The University of Jyväskylä is opening applications for six doctoral programmes
Application period
The application period of spring 2026 opens on 1 April 2026 and the deadline for applications is 30 April 2026. The doctoral study right of accepted applicants starts in August 2026. The next application period will take place in September 2026. If you study full-time, the target completion time for a doctoral degree is three to four years.
Doctoral programmes
At the University of Jyväskylä (JYU), you can pursue a doctoral degree in philosophy, education, economics and business administration, sports sciences, psychology, technology, health sciences and social sciences, depending on the doctoral programme and specialisation option.
We are reforming our doctoral education and opening applications for six doctoral programmes starting on August 1, 2026, instead of the previous 18 programmes.
- 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
The reorganisation of the doctoral programmes is part of JYU's doctoral education reform, which aims to support the implementation of high-quality doctoral education.
Get ready to apply
Whether you are applying this spring or next autumn, 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 JYU research website.
The online application form will be available on the Studyinfo.fi portal from 1 April 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.
