Overview

The doctoral study programme Protection of Aquatic Ecosystems is set as strongly research-oriented. Students are part of research laboratory teams. The basic requirement for the student is to work on the topic of the dissertation and involvement in the operation of his research laboratory and the entire faculty.

The student has to demonstrate all skills that are important for a quality scientist or expert in the future - independence, ability to communicate with colleagues at home and abroad, communication in English, the ability to learn new things, the ability to write a quality scientific publication as the first author, present their results at the international level and discuss them, as well as acquire the necessary skills associated with pedagogical competencies.

Students are also motivated to practice the ability to design a research project within the USB Grant Agency and, in the case of its financing, the independent solution of the project and the use of allocated financial support according to the plan. We do not forget to deepen the practical experience as well

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Programme Structure

Study in the doctoral degree programme is based on the individual study plan. The departmental board usually orders a student to attend to 7 subjects on offer, based on the focus of the student's dissertation and the recommendation of the admissions committee. The tutor and the student can add up to 2 additional subjects.

Courses include:

Ecology of Still and Running Waters

Toxicology Focused on Aquatic Organisms

Cycles of Elements in Aquatic Ecosystems and Their Catchments

Bioinformatics

Applied Cellular and Molecular Biology

Biological Invasions in Freshwater Ecosystems

Ecological Status of Water Bodies

Sustainable Fishery Management in Open Waters

Ecology of Freshwater Crustaceans and Clams

Environmental Analytical Chemistry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Budweis, Czech Republic

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Marine Science Environmental Sciences

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

List of marks and credits from passed subjects of Bachelor’s and Master´s study confirmed by the Study Office of the university (Higher Education Institution) where the student studied.
An original or an officially certified copy of a diploma of completed Master´s or higher study.
Structured CV containing details about the achieved education, expert or scientific/research activities, list of publications and lectures or reviews of expert activities.
Cover letter giving reasons for interest in studying a doctoral study programme at the FFPW USB and explaining the choice of a PhD thesis topic and a brief idea of a method or a procedure of handling the selected topic.
Topic of the bachelor and diploma thesis.

Positive statement of the supervisor.

All applicants whose applications will not be rejected by the Admission Committee due to formal deficiencies will be invited to an admission interview. In justified cases, the admission interview may take place online. During the interview, the applicant must demonstrate a sufficiently broad basis of general knowledge of animal biology, chemistry, and aquatic ecology.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

500 CZK / year

≈ 500 CZK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

500 CZK / year

≈ 500 CZK / year

Living costs

Ceské Budejovice

Czech Republic

11440 - 18500 CZK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Ph.D. students full-time form of study are awarded for the period of 4 years basic, extraordinary and premium scholarship. Every student automatically gets the contract of employment as well. Average salary of a PhD student is round 15 - 20.000 CZK/month (minimum 650 euro/month, i.e., 7.800 euro/year), depending on the achieved study results. The Faculty offers to Ph.D. students also budget-friendly accommodation.

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