PhD Electrical Engineering

PhD Electrical Engineering – University of Ljubljana

The PhD in Electrical Engineering at the University of Ljubljana (UL) is a four-year doctoral programme offered by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The programme consists of eight semesters and carries 240 ECTS credits.

The programme is designed to prepare independent researchers with advanced theoretical knowledge, specialised methodological competencies and practical scientific research skills in electrical engineering. It integrates doctoral education with scientific investigation and development work, enabling students to contribute to technological innovation and advanced engineering research.

Programme Overview and Research Objectives

The doctoral programme provides advanced education in electrical engineering, emphasising independent scientific research, critical analysis and technological development.

Students develop a deeper understanding of electrical engineering and its connections with broader scientific disciplines. The programme focuses on mastering contemporary research procedures and technologies while developing competencies for creative scientific investigation.

Scientific Research and Technological Development

The programme combines organised academic teaching with individual research work.

Doctoral candidates acquire advanced methodological skills and develop the ability to investigate complex electrical engineering problems using contemporary scientific and technological approaches.

The programme aims to prepare researchers capable of contributing to engineering innovation and scientific development.

Flexible Academic Development and Elective Studies

The programme offers a broad range of study content, allowing students to plan their scientific careers and develop expertise relevant to their research interests.

Elective studies and academic mobility provide opportunities to acquire complementary technical knowledge and strengthen general research competencies.

Special attention is given to communication skills relevant to scientific research, technological development and professional collaboration.

Admission Requirements

Admission is open to applicants holding an eligible second-cycle Master’s degree or another recognised higher education qualification.

Graduates of integrated Master’s programmes carrying 300 ECTS credits and certain older academic qualifications may also qualify.

Applicants with specific professional specialisations may be required to complete additional academic coursework.

Foreign qualifications are subject to recognition under the University of Ljubljana’s applicable regulations.

Research Supervision and Application Process

Applicants must obtain written acceptance from an academic mentor or co-mentor no later than enrolment.

A brief conceptual outline of the proposed doctoral research must also be submitted.

Applications are submitted through the Slovenian eVŠ online portal in accordance with the university’s doctoral enrolment call.

Selection Criteria

When enrolment is restricted, applicants are ranked according to previous academic performance.

The selection score is calculated using the grade-point average from previous studies and the grade awarded for the Master’s or qualifying diploma thesis and its defence.

Candidates achieving higher scores are selected.