Systematic Philosophy
More detailed information about the study program is available at the web https://fphil.uniba.sk/en/study/study-programmes/doctoral-studies/systematic-philosophy-x/.
The study program is conceived primarily as preparation for researchers in the field of humanities-oriented scholarship. The graduate is also equipped to design research projects in the humanities and to undertake teaching responsibilities in the relevant discipline. Based on the acquired knowledge and competencies, the graduate is qualified to work in domestic and international contexts, particularly in professions such as:
- researcher in the academic sphere (research staff at universities or the Slovak Academy of Sciences) or in specialized academic institutions (e.g., libraries),
- independent creative professional in cultural and social institutions, including roles such as project manager or cultural program coordinator, either within state and public institutions or in the non-profit sector (civic associations, foundations, etc.), as well as editor in publishing houses or editor of professional and public-interest periodicals,
- university teacher (assistant professor at a higher education institution).
Prospects of graduates
The study program is conceived primarily as preparation for researchers in the field of humanities-oriented scholarship. The graduate is also equipped to design research projects in the humanities and to undertake teaching responsibilities in the relevant discipline. Based on the acquired knowledge and competencies, the graduate is qualified to work in domestic and international contexts, particularly in professions such as:
- researcher in the academic sphere (research staff at universities or the Slovak Academy of Sciences) or in specialized academic institutions (e.g., libraries),
- independent creative professional in cultural and social institutions, including roles such as project manager or cultural program coordinator, either within state and public institutions or in the non-profit sector (civic associations, foundations, etc.), as well as editor in publishing houses or editor of professional and public-interest periodicals,
- university teacher (assistant professor at a higher education institution).
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Admission requirements:
- completed second-cycle (Master’s) university education,
- successful completion of the entrance examination.
Applicants apply for one of the listed dissertation topics.
Information regarding the admission procedure, including the planned number of admitted applicants and dissertation topics for the upcoming academic year, is published on the Faculty’s website at least two months before the final deadline for submitting PhD applications.
The internal regulation governing the admission procedure and enrolment in doctoral studies is available on the Faculty’s website.
Contact:
Office of Research and Doctoral Studies, Faculty of Arts, Comenius University Bratislava
PhDr. Ester Novota
e-mail: ester.novota@uniba.sk
Tel.: + 421 2 9013 2122
Ing. Andrea Ligačová
e-mail: andrea.ligacova@uniba.sk
Tel.: + 421 2 9013 2123
Coordinator for students with specific needs
Doc. PhDr. Milica Schraggeová, CSc.
+421 2 9013 2358 or +421 2 9013 1418
e-mail: milica.schraggeova@uniba.sk
Additional information for applicants with special needs is available on the Faculty website (Information for applicants with special needs).
The method of evaluating entrance examinations for doctoral studies is set out in the relevant regulation (
Specific Conditions of the Admission Procedure), Article 7.
Form of entrance exam
A dissertation project focused on the selected topic is a mandatory attachment to the application.
The entrance examination is conducted in the form of an interview.
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Apply the application for study
01.05.2026 - 31.05.2026
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Performance of the entrance exam
15.06.2026 - 22.06.2026
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- University Diploma (paper form)
- Confirmation of studies (if 2nd degree studies have not yet been completed) (paper form)
- Publishing activity (paper form)
- Projekt dizertačnej práce (pokyny na webe fakulty) (paper form)
- State examination certificate (graduates from other faculties, verified photocop (paper form)
- Curriculum vitae (signed) (paper form)
Standard length of study: 1500 €
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 1500 €
application form: 40 €
E-application form: 20 €
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