Program Overview

Introduction to the Doctoral Programme of Turku School of Economics

The Doctoral Programme of Turku School of Economics offers postgraduate degrees in various fields, including Doctor of Science in Economics and Business Administration, Doctor of Philosophy, and Doctor of Social Sciences. The programme aims to train experts for the needs of business, society, and the academic community, with a strong emphasis on innovation, foresight, and responsibility.

Admission Criteria and Instructions for Applicants

To apply for the Doctoral Programme, applicants must fulfill the eligibility criteria of Turku School of Economics. The application periods are twice a year, and the application form is available only during the application period in the Studyinfo system. The required application enclosures include a research plan, copies of degree certificates, transcripts of records, and a letter of motivation.

Checklist for Applicants

1. Choose a major and get to know the research areas of the Turku School of Economics.
2. Read carefully the admission criteria and the call for applications.
3. Prepare the application enclosures and apply only during the application period.

Research Areas and Majors

The Doctoral Programme offers various majors, including:

• Accounting and Finance
• Management and Organisation
• Marketing
• International Business
• Operations & Supply Chain Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Economics
• Business Law
• Economic Geography
• Quantitative Methods in Management
• Information Systems Science
• Futures Studies

Funding and Scholarships

Doctoral students are responsible for financing their own studies. There are different possibilities to get funding for doctoral studies, including scholarships from different foundations, working in a research project, full-time employment in the University of Turku, and funding for international students.

Why Choose Turku School of Economics?

The Turku School of Economics offers a unique research environment, with a strong emphasis on innovation, foresight, and responsibility. The school has four distinctive profile areas in research: entrepreneurship, management control, networks in business, and economic policy and markets.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the difference between applying for a study right and applying for a study right and a funded position?
• Do I need to contact a professor at TSE to agree on supervision before applying?
• I have several years of work experience as a university lecturer in English language from my home country. Do I need to prove my language skills with an English proficiency test?
• Can you please check my transcript of records and degree certificate and tell me if I am eligible for applying?
• What should I include in my research plan?
• Does University of Turku provide funding for doctoral students?
• Can I work elsewhere (outside the university) during my doctoral studies?