Postgraduate diploma (or higher)

All applications must include:
1) official copies of both bachelor’s and master’s diplomas and diploma supplements (transcripts) in the original language;
2) official translations of the diplomas and diploma supplements into English, if applicable;
3) proof of English language proficiency at a satisfactory level;
4) copy of the passport page stating the applicant´s personal particulars;
5) doctoral thesis project (guidelines here);
6) curriculum vitae (relevant form).

NB! Please be sure to check further information on required documents on the website of the Social Sciences programme.

Applicants are evaluated based on
1) Doctoral thesis project
2) Entrance interview

Doctoral thesis project must be uploaded in DreamApply by the application deadline. All applicants, who score at least 42 points out of 60 from the thesis project, will be invited to the interview.

You can only apply for one specialisation/topic per intake.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian.

Please also check our country-specific requirements at ut.ee/en/content/phd-country-specific