[PhD] Doctoral School of Environmental 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 (PhD in Environmental Sciences)
Accreditation	OH-FRKP/406-3/2007

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 Science is a 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 Science is a 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	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 Well before the deadline, applicants should contact the supervisor whose topic they have chosen, to find out if their knowledge and research experience are relevant to the subject. If so, the applicant needs to agree on the outlines of the research with the supervisor and the research plan must be approved by the supervisor.

Other requirements

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

Well before the deadline, applicants should contact the supervisor whose topic they have chosen, to find out if their knowledge and research experience are relevant to the subject. If so, the applicant needs to agree on the outlines of the research with the supervisor and the research plan must be approved by the supervisor.

More information	elte.hu/..school-of-environmental-sciences

Programs at the Doctoral School of Environmental Sciences

Environmental Biology
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Earth Sciences
Environmental Physics

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PhDDoctoral School of Environmental Sciences

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