Results of the evaluation of scientific activity for the years 2017–2021 (after the creation of the Federation):
Field of engineering and technical sciences
Architecture and Urban Planning
B+Field of social sciences
Economics and Finance
B+Field of medical sciences and health sciences
Medical Sciences
B+Field of social sciences
Political and Administrative Sciences
B+Field of family sciences
Family Sciences
B+Field of social sciences
Management and Quality Sciences
B+Field of medical sciences and health sciences
Health Sciences
B+Field of social sciences
Legal Sciences
B+Field of social sciences
Pedagogy
B+Field of social sciences
Psychology
AField of social sciences
International Relations
B+Office for Academic Promotion
Warszawa
mgr inż. Izabela Sikorska
Telefon: +48 22 536 54 39
E-mail: federacja@vizja.pl
Kraków
mgr Magdalena Torba
Telefon: +48 122524465
E-mail: mtorba@uafm.edu.pl
Doctoral procedures
Procedure and documents
Stage 1 The scientific career idea
Doctoral School
Take part in the recruitment process for the Doctoral School of the VIZJA University Scientific Federation.
Doctoral Academy
If you have an idea for an academic career and want to write a doctoral thesis, but do not want to or cannot study at the Doctoral School, choose the Doctoral Academy. The Doctoral Academy is run as a doctoral seminar.
Extramural Mode
In this way, you can do a PhD on a freelance basis – you do not have to study at a Doctoral School or be a student at a Doctoral Academy.
Stage 2 PhD Promoter
Doctoral School
In the case of the Doctoral School of the VIZJA University Scientific Federation, the Promoter will be appointed as part of the educational process at the Doctoral School – this is a formal requirement.
Doctoral Academy
In the case of the Doctoral Academy, the supervisor will be appointed as part of the procedure set out in the Rules for awarding doctoral degrees at the VIZJA University Scientific Federation.
Extramural Mode
In the case of Extramural Mode, a supervisor will be appointed if:
- you submit a doctoral dissertation that is at least 70% complete,
- you submit an application together with the candidate’s written consent for the supervisor.
The supervisor will be appointed as part of the procedure set out in the Rules for awarding doctoral degrees at the VIZJA University Scientific Federation.
Stage 3 Confirmation of learning achievements
Doctoral School
In the case of the Doctoral School of the VIZJA University Scientific Federation, confirmation of learning achievements at level 8 of the Polish Qualifications Framework is carried out as part of the education process at the Doctoral School.
Doctoral Academy
Confirmation of learning achievements at level 8 of the Polish Qualifications Framework is carried out within the scientific discipline in which you wish to obtain your doctoral degree. In the case of the Doctoral Academy, this is done as part of the classes. Confirmation of learning outcomes will take place as part of the procedure set out in the Rules for awarding doctoral degrees at the VIZJA University Scientific Federation.
Extramural Mode
Confirmation of learning achievements at level 8 of the Polish Qualifications Framework is carried out within the scientific discipline in which you wish to obtain your doctorate. Confirmation of learning achievements in Extramural Mode will take place as part of the procedure provided for in the Rules for awarding doctoral degrees at the VIZJA University Scientific Federation.
Stage 4 Initiation of doctoral procedure
Doctoral School
Upon completion of the Doctoral School of the VIZJA University Scientific Federation, as part of the education programme, you will fulfil all the requirements necessary to initiate the procedure for awarding a doctoral degree.
Doctoral Academy
In order to initiate the procedure for awarding a doctoral degree at the Doctoral Academy, you must have completed your doctoral dissertation. You must prepare your doctoral dissertation within 36 months from the date of appointment of your supervisor. Other requirements are described in the Rules for awarding doctoral degrees at the VIZJA University Scientific Federation.
Extramural Mode
In order to initiate the procedure for awarding a doctoral degree in the Extramural Mode, you must have completed your doctoral dissertation. You must prepare your doctoral dissertation within 24 months from the date of appointment of your Supervisor. Other requirements are described in the Rules for awarding doctoral degrees at the VIZJA University Scientific Federation.
Stage 5 Review of doctoral dissertation
Doctoral School
Doctoral Academy
Extramural Mode
The relevant Scientific Council of the VIZJA University Scientific Federation will appoint a Doctoral Committee and designate three reviewers. You must obtain at least two positive reviews.
Stage 6 Doctoral defence and awarding of doctoral degrees
Doctoral School
Doctoral Academy
Extramural Mode
The relevant Doctoral Committee will organise a public defence of the doctoral thesis. The relevant Scientific Council of the VIZJA University Scientific Federation will confirm, by way of a resolution, the positive outcome of the doctoral thesis defence. This will result in the award of a doctoral degree.
Habilitation procedure (Postdoctoral qualification procedure)
Procedure and documents
Stage 1 Application to initiate the procedure
Applications for habilitation procedure are submitted to the Scientific Council of VIZJA University Scientific Federation via the Scientific Excellence Council (RDN).
Stage 2 RDN's decision to forward the application
RDN sends a request to initiate habilitation procedure to the Scientific Council of VIZJA University Scientific Federation.
Stage 3 Decision of the Scientific Council of the VIZJA University Scientific Federation
The Scientific Council of VIZJA University Scientific Federation decides to accept the application for procedure. The Scientific Council of VIZJA University Scientific Federation informs the RDN of this decision.
Stage 4 RDN designates four members of the Habilitation Committee
The RDN appoints four members of the Habilitation Committee, including the Chair of the Habilitation Committee and three Reviewers.
Stage 5 The Scientific Council of VIZJA University Scientific Federation appoints a Habilitation Committee
The Scientific Council of VIZJA University Scientific Federation appoints a Habilitation Committee consisting of three members, including the Secretary of the Habilitation Committee and one Reviewer.
Stage 6 Review of a habilitation thesis
The Habilitation Committee and Scientific Council of VIZJA University Scientific Federation will proceed with the case if at least three out of four reviews are positive.
Stage 7 Habilitation examination
The Habilitation Committee conducts a habilitation examination on the scientific or artistic achievements of the person applying for the degree of habilitated doctor. The habilitation examination may be conducted outside the premises of the habilitating entity using electronic means of communication.
Stage 8 The Scientific Council of VIZJA University Scientific Federation awards the degree of Doctor Habilitated
The Scientific Council of VIZJA University Scientific Federation, based on a resolution of the Habilitation Committee, awards the academic degree of habilitated doctor.
Nostrification (diploma validation)
Procedure and documents
Nostrification is a procedure for recognising the validity of academic degrees, professional titles and other diplomas and certificates obtained in other countries, carried out by relevant authorities in Poland.
Academic degrees and degrees in the arts awarded by an authorised institution operating outside the EU, OECD or EFTA and not recognised as equivalent on the basis of international agreements are subject to nostrification (legal basis: Article 328(3) of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2022, item 574, as amended).
The entities responsible for the nostrification of doctoral and postdoctoral degrees at VIZJA University Scientific Federation are the Scientific Councils of the Disciplines.
The recognition procedure is carried out on the basis of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 28 September 2018 on the recognition of academic degrees and degrees in the arts awarded abroad – See
Recognition of academic degrees – NAWA – See