Overview

The School of Economics at University of Turku is among the 5% of the business schools worldwide, which have earned the highly valued AACSB Accreditation.

Features

We have been accredited since 2019 and are committed to continually improve the quality of education we offer.

Programme Structure

Areas of expertise:

Entrepreneurship

Management Control

Networks In Business

Economic Policy And Markets

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

Economics View 5 other PhDs in Economics in Finland

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

copies of the degree certificates

copies of the transcript of records

copies of the official translations (to Finnish, Swedish or English) of the degree certificates and transcripts of records if the official documents are not written in English, Finnish or Swedish

a letter of motivation, including your career plans after graduation (e.g. with regards to academic career / in Finland or elsewhere)

curriculum Vitae

possible reference letters

a possible certificate of language proficiency

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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

Salaried position as a doctoral candidate
Working in an externally funded research project
Full-time scholarship
Employment outside of the university, in business or in other organizations
Various funding instruments for shorter time periods or for researcher mobility

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Turku

Funding

Salaried position as a doctoral candidate Working in an externally funded research projectFull-time scholarshipEmployment outside of the university, in business or in other organizationsVarious funding instruments for shorter time periods or for researcher mobility

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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Salaried position as a doctoral candidate
Working in an externally funded research project
Full-time scholarship
Employment outside of the university, in business or in other organizations
Various funding instruments for shorter time periods or for researcher mobility