Doctoral degree reform and transfer period

The new degree requirements for doctoral programmes became valid on August 1st, 2017. The transition period of the degree reform will continue until December 18, 2020.

Would you rather not transfer? Are your studies about to expire?

Have a puzzling question you couldn't find an answer to from the instructions related to the degree reform and transferring? On this page, we have gathered answers to the most frequently asked questions related to the degree reform.

NB! These instructions apply only to doctoral students who have transferred to the new, doctoral programme -specific degree structures.

From this page, you will find the faculties' old postgraduate degree requirements. These requirements apply to students who have started their studies prior to August 1st, 2017 and have not yet transferred to the new, doctoral programme -specific degree structures.