Doctoral School of Philosophy
    Alapadatok
    Szakképzettség
    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
    Típus
    Degree program
    Képzési szintje
    Doctoral
    Akkreditációs szám
    MAB 2016/6/XI/7/2/1000
    Képzés nyelve

    Angol

    Képzési idő (félév)
    4+4 semesters (2+2 years)
    Érdeklődési terület
    Arts and Humanities
    ECTS Credits
    240
    Új diákok minimális száma
    1
    Új diákok maximális száma
    20
    Szakleírás

    The goal of this program is 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 Philosophy offers doctoral studies in the following fields:

    1. Aesthetics
    2. Analytic Philosophy
    3. Ancient and Mediaeval Philosophy
    4. Art History
    5. Film, Media and Culture Theory (only with C1 English knowledge)
    6. Intercultural Philosophy
    7. Logic and Philosophy of Science
    8. Phenomenology
    9. Religious Studies
    10. Ethics and Political Philosophy
    11. Modern Philosophy

    Detailed description: Doctoral School of Philosophy

    Ezt a szakot válaszd, ha

    Main aims of the doctoral school are to prepare students for obtaining the doctoral (PhD) degree through helping them to gain mastery in scholarly research and writing, encouraging their conference participation, and creating the opportunity for them to take part in the various activities of the home-department.

    Find the structure of the program on this link

    Karrierlehetőségek

    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 Faculty of Humanities will be of an extremely high standard. Coming to our faculty will increase your career prospects by the time you earn your degree

    Munka példák

    Research Institutes, Universities, Museums, Diplomacy, Press and Media

    A következő tanévben elérhető-e
    Igen
    Képzés kezdete
    Jelentkezési határidő – szeptemberi kezdés
    Indul februári képzés?
    Nem
    Admission requirements

    Entry requirements 

    Master's diploma with qualification (minimum with 'good' qualification)

    Language requirements

    Minimum level of language proficiency (oral) (A1-C2): B2
    Minimum level of language proficiency (written) (A1-C2): B2

    Further comments:

    The Film, Media and Culture Theory Doctoral Programme requires C1 level English knowledge.

    The following English language exams are accepted:

    1. 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
    2. a Bachelor or Master diploma is accepted as proof of language skills If the language of the studies was English
    3. 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.

    A jelentkezéshez benyújtandó dokumentumok

    Document

    Comment

     Online application form

    -

     Master-level degree

     with good qualification or above

     Academic CV

     

     Research work plan

     3-5 pages

     Letter of recommendation

     2

     Copy of application fee transfer

     

     Certification of language competence

    B2 level or above,

    please visit https://btk.elte.hu/en/phd/application for the list of language exams acceptable for the application 

    Letter of acceptance from the future supervisor

     

    List of publications

     if available
    Jelentkezési eljárás

    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. (To be published on the website of the Faculty)

    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 (your full name)

    Entrance examination and selection process: 

    The applications are examined by the Admission Board May 2025-June 2025 and applicants are notified of the outcome of the selection in the online application system until 31-07-2025. Admission letters are sent out in the online application system until 31-07-2025

    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.

     

    Programkoordinátor

    Ms. Kinga FÜRTÖN
    International PhD coordinator
    E-mail: furton.kinga@btk.elte.hu
    Postal address: H-1088 Budapest, Múzeum körút 4/A

    Website

    Programvezető

    Prof. Dr. Tamás ULLMANN
    Head of the Doctoral School of Philosophy