Facts & figures
PhD in Chemistry
PhD School of Chemistry
English
Program
The Hevesy György PhD School of Chemistry (HKDI) at Eötvös Loránd University was founded in 1993. The PhD program covers virtually the entire spectrum of chemistry, including inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, theoretical chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry, electrochemistry, structural chemistry, and polymer chemistry.
The program is research-oriented, and the doctoral candidates begin working on their chosen research topics in the respective laboratories under the supervision of a project leader. Doctoral candidates are required to attend selected courses and pass a maximum of eight examinations. By the end of the program, most doctoral candidates have obtained significant research outcomes that have been published, or accepted for publication, in internationally renowned journals. A minimum of two such publications are required for the award of the doctoral degree, where in one of them the doctoral candidate is the first author.
Doctoral candidates report on the progress of their research throughout their studies, most importantly at an annual Report Day organized by the Hevesy György Doctoral School of Chemistry.
The Institute of Chemistry has 25 full professors and many further teachers and researchers working in various fields of chemistry. The Advisory Council of the Hevesy György PhD School of Chemistry consists of internationally renowned experts of their fields. The research advisors of the Hevesy György PhD School of Chemistry at ELTE collaborate with several research institutes and universities both inside and outside of Hungary and regularly have visitors from abroad doing research and giving high-level courses.
Structure
Career
Many of our graduates obtained postdoctoral positions throughout the world ranging all the way from the US to Japan, often at leading universities of the world (e.g., University of Cambridge, University of Tokyo, ETH Zürich). A large number of the graduates get tenure or tenure track positions at universities and research institutions inside and outside of Hungary. Some of our graduates have been pursuing their research career in the non-academic environment of large international research institutions and corporations, including major pharmaceutical companies.
Academic Researcher (carry out research and produce publications, or other research outputs; supervising students; applying for research and development funding)
Development Scientist (responsible for laboratory trial work to improve existing products and processes, as well as develop new chemical processes)
Environmental chemist (analytical testing or new product development in the lab, or work with users of chemicals in the field, and safety and regulatory issues in an office)
Forensic Chemist (analyze non-biological trace evidence found at crime scenes in order to identify unknown materials and match samples to known substances)
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager (develop and implement new safety and quality systems and initiatives)
Admissions
| EU/EEA students | Non-EU/EEA students | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee/semester | If the research is performed at the Faculty: HUF 1 000 000; if the research is performed outside of the Faculty: HUF 300 000 | If the research is performed at the Faculty: 4000 EUR; if the research is performed outside of the Faculty: 1500 EUR |
| Application fee |
9000 HUF (non-refundable)
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9000 HUF (non-refundable)
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| Entrance exam fee | ||
| Other cost |
Magyar állampolgár magyar érettségivel csak a felvi.hu oldalon keresztül jelentkezhet!
EU-citizens, who are applying for PhD-studies, please use this site: https://doktorifelveteli.elte.hu/
Entry requirements
MSc degree in chemistry (or in a closely related field) is mandatory.
Language requirements
An internationally accredited language examination is required with at least a B2 CEFR level or equivalent result.
Examples of minimum level accepted:
TOEFL iBT 72 pts
IELTS 5.5
Alternatively, an official certificate issued by the applicant’s previous higher education institution can be accepted, stating that the applicant’s previous education (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) was completed entirely in English.
| Document | Comment |
| Online application form | - |
| Bachelor-level degree | optional |
| Master-level degree | - |
| Transcript of records | - |
| CV | - |
| Research plan | - |
| Statement of Supervisor | |
| Language certificate | - |
| Proof of application fee transfer | - |
| Letter of recommendation | optional |
| Motivation letter | optional |
| Reference work | optional |
| Copy of the main pages of the passport | optional |
| Passport photo | optional |
| Medical certificate | optional |
The application starts at 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.
Applicants need to agree on their exact research topic with the relevant supervisor, and they are required to make a research plan approved by the relevant supevisor. Concerning the details and other documents to be submitted, please contact the international coordinator of the faculty well before the application deadline. For the thesis topics visit the official website of the Hungarian Doctoral Council.
Procedure of the entrance examination:
The application package is reviewed by the admission committee of the School. Then the applicant is expected to take an oral entrance examination. If a personal meeting is impossible, the interview is held through Teams or on the phone.
Entrance Exam Description:
Oral entrance interview focusing on the applicant’s knowledge and qualifications, as assessed in relation to the information provided in the submitted documents concerning their previous education and qualifications, as well as the objectives and methodology of the proposed research project. Written supplementary materials and exercises may be required to assess the applicant’s qualifications and proficiency in the English language.
The criteria for ranking applicants in the admission procedure shall include:
Previous academic achievements, including examinations, comprehensive examinations, and the qualification obtained.
Achievements related to previous research activities, including awards received in students’ scientific associations and publications in the relevant professional journals indexed by Scimago.
The feasibility of the proposed research program.
APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO FIND A SUPERVISOR ACCREDITED IN THIS DOCTORAL SCHOOL
The available research topics of the Hevesy György PhD School of Chemistry (HKDI) can be found on the following website of the Hungarian Doctoral Council: https://www.doktori.hu/doktori-kepzes/doktori-iskolak/57-gyorgy-hevesy-doctoral-school-of-chemistry
Search for this PhD School and for topics that are “just announced” (you may want to check research topics announced in previous years). Research topics for the next academic year are usually published in December or January. Applicants must contact the potential accredited supervisor and come to an agreement with them. Applications without an accredited supervisor will be rejected.
Contacts
Dr. Andrea BODOR
Associate Professor
H-1117 Budapest, Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A
International Coordinator
Mr. Péter MOLNÁR
E-mail: inter@ttk.elte.hu
TEL: +36-1-372-2695
More information
Website
Prof. Attila G. CSÁSZÁR
Professor, Head of the PhD School of Chemistry
H-1117 Budapest, Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A
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