Doctoral Programme in Technology (3-4 yrs)

Application calls for a right to study are open in March, in September and in October-November 2025. In September call it is also possible to apply for a fixed-term funded doctoral researcher position.

Next calls open:

  • 29.8. - 12.9.2025 (study right begins 1.1.2026). The application form closes at 4 pm (local time in Finland).
  • 24.10. - 7.11.2025 (study right begins 1.1.2026). The application form closes at 4 pm (local time in Finland).
  • 2. - 16.3.2026 (study right begins 1.8.2026). The application form closes at 4 pm (local time in Finland). 

At the Doctoral Programme in Technology you can study for a doctoral degree (Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Science in Technology, or Doctor of Science in Economics and Business Administration) in:

Faculty of Technology

Natural Sciences (Doctor of Philosophy)
  • Biochemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Food Chemistry
  • Industrial Engineering and Management
  • Molecular Biotechnology and Diagnostics
  • Molecular Plant Biology
Technology (Doctor of Science in Technology)
  • Automation and Electrical Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Food Development
  • Industrial Engineering and Management
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Sustainable Biotechnological Processes

Turku School of Economics

Economics and Business Administration (Doctor of Science in Economics and Business Administration, or Doctor of Philosophy)
  • Information Systems Science