General History

The study program focuses on specialized training and on deepening historical, theoretical-systematic, and methodological knowledge relevant to the professional preparation of an expert in general history or archaeology. It is content-wise and structurally connected to the second cycle of university education completed within the field of study 0222 History and Archaeology.
The program concentrates on selected issues in general history and archaeology, with specialization in specific periods and regions. It deepens the theoretical and methodological foundations of these disciplines and directs attention to the study of selected research problems, with an emphasis on philosophical and methodological grounding. Students learn to independently and creatively address complex research questions, as well as to prepare and implement development projects in the fields of history and archaeology within professional memory institutions. Another core aim is to master the full spectrum of interpretative approaches to historical and archaeological sources.
Graduates are thus prepared to work in higher education and academic institutions, both nationally and internationally. Individual dissertation interests are balanced by a shared educational framework, defined primarily through compulsory courses.
More detailed information about the study program is available at the web https://fphil.uniba.sk/en/study/study-programmes/doctoral-studies/general-history-x/.
The study program is conceived primarily as preparation for researchers in the fields of historical and archaeological scholarship. Graduates are also qualified to serve as conceptual specialists within memory institutions and to undertake teaching activities. Based on the knowledge and skills acquired, graduates are able to apply their expertise both domestically and internationally, particularly in the following professions:
- research and research-pedagogical staff within academic institutions (universities, the Slovak Academy of Sciences, etc.) or specialized memory institutions,
- curator responsible for the processing and accessibility of collection items as evidence of societal development, both within state institutions and in the private sector (e.g. corporate museums, etc.).

Prospects of graduates
The study program is conceived primarily as preparation for researchers in the fields of historical and archaeological scholarship. Graduates are also qualified to serve as conceptual specialists within memory institutions and to undertake teaching activities. Based on the knowledge and skills acquired, graduates are able to apply their expertise both domestically and internationally, particularly in the following professions:
- research and research-pedagogical staff within academic institutions (universities, the Slovak Academy of Sciences, etc.) or specialized memory institutions,
- curator responsible for the processing and accessibility of collection items as evidence of societal development, both within state institutions and in the private sector (e.g. corporate museums, etc.).

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Conditions of admission
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).

General information on the admission exam
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.

  • Apply the application for study

    01.05.2026 - 31.05.2026

  • Performance of the entrance exam

    15.06.2026 - 22.06.2026

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Anticipated number of applicants to be accepted: 7
Additions
  • 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)
Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: 1500 €
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 1500 €
The fee for admission procedure
application form: 40 €
E-application form: 20 €

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Detail of the study program

 
 
Study in Slovakia and receive a scholarship of €5,000 per academic year. More information

Detail of the study program

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