Overview

The graduate of the Telecommunications programme from University of Zilina acquired the principles of independent and team scientific work, scientific research, scientific formulation of problems, solution of complex scientific problems and presentation of scientific results. He/ she is able to analyse and solve complex and non-standard tasks in the field of information and communication technologies and multimedia and provide original, new solutions.

The graduate is able to use the acquired knowledge to evaluate and justify the suitability of the use of individual methods for solving research tasks in the field of metallic, optical and radio communication systems, using the analysis of different types of signals and the implementation of various machine learning methods. He/she can creatively apply acquired knowledge in practice. He/she will find professional application in various fields of science, research, industry and services in the public as well as private sectors.

Key Facts

In addition to the aforementioned theoretical knowledge, the graduate of the third degree of the study programme Telecommunications has acquired additional knowledge, abilities and skills and is able to lead smaller and larger teams of scientific, research and development workers, to lead large projects and to bear responsibility for complex solutions to scientific and research problems. He/she is able to follow the latest scientific and research trends in the field of information and communication technologies and multimedia and supplement and update his/her knowledge through lifelong learning process.

The graduate has mastered the principles of managerial work, designing an experiment with a timetable, leading and controlling team members, he/she is able to communicate and cooperate with managers of scientific projects and specialists from other professions, is able to apply legal, social, moral, ethical, economic and environmental aspects of his/her profession in his/her work.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Žilina, Slovakia

Disciplines

Communications Engineering

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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

The basic condition for admission to the doctoral degree study (study programme of the third degree) is the full completion of the second degree of higher education.

Curriculum vitae.

Certified copy of the certificate of state examination from foreign language (if the applicant completed this examination).

A list of published professional and scientific papers (in case the applicant has published so far).

Other evidence indicating any professional activities.

The document from the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic on the recognition of university education of the 2nd degree completed outside the Slovak Republic

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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

3500 EUR / year

≈ 3500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Tuition fee for part-time study programmes is € 1,000 per academic year.

Living costs

Žilina

Slovakia

473 - 715 EUR / 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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