University of Oulu Graduate School

Doctoral researchers at the University of Oulu are part of our international, multidisciplinary scientific community. Doctoral training is coordinated by the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS).

Doctoral dissertations

Doctoral training culminates in a doctoral thesis defence, where the doctoral thesis is examined publicly. Approximately 160-200 new doctors graduate from the University of Oulu annually. Browse our doctoral theses in the University of Oulu repository.

Welcome to follow the upcoming doctoral thesis defences!

For doctoral researchers and supervisors

For applicants

Are you interested in doctoral training at the University of Oulu?

Take a look at our Admissions page to find more information about doctoral training and the application process.

Who are we?

The University of Oulu Graduate School started its activities in 2011. The goal of UniOGS is to provide the framework for the doctoral education of all doctoral researchers at the University of Oulu. The Graduate School’s main task is to provide a high-quality doctoral education at the University of Oulu.