Scientific title

doktor znanosti/doktorica znanosti (abbreviation: dr.)

in English language: Doctor of Philosophy (abbreviation: Ph.D.)

About the programme

The main objective of the interdisciplinary doctoral programme in Environmental Protection is the interdisciplinary training of highly qualified professionals who will be able to solve complex environmental problems with an interdisciplinary approach and the ability to integrate knowledge from different fields into a comprehensive solution. The integration of different disciplines and knowledge from all fields of science, from the humanities, engineering, medicine, to natural sciences and biotechnology, is therefore a prerequisite for the successful management of environmental protection issues. The aim of the programme is to train doctoral students for creative and independent scientific research work, who will be able to solve complex environmental problems with an interdisciplinary approach after completing their studies.

How to apply

The Call for enrolment for doctoral programmes in the academic year 2025/2026 will be published presumably in February or March 2025.

For the call for enrolment, candidates have to apply on the eVŠ online portal.

Completion of prior studies is not a prerequisite for applying for a doctoral programme, but it is a condition for enrolment in the study programme. Applicants who will not have completed their previous studies at the time of application, must submit the relevant supporting documents via the eVŠ portal directly after completing their studies. 

At the latest at the time of enrolment, the candidate must submit a written agreement from the mentor or possible co-mentor to accept the mentoring or co-mentoring. At the same time, the candidate must also submit a brief conceptual outline of the research.

Information day

Information days are held on different dates at the different member faculties implementing the doctoral study programme. Students can find more detailed information on their websites (see above).

  • The UL Faculty of Medicine information day for the doctoral study programme in Environmental Protection will presumably take place in May. The link, all information, and instructions will be published on the Faculty's website.

  • The UL Faculty of Law information day for the doctoral study programme in Environmental Protection will presumably take place in May. The link, all information, and instructions will be published on the Faculty's website.

Programme coordinator

prof. dr. Vasilka Sancin, Chair of the Programme Council