Biology

Eötvös Loránd University
Hungary, 1053 Budapest

Faculty of Science Hungary, Budapest

Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Type	Master, full-time
Nominal duration	4 semesters (2 years) (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc (Biologist)
Accreditation	FF/1440-3/2015

Tuition fee	€4,190 per semester
Application fee	€160 one-time The application fee is non-refundable

Tuition fee

€4,190 per semester

Application fee

€160 one-time

The application fee is non-refundable

Entry qualification	Undergraduate / Bachelor diploma (or higher) Bachelor degrees are accepted in the following field: Biology Additionally, Bachelor degrees in the field of Environmental Science, Nature Conservation Engineering, and Biochemical Engineering can be accepted, if the applicant has at least 100 ECTS credits in the following fields: mathematics – at least 6 credits informatics – at least 6 credits physics – at least 4 credits chemistry – at least 20 credits biology – at least 60 credits Official English translation of the undergraduate/bachelor diploma, if the language of the original is not English. If still studying then records of the last two years (including an official English translation if the language of the original is not English). The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate / Bachelor diploma (or higher)

Bachelor degrees are accepted in the following field: Biology
Additionally, Bachelor degrees in the field of Environmental Science, Nature Conservation Engineering, and Biochemical Engineering can be accepted, if the applicant has at least 100 ECTS credits in the following fields:
mathematics – at least 6 credits
informatics – at least 6 credits
physics – at least 4 credits
chemistry – at least 20 credits
biology – at least 60 credits

Official English translation of the undergraduate/bachelor diploma, if the language of the original is not English.
If still studying then records of the last two years (including an official English translation if the language of the original is not English).

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English 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 degree) was completed entirely in English.

Language requirements

English

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 degree) was completed entirely in English.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. Bachelor-level degree Transcript of records CV Motivation letter Letter of recommendation Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid) Passport photo Medical certificate receipt of the application fee transfer Language certificate Entrance examination and selection process Applicants will be informed via e-mail on the topics of the oral test two weeks before the entrance examination. The topics are equal to the Hungarian Biology masters entrance exam’s oral test topics. The Skype interview is oganised in a time collated in advance. Two examiners interview the applicant. During the interview, examiners gain information on the applicant’s English communication skills and their knowledge of terminology. The overall preparedness and competence of the applicant will be evaluated on a percentual scale. Following the interviews, the eligible applicants will be scored.

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

Bachelor-level degree
Transcript of records
CV
Motivation letter
Letter of recommendation
Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid)
Passport photo
Medical certificate
receipt of the application fee transfer
Language certificate

Entrance examination and selection process
Applicants will be informed via e-mail on the topics of the oral test two weeks before the entrance examination. The topics are equal to the Hungarian Biology masters entrance exam’s oral test topics. The Skype interview is oganised in a time collated in advance. Two examiners interview the applicant. During the interview, examiners gain information on the applicant’s English communication skills and their knowledge of terminology. The overall preparedness and competence of the applicant will be evaluated on a percentual scale. Following the interviews, the eligible applicants will be scored.

More information	elte.hu/en/biology-msc

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