After the public defence, the opponent submits a statement on your dissertation, and you have the opportunity to submit a response to it. The faculty then decides on the approval and grade of your dissertation.
Applying for your degree
Once your dissertation and all other studies required for the degree have been registered in the study attainment register, you can apply for your doctoral degree. Complete the Application for a Doctoral Degree Certificate form (opens in a new tab).
The delivery time for the certificate is approximately three weeks from the date the final attainment is recorded in the study register. Please note that during holiday periods and busy times – such as the end of the calendar year or academic year – the delivery time may be longer than usual.
Validity of user accounts
After graduation, your UEF user account and the associated access rights will expire. More information on the expiry of access rights can be found on UEF Intranet (opens in a new tab) and on the digital services page (opens in a new tab) under “Access rights of degree students”.