PhD programme, Hanken School of Economics
Hanken School of Economics · Vaasa, Finland · Checked 24 October 2026
Degree levelPhD
SubjectBusiness & Management
Tuition (non-EU students)Free (no tuition fee)
LanguageEnglish
Duration4 years (240 ECTS)
StartsAutumn 2027
Application deadline8 January 202775 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: 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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- Doctor of Administrative Sciences, postgraduate degree, 210 ECTS credits University of Lapland
- Doctoral Programme in Administrative Sciences, Business Studies and Politics (4 yrs), autumn 2026 Tampere University
- Doctoral Programme of Turku School of Economics University of Turku
- Doctoral Programme in Business and Technology Management (4 yrs), spring 2027 Tampere University
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.
