Facts & figures
English
Program
The aims of the programs are to prepare students for obtaining their PhD degree through acquisition of latest research methodologies, participation in conferences and teaching expertise in higher education.
The Doctoral School of Linguistics offers doctoral studies in the following fields:
- Applied Linguistics (only with C1 English knowledge)
- English Linguistics (only with C1 English knowledge)
- Buddhist Philology
- German Linguistics
- Hungarian Linguistics
- Indian Studies
- Intercultural Linguistics (only with C1 English knowledge)
- Iranian Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Korean Studies
- Language Pedagogy and English Applied Linguistics (only with C1 English knowledge)
- Mongolian Linguistics
- Romance Studies
- Russian Linguistics
- Sinology
- Slavic Linguistics
- Turkic Studies
- Uralic Languages and Linguistics
- Arabic Studies
- Theoritical Linguistics
- Ancient Studies
Doctoral training in the Doctoral School of Linguistics combines the tradition of almost 400 years of excellence in research and education with the flexibility expected from the members of the European Higher Education Area and outside of Europe. The Doctoral School of Linguistics covers the whole spectrum of linguistics; one can choose not only from the most popular research topics but from topics that besides their academic values also offer the cultural uniqueness in the life of the region.
Structure
Career
According to the latest entrance exam statistics, the Faculty of Humanities is home of the best and most gifted students nationwide. With nearly 8,000 students, the Faculty has been a stronghold of scientific knowledge all over Hungary. Employers inside and outside Hungary are aware that a graduate from ELTE FoH will be of an extremely high standard. Coming to our faculty will increase your career prospects by the time you earn your degree.
Research Institutes, Universities, Language Schools, Diplomacy, Press and Media
Admissions
| EU/EEA students | Non-EU/EEA students | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee/semester | HUF 200 000 | 2,600 EUR, to be paid in HUF at the exchange rate valid on the day of payment (the exact sum of the tuition fee will be fixed by the Faculty Council for every year) |
| Application fee |
EUR 30 (non-refundable)
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EUR 30 (non-refundable)
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| Entrance exam fee | ||
| Other cost |
Master diploma (or higher) has to be minimum with ‘good’ or equivalent qualification.
Language requirements
Minimum level of language proficiency (oral) (A1-C2): B2
Minimum level of language proficiency (written) (A1-C2): B2
Further comments:
The Language Pedagogy and English Applied Linguistics, Intercultural Linguistics, Applied Linguistics and English Linguistics Doctoral Programmes require C1 level language knowledge.
- ONLY the following English language exams are accepted:
- TOEFL PBT (Paper-based test): 516-554 or
- TOEFL IBT (Internet-based test): 66-82 or
- TOEFL IBT Home Edition: 66-82 or
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.0 or
- CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference): B2 or
- Duolingo: 85 - a Bachelor or Master diploma is accepted as proof of language skills If the language of the studies was English
- If your mother tongue is English then you have to have a B2 level or higher language exam from another language.
Please visit https://btk.elte.hu/en/phd/application for the list of language exams acceptable for the application.
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Document |
Comment |
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Online application form |
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Master-level degree |
with 'good' qualification |
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Academic CV |
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Research work plan |
3-5 pages |
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Letter of recommendation |
2 |
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Copy of application fee transfer |
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Certification of language competence |
Please visit https://btk.elte.hu/en/phd/application for the list of language exams acceptable for the application. |
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Letter of acceptance from the future supervisor |
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List of publications |
if available |
The application starts in the online application system. Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents and follow the instructions during the application process.
Applications can be accepted for the topics offered by the supervisors of the doctoral schools.
Fee of the application procedure: 30 EUR - except for students also applying for Stipendium Hungaricum
Bank information for paying the application fee:
Beneficiary: Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem
Account number: 10032000-01426201-00000000
IBAN: HU03 1003 2000 0142 6201 0000 0000
SWIFT: MANEHUHB
BIC: HUSTHUHB
Transfer information: FELVI-BTKPHD C104 C10401/16
Procedure of the entrance examination:
The applicants will be interviewed by the Admission Board [May 2025-June 202]. In this interview, they will be asked about previous university achievements, the individual research plan and the scientific competence in the field of interest.
Applicants are notified of the outcome of the selection in the online application system until 31-07-2025. Admission letters are sent out until 31-07-2025.
The decision regarding admission or rejection will be sent by post or email by the Department of Doctoral and Academic Affairs.
The admission resolution does not create a student status in itself, only the personal enrolment at the University establishes the student status. Before sending the application, please contact the head of the doctoral training program in the frame of which you wish to study.
Type of entrance examination: oral
Place of entrance examination: Faculty of Humanities, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum krt. 4/A or online
Further details of the entrance exam:
Review of the candidates is based on the submitted application documents and on MS TEAMS or personal interview. The applicants will be interviewed by an admission committee (entrance examination). In this interview, they will be asked about previous university achievements, the individual research plan and the scientific competence in the field of interest.
The Faculty’s doctoral council decides of acceptance or rejection on the grounds of the admission committees reports made following the interview.
Further details of selection and evaluation:
The ranking is based on a total evaluation of the academic excellence (based on the submitted documents) and the results of the entrance exam. During this entrance exam, the candidate will be asked about previous university achievements, the individual research plan and the scientific competence in the field of interest.
Contacts
Ms. Kinga FÜRTÖN
International PhD coordinator
E-mail: furton.kinga@btk.elte.hu
Postal address: H-1088 Budapest, Múzeum körút 4/A
Prof. Dr. Krisztina KÁROLY
Head of the Doctoral School of Linguistics
