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The doctoral study programme General and Experimental Psychology in the field of psychology focuses on the acquisition of knowledge based on the current state of scientific knowledge and, in particular, on the doctoral student's own contribution, which is the result of scientific research and independent creative activity in the field of general and experimental psychology. The doctoral study programme consists of a study and a scientific part.
The study part takes place mainly in the form of individual study, colloquia, lectures, seminars and consultations. Part of the full-time form of doctoral studies is also the performance of teaching activities.
The scientific part focuses mainly on the publication of professional and scientific studies and on the preparation and completion of the dissertation under the supervision of a supervisor. The scientific part of the programme also includes, within the framework of selected scientific activities, presentations at scientific events, scientific internships at home or abroad, participation in team-based scientific projects, as well as other scientific and professional activities.
Prospects of graduates
A graduate of doctoral studies is able to acquire the latest knowledge in the field, to expand the scope of knowledge through his/her own scientific and research activity and to apply it in social-psychological practice as well as in other related branches of psychology. By studying, the graduate acquires the ability to analyse psychological phenomena with a high level of abstract thinking, coupled with the ability to penetrate from the phenomenal aspect of psychological reality to its essence, i.e. to reveal the psychological mechanisms of the problem under study. In terms of the anticipated application in his profession, he is mainly oriented towards a scientific career, as a research institute worker or member of scientific research teams; university teacher of psychological disciplines; creative expert. Last but not least, he/she can be employed in psychological practice, especially in those areas that require theoretical and research analysis of the psychological context of the practice. The Department of Psychology maintains contact with its alumni through an annual alumni conference. At this conference, graduate students of psychology at the Faculty of Arts of TU meet and present papers related to their work and their professional and scientific activities.
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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 “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.
The 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 attach a scanned copy of a certified diploma supplement and their Master’s degree diploma to the 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, outline of a project, and a list of publications or other extracurricular activities).
Applicants who are admitted on the basis of a competitive selection process must submit officially certified copies of their transcripts 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 exam; the applicant must attach to the application a certificate of disability and a recommendation regarding the format of the exam.
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 to the program.
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 €
Payment details
Banka: státnína pokladnica
IBAN: SK35 8180 0000 0070 0024 1228
Variable symbol: generated VS for payment for 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: IBAN SK35 8180 0000 0070 0024 1228 - SWIFT SPSRSKBA
Account name: University of Trnava in Trnava
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Last update: 09.10.2026 11:00