Enrollment in the postgraduate university program “Philosophy and contemporaneity”

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Rijeka is announcing a call for enrollment in the postgraduate university program “Philosophy and contemporaneity” for acquiring the academic degree of doctor of philosophy in the winter semester of the academic year 2021/22. up to a total of 10 students.

The postgraduate university study “Philosophy and Contemporaneity” is organized for 6 semesters full-time or 10 semesters part-time for persons who have completed the relevant undergraduate or graduate study or obtained a master’s degree in humanities and social sciences and other related scientific fields. Tuition per semester is 7,000 kn.

The application form should be accompanied by:

1. CV,

2. a diploma of the academic degree of Master of Science or its equivalent (with a grade point average),

3. confirmation of the institution or statement of the applicant in writing on the payment of tuition fees,

4. recommendations of two university professors,

5. proof of knowledge of one (English, German, Italian) foreign language,

6. diploma supplement (list of passed exams with grades and ECTS credits and grade of diploma thesis),

7. evidence of previous research activity (copies of published papers), if any,

8. research program that includes the area and topic of the research, clarification of some of the contents that the research will include, expected contribution and a list of relevant authors.

Applicants can download the application forms (application form, CV form and recommendation form) on the Faculty’s website.

The first level of selection will be based on a review of the submitted documentation, which will select applicants who meet the requirements for the interview.

The second level of selection will be the interview, which also has a selection role. The committee may request additional evidence of professional work (candidates may present their unpublished papers).

The tuition fee for postgraduate university doctoral studies is HRK 7,000.00 per semester (for full-time students and for part-time students) or a total of HRK 42,000.

Candidates who have not graduated in the study of philosophy are required to pass the differential examinations determined by the Commission. Candidates are required to pay 500 kn per one differential exam.

Applicants who have completed their studies abroad, along with the certificate / diploma obtained abroad, enclose a decision on the academic recognition of a foreign higher education qualification. The application for academic recognition is submitted to the Office for the Recognition of Foreign Higher Education Qualifications of the University of Rijeka, Trg braće Mažuranića 10, Rijeka, tel : 051 / 584-856.

Applications for enrollment are submitted to the address: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Rijeka, Department of Philosophy, Sveučilišna avenija 4, 51 000 Rijeka (Indicated: For enrollment in the Postgraduate University Study “Philosophy and Contemporaneity” – “DO NOT OPEN”.

The deadline for submitting applications is 30 days from the tender published in the daily press and the EURAXESS portal.

Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Note: If a sufficient number of applicants does not apply, the Faculty reserves the right to extend the competition deadline or postpone the start of the study program.

Additional information can be obtained at the Faculty of Humanities and Social sciences in Rijeka, Department of Philosophy, Sveučilišna avenija 4, 51 000 Rijeka (www.ffri.uniri.hr)

What is funded

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Duration

for 6 semesters full-time or 10 semesters part-time

Eligibility

persons who have completed the relevant undergraduate or graduate study or obtained a master’s degree in humanities and social sciences and other related scientific fields