Program Name:

Doctorate in Education

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Welcome to our esteemed doctoral program in Education, or as we call it here - Doctorate for Teachers, held at universities in the top decile of global academia. The Ph.D. program in Education is designed to empower researchers and educators aspiring to become agents of positive change in the field of education. Our program combines rigorous academic inquiry, innovative research methodologies, and practical applications to nurture leaders who can address the complex challenges and opportunities in education today.

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Program Highlights:

* Innovative Research: Our doctoral program in Education places a strong emphasis on research excellence. It engages in advanced courses that deepen your understanding of educational theories, methodologies, and emerging trends. Through original research projects, we will contribute new insights and evidence-based solutions to address pressing educational issues.​

* Special Focus Areas: Your doctoral journey begins by finding a personal match based on a choice from a wide range of special focus areas, including curriculum design and development, educational leadership, educational policy and reform, educational technology, social justice in education, teacher training, emotional intelligence, dealing with behavioral disorders, or any other area tailored to your interests and career goals.​

* Expert Faculty and Mentoring: The Ph.D. in Education is taught by esteemed faculties of experienced educators and researchers committed to your academic and professional growth. Our faculty members have extensive expertise in various educational fields and will provide personalized mentoring to support your research, scholarly writing, and career development.

​* Collaborative Learning Community: The doctoral program is based on a vibrant community of researchers and educators dedicated to changing education. The curriculum allows you to participate in stimulating discussions, collaborate on international research projects, and share best practices with peers from diverse backgrounds. This collaborative environment fosters intellectual growth, expands your perspectives, and nurtures lifelong professional connections.​

* Experiential Learning Opportunities: The curriculum allows you to gain practical experience through various internships and educational leadership roles. This experience provides a practical opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world contexts, honing your skills as educators, researchers, or administrators.

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Admission Requirements for Doctoral Studies:
To know if you meet the admission requirements for doctoral studies, you must ensure that your master's degree is recognized by the Israeli CHE, as this is the first thing checked by the university abroad. Then you need a research topic approved by a supervisor abroad, and the last thing is for your research proposal to be approved. Sometimes when there is over-registration for the doctoral program, there is also an admission interview.

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Duration of the Doctoral Program - How long does the Ph.D. take?
A full-time program is completed in four years, including 4 trips abroad for about a week each time. After a year and a half, you submit the research proposal, write an article, and participate in an international conference. Another half year for field research and data analysis, and another half year of writing the discussion and sending for external review. In the third year, the flight is optional, and in the fourth year, there's a flight for the degree defense. During the stay abroad, frontal courses are taught, and meetings with supervisors take place. These days, all learning is via Zoom, just like in academia worldwide.

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Degree/Certificate Description
Graduates receive a Ph.D. degree. The degree is recognized in Israel. The degree meets all 4 criteria of international recognition: 1. Recognized by the Department for Evaluation of Foreign Academic Degrees at the Ministry of Education, 2. Recognized by the local CHE, 3. International program with students from all over the world, 4. Very high academic ranking indicating professors who research and publish in ranked and respected journals.

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What is taught in the program?
Theoretical concepts in education, research approaches in education, choice of 5 modules from a very long list of courses in education according to the doctoral topic.

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Research Areas

Teacher Education Teaching Areas
• Teaching, Learning and Education
• Mathematical Teaching, Computing, Natural Sciences
   and Technical Studies
• Teaching Social Sciences and Humanities
• Teaching in the Field of Art
• Teaching in a Virtual Environment

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Study Areas for Educational Sciences
• Social Education
• Special and Rehabilitative Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Policy
• Supervision, Organization and Personal Counseling

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Prof. Vogrinc, Dean of the Faculty of Education, invites you to pursue doctoral studies at the Faculty of Education at the University of Ljubljana - one of the best universities in the world.