Doctoral education

University of Vaasa doctoral programme

The doctoral degree offers strong capabilities for working life, either for an academic career or for demanding expert tasks outside the university. A doctoral graduate of the University of Vaasa is an expert who produces in-depth scientific information for the use of the academic community and the surrounding society.

The University of Vaasa produces Doctors of Science in Business Administration and Economics (D.Sc. (Econ)), Doctors of Science in Technology (D.Sc. (Tech)), Doctors of Science in Administrative Sciences (D.Sc. (Admin)) and Doctors of Science in Philosophy (PhD).

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Phenomenon-driven research with impact

Energise your future with doctoral studies and contribute to research that advances sustainable business, energy, and society. You can apply for doctoral studies during the annual application period in August/September through the Studyinfo service. Rolling admission is also available throughout the year.

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CoDoc Partnership Model

Research for the needs of companies

CoDoc – Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Model is the University of Vaasa's collaborative model that integrates a company's or third party's research topic into the doctoral researcher's research topic. The research topics of dissertations within the CoDoc model rise especially from the challenges related to regional companies’ international competitiveness, speeding up the innovation activities and research and development interests.

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