The doctoral students have representatives in all doctoral programs and schools. The representatives are elected for a period of two years at a time. Here you can find more information about what they do and who they are.
The tasks of steering committees
Steering committees develop the operations of a doctoral school/programme under the leadership of the director.
The steering committee of a doctoral school: 1) develops doctoral education in the field as well as the recruitment and application procedures of the school; 2) makes a proposal to the rector concerning the allocation of finances and other resources for the programmes in the doctoral school; 3) assures the quality of the programmes, and monitors their work, 4) works on other tasks related to the operations of the doctoral school.
The steering committee of a doctoral programme: 1) deals with the applications of those who have applied for the right to pursue a degree in the programme, organises a qualifying examination as well as an interview for the applicants, and makes a justified proposal to the faculty concerning the selected applicants; 2) plans the education in the programme, and develops it; 3) makes decisions concerning the principles of cooperation in the programme’s network; and 4) works on other tasks related to the operations of the programme.
Doctoral School in Health Sciences and its programmes
Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences (HYMY) and its programmes
Doctoral School in Natural Sciences and its programmes
Doctoral School in Environmental, Food and Biological Sciences (YEB) and its programmes