Graduate profile

It is based on the requirements of a specialist in the field of construction management and technology, which is focused on the complexity of the solution using the latest knowledge of science, research, and practice in the field of construction. He masters the scientific methods of research and development can independently solve serious problems of scientific discipline and professional practice and can apply the principles of transfer of knowledge of science and research into practice.

The graduate of the doctoral study is a highly qualified expert in the field of construction with the main focus on technology theory and construction management. He can manage the preparation and implementation of large investment projects and manage construction processes based on the latest technologies and management systems. Can prepare and assess a feasibility study, including economic revenue analyzes. He can manage the management of engineering and transport infrastructure in particular, including the application of decision optimization methods. He masters scientific research methods and can creatively apply existing methods and theories in the field. He can apply the theoretical knowledge gained by studying the methodology of scientific work in the preparation and implementation of a scientific experiment. He can carry out research activities about the ethical and social aspects of scientific activities and their contribution to practice. He masters progressive methods of mathematical-computer simulations based on which he optimizes the construction technology design system. The graduate can use the knowledge of diagnostics and probability theory to design optimization of maintenance, repairs, and reconstructions of buildings. He can optimize technological processes about the life cycle of buildings, their life, and environmental aspects. The graduate can apply knowledge to increase the reliability and safety of traffic construction. The graduate masters the principles and principles of scientific work, ethical and social aspects of scientific work, presentation of results, development of the field of study, and contribution to practice. The graduate can independently solve research problems, cooperate with foreign countries and use foreign professional literature.

Learning objectives

The goals of education within the study program are as follows:

[CV 1] - acquisition of complex skills in the framework of investment preparation, including the competence to develop and assess investment projects from the point of view of their life cycle.

[CV 2] - acquisition of competence and transferable knowledge in the field of project and investment management and project implementation management

[CV 3] - professional and methodological skills in construction production management based on optimization processes and quality control management systems

[CV 4] - acquisition of cognitive competencies in the field of development and implementation of construction technologies, including their energy and environmental assessment

[CV 5] - knowledge, application, implementation, and development of GIS and BIM information systems, especially in project activities, economy, and management of construction objects and infrastructure

[CV 6] – competences in the field of performing control based on system methods and testing

[CV 7] - the ability to perform top management positions in the management of transport infrastructure based on management systems of management and asset management

[CV 8] - Ability and competence to carry out scientific research activities in the field of technology theory, construction management, and infrastructure operation.

Education outcomes

The learning outcomes follow the learning goals and are identified through individual subjects. Compulsory subjects are the basis for all outputs. Mandatory optional subjects characterize individual outputs. The breakdown of outputs is carried out through descriptors within the information sheets of individual subjects.

[VV1 ] - preparation of investment projects The graduate can develop the project part of the investment preparation of projects - feasibility studies and investment intention, including an assessment of the economic - project.

- Covering subjects: economics, management and information systems in construction, analysis of the life cycle of transport structures

[VV2 ] - management of investment projects

Ability to manage managerial management of large investment projects using modern system methods and information systems

- Supporting subjects: economics, management, and information systems in the construction industry,

[VV3 ] - optimization of construction production processes

Competences in the preparation and management of construction processes based on optimal time plans and controlling systems

- Ensuring subjects: theory and implementation of construction technologies, comprehensive quality management

[VV4 ] - design of the most modern construction technologies

Ability to design and implement modern technologies of construction processes, including their assessment from the point of view of environmental and energy burden

- Supporting subjects: environmental studies

[VV5 ] - information systems

Competences in the implementation and use of current information systems GIS, BIM, and databases in the management and administration of engineering infrastructure

- Providing subjects: modeling and information systems of building constructions, mathematical and computer simulation

 [VV6] - quality assessment

 Ability to perform quality control of construction materials and processes based on modern diagnostic and experimental methods.

- Securing subjects: reliability and reconstruction of engineering structures

[VV7 ] - infrastructure operation

             Ability to manage engineering constructions and transport infrastructure based on asset management systems

- Ensuring subjects: economics, management, and information systems in the construction industry

[VV8] - scientific methods of work

            Competences in carrying out scientific and research activities, including the use of methods of scientific work in the design of technology and management of works in the construction industry

- Securing subjects: scientific activity /5x/

The ability to manage civil engineering and transport infrastructure based on management and asset management systems indicated professions for graduates of the study program are defined as highly qualified top management positions, which are currently not defined in the systems of qualifications and occupations. These are mainly the following professions.

Investment project management specialist
Specialist in the preparation and management of construction technologies and construction processes
Specialist, and researcher in the management of construction operations and transport infrastructure management systems

The investment project management specialist can develop a project proposal in its entire complex, i. carry out a feasibility study, ensure investment preparation and carry out the project. Within the whole complex of project preparation and implementation, it can ensure its assessment in terms of environmental impact, economic assessment of its effectiveness through revenue analyses, and requirements in terms of land use planning and construction proceedings.

The specialist in preparation and management of construction technologies and construction processes carries out project documentation of the construction organization plan based on the use of new progressive materials with low energy intensity, time schedules of technological processes developed based on optimization methods.

The specialist and researcher of construction management and transport infrastructure management systems perform activities related to diagnostics of parameters of evaluation of operational reliability and operational performance of transport infrastructure and design of construction interventions based on calculations of optimization and economic efficiency. Performs research in deriving the degradation functions of variable parameters, designing modern technological processes, and defining optimization decision-making methods for maintenance planning and modernization of building modifications.

the potential of the program in terms of employment

The graduate can perform jobs within consulting companies as a project preparation manager, investment preparation manager, and project implementation manager. At the same time, he can work as the chief analyst of controlling and quality systems. It is used within the employment of a leading researcher within the system of road databank and management systems of transport infrastructure.

Slovak Chamber of Civil Engineers 

Based on the completed study program, graduates are employed in top managerial positions, especially in the areas of investment project management, investment project preparation, construction management and quality management, administration performance management within transport infrastructure, civil engineering, and civil engineering. They are used in research companies, including the business sector. They use the capabilities of scientific management methods, including GIS information systems, building modeling, and decision-making optimization systems.

Graduates work mainly in:

- companies carrying out research and development in the field of investment projects,

- management companies of transport and civil engineering,

- construction companies,

- companies performing construction production management and construction budgeting,

- in educational institutions,

- in expert and expert assessment activities.

Based on individual surveys conducted over the remaining years, the employment of doctoral graduates is 100%.

Ing. Pavol Kajánek, PhD - Deputy General Director, VUD a.s. Žilina

Ing. Milan Čuraj, PhD - General Director of MM Silnice SK a.s.

Ing. Martin Noga, PhD - manager FIRST SK a.s.

