The doctoral program in “Mechanization and Automation of Loading and Unloading Operations” is designed to provide knowledge in the field of loading and unloading operations and processes within the railway transportation system and its interaction with other modes of transport. The topics of the dissertations focus on improving the efficiency of freight terminal operations and intermodal transport. The doctoral program places special emphasis on courses that build upon the knowledge acquired during the Master’s degree program.

 Applications for and admission to the program are governed by the Regulations on the Admission of Doctoral Students at the Technical University of Sofia.

According to the program description for the doctoral program, doctoral students acquire knowledge and skills in:

Other knowledge and skills related to the preparation of the dissertation include: