The purpose of the regulations, bye-laws 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 UM. In addition, Faculties/Institutes/Centres/Schools have their own bye-laws that govern doctoral research.

Other documents which are of relevance for doctoral research are the following: 

• Principles of procedure on the supervision of doctoral theses  
• Guidelines on viva voce examinations for doctoral degrees during the COVID-19 outbreak
• Plagiarism screening policy for dissertations and theses (including doctoral theses)  

The Doctoral School will be publishing Standard Operating Procedures for doctoral research in the near future. In the interim, we are publishing decisions taken by Senate on procedures concerning doctoral education  .

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