KhNPU
KhNPU
H. S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University
Science

Graduate and doctoral studies

Training of research and teaching staff.

The university offers doctoral-level programmes at the third (educational–scientific) and fourth (scientific) qualification levels.

Programmes

PhD (Aspirantura)

4 years · Full-time / part-time

  • Master's or specialist degree
  • Entrance exams in foreign language and specialty
  • Publications and papers (optional)

Four-year aspirantura leading to the PhD degree: coursework, research, publications and dissertation defence.

Doctoral

3 years · Full-time

  • PhD degree or equivalent
  • Dissertation and publications in the specialty
  • Recommendation of the academic council

Post-PhD scientific training and habilitation-style preparation for senior scholars in the specialty.

Admission

1

Submit documents

Application package and form via e-cabinet or admissions office.

2

Entrance exams

Foreign language (academic) and specialty according to the entrance examination programme.

3

Interview

Interview with supervisor and expert panel on the proposed research topic.