National Bureau of Statistics informs that in 2019, PhD studies (cycle III) took place in 42 doctoral schools, organized in 18 higher education institutions, some of which formed consortia, national and international partnerships with other higher education institutions and scientific research institutions. At the same time, besides the doctorate, which is considered the III-rd cycle of higher education, there is also the postgraduate doctorate which is in the process of liquidation (for doctoral students enrolled by 2015) and that are carried out both in higher education institutions and in the scientific research institutions. 

 

In 2019, the total number of PhD students was 1641 persons, more with 4,6% compared to 2018.

 

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