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22 Best PhD Programs in Helsinki

There are 22 PhD programs in Helsinki, spread across 3 universities — most run 4 years. Courses from Aalto University, University of Helsinki and Hanken School of Economics come first, because those universities rank highest.

4PhD / Doctorate
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Chemical Engineering

Aalto University — The Doctoral Programme in Chemical Engineering at Aalto University covers six research fields: forest products technologies, chemical engineering, industrial biotechnolog...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
AutumnIntake
Chemical Engineering
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6PhD / Doctorate
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Engineering

Aalto University — The Doctoral Programme in Engineering leads to the Doctor of Science in Technology. It covers research fields including spatial planning and transportation engineering, r...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Engineering
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7PhD / Doctorate
AU Aalto University logo
QS World #114 #1 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Science

Aalto University — The Doctoral Programme in Science is a multidisciplinary doctoral programme in physics, mathematics and statistics, systems analysis, neuroscience and biomedical engineer...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
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8PhD / Doctorate
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Biomedicine

University of Helsinki — The Doctoral Programme in Biomedicine focuses on biomedicine, molecular medicine and translational medicine. It covers molecular, cellular, physiological and pathological...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
April 2026July 2026September 2026Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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9PhD / Doctorate
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research

University of Helsinki — The Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research is coordinated by the University of Helsinki’s Faculty of Medicine under the University of Helsinki Doctoral School. It develo...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
April, SeptemberIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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10PhD / Doctorate
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Drug Research

University of Helsinki — The Doctoral Programme in Drug Research is a multidisciplinary doctoral programme at the University of Helsinki. It covers the whole life cycle of drug development, from...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
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13PhD / Doctorate
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Law

University of Helsinki — The Doctoral Programme in Law is doctoral training in legal science, law and justice at the University of Helsinki’s Faculty of Law. It combines practical jurisprudence w...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
April 2026September 2026Intake
Law
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15PhD / Doctorate
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in One Health

University of Helsinki — The Doctoral Programme in One Health at the University of Helsinki covers the links between human, animal and environmental health. It focuses on animal health and welfar...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
AprilSeptemberNovemberIntake
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17PhD / Doctorate
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Science

University of Helsinki — The Doctoral Programme in Science trains scientists and experts in natural sciences and mathematics. It covers atmospheric sciences, chemistry, computer science, geoscien...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
April, July, September, NovemberIntake
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18PhD / Doctorate
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences

University of Helsinki — The Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki covers social scientific research across the Faculty of Social Sciences and related fields. It inc...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
April, SeptemberIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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21PhD / Doctorate
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral programme in the Humanities

University of Helsinki — The Doctoral Programme in the Humanities brings together the humanities research areas represented at the University of Helsinki. It covers language and linguistic intera...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
AprilSeptemberIntake
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22PhD / Doctorate
SS Hanken School of Economics logo
#10 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

PhD, Hanken School of Economics

Hanken School of Economics — Hanken School of Economics offers a PhD programme in business and administration. The degree title is Doctor of Science (Economics and Business Administration) or Doctor...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Economics
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How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #114 (Aalto University) to #116 (University of Helsinki); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Helsinki is cited most (22,207,402 citations).

What the courses look like

The most common subjects are Architecture (2), Medicine & Health Sciences (2), Engineering (2) and Economics (1). The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Summer (14% of courses with a stated intake). University of Helsinki offers the widest choice, with 14 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Helsinki for PhD?

Aalto University (QS World #114), University of Helsinki (QS World #116) and Hanken School of Economics (#10 in Finland) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a PhD course take in Helsinki?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do PhD courses start in Helsinki?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Summer is the second.

Which university has the most PhD courses in Helsinki?

University of Helsinki, with 14, ahead of Aalto University (7).

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