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The University School of Doctoral Studies started working in the academic year 2011/2012, with the introduction of a new concept of third cycle studies - Doctoral Studies at the University "Ss. Cyril and Methodius” in Skopje.

All data and information related to the University School of Doctoral Studies are announced on the website of the University "Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje in the section for School of Doctoral Studies.

Doctoral studies at "Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje are carried out in accordance with the rules of the Bologna Process and the European Credit Transfer System that enables their international recognition and the opportunity for interdisciplinary scientific research. The study programs for doctoral studies cover a large number of scientific fields in all scientific research areas, ie.. first-level scientific research fields according to the International Frascate Model classification: Natural Sciences and Mathematics; Technical and Technological Sciences; Medical Sciences and Health; Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences; Social Sciences; Humanities and Arts.

Part of the doctoral studies are organized as interdisciplinary study programs in which several faculties / institutes of the University "Ss. Cyril and Methodius ”in Skopje take part.

Doctoral studies aim at:
  • promotion of the scientific research, artistic and professional work of the University "Ss. Cyril and Methodius ”in Skopje;
  • transferring knowledge to new generations;
  • training of staff who will independently conduct original scientific research;
  • developing new technologies and art projects and
  • international promotion of the University "Ss. Cyril and Methodius ”in Skopje.

Doctoral studies are carried out by the faculties, scientific institutes and public scientific institutions - associate members of the University, in accordance with the Law on Higher Education, study programs and the Rulebook on the conditions, criteria and rules for enrollment and study of third cycle studies - doctoral studies at "Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje, announced in the University Gazette no. 530 dated 31 December 2020 (Rulebook).

In accordance with the transitional and final provisions, all enrolled students until the entry into force of this Rulebook, continue to study according to the structure of the study programs in which they enrolled. For all subjects / activities in the study program, as many ECTS credits were awarded as provided in the study program in which the student has enrolled.
Doctoral studies at the University "Ss. Cyril and Methodius" University in Skopje, is coordinated by the University Professional Council of Doctoral Studies, which is formed by the University Senate and has 11 members from all scientific research areas. The University Professional Council for Doctoral Studies is chaired by the Vice Rector for Teaching of the University "Ss. Cyril and Methodius” in Skopje.

The professional, administrative and technical work for the needs of the University Professional Council for doctoral studies is conducted by the Professional and Administrative Service of the University "Ss. Cyril and Methodius ”in Skopje.

For each study program, the faculty / institute has a Study Program Council. The council of the study program consists of persons, elected in teaching-scientific and scientific titles of the faculty / institute, accredited in the study program.

The professional, administrative and technical work for the needs of the study program is performed by the Professional and Administrative Service of the faculty / institute.
The activities of the University School of Doctoral Studies are prescribed by an annual Academic Calendar.