Pursue Your PhD at FESRD SUA in Nitra – Integrated Rural Development (PhD.)
05.05.2026
The Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development at the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra is opening admissions for the doctoral study programme Integrated Rural Development (PhD.) for the academic year 2026/2027.
About the programme
The doctoral study programme focuses on independent scientific and research activities in the field of sustainable development of rural regions, public policies, regional development, and management. The programme prepares experts capable of analysing complex issues of rural areas and proposing innovative solutions within the context of European and national policies.
Dissertation topics for 2026/2027
- Family Businesses as a Form of Sustainable Rural Entrepreneurship
- Efficiency of European Structural and Investment Funds
- Land Use Instruments for Sustainable Regional Development
- Eco-Social Innovations in Local Development
- Inter-Municipal Cooperation in Rural Public Services
Admission requirements
The basic requirement for admission is a completed second-cycle university degree (Ing./MSc./MA) in a relevant field of study. The admission procedure includes a professional interview, an assessment of the applicant's aptitude for scientific work, and the alignment of the applicant's research interests with the dissertation topics offered by the faculty.
Key dates
- Submission of the electronic application: by 5 June 2026
- Admission interview: 19 June 2026
Programme details and application: https://www.fesrr.uniag.sk/en/phd-programmes