Entry requirements for PhD students
The following documents are usually required for an application:
- completed application form
- certified copies of certificates/degrees/qualifications showing eligibility for Doctoral studies
- academic transcript(s)
- academic CV
- statement of purpose
- two or three photos
- copy of an identification document
Specific requirements depend on the requirements of the institution of higher education and the particular course. Specific requirements may include an entrance examination, thesis plan or an interview etc. All prospective international students should contact the university they wish to attend for additional information.
Proficiency in Estonian at the B1 level is required; otherwise, PhD students will face limited funding opportunities from state level such as mobility funding.
Doctoral programmes and admission contacts:
| School | Accredited doctoral programmes | |
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| irene.hutsi@artun.ee | |
| admissions@eamt.ee | |
| study@emu.ee | |
| Management | doctoral@ebs.ee | |
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Medicine and Sport
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Engineering and Technology
Life and Earth Sciences
Mathematics and Computer Science
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•Biomedicine and Health Technology •Chemistry and Biotechnology •Earth Sciences •Applied Physics and Mathematics
•Building and Civil Engineering and Architecture •Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics •Chemical, Materials and Energy Technology •Environmental, Marine and Coastal Technology •Maritime Studies •Production and Materials Engineering, Robotics, Transport and Logistics
•Public Policy and Innovation •Economics and Finance •Business | docstudy@taltech.ee | |