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UCT PraguePhD Prospective doctoral candidates Study Programmes and PhD Topics

Study Programmes and PhD Topics

11. 11. 2026 Tomáš Balický

PhD Studies at UCT Prague

Doctoral studies focus on the scientific and independent creative activity of students in the field of research and development.

UCT Prague offers studies in the following accredited doctoral study programmes:

  • Standard – carried out by UCT Prague only,
  • Double degree (abbreviation DD, also "double diploma") – carried out by UCT Prague in cooperation with accredited foreign partner universities.

All double degree (DD) programmes are carried out in the full-time form of study only. Other programmes can be carried out in the full-time form or in the so-called combined form (a combination of full-time and distance learning).

UCT Prague has over 800 doctoral students conducting cutting-edge research in all four of its faculties.

Doctoral students work closely with their supervisors, primarily as scientific assistants on research projects, in addition to completing the required coursework. The doctoral experience at UCT Prague also includes opportunities for teaching and, of course, writing and defending a doctoral dissertation related to the research projects.

Each student's doctoral studies are tailored to the individual student and the pace at which the requirements are completed. The standard length of doctoral studies is four years.

Full-time students receive a monthly doctoral scholarship for the standard length of study in accordance with the UCT Prague Scholarship Regulations and the Rector's Decree. Students in the combined form are not entitled to the doctoral scholarship but may obtain other types of scholarships. We recommend discussing funding options in advance with the supervisor of the selected topic. The decision on admission also specifies how the student's studies will be funded.

Study Programmes in English

  • Offer of dissertation topics – new topics approved for applications for the academic year 2027/2028 will be published by January 15, 2027. Details, including the topics, can be found under the individual study programmes in the table below.
    Until the new topics are published, the topics from the previous admission round are listed under the study programmes as examples of the research fields and topics.

If you are interested in studying in English, please contact the International Office (admissions@vscht.cz) in addition to your supervisor.

If you need help finding a suitable dissertation topic or supervisor, please contact the respective person at your chosen faculty: