Karstology

Doctoral degree study programme in Karstology is intended for candidates who have completed the previous study programme for obtaining university education or a second-level study programme of various fields, and who wish to gain deeper insight of this broadly “integrated system of sciences on karst” and become karst researchers or karst managers. On one hand, the programme offers a broad-based basic introduction to karst from various aspects (geologic structure, surface, underground, water), and on the other hand enables a highly-focused in-depth orientation in line with the interests of each student (e.g. the use and protection of karst waters). The curriculum is designed accordingly and offers a handful of required courses and a wide array of elective courses with emphasis on independent research work. Students can use their training in institutions involved with karst research as well as institutions involved in managing karst. Lecturers are renowned Slovenian and leading foreign karstologists. The fundamental objective of the study programme is to produce two types of karstologists. The first is the karstologist-researcher who will have the competence to perform independent research of karst and karst phenomena from multiple aspects and for different purposes. The second type is the karstologist-user or manager who will have the capacity to apply the full knowledge of karst conveyed by narrowly specialized experts for different applications (economy, education, protection).

General Slovenia requirements for this degree level. The institution must confirm the final programme checklist.

• A completed qualification appropriate for PhD / Doctorate.
• Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment requested by the institution.
• Final requirements must be confirmed for the applicant's education system and intake.

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

Preparation checklist; final document rules and certified translations are confirmed during application review.

This programme is recorded as accredited in the central catalogue.