The basic condition for the admision is successful completion of Master's degree in the computer science or any rrelated fields. A necessary condition is also proof of the theoretical-methodological knowledge, the assumptions needed for professional work in the doctoral program and good knowledge of professional English. Topic of the proposed dissertation theses must be compatible with the overall aim of the research activities of the Faculty of Informatics MU. These facts are verified on entrance exam. Admissions to study in the doctoral study programme is carried out twice a year. Application must be accompanied by two personal recommendations of university teachers, or skilled professionals up to 4 months old due to the date of entrance examination. Written acceptance of your proposed supervisor is also required. Requirements for admission to a doctoral programme http://www.fi.muni.cz/docs/phd/podminky.pdf.en Information about Recognition of Foreign Higher Education Qualifications http://www.muni.cz/study/recognition?lang=en ATTENTION: In case of absence of any relevant document your application will not be accepted in the IS and the admission committee will not deal with it.

The admission committee assesses skills for creative work in computer science as a scientific discipline and the ability to communicate in English. The chairman and the committee members are proposed by a Doctoral Board of FI MU and appointed by the dean. On the basis of evaluation of written documents committee decide whether or not it is necessary to invite the applicant to an oral examination. The committee may waive an oral interview especially if the applicant has achieved excellent results during his/her previous master's study (excellent grade point average, outstanding master's thesis, etc.). During an interview, which lasts 15 - 30 minutes, the applicant has to demonstrate general knowledge of computer science and also depth knowledge in areas related to the planned focus of study. They must also demonstrate the good ability to communicate in English. An oral interview consists of questions asked by committee members. The interview can be at the discretion of the admission committee also performs through video conference, especially in the case of foreign applicants. The admission committee will propose an applicant to be or not to be accepted to a doctoral programme according to a comprehensive assessment of written documents and an oral interview. If an oral interview is pardoned, the admission committee suggests an applicant's admission. About the admission procedures and proposal of admission committee is informed the Doctoral Board FI MU, which draw up to the proposal a written opinion. Then the proposal of admission committee and the statement of the Doctoral Board are forwarded to the Dean FI MU, who will decide on the acceptance or rejection of each applicant.

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