Doctoral School of Earth Sciences PhD

Doctoral Program Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission into the Doctoral Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Entry Qualifications

• A Master's degree (MSc) in a relevant field.
• Official entry qualification documents are accepted in English.
• Proposals for research projects must be relevant to specific topics. To learn more about these topics, contact Studygram.

Language Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English, meeting one of the following criteria:

• TELC/ECL B2
• TOEFL IBT – minimum score of 72
• RPDT – minimum score of 72
• Cambridge FCB
• IELTS – minimum score of 5.5
• LanguageCert B2 level

Natives from specific countries are exempt from submitting English language exam certificates if they can provide proof that their previous academic instruction was conducted in English. To know more about eligible countries, contact Studygram.

If English was the medium of instruction during the master's program, the MSc diploma may substitute for the language exam certificate. Applicants must upload a confirmation document from the university attesting to this by the application deadline. Failure to provide this document on time will result in a rejection of the application.

Additional Requirements

• Submission of at least two references.
• Completion of an online application form and submission of an up-to-date CV.
• Provision of two recommendation letters from respected academic professionals.
• A recent medical certificate confirming satisfactory general health status (not older than one month).
• An individual online interview will be conducted to evaluate the applicant's motivation and research proposal.

For applicants with degrees obtained outside the European Union, their diplomas must be recognized by the Hungarian Equivalence and Information Center (HEIC) before submitting their dissertation. It is the responsibility of the applicant to initiate this process.

Important Notes

Applicants are encouraged to gather and prepare all necessary documents in advance. Original entry qualification documents must be presented upon arrival at the university.