1. The thesis supervisor is among the full-time faculty members, and shall hold, at least, the academic rank of associate professor. The thesis supervisor must take overall responsibility for the supervision of the PhD Student in accordance with functions stipulated in PhD Thesis Charter (Article 8). A faculty cannot supervise more than four theses in parallel, unless otherwise previously authorized by the dean of school/faculty.
In the case of joint supervision, both supervisors must take overall responsibility for the supervision of the PhD Student. The co-supervisor may be selected from outside USEK; she/he should hold, at least, the academic rank of assistant professor.

2. In the event of a change/addition to the subject directions and/or DAC members including the supervisors and co-supervisors, the PhD student shall fill the requested form to change, with the consent of his/her PhD supervisor, which shall be endorsed by the concerned CDC members and approved by the dean of the Doctoral College.