Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences, Business and Economics, and Law

Åbo Akademi University · Turku, Finland · Checked 24 October 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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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.