Doctoral Programme of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies (3 years)
University of Eastern Finland · Joensuu, Finland · Checked 24 October 2026
Degree levelPhD
SubjectInterdisciplinary
Tuition (non-EU students)Free (no tuition fee)
LanguageEnglish
Duration3 years
StartsSpring 2026
Application deadline30 November 202636 days left
Applications open1 August 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.
