The  Faculty of Economics and Finance of the University of Economics in Bratislava offers doctoral (PhD.) studies in 2 accredited study programmes:

 

Important dates:

by 12 April, 2024 The List of dissertation thesis 2024/2025

by 13 June, 2024 E-application submission via AIS 

by 13 June, 2024 Application for academic recognition of a diploma

On 28 Juny, 2024   Admission exam

 

Information for applicants is published in: VP č. 2-2024 Further conditions of admission to the study programmes of the 3rd degree of studies at the NHF EUBA for the academic year 2024-2025

Dissertation theses topics for which candidates can apply for the academic year 2024/2025 :

Dissertation theses topics study programme Economics

Study in the study programme Economics is carried out only in full-time form, the doctoral student receives a monthly scholarship of about 1000 EUR and does not pay tuition fees for the standard length of study.

Admission

An applicant for doctoral studies at the  Faculty of Economics and Finance submits an application online via AIS (Academic Information System of the University of Economics in Bratislava). Online application is available from 13. 4. 2024. For submition, please use link: https://e-prihlaska.euba.sk/ais/eprihlas/#!/home#%2Fhome.  The applicant is obliged to enter all the data required. The manual for creating an e-application for PhD studies is available here: https://e-prihlaska.euba.sk/ais/eprihlas/manuals/EN/ePrihlas_I.pdf

All attachments must be submitted in the electronic application form  - CV, Motivation letter, Dissertation project, University degree diploma,
The List of published scientific papers, Confirmation of admission fee payment.

Information about Application for academic recognition of a diploma are available at: https://euba.sk/en/public/recognition-of-diplomas

The Application form:  Application

The Applicant applies for academic recognition of a diploma by 13 June 2024 at the latest.

The Admission fee = 40,- eur

 IBAN SK47 8180 0000 0070 0008 0671

  • beneficiary bank: Štátna pokladnica, Radlinského 32, 810 05 Bratislava
  • SWIFT (BIC) – SPSRSKBAXXX
  • the intermediary bank: Všeobecná úverová banka, a.s., Mlynské Nivy 1, 829 90 Bratislava, SWIFT (BIC) – SUBASKBXXX
  • the name of the faculty to which the applicant applies: NHF EUBA
  • variable symbol:  date of birth : rrmmdd0000 (for example  20. 05. 1996 – 9605020000)
  • specific symbol: 1010003

For information about tuition fees see:  https://euba.sk/en/student/legislativa/fees-related-to-the-study

Study

The study is organized on the basis of the credit transfer system and completely in accordance with the Bologna process. The study programme is designed for teachers and researchers, as well as specialists from the public and business sectors. The focus of the study is on acquiring research skills and knowledge needed to carry out independent research in economics, business and management sciences. Graduates from the doctoral study programme receive the third level university education and upon completion the degree PhD (Philosophie Doctor). The programme can be studied in Slovak (Finance) or English (Economics).

A doctoral programme of study is aimed at gathering state-of-the-art scientific knowledge. The students are required to conduct scientific research and carry out independent creative activities in the field of science and thus make their own contribution to the global scientific findings. Upon successful completion of the doctoral programme of study the students are awarded the doctoral degree. The study at a doctoral level (hereinafter referred to as “doctoral study“) is conducted in accordance with an individual plan of study and under guidance of student’s thesis supervisor. The duration of full−time doctoral studies is 3 years (Economics, Finance); the duration of part-time doctoral studies is 4 years (Finance). A doctoral study programme and the progress of each student is monitored and evaluated by a joint scientific board for the relevant field of study set up in accordance with the internal rules of the faculty. University of Economics in Bratislava or External Educational institution provides a full-time doctoral student a scholarship based on the Higher Education Act of the Ministry of Education SR, No 131/2002. 

A doctoral study consists of an educational part and a research part. The educational part of a doctoral study consists predominantly of lectures, seminars and individual study of specialised scientific literature depending on the field of the dissertation thesis research. The research part of a doctoral study consists of research activities within the framework of the dissertation thesis topic which may be carried out either by the student alone or in a research team. A full-time doctoral study also includes teaching activities. Apart from tutorials, the average amount of student’s teaching activities in one academic year shall not exceed two units of teaching per week.

A doctoral study is concluded by the dissertation thesis defence. During the dissertation thesis defence the student shall prove his or her capability to carry out independent research and creative activities in the respective field of research or development. University of Economics in Bratislava awards the students who successfully complete the doctoral study with the academic title of “doctor“ (“philosophiae doctor“ abbreviated „PhD.“), which shall be written after the person’s name.

 

Contact

NOVÁK, Marcel, Ing., PhD.

NOVÁK, Marcel, Ing., PhD.

štatutárny zástupca dekanky NHF EUBA, prodekan pre vedu a doktorandské štúdium

+421 2 6729 1298

Address:

University of Economics in Bratislava

Faculty of Economics and Finance

Office for Research and Doctoral Study

Dolnozemská cesta  1

852 35 Bratislava

Slovak Republic

Information about study program

 

doc. Ing. Jana Péliová, PhD.

Vice-Rector for Management of Academic Projects

Faculty of National Economy

University of Economics in Bratislava

Dolnozemska 1/b

852 35 Bratislava 5

Slovak Republic

 

E-mail:

Phone: +421 2 6729 5376

The programme is open to applicants with a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or related disciplines.

