PhD in Education

Palacký University Olomouc stands as one of the country's oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education. Named after the influential Czech theologian and reformer Jan Amos Comenius, the university has a legacy dating back to 1573. Palacký University is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and the holistic development of its students. The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various fields, including humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and health sciences. Palacký University is recognized for its vibrant research environment, fostering innovation and collaboration. With modern facilities, dedicated faculty, and a strong emphasis on internationalization, the university attracts students and scholars from around the globe. Palacký University Olomouc continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual landscape of the Czech Republic and beyond, contributing to advancements in knowledge, culture, and society.

The curriculum consists of 5 compulsory subjects (7 credits each, 35 credits in total), 3 restricted elective subjects (7 credits each, i.e. 21 credits), which the student chooses in accordance with the orientation of his/her dissertation and educational activities - teaching of two subjects (7 credits each, i.e. 14 credits), taking part in a foreign research intership (20 credits), fulfilling scientific, publishing and creative activities (86 credits), defending the dissertation project (10 credits), dissertation (40 credits), other professional activities (14 credits). The programme concept therefore respects the requirements of the long-term plan for the education and development of educational and scientific, research, development and innovation, art and other creative activities for the higher education area for the period 2016-2020, the long-term plan of activities of the Palacky University in Olomouc and the long-term plan of the Faculty of Education of Palacky University, Olomouc. It is in line with the Education Policy Strategy of the Czech Republic.