Doctoral School of Earth Sciences

Eötvös Loránd University
Hungary, 1053 Budapest

Faculty of Science Hungary, Budapest

Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Type	Doctoral, full-time
Nominal duration	4+4 semesters (4 years) (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	PhD (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Earth Sciences)
Accreditation	OH-FHF/883-4/2010

Tuition fee	Tuition fee is For EU citizens, if the research is performed at the Faculty: HUF 1000 000 / semester; if the research is performed outside of the Faculty: HUF 300 000 / semester. For non-EU citizens: 4000 EUR/semester; if the research is performed outside of the Faculty: 1 500 EUR/semester.
Application fee	HUF 9,000 one-time The application fee is non-refundable

Tuition fee

Tuition fee is

For EU citizens, if the research is performed at the Faculty: HUF 1000 000 / semester; if the research is performed outside of the Faculty: HUF 300 000 / semester.
For non-EU citizens: 4000 EUR/semester; if the research is performed outside of the Faculty: 1 500 EUR/semester.

Application fee

HUF 9,000 one-time

The application fee is non-refundable

Entry qualification	Graduate / Master diploma (or higher) A master’s degree in earth sciences or in a related field is a mandatory requirement. 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

Graduate / Master diploma (or higher)

A master’s degree in earth sciences or in a related field is a mandatory requirement.

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 or Master’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 or Master’s degree) was completed entirely in English.

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. One letter of recommendation should be added to the application. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Documents to submit with application Master-level degree Transcript of records CV Research plan Language certificate Proof of application fee transfer Statement of supervisor Documents to submit for further consideration Letter of recommendation Motivation letter Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid) Passport photo Medical certificate APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO FIND A SUPERVISOR IN THE DOCTORAL SCHOOL The available research topics of the Doctoral School can be found on the website of the Hungarian Doctoral Council here: doktori.hu/index.php?menuid=116&lang=EN by searching for the Doctoral School and topics that are “just announced”. Research topics are usually published in December-January. Applicants have to contact the potential supervisor and come to an agreement with them. Applicants without a supervisor will be rejected. 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 about the entrance exam The application package is reviewed by the admission committee. Then the applicant is expected to take an oral entrance examination. If a personal meeting is impossible, the interview is held via Skype. The interview assesses the applicant’s knowledge based on the submitted documents, former qualifications, and the goals and methods of the planned research project. Written supplementary exercises might be demanded in order to measure competence and language proficiency.

Other requirements

At least 1 reference(s) must be provided.

One letter of recommendation should be added to the application.

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

Documents to submit with application

Master-level degree
Transcript of records
CV
Research plan
Language certificate
Proof of application fee transfer
Statement of supervisor

Documents to submit for further consideration

Letter of recommendation
Motivation letter
Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid)
Passport photo
Medical certificate

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO FIND A SUPERVISOR IN THE DOCTORAL SCHOOL
The available research topics of the Doctoral School can be found on the website of the Hungarian Doctoral Council here: doktori.hu/index.php?menuid=116&lang=EN by searching for the Doctoral School and topics that are “just announced”. Research topics are usually published in December-January. Applicants have to contact the potential supervisor and come to an agreement with them. Applicants without a supervisor will be rejected.
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 about the entrance exam

The application package is reviewed by the admission committee. Then the applicant is expected to take an oral entrance examination. If a personal meeting is impossible, the interview is held via Skype. The interview assesses the applicant’s knowledge based on the submitted documents, former qualifications, and the goals and methods of the planned research project.

Written supplementary exercises might be demanded in order to measure competence and language proficiency.

More information	elte.hu/..octoral-school-of-earth-sciences

Programs at the Doctoral School of Earth Sciences

Geography
Meteorology
Geology and Geophysics
Cartography and Geoinformatics

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