S.L. 327.695 чл. 51

(1) The examination of a student for the award of a Ph.D. Degree consists of the submission of the thesis by the student and the oral defence of the thesis, including any subsequent changes as may be required by the Board of Examiners.

(2) The examination of a student for the award of a Ph.D. Degree by Practice as Research consists of the presentation of the practice and research, accompanied by relevant documentation of the process as well as submission and oral defence of a thesis, including any subsequent changes as may be required by the Board of Examiners.