General Information

The Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies Department (P&DSD) is a structural subdivision of the Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University (ONU).

Conducting scientific research, preparation of dissertation papers, passing the procedure of defence of PhD and Doctoral theses, adoption and implementation of the obtained results in science, education and various spheres of activities make it possible to characterize the process of highly-qualified scientific/academic personnel preparation as one that is to provide support for the effective development of scientific, technological and innovative priorities of the national economy, its most important industries.

Preparation of scientific staff in postgraduate and doctoral studies is considered to be a strategic task and one of the main sources of constant replenishment and updating of intellectual potential of ONU as well as the country, her scientific elite as a whole.

Since 2016, Odesa I.I. Mechnikov National University provides training for Candidates taking a Postgraduate/Doctoral course and pursuing PhD, Doctoral Degree in accordance with the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated March 23, 2016, No. 261, ‘The Procedure of Training Seekers pursuing Doctor of Philosophy (PhD and Doctoral Degree (DD) in Higher Educational Institutions (Scientific Establishments)’ ; the training is carried out in conformity with Academic Curriculum and Syllabi approved by the ONU Academic Board for each speciality.

The normative training term for Doctor of Philosophy degree within the framework of PhD Curriculum is four years.

ONU provides daylight- and evening-hours studies for PhD students, invites applicants for PhD Degree within the limits of the obtained licenses for 21 specialties.

• List of the Specialties that are presented at Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies Department

  #	Code and Title of Speciality	Licence Volume
  1	011 Education	5
  2	032 History and Archaeology	15
  3	033 Philosophy	12
  4	035 Philology	38
  5	051 Econimics	14
  6	052 Political Science	8
  7	053 Phychology	20
  8	054 Sociology	15
  9	061 Journalism	5
  10	073 Мanagement	14
  11	081 Law	24
  12	091 Biology	25
  13	102 Chemistry	15
  14	103 Earth Science	15
  15	104 Physics and Astronomy	19
  16	106 Geography	8
  17	111 Маthematics	7
  18	113 Applied Маthematics	10
  19	122 Computer Science	13
  20	162 Biotechnology and Bioenginery	20
  21	292 International Economic Relations	9

• Certificates of Accreditation

  №	Certificate’s Number	Code and Title of Programme Subject Area	Educational Programme	Date of Certificate’s Issue	Certificate’s Validity
  1	2400	032 History and Archaeology	History and Archaeology	04/10/2021	01/07/2027
  2	2402	033 Philosophy	Philosophy	04/10/2021	01/07/2027
  3	2401	035 Philology	Philology	04/10/2021	01/07/2027
  4	2384	052 Political Science	Political Science	04/10/2021	01/07/2027
  5	2160	053 Phychology	Phychology	28/08/2021	01/07/2027
  6	2362	073 Мanagement	Мanagement	04/10/2021	01/07/2027
  7	2180	091 Biology	Biology	28/08/2021	01/07/2027
  8	2170	102 Chemistry	Chemistry	28/08/2021	01/07/2027
  9	2169	104 Physics and Astronomy	Physics and Astronomy	28/08/2021	01/07/2027
  10	2220	292 International Economic Relations	International Economic Relations	04/10/2021	01/07/2027

The language of instruction in all the areas of studies except English Academic Writing course (within the framework of English for Academic Purposes Syllabus) is Ukrainian.

The normative training term for Doctoral degree within the framework of Doctorate Curriculum is two years.

Admission to the Postgraduate studies at ONU is held twice a year: in March (at the expense of individuals and legal entities) and in August when the admission in accordance with the government order is envisaged.

PhD Entry Requirements

PhD/DD Entry Requirements in Odesa I.I. Mechnikov National University in 2021 ……

Contact information for Ukrainian:

Olga Ruzhytska – Head of Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies Department

2, Dvorianska Str., r. 78, ONU, Odesa, 65082,Ukraine

e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., tel: (38-048) 723 8409;

Contact information for International Citizens:

Institute of International Education ONU, 7, Maiakovskyi lane, Odesa, 65082, Ukraine: e-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., tel.: (38-048) 723 8477.

Institute of International Education