Field of study: SJF 5.1.7 Applied Mechanics
Faculty: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Study Mode & length of study (years): full-time (3), part-time (5)
Language in which the course is taught: slovak, english
Qualification awarded: doktor (PhD.)
Level of qualification: 3rd cycle
Specific Admission Requirements:
Admission procedure to the doctoral degree program is based on "Principles of admission to second level of study at SjF STU" adopted annually by Academic Senate of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. The second-stage academic education on any university in Slovakia and abroad. A successful passing an entrance examination on the doctoral study.
Specific Arrangements for the Recognition of Prior Learning:
There are no specific arrangements of prior learning.
Qualification requirements and regulations:
Finished Master's degree programme with master diploma.
Further information can be found in university regulations: in Statute of STU and in Code of studies
Profile of the Programme:
The graduates possess very good theoretical knowledge in mathematics, rigid body mechanics, theory of elasticity, continuum mechanics mechanism analysis and synthesis, dynamics of machines, vibration of mechanical systems, thermomechanics, fluid mechanics, technical acoustics and the theory of experiment, which they can apply in problem solving in technical practice. They are acquainted with the principles of independent as well as team research work and can present the results in professional publications and conferences. They are able to use modern new software and to create new programs for solution of specific problems in mechanics. They can work in research institutions, at universities and as highly qualified experts in various industries.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Acquisition of knowledge in field of the use of scientific methods in the development of mechanical systems as the machinery, mechanical equipment, measuring equipment, transportation equipment and the development of new applications. Acquisition of knowledge of the optimal design of machinery, from the field of mathematical modeling and computer-aided design of machinery and equipments.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples:
The acquired academic knowledge, experience with scientific and publishing work, as well as the pedagogical experience of our alumni enable them to find employment in the scientific development of mechanical engineering, in the industrial field, or to continue in the scientific and pedagogical career at universities specializing in engineering in Slovakia or abroad. The diversity of our alumni profile guarantees the ease with which they can find employment in the fields of production, technology, as well as in the related field of information technology.
Access to Further Studies:
Self-study as a scientific research worker.
Course structure diagram with credits (60 per full-time academic year):
STU runs bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes that can be realized individually at one or more faculties, possibly at more faculties as an interfaculty study. Fulfilment of the requirements of studies in a programme (henceforth ”studies”) is recorded through a credit system based on the principles of the European Credit Transfer System (henceforth ”ECTS”).
3rd year |
Code |
Name of a course |
Mode of completion |
Credits |
A group of compulsory courses: |
210906_DDP |
PhD Work |
exam-PhD |
30 |
A group of compulsory courses: |
200002_DDP |
Pedagogical Activities |
classified credit-PhD |
0 |
210905_DDP |
PhD Project IV |
classified credit-PhD |
15 |
210909_DDP |
Research Work |
classified credit-PhD |
15 |
Examination regulations, assessment and grading:
Assessment using degree is implemented according to a scale of classification consisting of the classification degrees.
For more information see Examination Regulations.
Graduation Requirements:
Due termination of study requires the fulfilment of the following conditions during the study:
a) passing all the compulsory courses and determined number of elective courses;
b) obtaining the determined number of credits for given study degree;
c) passing state examinations as specified by the given study programme.
Mode of Study:
full-time (3), part-time (5)
Programme director or equivalent:
prof. Ing. Ladislav Starek, CSc.
Programme co-director:
prof. Ing. Pavel Élesztös, PhD., doc. Ing. Stanislav Žiaran, CSc.