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The Silesian University of Technology organizes its PhD studies within the Joint Doctoral School. The School aims to promote and implement research areas defined in the University development strategy. PhD studies prepare students to achieve a high degree of specialization and expertise in a scientific discipline.
The Joint Doctoral School offers interdisciplinary education covering a wide range of scientific disciplines (Topics of PhD thesis). Duration of a PhD program is 4 years with full-time enrolment. Each PhD student receives a scholarship without charging for tuition.
The Joint Doctoral School selects prospective PhD students through annual open competitions in the form of entrance examinations (Enrolment calendar). Electronic registration of candidates due to on-line platform (https://irk.polsl.pl/en-gb/). Information on admission procedure and entry requirements (Required documents) are outlined on the website.
The call for admission is open in the following scientific disciplines:
Architecture and Urban planning
Automation, Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Technical IT and telecommunication,
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering and Transport
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Environmental, Mining and Energy Engineering
Chemical Sciences
Management and Quality Studies
Medical Sciences
Call for admission to PhD program is open to students of any citizenship and age who obtained a Master’s degree level or other equivalent academic qualification of second cycle level awarded by a foreign university and granting access to PhD studies. International qualifications will be assessed by the Examination Board during the selection and evaluation procedure and will be declared equivalent (or not) to a Polish second level degree – Master Degree.