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Educational and Qualification Degree "Doctor" (Ph.D.)

The Ph.D. degree programme is a basic form of organized training of highly qualified specialists willing to do scientific and research work and to teach for the needs of the University, as well as of other applicants from the areas of science and practice. Individuals who have completed their ‘Master’s’ educational and qualification degree are allowed to apply for the Ph.D. degree course.
The modes of the Ph.D. degree course of study are full-time, part-time, and independent.  The period of study for the full-time course is 3 years; the part-time course of study lasts 4 years, and the independent self-study is up to 3 years.
Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” trains doctors in the following scientific fields:

Department  of Economics
05.02.01 Political Economy
05.02.10 World Economy and  International Economic Relations

Department of Administration and Management
05.02.18 Economy and Management (Industry)
05.02.20 Social Management
05.02.24 Organization and Management beyond the Sphere of Material Production

Department of Social Sciences
05.06.01 - General Psychology
05.06.05 - Pedagogical and Developmental Psychology

Department  of Security and Safety
05.02.24 Organization and Management beyond the Sphere of Material Production (National Security)

Department  of Architecture and Urbanism
02.17.05 Architecture of Buildings, Fittings and Details
02.17.09 Territorial and Landscape Layout and Urban Planning

For further information:
Expert "Academic staff development"
Borislava Hristova
Tel: (+359 52) 359 609
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