About the doctoral school

Lublin University of Technology Doctoral School was established in 2019. Since its inception, it has been a key element of the university's academic staff training system, fulfilling its mission of preparing doctoral students to conduct independent research and obtain qualifications corresponding to level 8 of the Polish Qualifications Framework. Education at SDwPL lasts four years and is based on the curriculum and an Individual Research Plan developed jointly with the supervisor. The SDwPL is an organisational unit subordinate to the Vice-Rector for Science, and its operations are managed by the Director in cooperation with the Coordinators of scientific disciplines and the Doctoral School Council.

The mission of Lublin University of Technology Doctoral School is to educate highly qualified scientific staff capable of conducting research at the highest level, creating innovative technological solutions and contributing to the socio-economic development of the country and Europe. The School supports doctoral students in developing creativity, responsibility and independent research, as well as in shaping ethical attitudes and openness to the challenges of modern science. Lublin University of Technology Doctoral School combines two fields – engineering and technical sciences and social sciences – creating an inspiring, interdisciplinary environment. Thanks to this, doctoral students broaden the perspective of their research, learning to combine technological knowledge with an understanding of social processes, which promotes the creation of innovative and practical solutions. 

The activities of Lublin University of Technology Doctoral Schoolare based on three values: 

• improving the quality of education and research – systematically developing educational programmes integrated with the latest trends in science and technology, supporting interdisciplinarity and shaping the methodological and publication competences of doctoral students, 

• internationalisation and inter-university cooperation – developing partnerships with universities and research centres in Poland and abroad, and supporting the mobility of doctoral students and supervisors, 

• development of doctoral students' social competences – shaping communication, teaching and organisational skills, promoting the ideas of equality, diversity and the rules of sustainable development.

Lublin University of Technology Doctoral School stands out on a national scale for its consistent combination of high-quality scientific education with a broad internationalisation programme and interdisciplinary research. Thanks to this, doctoral students gain real opportunities for development in the global scientific community, while working in close contact with industry and the economic environment of the region. The hybrid model of classes, the high level of individualisation of the education process, the extensive support system and the friendly atmosphere of cooperation between staff and doctoral students makeLublin University of Technology Doctoral School a modern, dynamic and recognisable environment for educating a new generation of scientists in Poland and Europe.