General and transferable skills studies

Studies that are mandatory for all doctoral researchers:

Introduction to Doctoral Training (1 credit)

• The course may not be replaced with other study attainments unless the doctoral study right has been granted before 2012.

Scientific Research and Ethics (2 credits)

• More information about the course on the course web page.

Follow-up Group Reporting and Meetings (1 credit)

• Follow-up Group Reporting and Meetings will be marked as completed once the last follow-up group meeting has been held. See instructions for the nomination and meetings of the follow-up group.

The University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS) also organises a variety of other general and transferable skills studies that can be include in your doctoral degree in accordance with the requirements of your doctoral programme. Check the study requirements of your own doctoral programme in the Study Guide.

You can explore the optional general and transferable skills studies offered by UniOGS through the link below.

You can explore the doctoral training offered by the University of Oulu using the education search.

You can include language courses in the optional general and transferable skills studies. The Language and Communication Unit organizes Finnish courses for international students.