Doctoral studies
The doctoral study programme at the Faculty of Arts and Architecture, Technical University of Liberec, is dedicated to the advanced development of artistic, architectural, and design-based research and practice. Its primary aim is to cultivate critical and creative thinking that reflects, questions, and actively reshapes the contemporary conditions of art, design, and architecture.
In the context of late modern culture, contemporary creative disciplines are often constrained by the mechanisms of civilization that separate artistic practice from socially embedded knowledge and everyday technical realities. The doctoral programme responds to this condition by fostering deep interconnections between artistic creation, architectural thinking, design methodologies, and theoretical research.
The PhD field of Fine Arts is grounded in the principle of mutual influence and interpenetration of creative disciplines—a core value that has long shaped the Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes at the Faculty of Arts and Architecture. While many universities and academies tend to profile art, design, and architecture as narrowly specialized fields, the doctoral programme at TUL deliberately builds on interdisciplinary approaches that link artistic practice with scientific, theoretical, and societal knowledge.
Doctoral students are encouraged to develop individual research projects that combine artistic or architectural practice with critical reflection and artistic research. The programme supports experimentation across disciplinary boundaries and promotes the exploration of new forms, methods, and conceptual frameworks.
The overarching goal of the doctoral studies is to prepare graduates for independent creative and research work that extends beyond the established limits of contemporary culture and civilization, contributing to the future development of art, architecture, and design in both academic and professional contexts.
Contacts
- Doctoral study officer, coordinator of IS PUBLICATIONS and RIV outputs
Ing. Drahomíra Martincová
drahomira.martincova@tul.cz - Vice-Dean for Science and Research
MgA. Petra Vlachynská, Ph.D.
petra.vlachynska@tul.cz
Doctoral degree programs
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING
Useful links
Documents to download
Note: documents are in Czech language
Basic information on submitting an application and the admission procedure
Organization of doctoral study programs implemented at the Faculty of Arts and Architecture of the Technical University of Liberec
Awarding scholarships to students of doctoral study programs
Individual Study Plan Form
Form Annual Evaluation of a Doctoral Student
Application for the State Doctoral Examination
Application for the Defense of a Dissertation
How to get a scholarship for artistic and scientific activities?
Student grant competition
Artistic activities fund
Editing activities fund
Science and research fund
Student events fund