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History and Theory of Arts and Architecture
The graduate knows the scientific methods of art history research, critically orientates himself in the current state of research in the field, can publicly present and defend his own findings at international scientific forums and conferences. He/she is prepared to obtain and process scientific grants, to publish the results of research in the form of studies and scientific monographs. Able to participate in broader inter and multidisciplinary teams. He/she has the prerequisites to grow professionally, to increase his/her qualifications within the framework of individual scientific and scientific-pedagogical degrees. The graduate of the History and Theory of Art and Architecture works scientifically in the field of history of art and culture. He/she masters the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the field and has mastered historical and current art historical methods. He is able to present the results of his own research in a dissertation that meets the content and formal criteria of a scientific monograph. In addition to possessing categorical and methodological apparatus, the graduate of the History and Theory of Art and Architecture demonstrates the ability to integrate art historical research into broader historical and cultural contexts and is able to creatively find connections with related disciplines such as aesthetics, philosophy of art, history and archaeology. His skills include expert erudition in the visual codes of culture. He is guided to scientific correctness, honesty, independence as well as responsibility in scholarly research.
Prospects of graduates
The breadth and depth of the knowledge acquired enable him to work as an independent researcher in scientific institutes, galleries and museums, also in other cultural institutions. He is also ready to transfer the acquired knowledge in the pedagogical process at the faculties of philosophy or other universities of arts, arts and humanities.
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The selection procedure is based on the previous study results, the professional examination and the professional interview on the applied dissertation topic, taking into account the results of the previous education. Applications from graduates of the study programme or related study programmes will be accepted. The admissions committee decides on the acceptance of the application.
Additional information
FF TU offers its students accommodation, the services of the university library, departmental libraries, a range of specialised classrooms and departments such as video presentation classrooms, multimedia classrooms, a multifunctional auditorium, a PhD students' office, a Communication Centre, a central IT system, a Modular Academic Information System, a University Pastoral Centre, psychological counselling services, a university canteen, and a number of other support services.
Conditions for international students
Applicants who have completed a lower level of studies abroad shall submit proof of equivalence of studies at secondary schools abroad pursuant to Act No.422/2015 Coll. on the recognition of documents on education and on the recognition of professional qualifications and on the amendment and supplementation of certain acts.
Coordinator for students with specific needs
Mgr. Iveta Schusterová, PhD.
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, TU
iveta.schusterova@truni.sk
The Faculty of Arts at Trnava University in Trnava (hereinafter referred to as “TU”) plans to admit approximately 1 student to the doctoral program in the 2027/2028 academic year, subject to the amount of allocated budgetary funds and the fulfillment of the basic and additional admission requirements.
The appropriate application form must be used to apply for the program.
A basic requirement for admission to the doctoral program (PhD degree) is completion of a second-cycle university degree.
The Faculty of Arts at TU reserves the right to make any necessary changes and updates in order to improve the admissions process, in accordance with Section 69(6) of Act No. 300/2025 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions, as amended.
Applicants must submit an electronic application. Applicants who completed a lower level of study prior to the 2026/2027 academic year must include a scanned copy of a certified diploma supplement and their Master’s degree diploma with their application. Applicants who will complete a lower-level degree in 2027 must submit their application electronically along with a current certificate of enrollment. Applicants who are taking the entrance exam must submit officially certified documents (Master’s degree diploma and diploma supplement) in person upon check-in on the day of the entrance exam.
The admissions process for applicants begins on the date their application is received. The application must include the required attachments (proof of payment of the admission fee, a certified Master’s degree, or proof of school attendance, a resume, a project outline, and a list of publications or other extracurricular activities).
Applicants who are admitted through a competitive selection process must submit officially certified copies of their diploma and diploma supplement within two days of successfully passing the state examination.
The faculty does not require a medical certificate from the applicant. If necessary, it may take a disability into account during the admission examination; the applicant must attach to the application a certificate of disability and a recommendation regarding the format of the examination.
Applicants may submit multiple applications to the faculty. A new application must be submitted for each study program, and the €40 fee must be paid again for each application.
Applicants who have completed a lower level of study abroad must submit recognized educational documents in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 422/2015 Coll. The receipt for payment of the admission fee (in the amount of €40) must be affixed to page 3 of the application form. The fee is non-refundable if the applicant does not take the entrance exam. The admissions committee determines the minimum score required for admission.
Form of entrance exam
The admission procedure for doctoral studies includes an entrance examination.
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Apply the application for study
01.12.2026 - 30.04.2027
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- proof of payment (electronic form)
Standard length of study: cost free
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 950 €
application form: 40 €
E-application form: 40 €
Banka: státní pokladnica
account number in IBAN: SK35 8180 0000 0070 0024 1228
Variable symbol: generated VS for payment to the applicant = applicant's personal number without the letter R generated via the electronic application form, or without the symbol if the applicant sends the application form only by post
Specific symbol: 10002
Additional data: Surname and first name
Information for payment from abroad: IBAN SK35 8180 0000 0070 0024 1228 -
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Account name: University of Trnava in Trnava
Address:
University of Trnava in Trnava
Faculty of Arts
Hornopotočná 23, 918 43 Trnava
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Last update: 09.10.2026 12:23