University of SS. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava

Programme overview

The University offers PhD-level study programmes across multiple disciplines. Available doctoral fields include mediálne a komunikačné štúdiá (media and communication studies), biológia, biotechnológie, chémia, politické vedy, sociálna práca, filozofia, filológia, historické vedy, psychológia, informatika and zdravotnícke vedy. Programmes are delivered through several faculties: the Faculty of Mass Media Communication, the Faculty of Arts (Filozofická fakulta), the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Natural Sciences.

What you'll study

Study content depends on the chosen doctoral field; each PhD programme follows a research-driven curriculum appropriate to its discipline. Students undertake advanced theoretical and empirical work within their specialty area listed above, under the supervision and assessment structures defined by the university and the relevant faculty.

Entry requirements

Admission is managed by individual faculties. The university provides details about entrance examinations, including dates, the number of available places, participant requirements, mandatory documents and the application procedure. Programmes and the right to run them are approved internally by the University Council for Internal Quality Assurance (RVHK) and, where required, subject to external accreditation procedures.

Career prospects

Graduates from these doctoral programmes typically pursue careers in research and higher education, specialised professional roles related to their discipline, or positions in public and private sectors that require advanced subject expertise and research skills.

Scholarships & funding angle

Information on funding, scholarships and other financial support is handled at faculty level and through the university; prospective applicants should consult faculty admission pages for specifics on available funding, eligibility and application steps.