Doctoral (PhD.) students at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT UNIZA) have access to a wide range of scholarship and funding opportunities that support their research activities, professional growth, and participation in scientific projects both at home and abroad. The type and level of financial support depend on the form of study (internal or external) and the source of funding - which may include institutional scholarships, research project funding, industry-supported doctoral positions, or international mobility programs. FEIT UNIZA provides a comprehensive and flexible funding environment that enables every doctoral student to fully dedicate themselves to research and innovation. Through regular scholarships, project-based positions, industrial collaborations, and international partnerships, the faculty fosters an environment where scientific excellence, practical relevance, and global collaboration go hand in hand with sustainable doctoral support.
Regular path
Project path
International path
Industry path
Students admitted to the internal (full-time) form of doctoral study receive a monthly scholarship in accordance with the Act No. 131/2002 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions and the internal regulations of the University of Žilina. This scholarship is approximately 1300 EUR/month (subject to regular government-based valorization)
This scholarship is fully financed from faculty budget resources and is automatically provided to all full-time doctoral students who are enrolled in doctoral study programs and to those who continually fulfill their study and research obligations.
This form of support ensures that doctoral students can fully dedicate their time to research, study, and publication activities
The scholarship serves as the primary financial support covering basic living costs in Slovakia
For prospective international students are open several additional funding schemes that can be leveraged for a doctoral study programs:
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The external (part-time) form of doctoral study is usually designed for students employed in industry company. Students in this study form do not receive a faculty-based scholarship. External study is subject to a tuition fees, approximately XXXX EUR/year.
External PhD. students have the same academic rights and responsibilities but follow a flexible study schedule adapted to their professional commitments
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FEIT UNIZA may offer project-funded doctoral positions supported by national and international research grants, including:
These positions are financially supported from budgets of on-going research projects and often include:
Doctoral students supported through projects are directly involved in cutting-edge research within active faculty teams
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The international doctoral path is typically established through formal cooperation agreements between FEIT UNIZA and foreign academic partner institutions. Such positions are often fully funded by external grant agencies or bi-lateral research programs, ensuring stable financial support throughout the duration of the study.
This model is developed in co-operation between the doctoral supervisor at FEIT UNIZA and international academic partners, allowing potential candidates to:
Depending on the nature of the collaboration, the doctoral student may also obtain a dual or joint degree, recognized by both institutions.
Pursuing an international doctoral study provides:
This path reflects FEIT UNIZA’s commitment to excellence, openness, and internationalization in doctoral education — empowering students to become active contributors to the global scientific community.
Suitable programs to support collaborative doctoral study can be regularly found through:
In cooperation with industrial partners, FEIT UNIZA also supports industry-funded doctoral studies, enabling students to work on research topics directly linked to industrial innovation and technology development
Funding can come from:
This form of doctoral study offers:
Industrial PhD positions are an ideal choice for students seeking to combine academic excellence with applied research and innovation activities
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International experience represents an essential component of doctoral education at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT UNIZA).
All doctoral students are required to complete at least one international mobility stay during their studies - a research internship, study visit, or collaborative project conducted at a foreign university, research institute, or industrial partner.
This requirement ensures that every PhD. candidate gains valuable exposure to global research environments, international collaboration, and interdisciplinary exchange of knowledge.
To support international mobility, doctoral students at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT UNIZA) may apply for a wide range of scholarship and grant programs that provide financial support for research stays, study visits, or internships abroad. These programs enable PhD candidates to undertake short-term or long-term research placements at leading international universities, research centers, and industrial laboratories.
Through these opportunities, students gain access to state-of-the-art scientific infrastructure, participate in joint international projects, and collaborate with experts across disciplines and borders. Such experiences significantly strengthen their academic profile, broaden their professional network, and enhance the international visibility and impact of their doctoral research.
By encouraging and supporting international mobility, FEIT UNIZA promotes the internationalization of doctoral education, ensuring that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in a competitive, collaborative, and globally connected research environment.
