What is a doctoral school?

The aim of the Doctoral School operating at Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology is to educate doctoral students and support them in preparing a doctoral dissertation and obtaining a doctoral degree.

The education process provides doctoral students with comprehensive knowledge, developing their skills and social competences necessary to conduct research and prepare a doctoral dissertation. Completing the Doctoral School is equivalent to obtaining learning outcomes at the 8th level of the Polish Qualifications Framework. The learning outcomes obtained will be helpful in future research work in academic units or research and development departments of enterprises.

Support in the preparation of the doctoral dissertation provided at the Doctoral School consists in coordinating research work carried out as part of the Individual Research Plan, i.e. the schedule for the preparation of the doctoral dissertation, formulated by the doctoral student and their supervisor.

Many entities of the Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology are involved in the education of doctoral students, including the school's management, the office, the Scientific Council of the Doctoral School, the University Council of the Doctoral Self-Government, lecturers, supervisors, Scientific Councils of disciplines and the Science Center.

The mission of the Doctoral School of the Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology is the effective and interdisciplinary education of new scientific staff. A special feature of this process is the focus on the implementation of research projects of high practical value, which not only contribute to the development of the university, but also support the innovation and competitiveness of the economic environment.

Positive evaluation of education quality at the Doctoral School of PBS

By Resolution No. 34/2026 of 27 May 2026, the Science Evaluation Committee positively assessed the quality of education at the Doctoral School of Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology. The evaluation covered the period from 1 October 2019 to 10 September 2025.

The justification highlighted, among other things, the transparent organization of the Doctoral School, a reliable mid-term evaluation process, highly qualified academic staff, access to research infrastructure, flexible education, and very good administrative support for doctoral students. The evaluation report confirms that the adopted solutions meet the statutory requirements and standards appropriate for education at level 8 of the Polish Qualifications Framework.