Doctoral School of Computer Science PhD

Admission Requirements

This section outlines the admission prerequisites for prospective doctoral program applicants.

Entry Qualification

• Applicants must hold a graduate or master's degree (or a higher qualification).
• Entry qualification documents should be submitted in English.
• If necessary, applicants can obtain transcripts from their previous institutions. If such transcripts are not available, official translations along with verified copies of the original documents must be provided.
• Original entry qualification documents should be presented during the final enrollment at the university.

Language Requirements

• Proficiency in English is mandatory. Acceptable qualifications include:
  • TELC/ECL B2
  • TOEFL IBT – 72
  • RPDT – 72
  • Cambridge FCE (First Certificate in English)
  • IELTS – 5.5
  • LanguageCert B2 level
• Native speakers from specific countries, are exempt from submitting language certification if they can prove that their studies were conducted in English. To know more about eligible countries, contact Studygram.
• If the medium of instruction during master's studies was English, the MSc diploma may suffice as a language exam certificate. A university-issued documentation confirming the medium of instruction must be uploaded by the application deadline; failure to do so will result in rejection of the application.
• For diplomas obtained outside the European Union, recognition by the Hungarian Equivalence and Information Center (HEIC) is required before the dissertation submission at the end of the doctoral program. Obtaining this acknowledgment is the student's responsibility.

Other Requirements

• At least two reference letters are required.
• A motivation letter tailored to each specific program of interest must accompany the application.
• An online application form must be completed.
• Evidence of a related MSc degree should be submitted.
• Documentation of English language proficiency (as specified above) is needed.
• A current CV in English is required.
• A 2-3 page research proposal should be included.
• Applicants must participate in an individual interview, which can be conducted either in person or online, to discuss their motivation and research proposal.
• A recent medical certificate indicating satisfactory general health (issued within the last six months) is also necessary.