Ing. Anastázia Urdová, PhD - VUC Žilina, Department of Transport

Ing. Lukáš Játy, PhD - Secondary Industrial School of Civil Engineering, director

Ing. Martin Rázga, PhD - construction manager, Makas s.r.o

Ing. Aurelia Chytčákova, PhD - manager, Paullart s.r.o

Ing. Dominika Ďureková, PhD - construction preparation and management manager, ENVIS s.r.o

Ing. Martina Margorínová, PhD - manager, Metrostav a.s. Bratislava

Ing. Branislav Nemec, PhD - construction management manager, Metrostav a.s.

Ing. Lubom Pepucha, PhD - EU fund management manager, entrepreneur

Ing. Peter Časnocha, PhD - economic analysis manager, entrepreneur

Ing. Ján Filipovský, PhD - Manager, Road Scanner Central Europe s.r.o

Slovak Chamber of Civil Engineers - Bratislava
Trasnport Research Institute - Žilina

At the university level, it defines processes, procedures and structures:

Directive 203 - Rules for the creation of recommended study plans for study programs at UNIZA (LINK: directive-UNIZA-c-203.pdf)

Directive 204 - Rules for the creation, modification, approval and cancellation of study programs at UNIZA (LINK:  smernica-UNIZA-c-204-uplne-znenie.pdf)

Directive 205 - Rules for the assignment of teachers to the provision of study programs at UNIZA (LINK: directive-UNIZA-c-205.pdf),

Directive 212 - Rules for defining the workload of UNIZA creative employees (LINK: directive-UNIZA-c-212.pdf).

Directive No. 110 - Study Regulations for the PhD. Degree of University Studies at the University of Žilina

For the conditions of the faculty, the information is summarized in the materials: Information on study 2021/2022 and Information on study 2021/2022 for newly admitted students.

The recommended profiles - trajectories, and studies are based on educational outcomes and indicated occupations and jobs. At the same time, they define subjects that are recommended for individual trajectories. By choosing his professional path, the student will be able to apply himself in defined indicated occupations and jobs based on the system of occupations. At the same time, the individual profile focuses are created in such a way as to ensure transferable skills, especially in the areas of investment project management, construction technology management, and building operation management.

Profile specialization:

1. Management of preparation and implementation of investment projects

indicated profession: investment project management specialist

job performance: project preparation manager,

2.Preparation and management of construction technologies and construction processes

indicated occupation: specialist in the preparation and management of construction technology and construction processes

job performance: chief analyst of quality control and systems

3. Research and operation management of buildings and transport infrastructure management systems

indicated occupation: specialist, a researcher in the management of the operation of construction and transport infrastructure management systems

job performance: senior researcher within the road database and transport infrastructure management systems

The study program is composed of the main topics of the core of the study field of construction. The profiling of the study program is created by profile subjects, which consist of compulsory, compulsory elective subjects, and elective subjects. By choosing from compulsory elective courses, students can create their way of profiling their studies. They can choose it from the following profile orientations or by modifying it. These are the following profile orientations.

1. management of the preparation and implementation of investment projects

compulsory elective courses: Environmental Studies, Life Cycle Analysis of Transport Structures

2. preparation and management of construction technologies and construction processes

compulsory elective courses: Mathematical - Computer Simulation, Selected Topics in Geomechanics, Complex Quality Management

3. research and management of the operation of constructions and management systems of transport infrastructure

compulsory elective courses: Reliability and Reconstruction of Civil Engineering Structures, Design of Transport Structures, Building Pathology

The structure of the subjects of compulsory and optional subjects is described by the flow chart. At the same time, it defines the possibilities of students in choosing profile specializations for the need to create their profile path of study. 

Conditions during the study: completion and positive continuous and final evaluation of individual subjects with the weight of credits stated in the information sheets; elaboration of individual assignments from individual subjects; carrying out scientific - research activities, elaboration of a dissertation project

The doctoral student's study plan consists of a study part, which ends with a dissertation examination, a scientific part, and the defense of the dissertation.

The number of credits for individual activities is determined by the TKIS study plan and approved by the Trade Union Commission and the Scientific Board of the SvF.

The study part of the doctoral student's study plan consists mainly of participation in lectures, seminars, and individual study of professional literature according to the focus of the dissertation, for which the supervisor allocates credits by the study credit system. The individual study plan of the doctoral student contains a list of subjects to be completed by the doctoral student, a list of dissertation examination subjects selected from the list approved by the union commission, and a list of compulsory and recommended literature. The scientific part of the doctoral student's study plan consists of individual or team scientific work of the doctoral student, which is related to the topic of the dissertation. The scientific part of the doctoral student's study plan is professionally guaranteed by the supervisor. The number of credits for individual activities is determined by the study plan of the TKIS SP and is approved by the Trade Union Commission and the Scientific Board of the Faculty of Civil Engineering.

The supervisor submits to the dean an annual evaluation of the fulfillment of the doctoral student's study program no later than 31 August for the relevant academic year, stating whether or not he/she recommends continuing his / her studies. The supervisor evaluates the status and level of fulfillment of the doctoral student's study program, adherence to deadlines, awards credits, and, if necessary, submit a proposal to modify his / her study program.

The doctoral student registers for the dissertation examination in the full-time form of doctoral studies no later than 18 months from the date of enrollment in the doctoral studies. The doctoral student is obliged to submit a written work prepared for the dissertation examination together with the application. The written work for the dissertation exam consists of a dissertation project containing
an overview of the current state of knowledge on the topic, an outline of the theoretical foundations of its future solution, and an analysis of the methodological approach to solving the issue. One opponent, appointed by the dean, will prepare a report on the written work for the dissertation examination. The dissertation examination consists of a part consisting of a discussion of the written work for the dissertation examination and a part in which the doctoral student has to demonstrate theoretical knowledge in the specified subjects of the dissertation examination. The dissertation examination takes place before an examination commission, the chairman and members of which are appointed by the dean and based on a proposal by the chairman of the trade union commission. The commission has at least four members, at least one of whom is not from the place where the doctoral student works. At least one member of the commission must have the scientific-pedagogical title of professor, the other members must have the title of at least Ph.D. The examination board evaluates the overall result of the dissertation examination comprehensively with the statement "passed" or "failed". Minutes of the dissertation examination is prepared, where the commission concludes its recommendation, or proposal to modify the title of the dissertation. The dissertation exam is one of the state exams.

