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Agriculture and horticulture

What is the UPWr Doctoral School?

UPWr Doctoral School is a part of the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences (UPWr) which is one of the best specialist universities in Poland.

It conducts training and research in the field of agricultural and natural sciences as well the engineering and technical ones.

 The education lasts 4 years and is provided in full-time mode on the UPWr campus.

As an international PhD student, you are granted a monthly scholarship of 1080 EUR for covering all living expenses.

Additionally, you may receive funds for research projects or for publishing scientific articles in recognized journals.

Resaerch topics in the discipline

The research topics in the discipline may concern:

  • optimizing crop production in different farming systems;
  • genetic and molecular basis of cultivation of farming crops and methods of seed material enrichment;
  • the impact of mineral and organic fertilization on crops and the chemical composition of plants;
  • improving the acquisition and processing of plant and animal products in terms of obtaining the highest quality product;
  • improving the production technology of horticultural plants in various cultivation conditions;
  • the dynamics of soil processes in various bio-ecological conditions;
  • microorganisms and fauna in their natural environment, agro-ecosystems in urban areas and human economy;
  • research on flora, vegetation and the functioning of natural and anthropogenically variable ecosystems;
  • directions of socio-economic changes, with particular emphasis on the food sector and rural areas.

Keywords: agriculture, gardening, plant production, horticultural production, fertilization, soil, flora, fauna, microorganisms, socioeconomic changes

Questions about the discipline?

szymura_i.pngD.Sc. Magdalena Szymura
tel.: (+48) 71 320 1649
e-mail: magdalena.szymura@upwr.edu.pl

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Admission to the Doctoral School in 4 easy steps

rekrutacja_baner.pngFor more information about admission steps, go to the tab.

The admission schedule will be published here.

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Our PhD programme allows you to become part of the Wrocław international scientific community, setting you on the track to a successful career at any university or research centre so that after graduation you can apply for a postdoc position anywhere in the world.

Those are 5 good reasons why you should join us:

  • A medium size academic centre

There are no anonymous students. We focus on an individual approach to learning and enhancing members' interaction in research teams.

  • No mass education

Only around 30 candidates are accepted to the UPWr Doctoral School each year which makes the programme prestigious and quality-oriented.

  • International networks

Networking with more than 140 universities in Europe and worldwide.

  • Scholarship and research funding

Education is free and every PhD student receives a monthly scholarship. There are also many ways to apply for additional funding for research activities.

  • Based in Wrocław

Wrocław is one of the fastest developing cities in Poland, a vibrant academic centre with a strong and diverse economy.

UPWR in a nutshell

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Download Doctoral School brochure

Any questions?

We will be more than happy to help you.

tel. (+48) 71 320 5266
e-mail: szkola.doktorska@upwr.edu.pl

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