Individual depending on the topic of the dissertation

A doctoral student may apply for the defense of their dissertation if:

- They have successfully passed the dissertation exam

- Has fulfilled the conditions for registering for the defense of the dissertation.

The defense of the dissertation is conducted as a scientific discussion involving the doctoral student, opponents, members of the committee, and other participants in the defense.

Slovak and English

- Introduction by the Chairperson: The chairperson introduces the doctoral candidate.

- Presentation by the Doctoral Candidate: The candidate presents the thesis content, key results, and its contributions.

- Statements by the Opponents: The opponents present their assessments, or the statements are read in full.

- Statement by the Doctoral Candidate: The candidate responds to the opponents' statements, addresses objections, and answers their questions.

- Discussion: Open discussion where the candidate answers questions and responds to suggestions raised during the discussion.

- Final Statements by the Opponents and Committee Evaluation

The graduate is able to work independently and creatively with scientific sources, to analyze and evaluate the current state of the problem to be solved in his/her field, to synthesize and apply theoretical knowledge. He/she is able to adequately select and effectively apply research methods, present and defend his/her professional opinion on problems and actively search for solutions. At the same time, he/she demonstrates the language and professional culture as well as his/her own attitude towards the professional issues of his/her studies.

Recommended literature is part of the doctoral student's study plan

The student submits a written project for the dissertation exam within the set deadline, which will be presented during the dissertation exam and then be the subject of a professional discussion. The state exam will also include an oral answer to two questions, which will be based on the content focus of the dissertation and on individually studied literature formulated from subjects completed within the study plan,

Point Assessment Final Evaluation

60 – 100 points "Passed"

0 – 59 points "Failed"

English and Slovak

- Preparation and submission of a written project for the dissertation examination by the specified deadline.

- Presentation and defense of the dissertation project.

- Scientific discussion about the presented project.

- Answering two questions on the main content of the dissertation.

- The questions are based on the individual literature study and the topics

The dissertation examination serves to determine the doctoral candidate's readiness to continue their studies