Overview

Researchers at the Doctoral Programme on Educational Policy, Lifelong Learning and Comparative Education Research (KEVEKO) from University of Turku conducts research on multi-disciplinary aspects in a culturally diversified environment.

Features

KEVEKO provides high quality and comprehensive doctoral education under the guidance of distinguished professors and supervisors.

Research support and various funding opportunities to internationalize various researches form the pillar of KEVEKO for a knowledge based professional programme.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Studies Equity And Equality In Education,

Studies Of Educational Exclusion And Educational Transitions Of Young And Young Adults,

Studies Of Higher Education And University Institutions,

Studies Of Lifelong Learning And Working Life,

Studies Of Special Education And Inclusiveness In Schools.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-12 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-16 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Turku, Finland

Disciplines

Educational Research Adult Education

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to postgraduate studies requires that the Faculty finds the applicant’s previous degree and education to provide sufficient skills for the postgraduate degree carried out in the Faculty’s subjects.

Applicant’s former degrees must include a sufficient amount of studies in educational sciences or other fields relevant for the doctoral programme. The steering committee of the doctoral programme evaluates studies for attaining sufficient educational preparedness.

The research plan should be written according to the guidelines of the doctoral programme. The research plan should not exceed 12 pages (including all tables and references).

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Turku

Finland

775 - 1128 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

It is possible to receive a study grant for completing a scientific postgraduate degree. The recipient of a student grant is required to complete studies regularly and that the studies are full-time. A study grant is taxable income, and its amount is influenced by the student’s other income.

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