Doctoral Studies at UHK

In addition to basic information for applicants to doctoral study programmes, you will also find important information for current doctoral students here.

UHK offers doctoral study programmes at all of its faculties. Supporting doctoral students is one of the University’s priorities. Doctoral students are actively involved in research activities, projects and publishing.

Complete list of doctoral study programmes

More detailed information about the doctoral study programmes offered by individual faculties is available at the following links:

UHK Doctoral School

The UHK Doctoral School was established in 2024 as an interdisciplinary platform designed to strengthen support for doctoral students and supervisors at the university-wide level. The UHK Doctoral School operates under the authority of the Vice-Rector for Science, Research and Knowledge Transfer and reports directly to the Science and Knowledge Transfer Office. 

Vision of the UHK Doctoral School

  • Strengthen the quality of doctoral education across all faculties.
  • Support the development of doctoral students’ research and professional competences.
  • Foster a high-quality research environment.
  • Create opportunities for sharing experience and encourage interfaculty cooperation.

Mission

The UHK Doctoral School aims to provide systematic university-wide support for doctoral students and their supervisors. It complements and expands faculty-level activities and offers new forms of professional development that respond to current challenges in academia and research.

Strategy and Key Objectives

  • Improving the quality of doctoral education – through sharing good practice, methodological guidance and interdisciplinary meetings.
  • Developing research and professional competences – through targeted courses and workshops, for example on soft skills, the use of AI in research and project management.
  • Information and consultation support – accessible services for doctoral students and supervisors, including individual consultations.
  • Connecting the academic community – organising formal and informal meetings, building networks and supporting the exchange of experience.
  • Flexibility and openness – activities are shaped by feedback and reflect the current needs of the academic and research environment.

Contact

Martina Janečková – UHK Doctoral School Coordinator
martina.janeckova@uhk.cz

Useful Links

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