Wood Sciences and Technology
Graduates of a doctoral program in the field of study: “Wood Science” will find employment at scientific and research institutions focused on the mechanical and chemical processing of wood, as lead creative members of teams focused on innovating production processes in wood-processing companies, as specialists managing processes such as: the processing of wood into innovative wood products and wood composites with high utility value; the design and construction of furniture; wooden building structures, wood recycling, and wood-based energy recovery.
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Applicants must have completed a master’s degree in the relevant or related fields.
When evaluating applicants, consideration is given to their academic performance in previous studies, any publications, and participation in student scientific and professional conferences (ŠVOČ).
Admissions interviews consist of two parts:
- a written language test (the applicant specifies the language in the application for doctoral studies)
- an oral interview before a committee.
Additional information
“The Technical University in Zvolen accepts electronic applications submitted through the University Portal; however, we recommend and prefer that applicants submit their applications directly through the TUZVO University Information System (UIS): https://is.tuzvo.sk/prihlaska/Submitting directly through the university’s system allows applicants to:
- a simpler process for filling out the application and submitting the required documents in one place directly within the UIS,
- immediate access to track the status and results of the admissions process,
- precise and up-to-date instructions for paying the application fee, with the option to pay directly in UIS.
Thank you.”
Conditions for international students
International students apply for and are admitted to study under the same conditions as applicants from Slovakia.
Conditions of admission without the entrance exam
It is not possible without entrance exams
Coordinator for students with specific needs
Mgr. Natália Vdolečková
Applicants apply for topics announced by advisors in the relevant degree programs via UIS (electronically at https://is.tuzvo.sk/prihlaska).
Application attachments—required:
- CV in EUROPAS format
- master’s degree diploma, state examination certificate, diploma supplement (or a transcript of exam results from the engineering program, including the weighted grade point average for the engineering/master’s degree)
- outline of the dissertation topic
Applicants who have completed their studies at TUZVO are not required to submit documents proving completion of their engineering studies.
Application Attachments – Optional:
- a list of previously published professional and scientific (artistic) works,
- confirmation of the applicant’s professional experience,
- participation in student scientific and professional conferences (ŠVOČ),
- a certified certificate from international foreign language exams.
Applicants who obtained their higher education abroad must also submit:
- an official translation of their highest education documents into the Slovak language (recognition of foreign documents)
- a certified photocopy of the decision on the recognition of foreign educational documents for academic purposes.
Form of entrance exam
Personal Interview – During the interview, the applicant demonstrates theoretical knowledge of the required subjects and the specialization subject, based on the chosen topic. The list of questions for each subject to be tested will be sent to applicants after the application deadline, along with an invitation to the admission interviews.
Tests
World Language Test—administered electronically through UIS TUZVO.
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Apply the application for study
01.03.2027 - 31.05.2027
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Standard length of study: 1200 €
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 1200 €
E-application form: 35 €
Account Name: Technical University of Zvolen
Bank: State Treasury
IBAN: SK19 8180 0000 0070 0027 1101
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Last update: 24.09.2026 17:18
