Overview

In this joint doctoral programme in Administrative Sciences, Business Studies and Politics at Tampere University, students will carry out doctoral-level research in their chosen field and on the main research themes of the Faculty of Management and Business.

The aim is to explore and understand complex contemporary phenomena which are firmly connected with the contexts of business and economics, administrative science, as well as political science.

Careers

Students graduating with a doctoral degree at the Faculty of Management and Business go on to demanding expert and managerial positions in businesses, as well as positions in finance, administration and governance within both private and

Programme Structure

The main themes include:

management in all its forms
the interface between the public and private sectors
democracy and power
responsibility and sustainable development
value creation and innovation
performance, measurement and evaluation
urban and regional development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English, Finnish

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampere, Finland

Disciplines

Business Administration Public Administration Political Science View 9 other PhDs in Business Administration 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

Master's degree certificate in the original language (and it's officially certified or legalised copy)
Official transcript of records of the Master's degree in the original language (and it's officially certified or legalised copy)
Bachelor's degree certificate in the original language (and it's officially certified or legalised copy)
Official transcript of records of the Bachelor's degree in the original language (and it's officially certified or legalised copy)
Official translation of the Bachelor's and Master’s degree certificate and of the transcript of records unless issued in English, Finnish or Swedish (and it's officially certified or legalised copy)
Research plan
Copy of your passport's ID page or EU/EEA/Switzerland identity card, and possible residence permit to Finland, if the applicant is not a Finnish citizen

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees in doctoral programmes.

Living costs

Tampere

Finland

869 - 1289 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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Administrative Sciences, Business Studies and Politics.

Available Scholarships

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