Head of School: Prof. László Nyitray

This is a doctoral training programmes in Biology. Organisation responsible for the administration of the doctoral training Office of Doctoral and Habilitation Qualification, and International Relations supervised by Prof. László Túri, chairman of the Faculty Doctoral Council H-1117 Budapest, Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A

MISSION STATEMENT

The Doctoral School of Biology was founded in 2001 and it is the largest postgraduate biology program in Hungary, offering research-oriented training in a wide range of areas of modern biology. The training program emphasizes state-of-the-art practical skills: the majority of credits are earned from supervised research work under personal tutoring by internationally renowned leading scientist. The aim of the training is to fully prepare students for a successful career in many areas of life sciences. The expertise gained by the participants could be used both in basic and applied research settings, and our former students can successfully apply for positions that require a highly trained candidates, including the biotechnology sector, the healthcare system, environmental protection agencies, but also other bioscience-related research industries, governmental and civil society organizations.

APPLICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Office of Doctoral and Habilitation Qualification, and International Relations

Ms. Eva Nagy, administrator

H-1117 Budapest, Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A, room 0.128. Tel: +36-1-372-2602 Fax: +36-1-372-2604

E-mail: inter@ttk.elte.hu

APPLICATION FEE

Application fee (EUR 160) – except if the application is made within a Hungarian scholarship programme (Stipendium Hungaricum, Hungarian Government Scholarships)

Application period: between 1st April and 31st May 2021.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION FORM

• resumé (including publication list, awards, scholarships, current activities)

• research plan signed by applicant and supervisor

• copy of the master’s degree (if already obtained); or an official document issued by the applicant’s current home university, certifying that s/he is expected to have satisfied the requirements for a master’s degree by the end of the current academic year

• transcript of all higher-education records

• proof of payment of the application fee 

• document certifying English proficiency

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

If English is not the applicant’s mother tongue, or if the applicant hasn’t pursued her/his university studies in English: language certificate which proves suitable English language skills (at least B2, but preferably C1 level) – only language exams recognised by the Hungarian Accreditation Centre for Foreign Language Examinations are accepted (e.g.: IELTS)

Applicants must have a master’s degree, or must certify that they will qualify for a master’s degree at the end of the current academic year.

IMPORTANT POINTS OF EVALUATION

An entrance committee evaluates the applicants during an interview, considering

• general professional intelligence

• proper grounding and research skills in the chosen branch of science performance during the studies in higher education

• activity in undergraduate research and other scientific activities research plan

• language skills

The applicant’s performance may be measured by points as well.