PUT Doctoral School
Doctoral School prepares PhD students to obtain a doctoral degree within below scientific disciplines:
- architecture and urban planning
- automation, electronic, electrical engineering and space technologies
- information and communication technology
- civil engineering, geodesy and transport
- materials engineering
- mechanical engineering
- environmental engineering, mining and energy
- chemical sciences
- management and quality studies
PhD students receive education in the full-time mode during 8 semesters, free of charge and provided in English. Each PhD student has the right to receive a doctoral scholarship for a total period of 4 years. The monthly amount is PLN 3,467 gross prior to mid-term assessment which then goes up to PLN 5,341 gross following it. Apart from that, PhD students can apply for a range of research scholarships awarded for scientific achievements.
PUT offers accommodation in dormitories with almost 2,000 places in single, double and triple rooms. PhD students can use library and information system resources, computer programs, data bases, laboratories and research equipment to prepare a doctoral dissertation.
PhD students work to develop essential skills and aptitudes to prepare them to conduct high-profile research at academic institutes and research centres. The complete doctoral training program consists of compulsory and elective courses, professional practical trainings (teaching classes or participation in their teaching) and internships in a selected scientific/research/industrial unit (minimum 2 months). Classes are provided by lecturers from Poland and abroad, who demonstrate highest teaching and substantive qualifications. Each academic year, new elective courses representing each discipline are proposed. Students’ performance is verified in various forms, like written or oral exams, essays, project team work, elaboration of the problem, reports, presentations, and working with source materials.