Business, Economics and Governance-PhD at Tallinn University of Technology

What the program is

The Business, Economics and Governance doctoral programme at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) is a research-based doctoral programme within the School of Business and Governance. It covers three specialities: Business, Economics and Finance, and Public Policy and Innovation. The programme develops advanced research and professional skills, with doctoral studies focused on creating new knowledge through independent research.

Main field and study details

The programme is a doctoral-level qualification worth 240 ECTS and has a nominal duration of 8 semesters (4 years). The language of instruction is English and Estonian, while the Public Policy and Innovation doctoral studies are specifically described as English, full-time, with lectures held in the evenings. Studies are free of charge, and during the nominal four-year study period, the doctoral student-junior researcher is entitled to a gross monthly income from €2,300. Admission requires a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification. For Public Policy and Innovation, a Master’s degree in public administration, political science, or another social sciences field is preferred, although applicants from other fields may also apply depending on the research topic.