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The University School of Doctoral Studies began operating in the 2011/2012 academic year, introducing a new concept for third-cycle studies – doctoral studies at the University "St. Cyril and Methodius" in Skopje.
All data and information related to the University School of Doctoral Studies are published on the website of the University "St. Cyril and Methodius" in Skopje in the section  School of Doctoral Studies.
Doctoral studies at 'St. Cyril and Methodius' in Skopje are conducted in accordance with the rules of the Bologna Process and the European Credit Transfer System, which enables their international recognition and interdisciplinary scientific research. The doctoral study programmes cover a large number of scientific fields in all research areas, i.e., first-level research fields according to the International Frascati Classification: natural and mathematical sciences; technical and technological sciences; medical sciences and health; agricultural and veterinary sciences; social sciences; humanities and arts.
Some doctoral studies are also organised as interdisciplinary study programmes involving multiple faculties/institutes of the University 'St. Cyril and Methodius' in Skopje.
Doctoral studies aim at:
  • promotion of the scientific research, artistic and professional work of the University "Ss. Cyril and Methodius ”in Skopje;
  • transferring knowledge to new generations;
  • training of staff who will independently conduct original scientific research;
  • developing new technologies and art projects and
  • international promotion of the University "Ss. Cyril and Methodius ”in Skopje.
Doctoral studies at the University "St. Cyril and Methodius" in Skopje are coordinated by the University Specialised Council for Doctoral Studies, which is formed by the University Senate and comprises 11 members from all fields of scientific research. The University Academic Council for Doctoral Studies is chaired by the Vice-Rector for Teaching at the University 'St. Cyril and Methodius' in Skopje.
The specialist, administrative and technical work for the needs of the University Specialised Council for Doctoral Studies is carried out by the Specialist Service of the University 'St. Cyril and Methodius' in Skopje.
For each study programme, the faculty/institute has a Study Programme Council. The Study Programme Council is composed of individuals elected from among the teaching and research staff of the faculty/institute accredited to the study programme.
The professional, administrative and technical work for the needs of the study programme is carried out by the faculty/institute's professional and administrative service.
Doctoral studies are conducted by the faculties, scientific institutes and public scientific establishments – associate members of the University, in accordance with the Law on Higher Education, the study programmes and the Regulation on the conditions, criteria and rules for enrolment and study of third-cycle studies – doctoral studies at the University 'St. Cyril and Methodius' in Skopje, published in the University Gazette No. 530 of 31 December 2020 (Regulations).

In accordance with the transitional and final provisions, all students enrolled before the entry into force of this Regulation shall continue to study under the structure of the study programmes to which they were admitted. For all subjects/activities in the study programme, the number of ECTS credits awarded is that which is provided for in the study programme to which the student is enrolled.

The activities of the University Doctoral School are prescribed by an annual Academic calendar.