Conditions for proper completion of studies: The study ends with the completion of the study according to the relevant study program. The student must meet all the obligations prescribed for the study program, namely:

1. completion of all compulsory subjects,
2. completion of the required number of compulsory elective courses,
3. elaboration of the dissertation project and its defense
4. elaboration of the dissertation and its defense
5. publishing activity

The condition for the proper completion of doctoral studies is the completion of the dissertation examination, obtaining the required number of credits, and the defense of the dissertation. The dissertation demonstrates the student of the third degree of university study in SP TKIS ability and readiness for independent scientific and creative activity in the field of research. The work presents the results of scientific research and the application of research results in practice. The result of the dissertation should be the acquisition of new knowledge in the field. Scientific research is the process of acquiring new scientific knowledge and expanding the boundaries of human knowledge. The student must demonstrate a deep systematic understanding of the field of study, must demonstrate skills in research work, and correctly apply the methods of scientific research. The student has to prove that within the dissertation he/she carried out a substantial part of the research himself, that he sketched it, constructed it, realized it, optimized it, and all this in an ethically clean way.

The doctoral student submits to the dean an application for permission to defend the dissertation by the study schedule if he/she has obtained the prescribed number of credits. In addition to the dissertation and the abstract, the application will be accompanied by other documents required by Directive no. 110, which also defines the structure of the dissertation, and Directive no. 215 on final, rigorous, and habilitation theses in the conditions of the University of Žilina in Žilina. After receiving the application for permission to defend the dissertation, the dean submits to the chairman of the trade union commission the doctoral student's application together with the dissertation and asks him to propose the composition of the defense commission and the opponents' proposal. Commission and min. 2 opponents are then appointed by the dean of the faculty. After receiving all the opinions from the opponents, the Dean forwards the doctoral student's request for permission to defend the dissertation, together with all the requisites, including the opponents' opinions, to the chairman of the defense committee. After receiving the materials, the chairman of the defense committee will propose to the dean the time and place of the dissertation defense. The dissertation together with its defense forms one subject. The defense of the dissertation is a state examination and in the standard length of study, the doctoral student must complete it no later than in the last month of the last academic year of his / her standard length of study. The defense of the dissertation takes place in the form of a scientific debate. The doctoral student will present the content of his dissertation, results, and benefits. Opponents will present their opinions, on which the doctoral student will give an opinion. The discussion verifies the accuracy, justification, and scientific origin of the knowledge contained in the dissertation. The defense may take place only in the presence of at least two-thirds of the members of the defense commission entitled to vote, including at least two opponents, and at least one member of the commission must be from a workplace outside UNIZA. At the end of the defense, a closed meeting of the commission is held, which is attended by its members, including opponents and the trainer. The closed session will evaluate the course and result of the defense and the possibility of using the results of the dissertation in practice. At the same time, the commission and the opponents will decide in a secret ballot whether the commission will propose to award the doctoral student an academic degree. Subsequently, the commission will evaluate the defense of the dissertation with a mark, while the classification is carried out according to the classification scale specified in Directive no. 110. The chairman of the defense committee shall announce the result of the reasoned vote to the doctoral student and the other participants present at its public meeting. A proposal for the award or non-award of an academic degree to a doctoral student, together with the minutes and file material of the doctoral student, shall be submitted by the chairman of the defense commission to the dean. After a positive assessment of the proposal of the dissertation defense committee for the award or non-awarding of the academic title "doctor" to the graduate of the doctoral study, the Dean will submit to the Rector documents on the completion of the study. The academic title of "doctor" ("Philosophiae doctor", abbreviated to "Ph.D.") Is awarded by UNIZA with effect from the date of successful defense of the dissertation.

Doctoral studies are evaluated according to the principles of the credit system by the Decree of the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic no. 614/2002 Coll. on the study credit system as amended, § 54 par. 2 of the University Act and the principles set out in Directive no. 216: Quality Assurance of Doctoral Studies at the University of Žilina in Žilina. The quality of the doctoral study is evaluated during its implementation as well as during its completion. A successfully completed doctoral study is considered to be one in which, in addition to meeting the schedule, all required criteria have been met and the doctoral student has published the results of his / her work in the form of prescribed outputs, which he/she has stated in the individual study plan.

At the university level, the processes, procedures, and structures are defined by Directive 110 - Study Regulations for the Third Degree of University Studies at the University of Žilina.

At the faculty level, verification of educational outcomes is included in the methods of evaluating the overall educational outcomes of the study program Technology and Construction Management in the final thesis and state exam. Given that not all outputs need to be specifically measurable, they are verified exactly through the learning outcomes of the subjects. Learning outcomes at the level of subjects are clearly measurable by defined evaluation methods and the principles of their evaluation as well as the evaluation methods are by the document Methodological Recommendations for the Creation and Harmonization of UNIZA Study Programs. Assessment corresponds to the content and teaching methods of individual subjects t. j. whether it is a lecture in combination with exercise or laboratory exercise, resp. only the nature of the lecture, resp. exercise or laboratory exercise, ie according to the area, content, and purpose of the course, which is stated in each Information Sheet and evaluated by the number of credits.

During the implementation of the study program, the subject of the evaluation is mainly the facts related to the fulfillment of the content of the individual study plan of the doctoral student. The evaluation is performed once a year at the end of the academic year by the supervisor and approved by the guarantor of the study program and subsequently by the dean. The decisive facts are the dissertation examination and the defense of the dissertation. A doctoral student who has not fulfilled all the obligations arising from the individual study plan and does not have sufficient credits cannot apply for the dissertation examination or apply for permission to defend the dissertation. The quality of the doctoral study is evaluated by the scientific council of the faculty once a year as part of the evaluation of the level of the public university in educational activities and the field of science, technology, or art.
Part of the doctoral study is the quality publishing activities of the doctoral student in cooperation with his supervisor. Successful completion of doctoral studies requires compliance with the prescribed requirements in the field of publication of doctoral students in the individual study plan of the doctoral student and the minimum criteria for doctoral study outcomes in individual fields of study and programs at UNIZA, which are necessary for successful completion of doctoral studies. 1 Directive no. 216. The quality of the doctoral student's outputs and their presentation at conferences, seminars, or journals are regularly evaluated by the supervisor as part of the annual evaluation, and the results are submitted to the guarantor or the dean. The quality of all publications, patents, utility models, or other achieved results is evaluated by the commission and opponents within the defense of the dissertation, emphasizing their international level and contribution to the development of the relevant field of study and originality of results. The quality of the outputs, especially of the ending doctoral students, is continuously discussed and the results are regularly evaluated by the Rector's Board.

The learning outcomes at the subject level are clearly measurable by defined assessment methods, which are listed in the individual information sheets of the subjects, where their weight is also stated. The evaluation of students in individual subjects is applied to the principles of evaluation at UNIZA stated in the UNIZA Methodological Recommendation on p. 39. Assessment corresponds to the content and teaching methods of individual subjects t. j. whether it is a lecture in combination with exercise or laboratory exercise, resp. only the nature of the lecture, resp. exercise or laboratory exercise, ie according to the area, content, and purpose of the course, which is stated in each Information Sheet and evaluated by the number of credits.

