Regulations, procedures and policies

The purpose of the regulations, bye-laws, procedures and policies governing doctoral research is to maintain the quality and academic standards of doctoral research at the University of Malta and to provide regulatory information for students and staff.

There are a number of regulations governing doctoral research at the University of Malta.

Faculties/Institutes/Centres/Schools have their own bye-laws that govern doctoral research.

Guidelines for Online Oral Examinations [PDF]

Guidelines for Joint and Double Ph.D. Degrees [PDF]

Guidelines for Academic Staff on the use of Generative AI Tools in Class and in Assessments [PDF][Intranet]

Guiding Principles for the Professional Development of Doctoral Students

Plagiarism Screening Policy for Dissertations and Theses submitted to the University of Malta [PDF]

Principles of Procedure on the Supervision of Masters’ Dissertations and Doctoral Theses [PDF]

Procedures for the Transfer of Registration from the Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Degree to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree

Procedures for the Examination of the Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degrees

Make sure you read and understand all regulations when you register for your degree programme.

Contact us for advice.

https://www.um.edu.mt/doctoralschool/regulationsproceduresandpolicies/