SK
EN
Systematic philosophy
The graduate is proficient in scientific methods of research in philosophy, is able to follow the current state of research in philosophy, to build on it productively and to present new knowledge publicly in scientific language. The basic area on which his/her scientific work primarily focuses is SYSTEMATIC PHILOSOPHY. The graduate of the field will master: The methodology of scientific work, the ability to integrate his philosophical investigations into a broader social and cultural framework and to find substantive links with other special scientific disciplines, especially with the humanities and with theology, a purposeful consideration also of value, ethical, ecological, social, legal and, last but not least, religious and spiritual aspects of the issue, presenting its results, demonstrating in them a sense of truth, scientific correctness, originality, novelty, philosophical intuition, as well as the capacity for methodological reflection.
Prospects of graduates
The scope and depth of the graduate's knowledge and practical, especially pedagogical and scientific skills, entitles him/her to achieve the scientific-pedagogical rank of "Associate Professor" (doc.) or "Professor" (prof.), or the scientific rank of "Doctor of Science" after a certain pedagogical practice in the field and after further scientific research and presentation of findings in scientific publications. (DrSc.). The acquired education broadens the graduate's possibilities of applying independently to work in research in various scientific research and interdisciplinary teams. At universities, especially at faculties of social sciences and humanities, he/she can work as an assistant professor in philosophy or in a related field. A graduate of the field works scientifically, brings his/her own solutions in the field of systematic philosophy or history of philosophy and presents the results of his/her research in a dissertation that meets the content and formal criteria of a scientific monograph.
Always up-to-date news about university Trnava University in Trnava on your email.
We will send you all the information about important events and deadlines.
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
The admission requirements for foreigners, foreign students or students who have completed their secondary studies abroad are the same as for students who have completed the degree in the Slovak Republic and are citizens of the Slovak Republic. Applicants who have completed a lower level of studies abroad shall submit nostrified documents of education in accordance with the provisions of Decree No 207/1993 Coll.
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.
A basic requirement for admission to the doctoral program (PhD degree) is the 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, 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
Selection procedure
-
Apply the application for study
01.12.2026 - 30.04.2027
Always up-to-date news about university Trnava University in Trnava on your email.
We will send you all the information about important events and deadlines.
- (electronic form)
- (electronic form)
- 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 €
Account number: 7000241228/8180
Variable symbol for PhD: generated electronic application number without the letter R, resp. Last name and first name
Specific symbol: 10002
Additional data:
IBAN: SK3581800000007000241228
SWIFT: SUBASKBX
Address:
University of Trnava
Faculty of Philosophy
Hornopotočná 23, 918 43 Trnava
ID No. 31825249
Always up-to-date news about university Trnava University in Trnava on your email.
We will send you all the information about important events and deadlines.
0911 154 882
0910 288 664
037 / 6414881
037 / 6414890
(7.30 - 15.30 h.)
Responsibility for content:
Miroslava Hanáková
Aktualizoval:
Silvia Ondrišová (silvia.ondrisova@truni.sk)
Last update: 09.10.2026 10:55