Doctoral%20studies%20at%20the%20University%20of%20Tuzla%20prof.%20dr%20Enver%20Halilovic%20Rector

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Doctoral studies at the University of Tuzla
prof. dr Enver HalilovicRector

• Heidelberg, November 2011.

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• Strategic Development Plan for the University of
  Tuzla for the period 2011 - 2015" sets, as one
  of the main objectives of the University, the
  establishment of European standards of higher
  education stipulated by the Bologna Declaration,
  that is, creating preconditions for the third
  cycle studies at the University, doctoral
  studies.

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• Doctoral programmes are crucial for research and
  inovation capacity of the society. Both academic
  and non-academic sectors are in need for a
  systematic increase in the number of highly
  qualified researchers.
• Due in part to historical reasons combined with
  budgetary restrictions and inadequate perception
  of the role of a university in a society,
  research at WB universities is also somewhat
  difficult by the atomization of research
  interests.

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• University of Tuzla is defined in "Rules on the
  third cycle studies - doctoral studies at the
  University of Tuzla of Organization and
  implementation doctoral studies, enrollment, the
  mode of examination and research, application
  procedures, evaluation and defense of doctoral
  dissertations, as well as other issues of
  importance for the performance of studies to
  acquire the scientific degree of doctor of
  Science / Arts

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• The right of enrolment into the first year of
  doctoral studies is granted to candidates who
  have completed the appropriate academic
  undergraduate and graduate or master studies,
  with at least 300 ECTS credits.
• The student elects the courses from a catalogue,
  in accordance with the curriculum adopted by the
  Senate of the University upon proposal by the
  Faculty Council.
• Doctoral study ends with the completion and
  defense of the doctoral dissertation.

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• Senate has adopted Guidelines for drafting third
  cycle study programmes
• To define admission criterion for doctoral
  studies in accordance to a "Rules on the third
  cycle studies - doctoral studies at the
  University of Tuzla
• To define evaluation of an MSc academic degree in
  ECTS in the framework of the third cycle .
• To define a number of courses with ETCS, contact
  hours that doctoral student enrolls in first two
  semesters, considering maximum load per semester
  (30 ECTS).
• 1. 3 courses per semester with max 30 contact
  hours per course.

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• To define a number of research seminars in each
  semester, ECTS they carry, considering maximum
  load per semester.
• To define a valuation of doctoral dissertation
  60-90 ECTS
• It is recommended to involve professors from
  other universities for realization of the third
  cycle.
• Representatives from Collegiate Divisions are to
  enforce the Guidelines and "Rules on the third
  cycle studies - doctoral studies at the
  University of Tuzla".

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• Until now, the University of Tuzla has organized
  doctoral studies, in the framework of the Tempus
  program SEE Doctoral Studies in Mathematical
  Sciences with partners.

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• The far-reaching objective of this project is to
  enhance the capacities of Western Balkans
  universities in mathematical sciences for
  successful integration into European Higher
  Education Area and European Research Area.
• The focal point is the development of structured
  doctoral studies as the third Bologna cycle of
  higher education through networking partner
  universities in a way that overcomes
  fragmentation and foster the reciprocal
  development of human resources. By December 2010,
  i.e.

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Objectives of the Tempus program SEE Doctoral
Studies in Mathematical Sciences

• To develop structured doctoral studies in
  mathematical sciences through networking Western
  Balkans universities in a way that overcomes
  fragmentation and foster the reciprocal
  development of human resources in accordance with
  EHEA - ERA goals
• To strengthen master programs in mathematical
  modelling and financial mathematics
• To upgrade laboratories for applied mathematics
  at consortium members in Western Balkans countries

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• Grantholder University of Sarajevo
• Partners
• University of Sarajevo, BiH
• University Luigj Gurakuqi Of Shkodra, Albania
• Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Austria
• University of Tuzla (UT), BiH
• University of Banja Luka, BiH
• Institute of Mathematics, Bulgarian Academy of
  Science, Bulgaria
• St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia,
  Bulgaria
• Mathematical Society Of South-Eastern Europe,
  Greece
• Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Macedonia
• University of Belgrade, Serbia
• University of Montenegro

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• The lasting impact is expected through a
  systematic increase in number of highly qualified
  young researchers, wider employability of
  mathematicians in non-academic sectors and
  adjustment to a new paradigm in the university
  mathematics education making a better use of
  traditionally strong abilities in mathematical
  problem solving.

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