Program Overview
Program Overview
The doctoral program in Mechanical Engineering is designed to educate highly qualified professionals for independent scientific research work, creation of new knowledge, and development planning in mechanical engineering sciences. The program emphasizes teamwork and interdisciplinary connections, with a strong focus on transferring new knowledge to the economic environment.
Program Details
- Program Type: Doctoral
- Duration: 4 years
- ECTS Credits: 240
- Faculty: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
- Scientific Title: Doctor of Science (abbreviated as dr.) or Doctor of Philosophy (abbreviated as Ph.D.)
About the Program
The program aims to develop highly skilled professionals capable of adapting to the rapid development of the 21st century. It focuses on independent scientific research work, the creation of new knowledge, and development planning in mechanical engineering sciences. The program also emphasizes teamwork, interdisciplinary connections, and the transfer of new knowledge to the economic environment.
Specializations
Doctoral students can choose from the following specializations:
- Energetic, process, and environmental engineering sciences
- Constructional mechanical engineering sciences
- Production engineering sciences, cybernetics, and mechatronics
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the doctoral program in Mechanical Engineering, candidates must have completed:
- A second-cycle study program
- A study program for obtaining university education, adopted before June 11, 2004
- A study program for obtaining specialization in natural science and technology orientations, having previously completed a higher professional study program
- A master's degree program
Selection Criteria
In case of limited enrollment, the selection of candidates will be based on:
- Average grade of previous studies (15%)
- Grade of the diploma or master's thesis (5%)
- Success in the selective written examination (80%)
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees and other costs for doctoral study programs are published in the price list for the academic year.
Information Day
An information day will be held to provide more details about the program.
Related Programs
Related programs include:
- Bio sciences
- Environmental protection
Program Coordinator
The program coordinator is Prof. Dr. Matija Jezerek.
