Your private and experienced education guide in Finland.
The admission process for Doctoral studies in Finland can be very confusing and difficult. Worry not, I am here to do it way easier for you with my know-how!
When I first decided to apply for a PhD, I did send my application but it was not selected by the University and no faculty members were interested in supervising it either.
Why? Because, I did not know whom to approach, how to correctly present my research idea, and to what extent, to make sure that what I am sending is very relevant, just sufficient, and interesting. Learning from my mistakes, and with the help of my networks already working there, I reapplied again, and this time, I got admitted! Could not hold my happiness and being thankful for it, I moved to Finland to get the education I dreamed for.
In my first year, I got a fellowship (funding) and continued my studies as a researcher funded by the faculty, as an employee!
I firmly believe that there are key things you must know before applying and you can calibrate your application in a way that will highly increase your chance, saving you time. I can help you with key aspects that can make your application one of the most successful if you happen to work on it as well.
Here is how it works.
1. If you want to pursue your dream in Finland and need a little help, fill in this form, I will review your needs and get back to you with a ten-minute call option free-of-charge, where you can get answers to your questions.
https://forms.gle/hsq2h5oJFAdAdWct8
2. If you stay satisfied with the free consultation and would like to continue, I will offer my counceling further, based on your needs that we figure out together. This will most certainly make your application among the most competitive ones.
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Further, some thoughts on the doctoral education.
“I have suffered a lot, let them suffer too!” notion is a harmful one (practice). I encourage all-open-hearted, open minded, and care giving people to teach, to share, to promote knowledge and practice as better as possible. Maybe, we can not change the world, but we can change ourselves. World is a better place with more knowledgeable, sharing and caring people.
It is believed that, for doctoral students, peer support is one of the most effective practice to enhance the process and I agree with that. Therefore, in this part of the page, I will try to provide:
-HELP doctoral students who seek various information about the PhD process in Humanities and Social Sciences;
-To open a platform for doctoral students so that we discuss, learn and move forward;
-Raise questions and concerns globally regarding the doctoral education, pros and cons;
For this purpose, I have started a FaceBook group called PhD Network Finland, welcome to join:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872649449698823
General PhD process In Finland from application to Graduation Ceremony with minor differences from University to University:
1. Finding a right supervisor from the University home page, looking at staff profiles.
2. Discussion with the supervising professor about the research proposal and start of doctoral studies.
3. Preparation of the application, usually consist of a research proposal, research plan, and required attachments.
4. Submission of application.
5. Decision on the study right.
6. Research work and completing studies: Research orientation, writing, publishing, conferences, mobility, 40 -60 ECTS, and writing the dissertation.
7. Submission of the manuscript to dissertation committee.
8. Appointment of preliminary examiners by dissertation committee.
9. Preliminary examination.
10. Granting permission to print the dissertation, choosing the opponents and custos by academic council.
11. Custos and opponent will agree the date for public examination.
12. Publishing dissertation, press release.
13. Public examination of the dissertation (defense) and statement of the opponent to the academic council.
14. Assessment of the dissertation by academic council.
15. Doctoral degree.
16. Conferment ceremony.
Welcome! 
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