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The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme
The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme from the The Graduate School of the University of Vaasa is interdisciplinary and its aim is to train high-level experts and independent researchers to positions, especially in the public sector, but also in the private sector and for other actors in society.

The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme
The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme in Business Studies at The Graduate School of the University of Vaasa produces Doctors of Science in Business Administration and Economics for demanding expert and management roles.

The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme
The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme in Technical Sciences offered by The Graduate School of the University of Vaasa are multidisciplinary, covering every part of technology development from new technical innovations and solutions to product development and it includes e.g. studies in sustainable development.
Economics and Business Administration
The Economics and Business Administration doctoral degree programme in the University of Oulu covers the following disciplines of the school’s curriculum: accounting, economics, finance, international business, management, and marketing.
Engineering Sciences
The Doctoral Programme in Engineering Sciences from Tampere University has strong industrial relevance. Our graduates have the ability to refine industrial challenges into scientific research questions and apply scientific methods to create new knowledge.
Molecular and Cellular Systems of Life
The Molecular and Cellular Systems of Life programme from University of Helsinki is an international doctoral programme providing structured training in life science areas requiring multidisciplinary skills and capability to engage in multiprofessional cooperation.
Humans and Technologies
The aim of Doctoral Programme of Humans and Technologies (DPHAT) from Tampere University of Applied Sciences is to educate researchers who study the relationships between people, knowledge and technology.
Media, Communication and Performing Arts
The Doctoral Programme in Media, Communication and Performing Arts from Tampere University of Applied Sciences produces highly qualified experts and researchers to work in the fields of journalism, media research, game studies, communications, visual culture, audio research and the performing arts.
Physics
Doctoral studies must include at least 17 credits of discipline-specific studies at advanced or postgraduate level. University of Jyväskylä offers the Physics programme.
Health Sciences
The aim of doctoral studies in Health Sciences from Tampere University of Applied Sciences is to enable to work successfully in both academic (researcher, teacher) and other expert positions in society.
Process and Environmental Engineering
The PhD in Process and Environmental Engineering is offered by University of Oulu.
Engineering and Natural Sciences
Graduates from the Doctoral Programme in Engineering and Natural Sciences from Tampere University of Applied Sciences have great potential to achieve scientific and technological breakthroughs based on their in-depth knowledge and strong research skills.
Psychology and Logopedics
The aim of doctoral studies Psychology and Logopedics from Tampere University of Applied Sciences is to provide doctoral students with the capabilities to successfully work in academic (researcher, teacher) and other types of expert tasks in society.
Psychology
University of Jyväskylä offers the Psychology programme.
Biological and Environmental Sciences
The Doctoral Programme in Biological and Environmental Science is a part of the University of Jyväskylä’s Graduate School for Doctoral Studies and the Doctoral School of the Faculty of Mathematics and Science. University of Jyväskylä offers the Biological and Environmental Sciences programme.
Educational Sciences and Psychology
The Educational Sciences and Psychology programme is offered by University of Oulu.
Law
Research carried out in the thematic, multidisciplinary Law doctoral programme from University of Lapland approaches research questions from the viewpoints of different academic disciplines.
Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
The Doctoral Degree Programme in Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine from University of Oulu is embedded in the UniOGS framework of the Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme .
Social Sciences and Philosophy (KYC)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum as well as a dissertation. The Doctor of Social Sciences (D.Soc.Sc.) degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum as well as a dissertation. University of Jyväskylä offers the Social Sciences and Philosophy (KYC) programme.
Architecture
The Architecture PhD programme is offered by University of Oulu.