First Enrolment in the Study Programme

Doctoral Programme in Architecture (DRŠA)

The Application and Admission Procedure

Doctoral Study Programme in Architecture (DRŠA),
organized by the Faculty of Architecture, University of Ljubljana, Zoisova cesta 12, 1000 Ljubljana.

More informationhttps://www.fa.uni-lj.si/studiji/doktorski-studij-arhitekture/

Number of enrolment places:
- Year 1: 15 (collectively for Slovenian citizens, citizens of EU countries, Slovenians without Slovenian citizenship, and foreigners).
- Year 2 according to transfer criteria: 2 (collectively for Slovenian citizens, citizens of EU countries, Slovenians without Slovenian citizenship, and foreigners).
- Year 3 according to transfer criteria: 2 (collectively for Slovenian citizens, citizens of EU countries, Slovenians without Slovenian citizenship, and foreigners).
- Year 4 according to transfer criteria: 2 (collectively for Slovenian citizens, citizens of EU countries, Slovenians without Slovenian citizenship, and foreigners).

Duration of programme: 4 years

Enrolment criteria:

The enrolment criteria for the Doctoral Study Programme in Architecture are as follows:

  • a completed second-cycle study programme (a Bologna master’s degree);
  • a completed study programme for a profession regulated under EU directives, or another single-cycle master’s study programme evaluated with 300 ECTS;
  • a completed university-level study programme, adopted prior to 11. 6. 2004;
  • a completed specialist study programme upon conclusion of a professional study programme at a higher education institution, providing that the candidate has obtained at least 30 ECTS in the following subjects of the Single-Cycle Master Study Programme Architecture:
    • Architectural Theory and Critique,
    • Introduction to Research in Architecture and Urbanism,
    • Theory of Physical and Regional Planning,
    • Action Planning and Strategic Assessment,
    • Design Concepts,
    • Countryside Settlement Culture,
    • Art History,
    • Comprehensive Preservation of Built Heritage,
    • Computer-Supported Architecture, and
    • Concepts of Structures.

The enrolment criteria for the Doctoral Study Programme in Architecture, in accordance with transferring criteria, are as follows:

  • A completed second-cycle university programme (a master’s degree); in accordance with legislation, a minimum of 60 ECTS earned by the student are recognized during enrolment.
  • An ongoing specialization programme following a completed university programme; in accordance with legislation, a minimum of 60 ECTS earned by the student are recognized during enrolment.

Graduates from foreign universities can also apply to the doctoral degree programme. The recognition procedure of foreign qualifications is carried out within the process of Recognition of Education for Continuing Education, in accordance with the Statues of the University of Ljubljana.

Selection criteria for limited enrolment:

In case of limited enrolment (if there are more candidates who meet enrolment requirements than there are enrolment places), candidates are selected according to the following criteria:

  • performance at a second-cycle study programme (20% of the total assessment grade), or
  • performance in a single-cycle master’s study programme, comprising 300 ECTS, or performance at another university-level study programme, or performance at a specialist programme following completion of a professional degree programme, and additional exams, determined according to the enrolment criteria;

The grading consists of

  • the average grade in the study programme (15%),
  • the grade of the BA or MA thesis (5%);

    and
  • performance in the admission exam (80% of the total score). The admission exam consists of a written and oral part and comprises the following:
  • A written and oral presentation of a draft of a doctoral study plan, prepared in accordance with the Rules and Procedures for Obtaining the title Doctor of Science at the Faculty of Architecture (60%);
  • Recommendations from recognized researchers (10%);
  • Proof of research work conducted prior to admission in the programme (10%).

Location: Ljubljana

Type of programme: part-time

Procedures and deadlines for applications and the application process

First application deadline: 21 August 2024, 23:59 CET.

Second application deadline: from 9 to 19 September 2024, 23:59 CET. 

The submission deadline for a draft of the doctoral study plan will be announced on the Faculty of Architecture website. Admitted candidates will be kept notified about further procedures and deadlines either to the e-mail address provided in the application, or through the eVŠ web portal. Applications and admissions will close on September 30, 2023.

The information day will take place on Wednesday 15 May 2024.

Supervision

List of Potential PhD Supervisors at the Faculty

The conditions for supervisors and co-supervisors in the doctoral programme are published on the website of the UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA.

List of potential supervisors for first enrolment in the programme

Information guide for international students - Living in the Republic of Slovenia - Temporary resident permit