Doctoral Programme in Technology - Admission Criteria and Instructions for Applicants

Applications for the right to pursue doctoral studies in DPT doctoral programme are processed three times a year, twice in the autumn and once in the spring. In the first autumn call, in addition to a right to study, you can also apply for a fixed-term funded doctoral researcher position under an employment contract.

The next call for study right applications is open 3 - 14 March 2025. The application forms close at 4 pm (local time in Finland). The right to study for a doctoral degree is applied for by filling in an electronic form in the My Studyinfo service.

Please read the call for applications (below under "Applications documents and guidelines") carefully prior to applying. 

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Applications documents and guidelines

For all DPT applicants:

Supervision plan templates:

For the DPT applicants applying for a study right at Turku School of Economics (Information Systems Science as major subject):

The selection criteria for postgraduate studies at Turku School of Economics are used in the selection for applications to the right to pursue a doctoral degree in Information Systems Science. See the selection criteria, including requirements for the research plan.

Contact information

Email: tech-doc@utu.fi

DPT Director:
Professor Kati Hanhineva

DPT Coordinator:
Coordinator Aiste Ivanauskaite