At the university level, the processes, procedures, and structures are defined by Directive Directive No. 110 - Study Regulations for the Third Degree of University Studies at the University of Žilina in Žilina. Directive no. 216: Quality Assurance of Doctoral Studies at the University of Žilina in Žilina.

In the case of foreign mobility and internships, Directive 219 - Mobility of students and employees of the University of Žilina abroad defines the processes, procedures, and structures of the conditions for the recognition of studies.

In the case of the TMC study program, the guarantor of the study program decides on the recognition of the study, its part, or individual subjects after getting acquainted with the applicant's portfolio. It takes into account the fulfillment of the core knowledge of the study program.

The assignment of the topics of final theses, for the doctoral study of dissertations, is determined by Directive no. 110 Study Regulations for the Third Degree of University Studies at the University of Žilina and Directive no. 215 on final, rigorous and habilitation theses in the conditions of the University of Žilina in Žilina

The topics of the dissertations, on the proposal of the supervisors, are approved by the dean, who approves them no later than two months before the last day set for the submission of applications for doctoral studies, which can be applied for in the admission procedure. For each topic, the name of the study program, the name of the supervisor, the form of study (full-time, part-time), the deadline for submission of applications and the date of the admission procedure are given. Proposals for dissertation topics are published and published on the official board of the faculty's website, which also publishes the method and dates of students applying for study. The date of publication of the dissertation topics is determined by the academic calendar of the training workplace.

At the university level, the processes, procedures, structures of education, and evaluation of dissertations are defined by the following guidelines:

Directive no. 110: Study regulations for the third degree of university studies at the University of Žilina 

Directive no. 219: Quality Assurance of Doctoral Studies at the University of Žilina and

Directive no. 215 on final, rigorous, and habilitation theses in the conditions of the University of Žilina in Žilina

Proposals for dissertations on the proposal of supervisors, with the consent of the chairman of the trade union commission, are approved by the dean, who will write them no later than two months before the last day for submitting applications for doctoral studies, which can be applied. For each topic, the name of the study program, the name of the supervisor, the form of study (full-time, part-time), the deadline for submission of applications, and the date of the admission procedure are given. Proposals for dissertation topics are published and published on the official board of the faculty's website, which also publishes the method and dates of students applying for study. The date of publication of the dissertation topics is determined by the academic calendar of the training workplace.

The entrance examination takes place in front of an admissions committee of at least four members. The Admissions Committee consists of its chairman and at least two members appointed by the dean. Another member of the commission is a trainer for the listed topic. The Admissions Committee evaluates the result of the entrance examination in a closed session with the conclusion of "passed" or "failed". If more than one candidate has applied for one topic, they will determine their order according to the success of the entrance examination. In determining the order, the commission also takes into account the scope and quality of the applicant's previous professional publishing activities and the results of his other professional activities. Based on the results of the entrance examination, the Dean will decide on the admission of the candidate within 30 days from the date of the entrance examination. If he decides on the admission of an applicant, he/she shall also state the name of the supervisor and the topic of the dissertation in his / her decision. The written decision must also contain a statement, justification, and instructions on the possibility of submitting a request for review of the decision and be delivered to the tenderer in his own hands.

During the implementation of the study program, the facts related to the fulfillment of the content of the individual study plan of the doctoral student are evaluated. The evaluation is performed once a year at the end of the academic year by the supervisor and approved by the guarantor of the study program and subsequently by the dean. The decisive facts are the dissertation examination and the defense of the dissertation. A doctoral student who has not fulfilled all the obligations arising from the individual study plan and does not have sufficient credits cannot apply for the dissertation examination or apply for permission to defend the dissertation.

Ensuring the required level of course and learning outcomes is achieved through the development of:

General content of the dissertation project
Supervisor's proposal to appoint an opponent and an examination board
Dissertation exam application
Exam report from the selected subject before the dissertation exam
General content of the dissertation
Proposal for the appointment of opponents and members of the commission to defend the dissertation
Abstract

The student fulfills his / her study obligations based on an individual study plan. It consists of three parts:

1st study part

2nd scientific part

3. defense of the dissertation

The study part consists of taking examinations within the study plan of the relevant study program, from compulsory and optional subjects. Compulsory elective courses can be chosen by the student based on his / her profile study path. The study part ends with a dissertation exam, performed no later than 18 months after the start of the study. The student is obliged to prepare a written work/project of the dissertation exam for the dissertation exam. The student performs the dissertation examination in front of the examination commission. Through the dissertation, the student demonstrates the acquisition of basic methods of scientific work, the level of knowledge in the main topics of the core of knowledge and profile subjects of the study program, and orientation in the topic of the dissertation. The student presents the ability to study professional and scientific literature and subsequent classification, analysis, and synthesis of information obtained.

From the beginning of the study, the student performs scientific work related to the topic of his dissertation by his study plan. Elaborates on the methodology of the dissertation, the theoretical part of the work, and performs experimental work in the laboratory or experimental sections. The scientific part ends with the defense of the dissertation.

As part of his studies, the student also performs publishing activities, where he publishes his achieved results. Articles must be published at the level of indexed journals

Within the deadline set for the submission of the thesis, the author of the thesis personally uploads its electronic version identical to the bound version in the form of .pdf in one file with the possibility of conversion to plain text into the system of the Final Thesis (hereinafter EZP). Access to EZP is via the page: http://kniznica.uniza.sk/ezp. UNIZA will send the work in electronic form to the Central Register of Final, Rigorous, and Habilitation Theses (CRZP), where the degree of originality of the submitted work will be verified. Along with the dissertation, the relevant opinions of opponents, supervisors, supervisors of final theses or rigorous theses, reviewers, or other persons are sent in electronic form and these opinions are stored in the Central Register of final, rigorous, and habilitation theses together with the relevant work for the period of its retention.

From the CRZP, the university will obtain the information needed to verify the degree of originality - evaluation of originality. The result is described in detail in the so-called Protocol on control of originality. The facilitator will assess the degree of originality based on the result of the text compliance check. In his opinion, he shall state whether he considers the work to be original or plagiarism. After the defense, the dissertation defense commission decides on the originality of the work. The basis for the decision of the committee on the final thesis is the opinion of the final thesis supervisor, the opinion of the dissertation opponents, the protocol on the control of originality, and the defense of the final thesis by its author.

The doctoral student submits to the dean an application for permission to defend the dissertation by the study schedule if he/she has obtained the prescribed number of credits. After receiving the application for permission to defend the dissertation, the dean submits to the chairman of the trade union commission the doctoral student's application together with the dissertation and asks him to propose the composition of the defense commission and the opponents' proposal. Commission and min. 2 opponents are then appointed by the dean of the faculty.

