Doctoral Programme in Business, Economics and Finance (4 yrs)
Aalto University · Helsinki, Finland · Checked 24 October 2026
Degree levelPhD
SubjectBusiness & Management
Tuition (non-EU students)Free (no tuition fee)
LanguageEnglish
Duration4 years
StartsAutumn 2026
Application deadline5 January 202772 days left
Applications open8 December 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 with writing 6.0 (IELTS Online accepted); TOEFL iBT 4.5 total and 4.0 in all subtests (tests from 21 Jan 2026) or 92 total with writing 22 (earlier tests); PTE and other tests also listed. (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.
