Národohospodárska fakulta Ekonomickej univerzity v Bratislave

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

Economics (in English) – full time

The study program Economics prepares graduates capable of conducting original research at the frontier of knowledge from an international perspective, addressing the fundamental economic issues of our time. Its graduates have a thorough knowledge of economics and its applications in various fields, the ability to think systematically and can creatively use quantitative methods to solve fundamental economic problems. They acquire skills and competencies from leading economists and at the same time develop their own research program. They will find their application in academic positions in the international environment, in executive positions in the public sector, as the main executives in the private sector, but also in renowned research and international organizations. They can gain positions at universities, as researchers in central banks and other domestic and international institutions, or as consultants or other professionals in the private sector. The university's extensive international ties allow students to attend courses taught by experts from leading universities around the world (such as University of Vienna and WU Wien, University of Coimbra, CERGE-EI, Chapman University) in addition to internationally recognized domestic university teachers. Students devote themselves independently to the original research program, which is closely supervised and led by faculty members. In this regard, they cooperate mainly with their supervisor. Regular research seminars with invited foreign experts, a doctoral research seminar, and other academic activities contribute to their own development towards a personality who can take responsibility for conducting research in a given scientific or professional field, present research results to the international professional community, and contribute to the development of the society in the context of scientific and technical progress.

The study program is taught in English. It prepares graduates who are competitive in the international labor market. It reflects the fact that economic research at the European level is conducted in English. It contributes to the internationalization and openness of education at the UEBA Faculty of National Economy. It takes place through international cooperation with partner institutions, active involvement of foreign professors and lecturers in teaching and research activities and seminars of doctoral students.

Finance (in Slovak) – full time or part time

Graduates of the doctoral program “Finance”, i.e. the highest level of university studies, are prepared to use latest modern research methods and to explore the full spectrum of current theoretical and practical issues in the broader area of finance. Graduate is profiled by advanced expertise in theories of finance, baking and insurance. They master complicated quantitative methods, model simulations and methodologies which enable them to creatively assess basic economic and financial context and conduct research in this field. After graduation, they will be able to independently formulate research questions or hypotheses in the field of finance, banking and insurance and conduct research by using appropriate methods. In addition, graduate has extensive knowledge of macroeconomic, global, European and political context. Doctoral scholars acquire critical thinking, propose solution to complex problems independently, also interdisciplinary issues and work as member of scientific team. They will also be able to analyse and evaluate complex practical and conceptual issues, propose appropriate solutions within institutions and processes in public and corporate sector, banking, public finance, taxes and on various levels of management, business administration, including in international context. Under the cotutelle scheme with Macquarie University Sydney, students have the opportunity to complete their profile, knowledge and international experience by completing a double PhD diploma with this renowned university in Australia. They also have the opportunity to complete internships at the OECD, use the Laboratory for Financial Analysis (established within the Excellence project) and the Laboratory of Experimental Economics. In terms of employability perspectives, graduates have perspectives as top analysts and specialists in public sector, financial and non-financial organisations, but also as academic researchers.

Their scientific and methodological background provide them employability perspectives in various international and national institutions, especially in those of financial, monetary and insurance specialisation.

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

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beneficiary bank: Štátna pokladnica, Radlinského 32, 810 05 Bratislava
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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
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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.