Agricultural Sciences (PhD)-PhD at Estonian University of Life Sciences

What the program is

Doctoral studies at the Estonian University of Life Sciences (Eesti Maaülikool) represent the highest level of higher education and comprise 240 ECTS credits. The programme combines independent research with academic coursework and culminates in the publication of scientific articles and the defence of a doctoral dissertation, leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.

Research and study structure

PhD candidates select a predefined research topic aligned with the university’s doctoral programmes and strategic research priorities. Each candidate works with a supervisor who provides academic and methodological guidance. The studies include original research, experiments or fieldwork, research methodology, scientific publications, international collaboration, and dissertation preparation. The source does not provide tuition fees, programme duration, teaching language, language requirements, intake dates, or application deadlines.