Doctoral Study on Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek: Achievements and Challenges

Abstract

This paper reviews some statistical data of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, which point out the fact that the University has a good potential of conducting doctoral programs. Ten Salzburg Principles on doctoral programs, that provide the basis for Bergen Communiqué text, have been also used as the foundation for the University's doctoral program. The unique character of the third cycle driven by its core component - the advancement of knowledge through research - needs to be recognized within the Bologna process. At the same time implementation of the three Bologna cycles should be seen as a whole, and the inclusion of research component as well as of transferable skills development ensured also in the first and second cycles. Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek accepts its responsibility for embedding doctoral programs in institutional strategies and policies. Being a regional university, it contributes to the (regional) human capital development, which is an irreplaceable variable in the function of (regional) development.Doctoral programs, region, employability