Faculty of Mathematics, Physics
and Informatics
Comenius University Bratislava

Doctoral Degree Programs

The scientific research conducted by our faculty is consistently ranked among the top in Slovakia. This makes our faculty one of the best places for doctoral studies. Teaching our students how to produce scientific results at the highest, internationally recognized level, is one of our most important goals.

We offer degrees in three programs in mathematical sciences, 8 programs in physical sciences, one program in computer science, as well as programs in education sciences. The current enrollment is about 150 doctoral students.

How to apply and what are the application requirements?

Enrollment opens at the beginning of  March and closes by the end of April. Minimal requirements for the application include a completed Master level degree. Successful applicants begin their studies in September, and standard duration of our programs is four years (five years in external form). All doctoral students are expected to produce new and significant scientific results. These constitute a fundamental part of the student’s dissertation. The successful defense of the dissertation is a final requirement for graduation. Dissertation topics for the current academic year are to be found under the program descriptions.

Full-time students receive a monthly scholarship of approximately 1025,50 EUR (there are no taxes on scholarships). This amount is further increased by approximately 150 EUR after passing qualification exams by the end of the second year. Additional funds are often available to the most successful and productive students.

The Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics of Comenius University seeks applications from all qualified applicants and firmly believes in equal opportunity for everyone interested. Well prepared, motivated, and curious students are always welcome.

Prospective applicants in need of further information should contact the associate dean for doctoral studies at  robert.jajcayfmph.uniba.sk or at the phone number +421 (2) 65427642.

Available Doctoral Study Programs

Mathematics

Physics

Informatics

Education Sciences

General Admission Requirements

Doctoral studies are open to all master degree graduates as well as all students currently enrolled in the last year of a master degree program in any area.

Applicants from abroad must satisfy requirements equivalent to those of Slovak students. The accepted applicants must submit a proof of a completed master level education prior to starting their studies in September. Holders of  degrees granted by institutions  must also submit a Certificate of Equivalency.

In their application, applicants are to indicate the study program they are applying for, the selected dissertation topic (of those offered for the corresponding academic year), the prospective supervisor and the form of studies (full-time or external) they are applying for.

Further details concerning the application process as well as the entry exams are to be found at the link Admissions Process

Tuition Fees

Study programs in the English language, if they are also available in the Slovak language at any university in Slovakia, are subject to tuition fees. (See also Fee Schedule.)

Study programs in the Slovak language are not a subject to tuition fees for the period of their standard duration, regardless of citizenship or residency status of the student. Students studying multiple study programs at the same time or studying longer than the standard duration of the program are subject to tuition fees.

Exact rules are governed by the Act on Higher Education Institutions and the Fee Schedule updated on yearly basis.

External studies are also subject to tuition determined by the tuition fee schedule for external studies. In special circumstances, students can apply for lowering or waiving the tuition fees.

Doctoral Scholarships

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