Short description of the programmes:         

The aim of the doctoral training is to prepare students for academic research and lecturing activities and to provide them with opportunities for further academic training. There are 6 PhD schools and 26 programmes to choose from. The PhD programmes run parallel to those taught at the undergraduate level. The duration of studies is 3 years. During this period the chosen topic is researched with the guidance of a supervisor, organised courses are given and in order to obtain a PhD degree the student has to take a final examination and submit a thesis, written on their special topic.

Strengths of the programmes:

Since 1993 the Faculty of Science runs PhD programmes in all branches of natural sciences. PhD programmes are organised into PhD schools (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences (since 2006), Mathematics and Physics) approved by the National Accreditation Board. The high scientific standard of the PhD training is guaranteed by members of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Doctors of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences as well as many other PhD holders taking part in the programme as lecturers, supervisors or school/programme leaders. Many internationally acknowledged scientists and experts participate in the work of the PhD schools as lecturers of short courses and seminars.

Career opportunities:

Career options include a broad spectrum of academia, industry, NGO and consulting positions in the given field of science.

Requirements:

Only students holding a Master degree are eligible to attend doctorate courses. A B2 level language exam is required to begin the PhD training, while an additional B1 level language exam is required for gaining a PhD. (Actual language list among the bylaws of the doctoral schools, see www.doktori.hu or teo.elte.hu for details)

Way of application/ student selection:

Application packages have to arrive at ELTE Faculty of Science, Department of Scientific and International Affairs until deadline

Details on application at: www.felvi.hu

Application deadline: 31th May 2011

Application form can be found online at: http://teo.elte.hu/phd/FileS/downloads/ELTE-TTK-TEO-SZDK-JEL-F-E.pdf

Criteria for ranking at admission audition include:

• previous university achievements (examinations, comprehensive examinations, qualification of degree),
• achievements related to previous research work (awards obtained in students’ academic circles, publications in the particular field of profession),
• the feasibility of the research programme.

The Faculty's doctoral council decides of acceptance or rejection on the grounds of the Admission Committees reports done following the auditions.

The resolution regarding admission or rejection is posted by the Department of Scientific and International Affairs.

The admission resolution does not create a student status in itself, only the enrolment at the University personally establishes the student status.

Scholarships/Discounts: EEA students may apply for state-financed status

Further information: http://teo.elte.hu/phd/