The dissertation evaluates the method of processing the work (scope, balance, internal continuity of parts of the work), the fulfillment of the set goals, and the originality of processing the topic of the work. The scientific level, originality, and value of the achieved own results, theoretical or practical applicability of the proposed conclusions, and recommendations in practice are evaluated. Demonstration of theoretical knowledge on the topic, elaboration of the theoretical part of the thesis, work with literature, other information sources (scope, structure, representativeness, observance of the citation standard), formal side of the thesis, linguistic, graphic, and aesthetic adjustment, activity in elaboration of the diploma thesis and systematic work of the student, ability to work independently and creatively, participation in consultations.

After receiving all the opinions from the opponents, the Dean forwards the doctoral student's request for permission to defend the dissertation, together with all the requisites, including the opponents' opinions, to the chairman of the defense committee. After receiving the materials, the chairman of the defense committee will propose to the dean the time and place of the dissertation defense. The dissertation together with its defense forms one subject. The defense of the dissertation is a state examination and in the standard length of study, the doctoral student must complete it no later than in the last month of the last academic year of his / her standard length of study. The defense of the dissertation takes place in the form of a scientific debate. The doctoral student will present the content of his dissertation, results, and benefits. Opponents will present their opinions, on which the doctoral student will give an opinion. The discussion verifies the accuracy, justification, and scientific origin of the knowledge contained in the dissertation. The defense may take place only in the presence of at least two-thirds of the members of the defense commission entitled to vote, including at least two opponents, and at least one member of the commission must be from a workplace outside UNIZA.

At the end of the defense, a closed meeting of the commission is held, which is attended by its members, including opponents and the trainer. The closed session will evaluate the course and result of the defense and the possibility of using the results of the dissertation in practice. The Commission will decide on the originality of the work after the defense. The basis for the decision of the committee on the final thesis is the opinion of the final thesis supervisor, the opinion of the dissertation opponents, the protocol on the control of originality, and the defense of the final thesis by its author. At the same time, the commission and the opponents will decide in a secret ballot whether the commission will propose to award the doctoral student an academic degree. Subsequently, the commission will evaluate the defense of the dissertation with a mark, while the classification is carried out according to the classification scale specified in Directive no. 110. The chairman of the defense committee shall announce the result of the reasoned vote to the doctoral student and the other participants present at its public meeting. A proposal for the award or non-award of an academic degree to a doctoral student, together with the minutes and file material of the doctoral student, shall be submitted by the chairman of the defense commission to the dean. After a positive assessment of the proposal of the dissertation defense committee for the award or non-awarding of the academic title "doctor" to the graduate of the doctoral study, the Dean will submit to the Rector documents on the completion of the study. The academic title of "doctor" ("Philosophiae doctor", abbreviated to "PhD.") Is awarded by UNIZA with effect from the date of successful defense of the dissertation.

Evidence of completion of the TKIS doctoral study program in the field of study Construction is a university diploma, a state examination certificate, and a diploma supplement. Evidence of graduation is usually handed over to the doctoral student by the dean at a graduation ceremony, organized according to the traditions and customs of UNIZA.

At the end of the study on the chosen topic, the student will prepare a dissertation. Its defense is carried out before the dissertation defense commission, appointed on the proposal of the dean by the chairman of the trade union committee for the relevant study program.

In the case of foreign mobility and internships, Directive 219 - Mobility of students and staff of the University of Žilina abroad defines the processes, procedures, and structures of the conditions for recognition of studies (Link: smernica-UNIZA-c-219.pdf)

Within the study program in question, the study plan is compiled from the offer of study subjects at a foreign university and contains the equivalents of compulsory and optional study program subjects that the student has prescribed in his / her study program for the relevant academic year at UNIZA.

Foreign mobility of scientific and pedagogical staff is required within the fulfillment of the conditions for habilitation and inauguration proceedings at the faculty.

At the university level, the processes, procedures and structures are defined by Directive 207 - Code of Ethics of the University of Žilina and Directive 201 - Disciplinary Code for Students of the University of Žilina.

The essence of the code of ethics is that all persons employed or studying at the university are governed by the following ethical principles: humanity, reasonableness, honesty, decency, correctness, tact, consideration, responsibility, sense of duty, respect for the dignity of others and awareness of one's own dignity and honor, while respecting fundamental human rights and freedoms. Unacceptable practices in the field of pedagogy and research are defined and forms of violation are defined.

The Disciplinary Code for UNIZA students defines: disciplinary offense, person responsible for the disciplinary offense, disciplinary measure, disciplinary proceedings, decision imposing a disciplinary measure and review of the decision imposing a disciplinary measure.

Both documents have not yet been applied at the level of the study program.

At the university level, Directive 198 - Support for Applicants and Students with Special Needs at the University of Žilina defines processes, procedures and structures , Directive No. 110: Study regulations for the third degree of university studies at the University of Žilina in Žilina and Directive No. 219: Quality Assurance of Doctoral Studies at the University of Žilina - 

The procedures defined by these guidelines also apply at the faculty level.

Dean's Order No. 11/2021 on the academic calendar for doctoral studies at the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the University of Žilina in the academic year 2021/2022 https://shportal1.uniza.sk/unizadocs/SVF/Pr%C3%ADkazy/2021/11_prikaz_dekana_akademicky_kalendar_2021_2022dokdok. pdf

The current schedule can be found folowing this link:

https://vzdelavanie.uniza.sk/vzdelavanie/rozvrh2.php

Prof. Ing. Ján Mikolaj, CSc

head of the department

jan.mikolaj@uniza.sk

Contents is generated from Study plans.

Contents is generated from Study plans.

      Author                                Year            Name of the supervisor                                                  Thesis

Ing.Matúš Kozel                   2015/2016    prof.Ing.Ján Mikolaj, CSc                    Applications of decision-making methods in the road management system

Ing.Marti Rázga                   2015/2016     prof.Ing.František Schlosser, CSc       Technical and technological aspects of the safety of highway tunnel operation

Ing. Martina Margorínová   2018/2019     doc.Ing.Mária Trojanová, PhD            Analysis of society-wide costs of the project of construction and operation of roads

Ing.Peter Schenk                 2019/2020     doc.Ing.Dr. Katarína Zgútová              Analysis of the use of non-destructive magnetic methods for corrosion processes of steel structures

Ing.Michaela Ďurinová       2020/2021      prof.Ing.Ján Mikolaj, CSc                    Modeling of changes in parameters of operational suitability of asphalt roads in SHV

Ing. Lenka Mikulová           2020/2021      prof.Ing.Ján Mikolaj, CSc                    Evaluation of parameters of operational capability of asphalt roads within their life cycle