Applicants who have not finished their bachelor’s studies by the date of admission must provide an official confirmation of their ongoing studies along with the expected date of graduation. They can be given a conditional offer with the final decision to be taken upon delivery of the proof of completed bachelor’s degree.

The selection is based on the review of submitted documents.

  1. Graduation of the bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, economics or cognate studies.
    1. Submission of a legalized (notarized) copy of candidate’s university diploma (in English) in two copies.
    2. Foreign applicants or applicants, who completed the first degree of university study at foreign university, submit an application for recognition of university diploma (printed form is enclosed).
    3. If an applicant has not finished a bachelor’s study for the time being, he/she must submit a confirmation about currently passed studies. The applicant must also send the date of anticipated graduation.
  2. Submission of an academic transcript of all courses of passed study program with a statement of their range (hours/week), ECTS credits, grades and grading scale in two copies. Everything should be on letterhead of the university, together with signature of university representative and with the official stamp of the university (in English).
  3. In case of any ambiguities, University of Economics in Bratislava will ask for a submission of additional summaries of selected courses.
  4. Internationally accepted certificate confirming mastery of English is needed if the applicant has not yet studied in English. This certificate is not required if previous education or its relevant parts have been taught in English.
  5. Structured CV in English.
  6. Copy of identity card or passport.
  7. Two academic reference (recommendation) in English
    • name and titles of referee, current position and current institution of the referee
    • range, depth and the length of period the referee has known the applicant
    • applicant´s preconditions for the selected study
    • other important facts
  8. Motivation letter in English
    • applicant’s reasons for the selected field of study
    • self-assessment of preconditions and capabilities for further education
    • personal contributions to the international student community (business practice, special skills, culture background and so on)
  9. Proof of 60,- EUR administration fee
    Payment of the fee on the account:
    • Students with residence outside SEPA here
    • Students with residence within SEPA
Beneficiary´s account name:

Ekonomická univerzita v Bratislave

Dolnozemská cesta 1

Bratislava, Slovakia

Beneficiary‘s account number IBAN: SK47 8180 0000 0070 0008 0671
Beneficiary‘s bank:

Statna pokladnica

Radlinskeho 32

Bratislava, Slovakia

BIC/SWIFT: SPSRSKBAXXX
Remittance information : Name, Study program
  1. Completion of the application form.
  2. The deadline for acceptance of application form, including payment of the administration fee, is 31st May 2019.

  3. Address for sending applications

Ekonomicka univerzita v Bratislave
Národohospodárska fakulta

(Application for study)

Dolnozemska cesta 1/b
852 35 Bratislava 5
Slovak Republic

Opportunity to obtain scholarship for Ukrainian students. For more information see attachment.

Acceptance into the study program

  1. The Admission Commission will review submitted documents of applicants and determine their ranking. The commission will accept only complete applications. The number of selected students will depend on the quality and quantity of all potential applicants and the capacity of the university.
  2. Selection procedure will be held from 1st June to 30th June, 2019. It goes ahead without participation of applicants on the ground of examination of submitted documents.
  3. If an applicant has not finished the 1st degree of university study, because his/her study will be finished later, he/she will be accepted to the study conditionally. This kind of applicant is obliged to submit together with application form a document about completed study for the time being and a document about supposed term of graduation of the 1th degree of university study confirmed by signature of university representative and university stamp. Final decision about acceptance to the study will be given after submitting the certificate about graduation of the 1th degree of university study.
  4. Date of the notification about acceptance for the study program
    A decision about acceptance will be sent by post by 31st July, 2019 (the latest term). Accepted applicants will get documents back on request if it is necessary for arrangements of long-term visa or temporary stay.
  5. Information about conditions considering to entry of foreigners and stay of foreigners in the Slovak Republic are accessible on http://mic.iom.sk/sk/home.html (Migracne informacne centrum)

 

Registration to the study program

Students accepted to the study program have to take part in the enrollment process in person. It will be held in September, 2019 The academic year 2019 – 2020 will start on September, 16th 2019.

In accordance with Slovak juridical system University of Economics in Bratislava has got a claim to require an information from accepted applicants, if they will enroll at a study. If an applicant does not provide university with information in the term prescribed by the University Act, his/her right to enroll at a study expires.

 

Tuition fee

The tuition fee is 1 500,- EUR per academic year. Tuition has to be paid before the beginning of the academic year, hence before day of enrolment.

Payment of the tuition on the account:

Ekonomicka univerzita v Bratislave, Dolnozemska cesta 1/b, 852 35 Bratislava, Slovak Republic 
Account Nr: 7000080671/8180 
Variable Symbol: 
SWIFT: SUBASKBX 
IBAN: SK47 8180 0000 0070 0008 0671 
Bank: VÚB, a. s., Mlynske Nivy, Bratislava

Program Code Name iIF_15
Duration 2 years
Form of Study full-time
Degree Ing. (equivalent to MSc.)
Language English
Application Period 1 January - 30 April
Start September
Tuition Fee € 1 500 per year

Cost of living

The university provides accommodation and meals in its own facilities.

Estimated costs of living per one month are about 300 – 400 euros.

 

Scholarship

University of Economics in Bratislava does not provide students with scholarship other than Scholarship for Ukrainian Students .