Education of doctoral students in the disciplines
- Architecture and urban planning
- Economics
- Economics and finance
- Medical sciences
- Political and administrative sciences
- Family sciences
- Management and quality sciences
- Health sciences
- Legal sciences
- Psychology
- International relations
Doctoral Academy - basic information
(full-time | online)
If you are someone who wants to thoroughly prepare for the implementation of a doctoral thesis, enrich your scientific achievements and gain the knowledge necessary to develop scientific activity - the Doctoral Academy of the VIZJA University Science Federation is the perfect solution for you! Join the audience of unique doctoral seminars, which we have developed for active, ambitious people who want to obtain a doctorate in extramural mode (i.e. without attending a doctoral school).
The study program offers condensed substantive and practical knowledge, which is crucial in the implementation of the research process, necessary to initiate the doctoral procedure and the doctoral degree.
During the seminars, you will develop the workshop of a scientist, exploring key issues related to the proper organization and conduct of scientific research, preparation of scientific studies, implementation of public speeches, and development of scientific research results.
As part of your education at the Doctoral Academy, you will plan and develop your research plan, which will be the basis for preparing a doctoral dissertation as part of your own work with a selected supervisor. You will also develop a scientific article, which you will include in the scientific achievements necessary in the process of obtaining a doctorate in external mode.
Career prospects for graduates of the
Doctoral Academy
Graduating from the Doctoral Academy prepares students to carry out the research process, which results in the preparation of a doctoral dissertation in external mode, under the supervision of a supervisor. The Doctoral Academy's doctoral seminar program takes into account the learning outcomes for qualifications at level 8 of the Polish Qualifications Framework (8 PRK).
At the same time, the program prepares students to conduct research and development work that can be carried out in various areas of socio-economic life. The skills and competences acquired during the seminars predispose graduates to hold managerial positions in state and local government administration, economic entities, associations or foundations, as well as to participate in the work of committees and teams dealing with advanced elements of social and economic life.
Graduates of the Doctoral Academy will find employment in centers, companies and institutions where research and development work is planned or carried out. They will also be competent candidates for managerial, management or decision-making positions where high qualifications and research skills are required.
This program is for you if:
You want to develop practical research skills that will help you prepare to write your doctoral dissertation as an extramural student.
You already have a master's degree and your professional career is linked, among others, with scientific and research activities.
You have an open mind and want to actively participate in the development of science.
What will you gain after graduating from the Doctoral Academy?
Competencies and diploma after graduating from the Doctoral Academy
A prepared doctoral dissertation – provided that you commit yourself and work intensively under the supervision of a supervisor
Substantive and practical preparation for initiating the doctoral procedure
Seminar Program at the Doctoral Academy
The seminar program covers issues related to scientific research and the implementation of development work in legal sciences, psychology, economics and finance, political science and administration, and family sciences.
FIRST SEMESTER
The first semester is dominated by subjects from the area of ethics in science, copyright, searching for sources and using research tools. Students also gain knowledge of research methodology and contemporary research trends in social sciences.
In this semester, students establish cooperation with a future supervisor and begin developing a Doctoral Dissertation Concept. They also begin work on publishing a scientific article and preparing to present a paper at a scientific conference.
SEMINAR I
- Ethics in science, copyright and intellectual property
- Scientist workshop – searching and analyzing data and information sources
- Scientist workshop – using scientific tools
- Methodology of scientific research in social sciences
- Modern methods of scientific research
- Research plan
- Workshop – principles of preparing and publishing scientific texts
- Workshop – preparing and submitting a scientific article
- Seminar panel – Scientific Session
SECOND SEMESTER
The second semester is dominated by subjects from the area of public speaking. Students also gain knowledge of research methodology and modern research methods in social sciences. In this semester, students submit an application to the appropriate Scientific Council of the Discipline for the appointment of a supervisor.
They continue work on publishing a scientific article and deliver a paper at a scientific conference. During the second semester, students present their scientific achievements during the Scientific Session, which they organize as part of the Doctoral Academy.
SEMINAR I
- Scientist workshop – scientific presentations
- Scientist workshop – transfer of knowledge and scientific research
- Methodology of scientific research in social sciences
- Modern methods of scientific research
- Research plan
- Workshop – principles of preparing and publishing scientific texts
- Workshop – preparation and submission of a scientific article
- Seminar panel – Scientific Session
SEMESTERS THIRD TO SIXTH
During these semesters, students work with their supervisor to prepare their doctoral dissertations.
During the seminars, details regarding the publication of the scientific article are agreed upon. During each semester, the progress of the work is monitored by the Director of the Doctoral Academy during monthly meetings.
