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).

Further information regarding the topic “Ukrainian refugees’ experiences of adjustment and humor” is available on the UT open calls webpage. In addition to B2-level English proficiency, applicants also need a very good command of Ukrainian and Russian.

NB! Please be sure to check further information on required documents on the website of the Humanities 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 35 points out of 50 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.