Doctoral School of Mathematics

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 Mathematics)
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.
Application fee	€160 one-time The application fee is non-refundable
Deposit	€60 one-time Only in the first semester when you register for the courses.

Tuition fee

€4,500 per semester

Tuition fee is from 2500 – 4500 EUR, the exact fee depends on the research topic.

Application fee

€160 one-time

The application fee is non-refundable

Deposit

€60 one-time

Only in the first semester when you register for the courses.

Entry qualification	Graduate / Master diploma (or higher) A master’s degree in mathematics (or in a related field) 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 mathematics (or in a related field) 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 Minimum level of language proficiency (oral) (A1-C2): B2 Minimum level of language proficiency (written) (A1-C2): B2 A reasonable English knowledge is required, including the professional language of mathematics. An English language certificate is expected, most international certificates will be accepted. It is the applicant’s responsibility however, to ensure that he/she will be able to follow the lectures and fulfil the requirements in English. No extra language courses will be organized by the university.

Language requirements

English

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

A reasonable English knowledge is required, including the professional language of mathematics. An English language certificate is expected, most international certificates will be accepted.
It is the applicant’s responsibility however, to ensure that he/she will be able to follow the lectures and fulfil the requirements in English. No extra language courses will be organized by the university.

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. 2 letters of recommendation by people qualified to judge the applicant’s professional potentials and/or achievements A motivation letter must be added to your application. Describing main lines of interest within mathematics. Documents to submit with application Master-level degree Transcript of records CV Research plan Language certificate Proof of application fee transfer 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 Certificate of clean criminal records In addition to applying through this system, applicants also need to register directly to the institution. For details see www.elte.hu/en/doctoral-school-of-mathematics Details of the entrance exam A written test will be sent via e-mail to the applicant, covering the basic fields of mathematics. In a limited amount of time, the applicant will have to send back the solutions. In some cases, a Skype interview may follow.

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided.

2 letters of recommendation by people qualified to judge the applicant’s professional potentials and/or achievements

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

Describing main lines of interest within mathematics.

Documents to submit with application

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

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
Certificate of clean criminal records

In addition to applying through this system, applicants also need to register directly to the institution. For details see www.elte.hu/en/doctoral-school-of-mathematics

Details of the entrance exam
A written test will be sent via e-mail to the applicant, covering the basic fields of mathematics. In a limited amount of time, the applicant will have to send back the solutions. In some cases, a Skype interview may follow.

More information	elte.hu/en/doctoral-school-of-mathematics

Specializations at the Doctoral School of Mathematics

Applied Mathematics
Pure Mathematics

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Application deadlines apply to citizens of: United States

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Sep 6, 2021

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Application deadlines apply to citizens of: United States

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