Overview

What you'll study

The PhD degree is awarded upon the completion of education at the Doctoral School, which lasts 4 years. PhD students at the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology work towards their thesis, namely a research project that involves an innovative solution to a well-defined scientific problem.

Every PhD student selects a supervisor from the list of professors who guides the young researcher in their work and supports them in developing his/her own scientific profile. Apart from the work on the thesis, the doctoral program of study provides a general and thorough research training as well as training in the area of teaching.

Programme Structure

Training in our Doctoral School prepares to obtain the PhD degree and is carried out in the following disciplines:

Architecture and urban planning
Automation, electronic and electrical engineering
Information and communication technology
Biomedical engineering
Chemical engineering
Civil engineering and transport
Mechanical engineering
Environmental engineering, mining and energy
Mathematics
Chemical sciences
Physical sciences
Management and quality studies
Materials engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wroclaw, Poland

Disciplines

Natural Sciences General Engineering & Technology View 9 other PhDs in Natural Sciences in Poland

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

The following documents are required as a part of the application:

CV (Curriculum Vitae)
Diploma confirming obtaining the professional title of master of science, master engineer or an equivalent
A diploma supplement in first and second cycle studies or uniform studies
CGPA (Culmulative Grade Point Average) for first and second cycle studies or for long-cycle master studies (transcript of records with CPGA)
Photo (electronic version)
Characteristics of scientific activity and scientific achievements. For the discipline of architecture and urban planning, a portfolio is additionally required.
Description of the initial concept of the doctoral dissertation approved by the potential supervisor (no longer than 2 A4 pages)
Document confirming the command of the English language at B2 level
Copy of the passport

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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

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The Doctoral School of Wrocław University of Science and Technology is tuition free for all doctoral students, irrespective of the country of origin.

Living costs

Wroclaw

Poland

2070 - 3400 PLN / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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