Overview

With its third stage, the Theory of Informatics Teaching is intended to provide the scientific education necessary for research in the field of informatics teaching and the development of informatics thinking. It is intended to prepare professionals for independent creative work and educational research on learning environments, innovative pedagogical interventions and research-oriented tools.

Learning Outcons

Graduate of the Informatics Education programme at Comenius University in Bratislava:

knows the basics of modern pedagogy and psychology, especially those related to teaching in primary and secondary schools and to the theory of his/her field,

has acquired modern research knowledge of the Theory of Informatics Education,

has acquired the principles of independent and team scientific work, scientific problem formulation, learn to present the results obtained, including at international level,

is able to creatively apply the acquired knowledge in practice, acquire the ability to create and pedagogically explore the environments, tools, forms and methods of school informatics at all levels of education (including lifelong learning),

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The study programme Theory of Informatics Education consists of three main parts (threads) – study, scientific and pedagogical (under the name of Other activities) and is conducted according to an individual study plan compiled by the supervisor and approved by the Council of the study programme Theory of Informatics Education.

The study part includes individual study of literature related to the topic of the dissertation.

The selection of this literature is made in consultation between the student, the supervisor and the supervisor of studies. We write in more detail about each of these parts below, following the actual study plan.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bratislava, Slovakia

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 4 other PhDs in Information Technology (IT) in Slovakia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Doctoral studies are open to all master degree graduates as well as all students currently enrolled in the last year of a master degree program in any area.

Applicants from abroad must satisfy requirements equivalent to those of Slovak students. The accepted applicants must submit a proof of a completed master level education prior to starting their studies in September. Holders of degrees granted by institutions must also submit a Certificate of Equivalency.

In their application, applicants are to indicate the study program they are applying for, the selected dissertation topic (of those offered for the corresponding academic year), the prospective supervisor and the form of studies (full-time or external) they are applying for.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1000 EUR / year

≈ 1000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1000 EUR / year

≈ 1000 EUR / year

Living costs

Bratislava

Slovakia

600 - 980 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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