Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy programme offered by John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin provides doctoral training through two pathways: a full-time structured route within the doctoral school and an independent research route conducted outside formal enrollment. Candidates following the structured option participate in academic activities, carry out research, produce publications, and complete a dissertation, while receiving institutional support and access to an organized curriculum.

Key Facts

The programme offers a wide selection of disciplines spanning arts, law, linguistics, economics, education, psychology, sociology, biological sciences, medical biology, and theology. For independent pathways, candidates prepare a dissertation under supervision without attending formal classes or receiving student benefits, with degree completion based on submission and evaluation of the final work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Arts Studies
Law and Canon Law
Linguistics and Literary Studies
Philosophy
Economics and Finance
Education and Psychology
Political Science and Sociology
Biological and Medical Sciences
Theology and Biblical Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lublin, Poland

Disciplines

Education Philosophy Legal Studies View 3 other PhDs in Legal Studies in Poland

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

a diploma of graduation from a long cycle programme, an MA degree or equivalent. If the diploma was obtained outside Poland, it should be legalised or bear an apostille
a research/scientific curriculum vitae
description of a research proposal (an initial concept of the PhD dissertation), specifying the research interests and the relevant subdisciplines
the document confirming the future supervisor’s agreement to take up doctoral supervision after admission to the doctoral school

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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

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The doctoral candidate pays no fees to the University.

Living costs

Lublin

Poland

2194 - 3258 PLN / month

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Scholarships Information

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