by the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Engineering
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.
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.
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.
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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Our faculty has a history of more than 300 years, which proves the continuous demand for our professionals. Due to the developing economy, the demand for raw materials, energy and water is increasing, thus the mining industry must also adapt. In the near future, global challenges such as low carbon dioxide emissions, circular economy, water mining or environmentally friendly mining must be solved. The professors and researchers of our faculty prepare our students for these challenges and their solutions.
