The third cycle degree (PhD) in Ukraine differs from the European and U.S. systems. It consists of two levels:

- Aspirantura which offers a degree of a Candidat Nauk (Candidate of Sciences). Duration of study is 3(three) years. Graduates with Master's degree are eligible to apply.
- Doctorantura which offers a Degree of a Doctor Nauk (Doctor of Sciences). Duration of study is 3 (three) years. Scientists with Candidate of Sciences Degree are eligible to apply.

Aspirantura (Candidate of Sciences Degree)

• History of Ukraine
• World History
• Social Philosophy and Philosophy of History
• Philosophy of Education
• Religion Sciences
• Ukrainian Literature
• Theory of Literature
• Germanic Languages
• General Linguistics
• General Pedagogy and History of Pedagogy
• Theory and Methodology of Teaching Ukrainian
• Theory and Methodology of Teaching Music
• Theory and Methodology of Professional Education
• Social Pedagogy
• Informational and Communicational Technologies in Education
• Social Psychology; Psychology of Social Work
• Pedagogy and Age Psychology

Doctorantura (Doctor of Sciences Degree)

• Ukrainian Literature
• Theory of Literature
• Theory and Methodology of Teaching Ukrainian Language
• Theory and Methodology of Professional Education
• Pedagogy and Age Psychology