Doctor of Education, postgraduate degree, 210 credits
University of Lapland · Rovaniemi, Finland · Checked 24 October 2026
Degree levelPhD
SubjectEducation & Teaching
Tuition (non-EU students)Free (no tuition fee)
LanguageEnglish
Duration4 years (240 ECTS)
StartsSpring 2027
Application deadline29 September 2026Closed for this cycle
Applications open15 September 2026
Applying from Pakistan
- Documents: degree and transcripts (attested by HEC for university degrees, IBCC for intermediate), passport, CV and usually a motivation letter. See the paperwork guides.
- English: most programmes ask for IELTS or TOEFL; check the programme page for the minimum score.
- Tuition: Free (no tuition fee). Students from outside the EU/EEA usually pay the first year's fee before the residence permit is issued.
- Visa: read the Finland student visa guide for proof of funds, documents and processing time.
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- Doctoral Programme of the Philosophical Faculty (FILOTO) (4 years) University of Eastern Finland
- Doctoral Programme in Education and Psychology, spring 2027 University of Jyväskylä
- Doctoral Degree Programme in Educational Sciences and Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy (Education), Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), Doctor of Philosophy (3–4 years) University of Oulu
Details from Studyinfo.fi (Finnish National Agency for Education). Fees, requirements and deadlines change every year; confirm them on the official programme page before you apply.
