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Doctoral studies: Accepting the study place

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The instructions are valid during the 2025 admission rounds to doctoral programmes at JYU.

Accepting the study place

After being informed of being accepted to study in a degree programme at JYU, you must accept your study place in the Studyinfo portal.

Applicants admitted in the spring of 2025 admission must accept the study place by 2 July 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EEST (East European Summer Time). Applicants admitted in the autumn of 2025 admission must accept the study place by 2 December 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EET (East European Time).

An admitted student must notify the University within the time indicated in the offer of admission whether they accept the offered place. If the student does not give notification within the time indicated, he/she forfeits the study place.

One study place per term provision

During a given term, you can only accept one offered student place in a degree programme leading to a Finnish university degree. This rule applies to all higher education, including:

  • Bachelor's degrees and Master's degrees awarded by Finnish universities of applied sciences
  • Bachelor's degrees and Master's degrees awarded by Finnish universities
  • Licentiate and doctoral degrees awarded by Finnish universities

The provision will not be applied to study seats awarded by educational institutions outside of Finland.

Registration

After you have accepted your study place, the Studyinfo service will direct you to formally register for attendance in OILI service.

Guidelines for new doctoral students

You can find more information about accepting a study place, registering and other important matters at the beginning of doctoral studies in the Instructions for Doctoral Students.