, Finland

Social Sciences

Research carried out in the thematic, multidisciplinary Social Sciences doctoral programme from University of Lapland approaches research questions from the viewpoints of different academic disciplines.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Jyväskylä4,3(19)
Jyväskylä, Finland Top 3% in Worldwide

Sport Pedagogy and Social Sciences of Sport

University of Jyväskylä offers the Sport Pedagogy and Social Sciences of Sport programme. The doctoral degree consists of the dissertation and 40-60 ECTS credits of doctoral studies. Discipline specific studies constitute at least half of the required studies. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Turku4,4(30)
Turku, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Biology, Geography and Geology

The Doctoral Programme in Biology, Geography and Geology (BGG) at University of Turku offers high-quality and interdisciplinary doctoral training in natural science research. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Turku4,4(30)
Turku, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Economics

The Doctoral Programme in Economics from University of Turku aims at training of experts for the needs of business, society, and academic comminity. It offers scientific researcher training to solve relevant, current and anticipated problems related to business, economy and society.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Jyväskylä4,3(19)
Jyväskylä, Finland Top 3% in Worldwide

Music, Art and Culture Studies

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum as well as a dissertation. The licentiate degree consists of a licentiate thesis and additional postgraduate studies. University of Jyväskylä offers the Music, Art and Culture Studies programme. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Aalto University3,8(280)
Helsinki, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Business, Economics and Finance

The Business, Economics and Finance programme of Aalto University is a four-year, English-language doctoral programme with three specialization areas: Business, Economics and Finance.

Doctorate Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Tampere University4,2(44)
Tampere, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Media, Communication and Performing Arts

The Doctoral Programme in Media, Communication and Performing Arts at Tampere University 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.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Jyväskylä4,3(19)
Jyväskylä, Finland Top 3% in Worldwide

Cognitive Neuroscience

In the Doctoral Programme in Cognitive Neuroscience, the aim of the degree is Doctor of Philosophy. University of Jyväskylä offers the Cognitive Neuroscience programme. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Jyväskylä4,3(19)
Jyväskylä, Finland Top 3% in Worldwide

History and Ethnology

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum as well as a dissertation. University of Jyväskylä offers the History and Ethnology programme. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree

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