University of Vaasa

Finland

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include .

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

English Proficiency Tests

TOEFL
92
IELTS
6.5
PTE
62

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

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Degree Certificate
Personal Statement
Resume
Research Papers/Publications
General LOR

Application Deadlines

	Application Period	Degree certificate submission	Master's completion
Spring	Feb 28, 2026	Aug 15, 2026	Jul 31, 2026
Fall	Sep 15, 2026	Jan 15, 2026	N/A

Fees and Funding

There are no tuition or application fees for doctoral students. Admission does not automatically include funding; the university supports doctoral students in applying for funding. Doctoral researcher salaried positions may be available in the main application rounds (autumn and spring); applicants admitted through rolling admission are not eligible to apply for the university's salaried doctoral researcher positions.