Ing.Juraj Mušuta

Doc.Ing.juraj Šrámek, PhD

Supervisors according to individual dissertation topics

Doctoral study department: Ing. Andrea Husáriková - https://svf.uniza.sk/index.php/fakulta/pracoviska-fakulty/dekanat

International Mobility Officer, study abroad (Erasmus +): Mgr. Zuzana Pudiková

https://svf.uniza.sk/index.php/studenti/studentsky-zivot/studium-v-zahranici

Career advisor: PhDr. Miroslava Bruncková, Ph.D.

https://www.uniza.sk/index.php/studenti/prakticke-informacie/poradenske-a-karierne-centrum-uniza

UZ Veľký Diel accommodation: Jozef Lacek (director of UZ Veľký Diel)

https://vd.internaty.sk/

Accommodation facility UZ Hliny V: Ing. Miroslav Stromček (director of UZ Hliny V)

http://hliny.internaty.sk/?i=ubytovanie

A computer room and a tunnel control simulator classroom have been set up to teach profile subjects. Equipped laboratories of the Faculty of Civil Engineering are available for teaching laboratory and experimental tests.

AC014 - above standard (specialized software for computer graphics, optimization methods, economic efficiency) - KTMS

AC015 - above-standard tunnel control simulator

There are also other classrooms available, which are assigned to the subjects by the UNIZA Rector's Schedule Department:

AC205 - above standard (software), AC105 - above standard (software), AC206 - above standard (software), AE102 - standard, AE103 - standard, AE202 - standard, AE203 - standard, AE303 - standard

AF016 - laboratory, AE013 - production and testing of fresh concrete, non-destructive testing of construction materials, BJ3 - pavilion type laboratories

BI25 - pulsator - preparation and testing (static and dynamic) of large samples or entire structural load-bearing elements

BJ40 - preparation and testing of hardened materials (eg concrete)

Standard - means standard equipment - computer, data projector, whiteboard, wi-fi, connection by a separate computer

All classrooms are suitable for disabled students.

Material and technical equipment of laboratories and laboratory classrooms is registered at: https://vav.uniza.sk/vevysun.php?id=1

In addition, SvF has processed virtual tours of laboratories with a description of material and technical equipment at: http://priestory.uniza.sk/svf/

In addition to the above classrooms, university-wide classrooms registered at: https://vzdelavanie.uniza.sk/vzdelavanie/rozvrh2.php are used.

With these classrooms, it has a schedule department, which assigns them to individual study programs and subjects according to the number of students and the requirements of faculties / departments. The technical equipment of these classrooms is presented in the form of virtual tours at: https://vzdelavanie.uniza.sk/vzdelavanie/rozvrh2.php.

Department of CM - has at its disposal top equipment for experimental measurement of quality and fatigue of asphalt mixtures, accredited road testing / ATZ / - use pattern - for measuring long-term effects of road construction and tunnel operation control simulator. In cooperation with the Research Center, it uses a unique diagnostic technique for mass data collection and roadworthiness assessment.

The DGt laboratory concentrates the basic program of soil and rock mechanics tests, and some special geotechnical tests to determine filtration and technological properties. The laboratory has at its disposal a unique large-scale device for shear and deformation tests for testing earth structures reinforced with geosynthetics and a unique mobile device - the static penetration set PAGANI TG 63-200.

DBPUP has the necessary equipment for research into the resistance of load-bearing components (hydraulic pulsator and breaking track, ALPHA press, MATEST press), as well as for monitoring stresses and deformations in experimental analyzes of the behavior of load-bearing elements under load. It has a measuring line for sensing deformations of building structures and bridges SPIDER 8 with applications in laboratory conditions as well as in situ. The department's instrumentation includes a SONAGAG ultrasonic thickness gauge, a PUNDIT ultrasonic device, a DYNAMETER tear test device, a PROFOMETER 5 reinforcement position device, a EQUOTIP hardness and subsequent strength tester, a reinforcement corrosion analyzer, etc.

Experimental measurements in the DHEE laboratory in the BJ037 building are supplemented by laboratory tests aimed at determining the heat and technical characteristics of road construction materials. In the field of materials used in the construction layers of road roads, the department has sufficient instrumentation to determine the quality parameters of aggregates and top instrumentation to determine the quality parameters of various types of binders and asphalt mixtures according to current STN EN. It also has sufficient instrumentation to simulate the effects of climatic influences on road construction materials and has a penetration radar to detect layers of road structures. The department is equipped with devices for automated monitoring of traffic flow elements and analysis of emission and noise conditions along roads.

For educational and scientific research activities, DRETM uses an experimental base, which includes an outdoor test stand, air-conditioned cabinet, hydraulic press, pulsator, equipment for determining the deformation resistance of structural layers of the basement and a device for determining the penetration module. The department also has instruments and equipment for measuring and recording the geometric parameters of the track (measuring trolley KRAB-Light), deformation and temperature characteristics, various types of compaction equipment and equipment for particle size distribution of bulk materials (vibrating table, sets of screens, dryers).

The information necessary for the effective management of study programs at UNIZA can be found in the UNIZA Academic Information and Education System (AIVS). Details on sources of information in this area are in Directive no. 217 Resources to support educational, creative and other related activities of the University of Žilina in Žilina no. 16 https://www.uniza.sk/images/pdf/kvalita/2021/smernica-UNIZA-c-217.pdf and in Directive no. 218 Directive on the collection, processing, analysis and evaluation of information to support the management of study programs. https://www.uniza.sk/images/pdf/kvalita/2021/smernica-UNIZA-c-218.pdf.

The Department for Schedules, in cooperation with the relevant study departments of the faculties and the Center for Information and Communication Technologies (CeIKT), collects in information systems data on the passportization of available premises and on the inventory of technology used in study programs. Objects that are also accessible to students and employees with disabilities are specially marked in the system. Relevant sources of information for applicants and students are information on faculty study programs as well as information on university-wide study programs. Essential information about the study, including study programs, instructions for the admission procedure, graduation, etc. are part of UNIZA's internal regulations or parts thereof. Access to these documents is available on the UNIZA website at www.uniza.sk in the Applicants section. Detailed information on the study programs is located on the faculty website with the option to use the links on the main page. Information on currently provided full-time study programs in the relevant academic year is always available on the Study Programs website.

Access to study literature is provided by the UNIZA University Library (UK) http://ukzu.uniza.sk/ - see also Directive no. 217, Art. 17: Resources to support educational, creative and other related activities.

Access to the compulsory literature listed in the Information Sheet (available in the Education system) of the relevant subject is available either in the UK, either directly or through its sub-libraries at the relevant departments, depending on the type and form of literature and study materials. Most of the newer titles published by the University of Žilina in Žilina are also available in the EDIS university publishing house.

