Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Type	Doctoral, full degree studies
Nominal duration	8 semesters (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	PhD
Course code	Agricultural Science

Entry qualification

Master diploma (or higher) MSc degree in Agriculture or Biology or related sciences, min. B2 level of English The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. 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 B2

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Previous research activity is necessary. It can be documented by a publication, conference participation, project work documents, etc. It is highly advisable that the research topic is discussed in advance with one of our supervisors and agreed by him/her.

More information	phd.uni-mate.hu/..al-sciences/introduction

Overview

Program description:
Theoretical training and individual research activity in one of the following scientific areas in vivo and/or in vitro: Horticultural biology, Ornamental plants and dendrology, Medicinal and aromatic plants, Fruit bearing plants, Viticulture, Vegetables and cultivated fungi, Horticultural plant medicine. The research may include open field works, climatic chamber and greenhouse activities, laboratory work both in phytochemical lab and/or molecular biological lab.

Entry requirements:
MSc degree in Agriculture, Biology or related sciences, min. B2 exam level of English language

Entrance exam:
Yes

Type of entrance exam:
online interview

Entrance exam description:
During the assessment, the emphasis is on the analysis of preliminary research activities and publications. There will be a Skype interview with the selected ones, during which the motivation, professional background and language skills of the students will be examined.

Contact:
Noémi Kappel, PhD
Associate Professor, Secretary of the Doctoral School
kappel.noemi@uni-mate.hu

Preparatory year available:
No

Specialisation year available:
No

Link:
phd.uni-mate.hu/doctoral-schools/horticultural-sciences/introduction

Programme structure

The study lasts 4 years including intensive research activity and publications.