FACULTY OF SCIENCE Doctoral School of Mathematics

Head of School: Prof. Tibor Jordan

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

Short description

The PhD School in Mathematics of Eötvös Loránd University was founded in 2001. The topics covered by the PhD Program comprise most of pure mathematics, including also combinatorial optimization, computer science, statistical and mathematical physics, as well as most of applied mathematics including the full spectrum of operations research, numerical analysis and statistics.

The goal of this program is to introduce students to high level research in mathematics.

The program is research oriented: apart from attending specialized courses, our students usually start their research work by the end of the first year. Thus by the end of the program they already obtain results which are published (or accepted for publication) in internationally renowned journals. At the end of each year the students report about their research progress. At the end of the second year of studies the students must pass a comprehensive examination.

A master’s degree in mathematics (or in a related field) is a requirement. A reasonable command of English language is also needed (most international certificates will be accepted). Criteria for ranking at the admission procedure will include:

• previous university achievements (examinations, comprehensive examinations, qualification of degree)

• achievements related to previous research work (awards obtained in students’ academic circles, publications in the particular professional area)

• feasibility of the research program

This program is recommended to applicants who have good results from the above aspects.  

The program enables students to carry on independent research in mathematics.

Specializations: 

• pure mathematics
• applied mathematics

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.

TUITION FEE

• EU-Citizens if the research is performed at the Faculty: HUF 800 000 If the research is performed outside of the Faculty: HUF 200 000

• Non EU-Citizens: 3000-5000 EUR/semester depending on the research project,  if the research is performed outside of the Faculty: 1 000-1 500 EUR/semester depending on the research project.

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