Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start date: August 2027
- Application deadline: Apply before Nov 2026
- Language: English
- Credits: 240 ECTS
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Tampere, Finland
Overview
Upon completion of the Doctor of Science in Technology degree, Engineering Sciences doctoral graduates from Tampere University will have the expertise to pursue challenging careers in the field of engineering sciences.
Competences
The doctoral programme provides students with excellent subject knowledge and scientific and communication skills. Our doctoral graduates possess the competencies to effectively collaborate with industrial or academic experts and communities. Our graduates are able to critically evaluate and analyse data to answer research questions, communicate their results, and generate new knowledge. They have the ability to apply their skills and expertise and therefore enjoy a broad range of career opportunities in both industry and academia.
Programme Structure
The doctoral programme covers the following research fields:
- Automation Science and Engineering
- Mechanical and Production Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL® iBT: 92
- PTE Academic: 62
Other requirements
General requirements
- Master's degree certificate in the original language (and its officially certified or legalised copy)
- Official transcript of records of the Master's degree in the original language (and its officially certified or legalised copy)
- Bachelor's degree certificate in the original language (and its officially certified or legalised copy)
- Official transcript of records of the Bachelor's degree in the original language (and its officially certified or legalised copy)
- Official translation of the Bachelor's and Master’s degree certificate and of the transcript of records unless issued in English, Finnish or Swedish (and its officially certified or legalised copy)
- Research plan
- Copy of your passport's ID page or EU/EEA/Switzerland identity card, and possible residence permit to Finland, if the applicant is not a Finnish citizen
Tuition Fees
There are no tuition fees in doctoral programmes.
Living costs
Tampere, Finland: 1,387–2,057 AUD / month