Overview

The four-year programme will provide you with an in-depth introduction to your field of research, ensuring that the studies you complete and your doctoral research combine to create a solid body of professional knowledge and enhance your overall professional skills.

Key facts

In the Doctoral Programme in Chemistry, you will expand your knowledge of chemistry and acquire specialised knowledge in your chosen field of chemistry.

The flexibility of the programme allows you to take postgraduate courses according to your interests and career goals.

The focus is on developing creative and critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The aim is to train the chemistry experts of the future, capable of challenging conventional wisdom and developing innovative solutions to complex problems in the field.

University of Jyväskylä's Chemistry programme will teach you more about this topic.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Transferable skills
University Teaching
Philosophy and Ethics of Science
Research Ethics
Open Science and Research
Collect, Manage and Publish Information

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jyväskylä, Finland

Disciplines

Chemistry View 3 other PhDs in Chemistry 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

92

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PTE Academic

62

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Other requirements

General requirements

A relevant master’s degree awarded by a university;
A relevant master’s degree awarded by a university of applied sciences; or
A relevant study programme abroad which in the awarding country gives eligibility for the corresponding level of higher education.

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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

Additional Details

Tuition fees do not apply to doctoral studies.

Living costs

Jyväskylä

Finland

700 - 1100 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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