Doctoral Programme of Social and Behavioural Sciences (3-4 yrs)

The Doctoral Programme of Social and Behavioural Sciences is part of the University of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS). There are more than 200 doctoral candidates in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

The goal of doctoral training at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Turku is to prepare students for demanding positions in research and teaching as well as in functioning as experts in various fields. The application period for doctoral studies in the Faculty of Social Sciences is two times per year. A link to the electronic application forms and the instructions for applying will be published on the website of  the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Next application period:

  • 3 March - 14 March, 2025 (right to study from 1 August 2025)  
    Note! The application forms closes at 4 pm local time in Finland.