Doctor of Sciences

Doctor of Sciences is a PhD program taught at National Aerospace University Kharkov Aviation Institute, Ukraine. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Doctor of Sciences degree at the National Aerospace University Kharkov Aviation Institute involves preparing a dissertation that demonstrates a significant personal contribution to a branch of science. Applicants develop a dissertation in the form of a manuscript, monograph, or scientific report, which includes a main text of 264 to 312 pages and an abstract in the state language. Candidates must publish at least 20 scientific works related to the dissertation topic, including publications in journals indexed in Web of Science Core Collection or Scopus databases. The dissertation must adhere to formatting requirements established by Ukraine's Ministry of Education and Science. The process includes a preliminary expert review, conducted by specialized academic councils, focusing on scientific novelty and practical significance. The applicant must also ensure academic integrity and correct use of artificial intelligence technologies before submission.

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Sciences at National Aerospace University Kharkov Aviation Institute for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by National Aerospace University Kharkov Aviation Institute.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by National Aerospace University Kharkov Aviation Institute as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Sciences.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Applicants must hold the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Candidate of Sciences) and have at least 5 years elapsed since its award, except for cases with significant personal scientific contribution approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. Applicants need to have published works on the dissertation topic in peer-reviewed journals meeting specified quality and quantity requirements. Publications from aggressor states are excluded.

Please check detail of study units at https://khai.edu/en/regulations-on-the-dissertation-defense-and-the-procedure-for-awarding-the-scientific-degree-of-doctor-of-sciences