Science, Doctor (3–4 years)
University of Oulu · Oulu, Finland
About the programme
The doctoral research conducted in the Doctoral Programme in Science is part of the internationally high-level and impactful research of the Faculty of Science, which is based on long-term commitment, dynamism, and extensive collaboration networks. The programme offers doctoral education in four main subjects: Biology, Physics and Astronomy, Geography and Mathematical Sciences.
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Key facts
- Degree
- Doctorate
- Institution
- University of Oulu (University)
- Location
- Oulu
- Language of instruction
- Finnish
- Standard duration
- 4 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
About Mathematics
Proof, structure and abstraction: from number theory to the models behind physics, finance and AI.
Where it leads
Actuary · Quantitative analyst · Cryptographer · Researcher · Data scientist
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