A degree of Doctor (Ph.D.), a degree of Habilitated Doctor (post-doctoral degree) in a specified field of science or field of science within a given scientific or artistic discipline. Academic degrees are awarded by organisational units which are authorised to confer them.

• Act of 20 July 2018, the Law on Higher Education and Science
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