You take a state doctoral examination within two years of starting your studies, and your studies are completed within four years by the defence of your dissertation, which demonstrates your ability and readiness for independent activity in the field of research or development. You choose the form of study and your timetable. We will create the conditions for your independent scientific, research and creative activity.

The State Doctoral Examination (SDE) tests your knowledge in your chosen field. You demonstrate your mastery of your professional, theoretical, methodological and applied knowledge in your area of focus. You present and defend your dissertation thesis before an examination committee which assesses your knowledge and skills to successfully complete the doctoral studies. Completion of the SDE is the first stage of the Individual Study Plan (ISP).

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You are obliged to complete a study internship at a foreign workplace during the standard period of your studies. This is a mandatory component of your ISP.

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Your studies in the doctoral programme are completed by working on and defending your dissertation thesis. This demonstrates your ability to work independently and creatively and your ability to work scientifically. Your dissertation presents a solution to a specific scientific research task. It must result in an original solution to the given problem and provide new knowledge in the field.

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