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	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 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 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. 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

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.

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 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

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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