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Doctoral studies

Doctoral studies

Doctoral studies at Åbo Akademi University are organised in the form of doctoral programmes. A faculty may have several doctoral programmes and a single doctoral programme can have one or more major subjects.

Together, the doctoral programmes comprise the Graduate School at Åbo Akademi University.

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Doctoral programmes at Åbo Akademi University

All doctoral programmes at Åbo Akademi University have a basic structure comprising a total of 240 credits.   Degree Studies Dissertation/Thesis Doctoral degree 40 credits

Apply for doctoral studies

Here’s how to apply for doctoral studies at Åbo Akademi University: 1) Check to see whether you are eligible to apply for doctoral studies. You

Facts on the Graduate School at Åbo Akademi University

The Graduate School at Åbo Akademi University is an umbrella unit for Åbo Akademi doctoral programmes. The purpose of the Graduate School at Åbo Akademi

For preliminary examiners and opponents

Below is practical information and formalities for those of you who will be serving as a preliminary examiner or Opponent for a doctoral dissertation (thesis)

Notification of public examination of doctoral thesis

Please complete and send the form at least four weeks before the public examination. The information will be used by Åbo Akademi University Communications, the

Conferral ceremony

At the ceremony, Honorary Doctors, Jubilee Doctors and those with an ÅAU doctoral degree are conferred and receive the insignia for their respective degrees.

Updated 10.2.2023