Another frequently used form is the provision of study materials needed for the processing of specific tasks directly by the relevant teachers, unless it is freely available material (especially presentations from lectures, some sample solutions, excerpts from technical standards and various illustrative examples. These materials are most often available either in the LMS Moodle learning platform, through shared materials in MS-Teams, or by e-mail, rarely only in exceptional cases in the form of physical copies.

Departmental libraries have been set up at the departments of the faculty with access for students through authorized employees. At lectures and seminars, students are regularly informed about access to online resources.

The focus of the work of distance education and study control at FCE UNIZA is e-education, built on the basis of LMS Moodle. The organization of the courses is based on guided study with the support of information and communication technologies in close connection with AIVS.

Currently, the MS Teams system is used to conduct online lectures and exercises, there are instructions from the Center for Information and Communication Technologies (CIKT):

https://ikt.uniza.sk/uniza-wiki/microsoft-teams-informacie/
https://ikt.uniza.sk/uniza-wiki/vzdelavacie-skupiny/

Slovak Chamber of Civil Engineers - study plans and authorization of graduates for the performance of authorized professions and professional qualifications.

Doprastav a.s. - study plans

Strabag a.s - excursions

Proma s.r.o. Žilina - BIM lectures

Kros a.s. - computer software, construction calculation, construction production management

Odis s.r.o. - Valuation and Information Systems

First sk, S.r.o.- construction software

At the university level, the possibilities of social, sports, cultural, spiritual and social activities are described in directive no. 217 Resources to support educational, creative and other related activities of the University of Žilina https://www.uniza.sk/images/pdf/kvalita/2021/smernica-UNIZA-c-217.pdf - especially Articles 17, 18 and 19 .

UNIZA creates conditions and supports students' sports and cultural activities through various clubs and the university pastoral center, while creating conditions and supporting other student activities, especially the activities of student organizations and student associations that operate at UNIZA and their activities are in the interest of students.

The creation of these organizations and associations is governed by the procedures set out in Directive no. 123 “Modification of the basic principles in the formation of groups of students and staff at the University of Žilina in Žilina”, with the approval of the UNIZA Rector granting the consent for the establishment of a student organization / club / association based on the opinion of a three-member commission headed by the Vice-Rector for Education. These organizations are governed by statutes approved by the Rector. The leaders of their organizations are responsible for the activities of these organizations. List of student organizations / clubs / associations operating in UNIZA:

a) GAMA club,
b) Council of accommodated students Veľký Diel,
c) Council of accommodated students of Hlina,
d) Internet club,
e) Tečko,
f) Railway Friends Club,
g) Rapeš,
h) Radio X,
i) Erasmus Student Network (ESN),
j) UNIZA University Firefighting Club,
At the same time, the Stavbár Folklore Ensemble and the University Pastoral Center, a purpose-built facility for the church and religious society, also operate at UNIZA.

Students of the Faculty of Civil Engineering take advantage of the opportunities for social, sports, cultural, spiritual and social activities offered by UNIZA.

The focus of individual organizations is available at:
https://www.uniza.sk/index.php/studenti/studentsky-zivot/studentske-organizacie

Sports activities for UNIZA students and employees are provided by the UNIZA Institute of Physical Education (hereinafter "ÚTV") as a university-wide workplace with the aim of developing a program of physical activities for UNIZA students and employees.

Substantial information is available at: https://utv.uniza.sk/

At the university level, Directive 219 - Mobility of students and staff of the University of Žilina abroad defines the processes, procedures and structures (Link: smernica-UNIZA-c-219.pdf) and https://uniza.sk/index.php/studenti/general-information/erasmus.

At the faculty level, these activities have a dean for development and foreign relations in his portfolio.

Link to page Erasmus +: https://svf.uniza.sk/index.php/studenti/studentsky-zivot/studium-v-zahranici-erasmus

Contact person: Ing. arch. Peter Krušinský, Ph.D.

Contact (mail): peter.krušinský@uniza.sk

At UNIZA level, Directive no. 206: Principles and rules of admission procedure to study at the University of Žilina in Žilina - https://akreditacia.uniza.sk/doc/S_206_2021.pdf

Faculties and other components also guarantee, through respect for and application of the principles and rules of the admission procedure for studies at UNIZA, that:
a) the admission procedure is reliable, fair and transparent,
b) the conditions of the admission procedure are inclusive and guarantee equal opportunities for each candidate who demonstrates the necessary prerequisites for graduation,
c) the selection of applicants is based on appropriate methods for assessing their eligibility for study,
(d) the criteria and requirements for tenderers are published in advance and easily accessible.

Pursuant to Act 131/2002 on Higher Education Institutions and on Amendments to Certain Acts, the basic condition for admission to doctoral studies is a second-level university education. In the case of a foreign applicant or student who has completed his / her studies abroad, he / she shall submit to the application for university study at the latest for enrollment the study a decision on the recognition of a certificate of completion of a second degree by the relevant institution in the SR, resp. UNIZA will apply for recognition of the diploma.
Other conditions for admission to study are set at the faculty level:
The selection of candidates is made on the basis of an evaluation of the entrance examination, which. The entrance exam is conducted as an oral discussion in front of the commission of the TKIS study program, the content of which is to verify the knowledge of foreign language, mathematics and professional and scientific orientation of the candidate in the field for which he / she applies, including reasons for choosing the topic. in solving the topic, as well as the expected conclusions of the work. The evaluation includes an assessment of the results of the previous study and prerequisites for the applicant's independent scientific work.

At the university level, doctoral studies are governed by the rules defined in Directive no. 110: Study regulations for the third degree of university studies at the University of Žilina - https://www.fri.uniza.sk/uploads/files/1490171294-smernica-110-stud-por-pre-3-st-v-zneni -dod-1-a-2 -verejnene.pdf and Directive no. 219: Quality Assurance of Doctoral Studies at the University of Žilina - https://www.uniza.sk/images/pdf/kvalita/2021/smernica-UNIZA-c-216.pdf.

The rules, procedures and structures for admission to the 3rd level of higher education are defined by Directive 206 - Principles and rules of the admission procedure for study at UNIZA - https://akreditacia.uniza.sk/doc/S_206_2021.pdf.

Applicants for the TKIS study program apply for dissertation topics written by the FCE and published on the official bulletin board. The topics of dissertations on the proposal of the supervisors, with the consent of the chairman of the TKIS trade union commission, are approved by the dean, who writes them out no later than two months before the last day for submitting applications for doctoral studies. For each topic, the name of the study program, the name of the supervisor, the form of study (full-time, part-time), the deadline for submission of applications and the date of the admission procedure are given.

