What is a PhD Programme?

The PhD programme is an internationally recognised research training programme based on the Master’s programme. The PhD programme is governed by the Ministerial Order on the PhD Course of Study and PhD Degree of 8 March 2002.   

The programme includes the following main elements:  

  • A research project in the form of a thesis to be defended at a public defence
  • A course programme of at least 30 ECTS
  • An environment change to another (preferably foreign) research institution
  • Participation in scientific seminars and conferences 
mbk / 19 June 2008
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