An Institute of Postgraduate Education operates under the State Establishment "Institute of Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology." This institute trains applicants for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Science (DSc) in the specialty 04.00.04 - "Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology."

List of documents required from applicants to the Institute of Postgraduate Education under the Institute:
1. Applicant's Certificate (objective).
2. Copies of bachelor's and master's diplomas (not required when integrating diploma information through the electronic system).
3. Copies of published scientific works (at least 1 article and 2 theses).
4. Job description (for independent applicants).
5. State awards (not required).
6. National or equivalent B1 level international language certificate (optional for independent applicants).

For reference: When submitting documents for independent research, applicants are not required to submit an application, passport, or a list of scientific works.

The applicant's documents are reviewed and accepted or rejected by the scientific organization.

Documents for interns-researchers, doctoral students, and basic doctoral students are accepted annually from September 15 to October 15 through the Unified Electronic System.

Documents for independent study (PhD) and (DSc) are accepted through the Unified Electronic System in the following periods:

  • from January 15 to February 15 (2nd quarter);
  • from April 15 to May 15 (for the 3rd quarter);
  • from July 15 to August 15 (for the 4th quarter);
  • From September 15 to October 15 (for the 1st quarter).