Doctoral School of Mathematics (with Scholarship for EU-students)
Doctoral School of Mathematics (with Scholarship for EU-students)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Degree program
Doctoral
OH-FRKP/406-3/2007
Institute of Mathematics
Doctoral School of Mathematics
English
8 semesters (4 years)
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The PhD School in Mathematics of Eötvös Loránd University was founded in 2001. The topics covered by the PhD Program comprise most of pure mathematics, including also combinatorial optimization, computer science, statistical and mathematical physics, as well as most of applied mathematics including the full spectrum of operations research, numerical analysis and statistics.
The goal of this program is to introduce students to high level research in mathematics.
The program is research oriented: apart from attending specialized courses, our students usually start their research work by the end of the first year. Thus by the end of the program they already obtain results which are published (or accepted for publication) in internationally renowned journals. At the end of each year the students report about their research progress. At the end of the second year of studies the students must pass a comprehensive examination.
A master’s degree in mathematics (or in a related field) is a requirement. A reasonable command of English language is also needed (most international certificates will be accepted). Criteria for ranking at the admission procedure will 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 professional area)
- feasibility of the research program
This program is recommended to applicants who have good results from the above aspects.
The program enables students to carry on independent research in mathematics.
Specializations:
- pure mathematics
- applied mathematics
The Institute of Mathematics employs close to one hundred full or part time professors working in various fields of mathematics. The advisors of the PhD School are internationally renowned experts of their fields. We collaborate with several research institutes and universities both in and outside Hungary, and regularly have visitors from abroad doing research or giving courses. Of particular interest is the fact that many researchers in the internationally renowned Hungarian school of combinatorics have started their career at our university: for example, the Wolf Prize and Kyoto Prize winner Prof. László Lovász, and the recent Abel Prize winner Prof. Endre Szemerédi is also a graduate of our school. Among former professors of our university one could also recall the Ostrowski Prize winner Prof. Miklós Laczkovich or the Gödel Prize winner Prof. László Babai.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- course work
- research work and annual reports
- comprehensive examination
- at least two reviewed papers, accepted for publication
- thesis
For details, see the table of term-by-term requirements or the overview.
To fulfill the course requirements, courses can be chosen in the following areas, depending on the research interest of the candidate:
- Algebra
- Number Theory
- Real, Complex and Functional Analysis
- Differential Equations, Dynamical Systems
- Partial Differential Equations
- Numerical Analysis
- Stochastics
- Probability and Statistics
- Graph Theory
- Combinatorics
- Operations Research, Optimization
- Geometry
- Topology
- Algorithms, Cryptography
- Set Theory and Mathematical Logic
While many of our former students obtain postdoctoral positions throughout the world, a large number of them get tenure or tenure track positions at universities or research institutes. Some of our students will pursue their research career in the non-academic environment of large international research institutions, tied to high-tech development or to the economic or financial world.
- research mathematician in a research institute
- university professor
- system analyst in a financial institution (bank, investment, insurance)
- high tech industry
- teacher of mathematics
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This scholarship is available for EU students only.
9000 HUF (~30 EUR)
This scholarship is available for EU students only.
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This scholarship is available for EU students only.
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This scholarship is available for EU students only.
This scholarship is available for EU students only.
This scholarship is available for EU students only.
This scholarship is available for EU students only.
This scholarship is available for EU students only.
Yes
09, Sep, 2019
31, May, 2019
No
Admission requirements
If English is not the applicant’s mother tongue, or if the applicant hasn’t pursued her/his university studies in English: language certificate which proves suitable English language skills (at least B2, but preferably C1 level) – only language exams recognised by the Hungarian Accreditation Centre for Foreign Language Examinations are accepted (e.g.: IELTS) - Applicants must have a master’s degree, or must certify that they will qualify for a master’s degree at the end of the current academic year.
| Document | Comment |
|---|---|
| Resumé | (including publication list, awards, scholarships, current activities) |
| Research plan signed by applicant and supervisor | |
| Copy of the master’s degree | (if already obtained); or an official document issued by the applicant’s current home university, certifying that s/he is expected to have satisfied the requirements for a master’s degree by the end of the current academic year |
| Certificate of clean criminal records | |
| Proof of payment of the application fee | |
| Transcript of all higher-education records |
Admitted PhD students receive a scholarship from the Hungarian Government for the living costs during their PhD studies at ELTE, which is:
140 000 HUF (~435 EUR) in the first and second year
180 000 HUF (~560 EUR) in the third and fourth year
Application form
Office of Doctoral and Habilitation Qualification, and International Relations
Ms. Zsuzsa Buvári, administrator
H-1117 Budapest, Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A, room 0.128.
Tel: +36-1-372-2602 Fax: +36-1-372-2604
E-mail: doktoranduszugyek@ttk.elte.hu
Important points of evaluation
An entrance committee evaluates the applicants during an interview, considering
- general professional intelligence
- proper grounding and research skills in the chosen branch of science
- performance during the studies in higher education
- activity in undergraduate research and other scientific activities
- research plan
- language skills
The applicant’s performance may be measured by points as well.
Important points of evaluation
An entrance committee evaluates the applicants during an interview, considering general professional intelligence proper grounding and research skills in the chosen branch of science performance during the studies in higher education activity in undergraduate research and other scientific activities research plan language skills The applicant’s performance may be measured by points as well.
Date of the entrance examination: between 3rd June and 5th July 2019.
Decision regarding admission: approximately 15 July 2019.
Organisation responsible for the administration of the doctoral training
Office of Doctoral and Habilitation Qualification, and International Relations
supervised by Prof. Tibor Jordán chairman of the Faculty Doctoral Council
H-1117 Budapest, Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science
Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) offers more than 60 degree programs in foreign languages in the fields of Education and Psychology, Humanities, Informatics, Law, Social Sciences and Science. Currently, about 2400 international students study at ELTE and the community of international students is growing from year to year. Check out what our international students think and discover the wide-range of opportunities waiting for you at ELTE. Join the growing international community of ELTE.
Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) offers more than 60 degree programs in foreign languages in the fields of Education and Psychology, Humanities, Informatics, Law, Social Sciences and Science. Currently, about 2400 international students study at ELTE and the community of international students is growing from year to year. Check out what our international students think and discover the wide-range of opportunities waiting for you at ELTE. Join the growing international community of ELTE.
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