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

Entry qualification	Master diploma (or higher) 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. Statement of supervisor is required.

More information	en.uni-mate.hu/doctoral-schools

Overview

Program description:
The aim of the Biological Sciences PhD School is to lead, organize and supervise scientific training (including education and research) and provide the basis for getting PhD degree and habilitation in different fields of basic and applied biological researches, from molecular to supra-individual level of organisms (micro-organisms, plants, animals and ecosystems). Our mission is to train qualified, top tutors and researchers for the future, as well as professionals who can meet the future economical and social requirements in the field of basic and applied biology. The prominent ways of our researches are biotechnology, genetics and ecology together with the effects of global climate changes, and the various fields of applied biology in relation to the agricultural development, with the connections of environmental protection and conservation.

Entry requirements:
MSc degree in related fields (Life sciences), min. B2 level of English

Entrance exam:
Yes

Type of entrance exam:
oral

Entrance exam location:
Electronic

Entrance exam description:
For the assessment, it is fundamental to have an MSc degree in related fields. The contents of the motivation letter and the accessibility of the proposed research topic will be considered. The uploaded documents (preliminary studies, language certificates, scientific activities, publications and research plan) will be analyzed and there will be a Skype interview with the selected ones.

Preparatory year available:
No

Specialisation year available:
No

Minimum number of scholarship holders:
1

Maximum number of scholarship holders:
5