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PhDDoctoral School of Sociology: PhD Programme in Sociology, PhD Programme in International Studies, and PhD Programme in Interdisciplinary Social Research

Tuition fee €1,750 per semester
Application fee €100 one-time

The application fee is non-refundable
The application fee is
EUR 50 (non-refundable) between 01/10/2024-15/11/2024;
EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 20/11/2024-30/04/2025;
EUR 180 (non-refundable) between 05/05/2025-31/05/2025

More information

elte.hu/en/doctoral-school-of-sociology 

Overview

The aim of this programme is to ensure the existence of a new generation of scholars dedicated to the social sciences, and especially sociology, and to prepare them thoroughly for the acquisition of the doctoral degree and for independent academic research and teaching at the postgraduate academic level. The doctoral school offers three programmes: Sociology, International Studies, and Interdisciplinary Social Research. The programmes follow international educational standards in the social sciences and have produced graduates who work as highly qualified research experts, university teachers, and training specialists in both theoretical and practical approaches to the various fields of social policy practice at a high level that is also recognized internationally.

This programme is recommended for applicants who are interested inpursuing a career as, for example a university professor, social researcher, scientific expert, political analyst, political expert, social policy analyst, media expert, or international policy expert (see the Career section below for more details on further employment opportunities). The Doctoral School welcomes all students, lecturers and research topics, and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic or cultural background, political views, disability, gender identity, self-expression or sexual orientation.

This programme enables students to observe and examine social phenomena and their interrelationships in their cultural and historical contexts, in their economic and social embeddedness, and in the diversity of their possible methodological approaches. Students must demonstrate their ability to conduct individual research leading to innovative solutions, to present their findings internationally according to the standards of scientific communication and to apply their results for the benefit of society.

Tracks/Specializations:

  • Sociology
  • International Studies
  • Interdisciplinary Social Research

Strength of programme:

  • Compatibility with international social science doctoral programmes
  • Interoperability with other programmes and educational levels
  • Research-oriented education and training
  • Interdisciplinarity
  • Combining quantitative and qualitative methods
  • Intensive personal professional care with students
  • International relations and opportunities for shorter study abroad

Head of Doctoral School:
Zsombor BÓDY, Professor

Entry requirements:

MA or MSc degree in the field of social sciences. In case of other master degrees: individual consideration.

Documents to submit with application:

  • MA/MSc degree
  • List of university courses taken (transcript of records)
  • CV
  • Motivation letter in English
  • Research work plan
  • Reference work: length no more than 6000 words, an earlier work done by the applicant (e.g.: workshop work, shortened version of a thesis or published scientific paper)
  • Language certificate (if the applicant has one)
  • Proof of application fee transfer
  • Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid)

Entrance exam:
Yes

Type of entrance exam:
Oral

Entrance exam location:
Online

Entrance exam description:
Applicants need to submit their MA/MSc degree, transcript of records, CV, motivation letter, research plan, and reference work. All documents need to be provided in English.
IF the degree meets the eligibility criteria, the following step is the oral interview, which will be conducted online. The recruiting committee will decide upon admission.

Optional documents to submit with application:

  • List of publications – optional
  • Copy of awards in professional competitions – optional
  • Letter of recommendation – optional
  • Statement of supervisor – optional

List of supervisors and proposed research topics:

Supervisors & proposed research topics for the Sociology specialization
Supervisors & proposed research topics for the International Studies specialization
Supervisors & proposed research topics for the Interdisciplinary Social Research specialization

Preparatory year available:
No

Specialisation year available:
No

Link:
studyinhungary.hu/institution/eotvos-lorand-university-66.html

Contact person:
International Office, Eszter Borbála Bagi
E-mail: international@tatk.elte.hu

Programme structure

Click below to find out more about the structure for each specialization:

Career opportunities

The programme aims to provide this in conformity with the international educational standards in social sciences, meeting formal and content requirements; as well as providing highly qualified research experts and university teachers in the future, and training specialists (of both theoretical and practical approaches) for the different fields of social policy practice at a high level, recognized at an international scale.

Job examples:

  • University professor
  • Social researcher
  • Scientific experts
  • Political analyst
  • Political expert
  • Social policy analyst
  • Media expert

Apply now! September 2025/26
Application period has ended
Studies commence
1 Sept 2025
Apply now! September 2025/26
Application deadline
30 Apr 2025, 23:59:59
Central European Time
Studies commence
1 Sept 2025
Apply now! September 2025/26
Application start
5 May 2025
Application deadline
31 May 2025, 23:59:59
Central European Time
Studies commence
1 Sept 2025
Apply now! September 2025/26
Application period has ended
Studies commence
1 Sept 2025
Apply now! September 2025/26
Application deadline
30 Apr 2025, 23:59:59
Central European Time
Studies commence
1 Sept 2025
Apply now! September 2025/26
Application start
5 May 2025
Application deadline
31 May 2025, 23:59:59
Central European Time
Studies commence
1 Sept 2025
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