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PhD in Earth Sciences

by the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Engineering

Study programme
Mikoviny Sámuel Doctoral School of Earth Sciences
Qualification
PhD in Earth Sciences
Level
Phd
Application period
2025/26 Autumn intake: 1 October 2024 – 31 July 2025
Duration
8 semesters
Teaching mode
on-site
Language requirements
English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
Academic requirements
Master in Earth Science Engineering, Hydrogeological Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geophysical Engineering, Geography, Mining Engineering, Process Engineering, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences
ECTS credits to collect
240 credits
Tuition fee
3500 EUR/semester
Other fees
150 EUR application fee
Lecture, seminar – practice
not applicable

Short description

The Mikoviny Sámuel Doctoral School of Earth Sciences aims to provide a robust scientific foundation for engineering activities that require a deep understanding of earth sciences. The doctoral school engages in areas of earth sciences that align with the profile of the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Engineering and fall within the accredited scope of the doctoral programme.

Specializations

PhD students specialise in their specific fields of research in three main streams: raw materials management, including primary mineral resources and waste recycling, water and soil management and energy management. Research fields include Geotechnical Systems and Processes, Fluid Production and Transport Systems, Environmental Processing and Raw Material Preparation, Research in Applied Geophysics, Research on Applied Geology and Hydrogeology, Physical and Human Geography.

Entrance examination

During the entrance exam, a maximum of 100 points can be obtained. The minimum score for admission is 60 points, which is a compulsory precondition but does not guarantee automatic admission. A letter of acceptance signed by the supervisor(s) and SH faculty coordinator is compulsory precondition, without it, the admission procedure cannot proceed.

Factors considered during the selection process
  • Professional background (degree, official transcript, general professional knowledge and skill demonstration in the entrance examination):
    max 35 points
  • Research skills (previous research experience, research plan and its demonstration in the entrance examination):
    max 35 points
  • Language skills (language examination certificates and the quality of replies in English during the entrance examination):
    max 20 points
  • Journal articles, papers and other scientific activities:
    max 10 points
A detailed Research Proposal must include the following
  • Description of the research field and problem formulation. Define a clear question and approach to answer it. Highlight its originality and/or significance,
  • Literature review. Explain how the research problem adds to, develops or challenges existing literature in the field,
  • Propose research hypothesis and methodology and list expected results,
  • Research schedule (Gantt-diagram).

Career prospects

PhD graduates from the doctoral school are sought after in university departments, research institutes research and development divisions of companies within the resources industry.

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