ENROLLMENT
The Doctoral School of Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce announces the commencement of the recruitment procedure.
We invite ambitious and committed individuals who wish to develop their scientific competencies and conduct research at the highest level, supported by a qualified academic staff and modern research infrastructure.The recruitment process is carried out in accordance with applicable legal regulations and the university’s internal rules, ensuring transparency and equal opportunities for all candidates.Detailed information on the recruitment rules and the required documents can be found in the following sections of this document.
What is the legal basis for recruitment?
The recruitment process is regulated by the following legal acts:
Resolution No. 10-2026 – Admission Rules for the Doctoral School.pdf
Resolution No. 10-2026 – Admission Rules for the Doctoral School – Appendix.pdf
Resolution No. 10-2026 – Appendix No. 1 to the Admission Rules.pdf
Resolution No. 10-2026 – Appendix No. 2 to the Admission Rules.pdf
Resolution No. 10-2026 – Appendix No. 3 to the Admission Rules.pdf
Resolution No. 10-2026 – Appendix No. 4 to the Admission Rules.pdf
Ordinance No. …/2026 of the Director of the Doctoral School
Ordinance No. …-2026 Admission Limits and Schedule for the Doctoral School 2026/2027.pdf
Ordinance No. …-2026 Admission Limits and Schedule 2026/2027 Appendix No. 1.pdf
Ordinance No. …-2026 Admission Limits and Schedule 2026/2027 Appendix No. 2.pdf
- Ordinance No. …/2026 of the Rector of Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce dated …, 2026, regarding the appointment of Recruitment Committees to conduct the recruitment procedure for the Doctoral School of Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce for the academic year 2026/2027.
Where to submit the documents?
Doctoral School Office
Street Żeromskiego 5, 25-369 Kielce, room no. 307
(Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
phone: +48 41 349 78 72
phd@ujk.edu.pl
Mateusz Równicki – Doctorate Program
phone: +48 41 349 73 14
phd@ujk.edu.pl
Center for Support of Persons with Disabilities
ul. Śląska 11A (Student Dormitory “Odyseja”) – by prior appointment
25-328 Kielce
phone: +48 41 349 78 78
bon@ujk.edu.pl
📁 Folder Information
Please submit the documents in white folders labeled according to the following format::
Jan Kowalski
biological sciences
2026/2027
♿ Information for persons with disabilities
Candidates with disabilities or special needs are kindly requested to inform the Doctoral School Office bout their needs related to ensuring architectural, digital, and information and communication accessibility.
To do so, the following document must be submitted:
Application for Ensuring Accessibility (form)
The application can be sent by email (a scan with a handwritten signature) or by traditional post at least 14 days before the scheduled date of the interview.
Submitting the application does not affect the deadlines specified in the recruitment schedule.
Information for candidates applying for admission to the Doctoral School in the academic year 2025/2026 who are persons with disabilities or have special needs: document
🌐 Online registration
Registration takes place via the online system:
🎯 Admission limits
For the academic year 2026/2027, 34 places are planned, with 2 in each discipline, covering both Polish citizens and foreigners.
🎓 In which disciplines do we offer education?
Research topics in individual disciplines:
- Biological sciences
- Chemical sciences
- Earth and Environmental sciences
- Health sciences
- History
- Legal sciences
- Linguistics
- Literary studies
- Management and quality sciences
- Medical sciences
- Musical arts
- Pedagogy
- Physical sciences
- Political and administrative sciences
- Security studies
- Social communication and media studies
- Visual arts and artwork conservation
📅 Recruitment deadlines
| Recruitment under the implementation Doctorate Program | Main recruitment | |
| Online registration | 01-04/09/2026 | 01-07/09/2026 |
| Submission of required documents | by 07/09/2026 | 08-11/09/2026 |
| Admission to the reqruitment procedure | by 09/09/2026 | 18/09/2026 |
| Interview | 10-11/09/2026 | 22-23/09/2026 |
| Annoucement of requirtment results | 14/09/2026 | 25/09/2026 |