Postgraduate students in the Doctoral Programme must pass the five (5) compulsory core courses and one (1) specialization course. After the successful completion of these six (6) postgraduate courses, the candidate must pass a comprehensive examination. Candidates must also take at least 40 ECTS in courses in addition to five (5) core courses.These courses should comprise specialization courses relevant to their field, as well as at least one course outside their area of specialization. The possession of an M.Sc degree partially or completely exempts students from the required completion of the above 90 ECTS. The final requirement for the Doctorate degree is the submission of an original thesis. After the completion of the thesis, students will defend their work before a five-member committee.