The entrance examination takes place in front of an admissions committee of at least four members. The Admissions Committee consists of its chairman and at least two members appointed by the dean. Another member of the commission is a trainer for the listed topic. The Admissions Committee evaluates the result of the entrance examination in a closed session with the conclusion "passed" or "failed". If more than one topic has been logged in candidates, determine their order according to the success of the entrance examination. In determining the order, the commission also takes into account the scope and quality of the applicant's previous professional publishing activities and the results of his other professional activities.

Based on the results of the entrance examination, the Dean will decide on the admission of the candidate within 30 days from the date of the entrance examination. If he decides on the admission of an applicant, he / she shall also state the name of the supervisor and the topic of the dissertation in his / her decision. The written decision must also contain a statement, justification, instructions on the possibility of submitting a request for review of the decision and be delivered to the tenderer in his own hands.

At the university level, it defines processes, procedures and structures https://svf.uniza.sk/index.php/fakulta/vseobecne-informacie/vnutorny-system-kvality-svf and Directive no. 223 - Monitoring and continuous evaluation of study programs, https://www.uniza.sk/images/pdf/kvalita/2021/smernica-UNIZA-c-223.pdf.

At the UNIZA level, for the needs of monitoring and evaluation of students' opinions on the quality of the study program, Directive no. 223 Monitoring and continuous evaluation of study programs https://www.uniza.sk/images/pdf/kvalita/2021/smernica-UNIZA-c-223.pdf.

The process of monitoring and periodic evaluation of study programs takes place at UNIZA at three levels:
(a) at Council level, the study program;
b) at the level of UNIZA faculties and institutes;
c) at the level of the UNIZA Accreditation Board.

The following participate in the monitoring and periodic evaluation of the environment:
(a) internal stakeholders:
i. UNIZA students through subject-level and annual program-level feedback;
ii. teachers through regular annual evaluation of subjects and feedback mapping their perception of the teaching process on a three-year basis;
(b) external stakeholders:
i. UNIZA graduates through feedback mapping their entry into the labor market and adaptation in employment on a three-year basis;
ii. employers through feedback mapping the readiness of graduates for internships carried out on a three-year basis.

SvF obtains data for monitoring quantitative and qualitative indicators of the quality of the study program through:
a) data collection from information systems for the collection and processing of information from education at UNIZA (AIVS, IS admission procedure, PowerBI, IS Sofia - SAP HR ...),
(b) direct measurement describing student performance, which provides direct evidence of both the education and learning process; direct evidence is the output of education - passing tests and examinations, progress mapping - score (number of points) before and after measurement (testing), performance evaluation in relation to the subject of study (presentations, discussions ..), evaluation of final / dissertation theses, etc. );
c) indirect measurement capturing stakeholders' perceptions of learning, learning experiences, levels of satisfaction, attitudes, links to learning outcomes and practice needs (student surveys, including questionnaires assessing subjects, focus groups, surveys of university teachers, graduates and employers, external control processes) .

The process of collecting data from information systems takes place in cooperation with the Vice-Dean for Research, the guarantor of the study program and the department for doctoral studies with the support of CeIKT. The process of preparation, implementation and statistical processing of direct measurements describing the performance of students is the responsibility of individual teachers in coordination with the guarantors of study programs. The process of preparing and exporting data from indirect measurements capturing the perception of education by stakeholders is coordinated at the level of the UNIZA Science and Research Department. The person responsible for communication with stakeholders for the needs of monitoring and periodic evaluation is the guarantor of the study program in coordination with the dean of the faculty. The person responsible for monitoring at the faculty is the vice-dean for research in coordination with the dean of the faculty. The person responsible for the periodic evaluation of study programs at the level of the Study Program Council is the guarantor of the study program, at the faculty level the dean. Monitoring capturing the perception of education by stakeholders is carried out mainly through questionnaires.

At the department level, subject guarantors conduct their own anonymous questionnaire surveys at the end of the semester in an effort to obtain feedback. The findings are then projected into the teaching process in the next academic year.

The results of the feedback are carried out through student surveys - (https://svf.uniza.sk/index.php/fakulta/vseobecne-informacie/vnutorny-system-kvality-svf), which are regularly evaluated. At the level of teachers, the feedback and measures taken take place mainly at the meetings of the relevant department.

The results of the questionnaire survey have been published since the academic year 2010/2011. An example of a specific evaluation for the last academic year can be found at https://svf.uniza.sk/subory/September_2021/2020_2021_dotaznik_studenti.pdf.

Feedback at the level of the study program is obtained through a regular anonymous questionnaire designed for students graduating from all levels of education. It is used to map the entire study program. General set of questions
consists of items organized at least into topics:

Content of education (fulfillment of set outcomes of SP education, interconnection of subjects, identification of possible duplications ...);
Organization of education (workload, involvement in the life of the faculty, solving professional tasks at the faculty / department / workplace, degree of internationalization, internships and compulsory internships ...);
Access to study and other counseling services;
Leadership and support in the process of preparing a bachelor's, master's or dissertation thesis.

At the level of study programs, the guarantor of the study program analyzes the feedback obtained, identifies opportunities and suggestions for strengthening the strengths, suggestions for eliminating the identified weaknesses and possible threats.

The results of the feedback on the implemented education and the identified opportunities for improvement are subsequently analyzed, evaluated and are the basis for the creation of the Report on the evaluation of the study program within the periodic evaluation of the study program by the Study Program Board.

The key findings and results obtained from surveys and feedback from students are then published on the website of the Faculty of Medicine UNIZA (), where they are available to all members of the academic community and the public.

Feedback from graduates of study programs maps the effect and impact of completed higher education at the appropriate level. The anonymous questionnaire is intended for all graduates who have completed their studies in a given study program in the last three years.
The general set of questions consists of items organized at least into topics:

Scope of application
Transition to employment
Relevance of the study in relation to employment, subject composition, comparison of knowledge, skills and competencies acquired through the study and required by the internship;
The need for further education.

Graduates are contacted by the Council of the study program in cooperation with the dean of the faculty to fill in the questionnaire. The application shall include information on the place of publication of previous monitoring and periodic evaluation results.

The guarantor of the study program and senior staff analyze the data from the relevant part of the feedback obtained, identify opportunities and suggestions for strengthening strengths, eliminating identified weaknesses and possible threats, propose measures to improve the quality of education.

The key findings and the results obtained from the surveys and feedback from the graduates are subsequently published on the website of the FIF UNIZA (), where they are available to all members of the academic community and the public.

The results of the feedback on the implemented education and the identified opportunities for improvement are subsequently analyzed, evaluated by the Study Program Board and are the basis for the preparation of the Study Program Evaluation Report within the periodic evaluation of the study program by the Study Program Council.