Overview

The aim of the Process Control programme from University of Zilina y is to educate such an expert who will not only have comprehensive knowledge but will be able to enrich science and knowledge in the field of process control. To solve these tasks, the doctoral student uses the latest knowledge of modern analytical and numerical methods, methods of mathematical and physical modelling, informatics, measurement of electric 5 and non-electric variables, microelectronics, electrical power engineering, automatic and discrete control up to the level of artificial intelligence, including the implementation of control by appropriate processors, as well as knowledge from other fields.

Career opportunities

The graduate of the doctoral degree study in the study programme Process Control acquired knowledge based on the current state of scientific knowledge and by his/her own creative activity he/she will contribute to the development of this knowledge as well as to new findings in this field.

He/she has a broad expertise in several areas of the field, which serves as a basis for conducting research, development and creation of new knowledge in traditional areas of the field such as: methods of modelling and process control, design of robotic and mechatronic systems control, new software and communication systems for control of complex systems.

The student is capable of critical analysis, abstraction, evaluation and generalization of given problems and synthesis of new and complex concepts

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Žilina, Slovakia

Disciplines

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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

The basic condition for admission to the doctoral degree study (study programme of the third degree) is the full completion of the second degree of higher education.

Curriculum vitae.

Certified copy of the certificate of state examination from foreign language (if the applicant completed this examination).

A list of published professional and scientific papers (in case the applicant has published so far).

Other evidence indicating any professional activities.

The document from the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic on the recognition of university education of the 2nd degree completed outside the Slovak Republic

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3500 EUR / year

≈ 3500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Tuition fee for part-time study programmes in is € 1,000 for an academic year.

Living costs

Žilina

Slovakia

473 - 715 EUR / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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