Ph.D. students

Doctoral studies are based on the three interrelated pillars. The first is study – the deepening of the already gained knowledge within the chosen study programme. The second pillar is pedagogy – the development of pedagogical-didactic competencies. The third and most important pillar is science – conducting research, which will result in the writing of a doctoral dissertation and academic publications. All three pillars require full attention; fulfilling them is not an easy task. Especially in the life phase, when it is necessary to fully combine personal, work, and study life.

The Faculty of International Relations aims to be an internationally oriented, interdisciplinary, and methodologically pluralistic research institution. Our goal is to ensure the doctoral students a creative academic environment where they complete their studies while contributing to the faculty’s development and reputation.

Study programs

Ph.D. programs

International Economic Relations

International Economic Relations

This study program enables further professional education of university graduated professionals by acquiring of scientific qualification in the sphere of international economic relations. Study extends the knowledge of this broad and dynamically developing branch and develops skills in applying scientific methods in research in this sphere. It educates experts for independent creative work and conceptual approach to solving problems of international economic relations and to applying newly gained knowledge in practice.

Details about the International economic relations program

International and Diplomatic Studies

Doctoral study program offers extended knowledge in the branch of international policy. Study is conceived as multidisciplinary, is based on knowledge of world economy, international law and other important aspects of international reality – safety, ecology, culture. Fundamental stress is put on the study of theory and topical issues of international policy, interdisciplinary analyses of global processes.

Details about the International and diplomatic studies program

Current provision

Important Information

Current provision

Current provision

For Ph.D. students enrolled in the doctoral study program from the academic year 2019/2020, the following provision applies:

Provision 3/2018 – corrected version

For Ph.D. students enrolled in the doctoral study program from the academic year 2025/26, the following provision applies:

Provision 3/2025
Provision 4/2025 – on scholarships

Older provisions

For students enrolled before the academic year 2018/2019 inclusive, the following provisions applies:

Other information

Information about Study and examination rules, fees or forms can be viewed using the link below.

More information

PhD Intranet

Intranet for Doctoral Studies can be viewed using the link below.

More information

Older provisions:

For students enrolled before the academic year 2018/2019 inclusive, the following provisions applies:

Important Contacts in the science section and Doctoral Studies

Important Contacts

doc. Ing. Mgr. Radka Druláková, Ph.D.

Vice-Dean for Research and Doctoral Studies
Office: NB 210
Phone: + 420 224 095 248
E-mail: radka.drulakova@vse.cz

Ing. Jiří Sejkora, Ph.D.

Assistant to Vice-Dean for Research and Doctoral Studies
Office: NB 211
Phone: + 420 224 095 270
E-mail: jiri.sejkora@vse.cz

Martina Machová

Study coordinator for PhD studies
Office: NB 209
Phone: + 420 224 095 240
E-mail: martina.machova@vse.cz

PhD Intranet

Intranet for Doctoral Studies

Other informations

Information about Study and examination rules, fees or forms

Defence of the Dissertation Thesis

State Doctoral Examination

Doctoral State Examination

Dates

Dates

Application

The State Doctoral Examination is mandatory for all doctoral students who enrolled in the 2024/25 academic year and earlier, regardless of whether they have accepted the terms and conditions of the new Study and Examination Regulations (effective from August 25, 2025).

Submit your application in the form of a request in the InSIS Contact Center – tab Searching for solution – Ph.D. Studies – Application for State Doctoral Examination.

Application for State Doctoral Examination – instructions

SDE Commissions approved by the Program Board

International and Diplomatic Studies

Doctoral State Exam Topics

International Economic Relations

Doctoral State Exam Topics

Terms

Applications

The state doctoral exam is mandatory for all doctoral students who began their studies in the 2024/25 academic year or earlier, regardless of whether they have accepted the terms of the new Study and Examination Regulations (effective from August 25, 2025).

Submit your application in the form of a request in the InSIS Contact Center – tab Searching for solution – Ph.D. studies – Application for the State Doctoral Examination

Application-State Doctoral Exam-instructions

Topics and literature

State Doctoral Exams Commission approved by the Program Board

Program Boards

According to the Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education Institutions and on Amendments and Supplements to some other Acts (The Higher Education Act) studies within the framework of doctoral degree programs are monitored and evaluated by a Program board (doctoral degree program board). The Chair of a doctoral degree program board is a guarantor of a doctoral degree program.

Comissions members

Applicants

Doctoral Studies Applicants