SEMINAR II and III
- Research plan
- Seminary panel – Scientific session
Doctoral Academy - Recruitment stages
Submission of a complete set of documents
from July 1, 2025
to September 30, 2025
Formal evaluation of documents and meeting with the qualification committee
from October 1, 2025
to October 13, 2025
Announcement of recruitment results
by October 15, 2025
Submission of original documents after the announcement of the recruitment results
by September 30, 2025
Conditions of admission
to the Doctoral Academy
- application for admission to the Doctoral Academy
- personal questionnaire and consent to the processing of personal data
- copy of a diploma of higher education confirming the possession of a professional title of master, master of engineering or equivalent, or documents confirming the fulfilment of the conditions specified in art. 186 sec. 2 of the Act or a declaration of the planned date of obtaining such a title no later than 4 months from the date of joining the recruitment process
- self-presentation regarding the candidate's scientific interests - according to the candidate's own template
- list of possible scientific publications of the candidate - according to the candidate's own template
- confirmation of payment of the recruitment fee in the amount of PLN 250
The payment should be made to the account number:
21 1090 2851 0000 0001 6257 0569, Santander Bank.
The title of the transfer should be entered according to the scheme:
CANDIDATE'S NAME AND SURNAME_recruitment to the Doctoral Academy
Documents must be submitted
- through the recruitment system by September 30, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
- in the original (paper) version by September 30, 2025: in person at the Student Service Office or by traditional mail (the date of the postmark is taken into account).
Address: VIZJA University Science Federation, ul. Okopowa 59, 01-043 Warsaw. Note: "Recruitment for the Doctoral Academy".
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Tuition fees
Why is it worth choosing the Doctoral Academy?
The VIZJA University Science Federation is a scientific sector entity with extensive experience in the field of doctoral education (based on the experience of participating entities). It has the right to award the academic degree of doctor in eleven scientific disciplines: Architecture and urban planning, Economics, Economics and finance, Medical sciences, Political and administrative sciences, Family sciences, Management and quality sciences, Health sciences, Legal sciences, Psychology, International relations. The human, technical and organizational resources of the VIZJA University Science Federation also allow for the implementation of scientific research in other disciplines.
The Federation is characterized by openness to the needs of people who want to develop scientific activity - that is why it offers seminars, the aim of which is to facilitate the process of obtaining a doctorate in external mode as much as possible.
- Modern campus
near the center of Warsaw - VIZJA
is in the top 10
best private universities
in Poland - VIZJA has two
scientific journals
Advances in Cognitive
Psychology and
Contemporary
Economics -
24 years
of experience
in education
at the level of
first and second cycle studies
- Modern campus
near the center of Warsaw - VIZJA
is in the top 10
best private universities
in Poland - VIZJA has two
scientific journals
Advances in Cognitive
Psychology and
Contemporary
Economics -
24 years
of experience
in education
at the level of
first and second cycle studies
Director of the Doctoral Academy
university prof.
Doctoral Academy – Documents to download
Frequently asked questions
A person who has graduated from a master's degree or equivalent studies and has received the professional title of "magister", "magister Inżynier", or "doctor" may become a student at the Doctoral Academy.
Persons applying for admission to the Doctoral Academy should submit a complete set of documents in electronic form by September 30 of the given year.
The recruitment fee for the Doctoral Academy is PLN 250.
No.
Completing the Doctoral Academy allows you to gain the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to prepare a doctoral dissertation. If a student of the Doctoral Academy, in parallel with classes at the Doctoral Academy, works with a future supervisor (a candidate for a supervisor who will be officially approved in the doctoral process by the Scientific Discipline Council of the VIZJA University Science Federation) on the doctoral dissertation, then after completing the Doctoral Academy, they can submit an application for opening a doctoral procedure in the VIZJA University Science Federation. However, it should be emphasized that submitting an application for opening a doctoral procedure in the VIZJA University Science Federation requires meeting specific criteria. Details are included in the Rules of procedure for awarding the academic degree of doctor in the VIZJA University Science Federation.
Yes. A student, in parallel to classes at the Doctoral Academy, should work with a candidate for supervisor on the topic and concept of the doctoral dissertation. Such action will enable the development of a topic and concept of the doctoral dissertation, indicating the area of knowledge, field of science and scientific discipline.
Yes, provided that the scientific work developed at the Doctoral Academy is successfully published by the student.
The costs are borne by the student of the Doctoral Academy.
Yes. A person initiating and completing a doctoral dissertation in external mode at the VIZJA University Science Federation bears the costs related to the doctoral dissertation. The fee for completing the doctoral dissertation is regulated in detailed regulations. A graduate of the Doctoral Academy receives a discount on the fees related to the procedure for awarding the academic degree of doctor at the VIZJA University Science Federation.
Yes. The supervisor is appointed in the procedure by the Scientific Discipline Council of the VIZJA University Science Federation, at the request of the person applying for the initiation of the doctoral procedure.
Yes. The entire educational process at the Doctoral Academy is aimed at helping Academy students prepare to begin and complete work related to preparing a doctoral dissertation. Academy students will work with a doctoral dissertation supervisor.
No - a student of the Doctoral Academy may take part in the recruitment process for the Doctoral School of the VIZJA University Science Federation. The conditions related to the possible recognition of the learning outcomes obtained at the Doctoral Academy at the Doctoral School of the VIZJA University Science Federationwill be considered individually.
Detailed information is included in the Rules of procedure for awarding the academic degree of doctor in the VIZJA University Science Federation.
The most important of them are: the proposed topic and concept of the doctoral dissertation with an indication of the area of knowledge, field of science and scientific discipline, as well as a list of previous scientific works together with their bibliographic description and information on activities popularizing science.