Doctoral studies
Doctoral studies
The aim of doctoral studies is to increase the doctoral researchers' expertise in their own field and accumulate the general skills and knowledge. Doctoral studies are arranged by the Graduate School, Doctoral Programmes and doctoral degree programmes within them, as well as national and international doctoral training networks.
Studies should be planned with the supervisor in the beginning of doctoral training, in order for the studies to support doctoral research and the competence needs of the doctoral researcher. The extent of the doctoral studies is 20-40 credits depending on the discipline.
Check the study requirements for your doctoral degree programme in the Study Guide.
Field-specific and general and transferable studies
Studies are divided into general and transferable skills studies, and field-specific studies. Some of the studies are mandatory and others are optional.
Search doctoral education studies offered in the University of Oulu:
Additional information on studies
Recording of completed study attainments:
- If you enroll for a course in Peppi, the person in charge of the course will record accepted study attainment to Peppi.
- If the enrollment is not trough Peppi, you must add the study to the PSP as a personal study unit. Instructions for adding a personal study course to the PSP can be found in the menu below.
Study rights and passive register
Find information about your doctoral study right and instructions on how to keep your study right active.
Remember to register with the University annually, so that you can take courses!
See also
Supervision and support of the doctoral researcher
Doctoral researchers at the University of Oulu Graduate School receive support from the supervisors and the follow-up group. Also, check out other support services offered by the university.
Final stages of doctoral degree
University of Oulu Graduate school provides information about examination and acceptance of doctoral thesis.