Doctoral Programme in Administrative Sciences, Business Studies and Politics (4 yrs), autumn 2026
Tampere University · Tampere, Finland · Checked 24 October 2026
Degree levelPhD
SubjectBusiness & Management
Tuition (non-EU students)Free (no tuition fee)
LanguageEnglish
Duration4 years (240 ECTS)
StartsAutumn 2026
Application deadline30 April 2026Closed for this cycle
Applications open1 April 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: Master's: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, no section below 6; TOEFL iBT 92 (no section below 20) or 4.5 on the new scale (no section below 4); PTE Academic 68 (no communicative skill below 61); Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency. (university-wide requirement; some programmes ask for more).
- 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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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.
