Overview

The Arctic in a Changing World from University of Lapland contributes with research excellence to meeting the challenge of how we humans can organise our life sustainably amidst such developments.

Key facts

How do we best balance the diverse interests and how can human life in the Arctic become an example of agency and adaptability in changing conditions?

The first half of the 21st century sees the world changing in a pace and thoroughness that nobody has had experience with yet. The planet is warming and the Arctic is the most relevant hotspot for this profound development.

Programme Structure

Themes include:

Communities, Inclusion and Welfare

Governing Transitions in the Arctic: Environment, Law and Politics

Art, Design and Service Innovation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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Credits

240 ECTS

The doctoral degree contains 240 study credits (ECTS). This considerable amount of work is divided into sections: the doctoral dissertation constitutes 180 credits, and studies constitute altogether 60 credits.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rovaniemi, Finland

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 3 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences 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

Contact the professor of your academic field already when planning to apply for doctoral studies. Discussion with the relevant professor on your research topic, research plan and studies will give you a better understanding of the doctoral path.

To apply for the right to pursue doctoral studies, you need a research plan. The research plan must include a schedule and information on funding. We have developed a research plan template based on the Academy of Finland's research plan structure. If you wish, you can also use a different template, but please make sure that your research plan contains all the information provided in a potential job advertisement for a salaried PhD position.

In your application, much value is placed on the quality of your research plan. Therefore, it is wise to discuss your plan – and refine it based on feedback – beforehand with a potential supervisor.

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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

Doctoral candidates are not required to pay tuition fees

Living costs

Rovaniemi

Finland

700 - 1100 EUR / month

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