The dissertation thesis is a final thesis; its defense marks the completion of the student’s studies at the third level of higher education, according to § 51(3) of Act No. 131/2002 Coll. on Higher Education. The writing of the dissertation thesis and its defense must comply with the requirements set by the Higher Education Act and the Directive on Final and Habilitation Theses No. 10/2021 of the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra.