Doctoral Programme on Educational Policy, Lifelong Learning and Comparative Education Research

This doctoral programme at the University of Turku prepares students for careers in research, teaching, and other demanding expert roles in education. Doctoral degrees awarded through the Faculty of Education are the Doctor of Philosophy (Education) and Doctor of Philosophy. A doctoral degree consists of a doctoral dissertation plus studies worth 40 credits. The dissertation itself is not measured in credits. Students studying on a full-time basis can typically complete the degree in three to four years. Studies begin in September 2026. The programme is based at the University of Turku in Turku, Finland.