The study program is profiled as a research-academic study and aims to provide a formally recognized highest, third level of university education, namely the title of Doctor of Science.
Upon completion of the doctoral study, individuals will be able to independently design and organize the implementation of demanding research programs and projects within the area-field-branch, as well as independently prepare and evaluate reports and present the results of the program and project.

The basic concept and program of the doctoral study program is aimed at educating researchers and scientists in the scientific field, as well as at training them during their studies to independently plan and conduct research and publish scientific research papers. In order to achieve the above goals, the doctoral study program is designed around research work and research-based learning, which enables the acquisition of knowledge and experience necessary for independent and creative design of research on current problems in science and society in general.

A particular focus is placed on training for successful scientific activity in the scientific field of history and related branches, which is evident from the study curriculum. The innovativeness of the doctoral study is reflected in the curriculum.

Doctoral students receive useful and necessary information for creative thinking about new scientific problems and critical analysis and synthesis of the results of previous work in the function of developing new projects.