PhDDoctoral School of Biology
Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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Type | Doctoral, full-time |
Nominal duration | 4+4 semesters (4 years) (240 ECTS) |
Study language | English |
Awards | PhD (Ph.D. in Biology) |
Accreditation | OH-FRKP/406-3/2007 |
Tuition fee | €4,500 per semester Tuition fee is from 2500 – 4500 EUR, the exact fee depends on the research topic. |
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Application fee | €160 one-time The application fee is non-refundable |
Entry qualification | Graduate / Master diploma (or higher) A master’s degree in Biology or Chemistry is a mandatory requirement. The heads of the thematic programs of the Doctoral School of Biology may restrict the range of degrees they accept to ensure that the field in which the applicant’s prior degree was issued and the curriculum of the applicant’s graduate studies meet the specific expectations of the given program. Applicants still pursuing their MSc studies should qualify for the degree by the end of the academic year in which they submit their application. If still studying then submit the 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. |
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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: 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. |
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Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. Submitting two letter of recommendation documents is required. A motivation letter must be added to your application. You should include a short indication of the interest in specific subprograms. Documents to submit with application
Documents to submit for further consideration
Before applying, students should select a suitable research topic and should draw an outline for their research work with the guidance of their to-be supervisor. Important note: It is the student’s responsibility to find a qualified professor at the institute who is willing to act as a supervisor and they write together the research plan which is submitted along with the application. Details of the entrance exam After the interview, the student is informed whether he/she is accepted as a student in the PhD Program via email. The central administration of the faculty informs the student about the administrative and financial conditions of the admission and issues a ‘Letter of Acceptance’. |
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Programme structure
Programs at the Doctoral School of Biology
- Ecology and Evolution
- Ethology
- Immunology
- Experimental Plant Biology
- Genetics
- Molecular Cell and Neurobiology
- Neuroscience and Human Biology
- Structural Biochemistry
- Zootaxonomy, Animal Ecology, Hydrobiology
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