General information PhD

Quick facts

study degree: Ph.D.
language: English/ Czech
credits/ study durations: 4 academic years, maximum 5 years
form of study: full-time/ combined study programne
tuition fee:
- English taught programmes – 500 EUR/ academic year
- Czech taught programmes – without tuition fee

General information

The character of doctoral studies is very different compared to bachelor’s and master’s studies. It is more about scientific research activities, carried out in collaboration with a supervisor and the department team, rather than classical studies. Although the program includes several exams, they constitute only a small part of the individual study plan. This plan also includes the aforementioned scientific research activities, the outputs of which are primarily articles published in professional journals and presentations at conferences. The knowledge and results obtained during the research then form the basis of the dissertation, which doctoral students work on from the very beginning of their studies.

The aim of the PhD programmes at the Faculty of Informatics and Statistics is to prepare highly qualified staff for scientific work, whose activities will develop theories and research in their chosen field. The studies follow an individual study plan under the guidance of a supervisor and, where appropriate, a consultant. The studies are completed by the defence of the dissertation and the graduate receives the degree of “Doctor” Ph.D., which he/she carries behind his/her name.

The doctoral degree brings with it a number of changes compared to the previous bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Here is a small overview of what studying for a particular PhD degree entails.

Doctoral study programmes offered

Applied Informatics

Applied Informatics

The Applied Informatics program at the Faculty of Informatics and Statistics of the Prague University of Economics and Business differs from most informatics doctoral programs in the Czech Republic by its closer integration of technological aspects with social and managerial-organizational ones. During their studies, doctoral students participate in both basic research projects (GAČR) and applied research projects (TAČR, contract research with companies, departmental grants, etc.), often involving foreign partners and in synergy with teams from economically/managerially oriented departments of VŠE. This enables doctoral students to integrate theoretical knowledge and insights with practical aspects throughout their studies.

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Econometrics and Operations Research

Graduates with a background in mathematics, computer science, and economics can focus on scientific work in the field of mathematical modeling of economic processes within the Econometrics and Operations Research program at the Prague University of Economics and Business. Students are expected to engage in the department’s scientific research work and publish their results at conferences and in journals. Access to professional literature, journals, and top-notch software products is provided. The entrance exams are within the scope of the state exam for the master’s program in Econometrics and Operations Research at the Faculty of Informatics and Statistics, Prague University of Economics and Business.

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Statistics

The Statistics program is particularly suitable for graduates of master’s degree specializations in statistics from the Prague University of Economics and Business, the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Charles University, or other domestic and foreign institutions. During the admission process, applicants can select a specific statistical department at VŠE based on their interests and the availability of supervisors. All three departments offer doctoral students access to a rich collection of professional literature, computing equipment, and the benefit of departmental staff’s connections with various statistical practice organizations. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge equivalent to the state final examination for the master’s program in Statistics during the entrance exam.

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Alumni Experiences

We care about our graduates. We are interested in what they pursue after leaving the Faculty of Informatics and Statistics. We enjoy staying in touch with them and following their journey after completing their studies. The success of our graduates is also the success of the faculty.

Alumni experinces

Why study Ph.D. at FIS?

Are you interested in studying a PhD at the Faculty of Informatics and Statistics? In this section you will find useful information to help you decide on your future studies. Fingers crossed.

Why study Ph.D.?

Requirements for doctoral studies

Doctoral studies bring a number of changes compared to the previous bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Here is a small overview of what studying at doctoral level requires and what the rights and obligations of doctoral students are.

Requirements

Other information

On this page you will find regulations, policies, manuals and other important links.

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