Postgraduate diploma (or higher)

The applicant must have a master’s degree or equivalent in Physics, Engineering Physics, Chemistry or Environmental Science, or a closely-related science allowing you to embark on a doctorate. The applicant must not hold a PhD yet.

All applications must include:

1) a motivation letter outlining your suitability for the post, with reference to relevant qualifications or experience;
2) a detailed curriculum vitae, including qualifications and experience, publications (if applicable);
3) copies of bachelor’s and master’s diplomas and academic transcripts (diploma supplements) in the original language;
4) official translations of the diplomas and diploma supplements into English, if applicable;
5) one letter of recommendation to give as broad as possible overview of your academic and professional achievements;
6) in addition, contact details of one academic or professional reference (name, position, e-mail, telephone and indicating the relationship with the applicant);
7) proof of English language skills (see details at ut.ee/en/sisu/phd-language-requirements). If you need to take a language test, it should be taken by 20 March.

Applicants are evaluated based on the interview and submitted documents.

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