Four specialized academic councils for the defense of theses in 10 specialties have been formed and fruitfully working for many years. Three of them have the right to examine both candidate of science and doctor of science theses, and one council is for candidate of science theses.
| Specialized Academic Council Code | Code and Name of the Scientific Specialty |
| Д 26.059.01 | 05.13.06 – Information Technologies
05.13.22 – Projects and Programs Management |
| Д 26.059.02 | 05.22.01 – Transport Systems
05.22.11 – Motor Roads and Airfields 05.23.17 – Structural Mechanics |
| Д 26.059.03 | 05.02.04 – Friction and Wear in Machines
05.05.03 – Engines and Power Stations 05.22.02 – Vehicles and Tractors 05.22.20 – Vehicle Operation and Maintenance |
| К 26.059.04 | 08.00.04 – Economics and Company Management |
