Required level of the PhD language exam: B2

1. the written part: the purpose is to test knowledge of grammatical structures by reproducing the original text (completion, variation, multiple choice, etc.)
2. the oral part: (follows after the written test is corrected), the purpose is to test the ability to communicate in a foreign language,
   a/ discussion of own research activities, the field studied, theme of the dissertation, results of research, etc.;
   b/ translation of a specialized text (translation of randomly selected parts of pre-prepared original text in the range of 100 pages).

With a binding effect at:

No later than 2 weeks prior to the date of the examination, the selected original specialized text of approximately 100 pages, in writing, must be submitted either at the Filing Office of the Faculty of Agriculture and Technology (next to the Students Affairs Office), or directly in the Department of Languages, Office No. 112 on the ground floor of Pavilion J).

The current examination dates will be published at the beginning of each semester on the website of the Faculty of Agriculture and Technology.

A PhD student may apply for recognition of a language examination if:

1. an internationally recognized certificate of B2 level is presented (only the written part of examination will be recognized),
2. an internationally recognized certificate of C1 or C2 level is presented (the whole examination will be recognized),
3. the student has completed an extended period of studies or work experience abroad, has been involved in research activities abroad, and it is clear that communication in a foreign language was essential for the student’s work abroad.