kandidaattimaisteritohtoritutkinto

Kandidaattimaisteritohtoritutkinto is a Finnish higher education degree. It combines the academic levels of a Bachelor's (kandidaatti), a Master's (maisteri), and a Doctorate (tohtori) into a single, integrated program. This structure is less common in many international higher education systems which typically separate these degrees into distinct stages.

The aim of a kandidaattimaisteritohtoritutkinto is to provide a streamlined and efficient path for students wishing to pursue advanced academic study and research. Students admitted to such a program typically bypass the traditional separate application processes for Master's and Doctoral degrees. The curriculum is designed to build upon foundational knowledge acquired at the Bachelor's level, progressively deepening expertise and research skills towards a doctoral dissertation.

The duration of a kandidaattimaisteritohtoritutkinto can vary depending on the field of study and the specific university offering it, but it is generally longer than a standard Master's degree and shorter than completing all three degrees sequentially. Admission to these programs is often highly competitive, requiring strong academic performance and a clear research aptitude. Upon successful completion, graduates are awarded the title of Doctor of Philosophy or an equivalent doctoral degree.