Prior to reading the thesis, the candidate must deposit it in accordance with the regulations for assessment and deposit of the doctoral thesis .
Defending the thesis
The doctoral thesis is evaluated during the act of defence which takes place in a public session. This session consists of the presentation and defence of the research project. The doctoral professionals present in the session may ask questions once indicated by the president of the examining committee.
Grade
The examining committee will issue a report and overall grade according to the following scale: suitable.
The thesis may receive “Cum laude” if unanimously voted by secret ballot.
Legislative regulations:
- Internal Regulations of the Doctoral School Studies of the University of Valencia (ACGUV 363/2024, of 17 December)
- Regulations about submission, assessment and defence of the doctoral thesis (ACGUV 252/2024, of 23 July, amended by ACGUV 364/2024, of 17 December)
- Criteria for the Participation of retired professors in doctoral thesis examination committees (AJP 41/25, of 13 June)
