Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
PhD in Agrobiology and Food Resources
Doctoral study within the Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources offers disciplinary PhD routes in plant, animal and environmental production and related sciences. Programmes are taught in Slovak and English and are available in full-time, combined and external study modes, suiting candidates aiming for research, academia or advanced technical roles in agrisectors.
Programme overview
The faculty provides a range of doctoral study programmes covering agrochemistry, plant nutrition, crop and tree physiology, specialised and general plant and animal production, nutrition, wildlife management and related areas. Doctoral study is offered in daily (full‑time), daily combined and external forms and many programmes are available in both Slovak and English.
What you'll study
Students select from subject‑focused PhD tracks; examples listed by the faculty include:
- Agrochemistry and Plant Nutrition (Slovak, English)
- Crop and Tree Physiology (English)
- Physiology of Crops and Woody Plants (Slovak, English)
- Special Crop Production / Specialised Plant Production (Slovak, English; Special Crop Production in English)
- General Plant Production (Slovak, English; an English variant listed)
- Special and General Animal Production / General Animal Production (Slovak, English; General Animal Production in English)
- Nutrition (Slovak, English)
- Wildlife Management and Conservation / Management and Protection of Game (English and Slovak variants)
Entry requirements
The source page lists the available doctoral study programmes and their language and study‑mode options but does not include specific entry criteria. Prospective applicants should consult the faculty admissions information for exact requirements and documentation.
Career prospects
Graduates from these doctoral tracks typically prepare for research and teaching posts, specialist technical roles in crop and animal production, nutrition and agrochemical sectors, and positions in wildlife management and conservation. The programme orientation supports careers in academia, applied research institutes and industry roles that require advanced subject expertise.
Scholarships & funding angle (general)
The programme listing does not specify scholarships or funding; candidates should review university and faculty funding pages for doctoral scholarships, research grants and assistantship opportunities relevant to their chosen PhD track.
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