For the successful completion of the programme the student needs to complete 240 ECTS which are distributed in the following 4 categories:
- Doctoral level courses (60 ECTS)
- Comprehensive examination and research proposal (30 ECTS)
- Research undertaking (120 ECTS)
- Writing up and defense (30 ECTS)
A detailed guide of the general steps needed in order to fulfil the requirements of the Doctoral Programme are listed in the Doctoral Studies Guide.