Get ready to apply to doctoral programmes at JYU in autumn 2026
Application period
The application period of autumn 2026 opens on 1 September 2026 and the deadline for applications is 30 September 2026. Successful applicants will begin their doctoral studies in January 2027. The next application period will take place in April 2027. If you study full-time, the target completion time for a doctoral degree is three to four years.
Doctoral programmes
The University of Jyväskylä offers six doctoral programmes. Depending on the programme and specialisation option, you can pursue a doctoral degree in philosophy, education, economics and business administration, sports sciences, psychology, technology, health sciences or social sciences.
- Doctoral Programme in Humanities and Social Sciences
- Doctoral Programme in Information Technology
- Doctoral Programme in Business, Economics and Finance
- Doctoral Programme in Education and Psychology
- Doctoral Programme in Sport and Health Sciences
- Doctoral Programme in Mathematics and Science
Get ready to apply
Whether you are applying this autumn or next spring, it is a good idea to start preparing well in advance. Applicants are advised to familiarise themselves with the eligibility requirements, admission criteria, and application guidelines before the application period begins.
In addition to the application form, you will need to submit attachments, such as a research plan and a doctoral study plan. You must also contact a potential supervisor at JYU to arrange supervision for your doctoral dissertation. In summary, the main steps in applying for doctoral studies are:
- Get to know the doctoral programmes
- Check your eligibility
- Think about a possible research topic and familiarize yourself with funding options
- Find out the availability of relevant supervision
- Find out about the assessment procedure
- Submit your application.
If you are interested in applying, please see the application guidelines and the University of Jyväskylä research website.
• Application guidelines
• Research
The online application form will be available on the Studyinfo.fi portal from 1 September 2026 onwards.
This is a call for applications for study rights in the doctoral programmes of the University of Jyväskylä. If you are interested in applying for a position as a Doctoral Researcher, please check the Open vacancies.
