Doctoral School of Mathematics PhD

Admission Requirements for Doctoral Program in Mathematics

Prospective students interested in the Doctoral Program in Mathematics must meet the following entry qualifications and application requirements:

Entry Qualifications

• A Master's degree (MSc) in mathematics or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English, as evidenced by one of the following:
  • TELC/ECL B2
  • TOEFL IBT: minimum score of 72
  • RPDT: minimum score of 72
  • Cambridge First Certificate: Grade B
  • IELTS: minimum score of 5.5
  • LanguageCert: B2 level

Language Requirements

Applicants from certain countries may not need to provide an English language exam certificate if they can show that their previous academic studies were conducted in English. To know more about eligible countries, contact Studygram.

If the medium of instruction for the MSc degree was English, a document from the issuing institution confirming this must be uploaded by the application deadline. If this document is absent, the Master's degree will not fulfill the language requirement and the application will be rejected.

Application Requirements

• Completed online application form.
• Protocol of evaluation will require the following documents in PDF format:
  • Diploma and transcripts of previous studies.
  • Evidence of English language proficiency (if not exempt).
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Two letters of recommendation from mathematics professors, one of which must be from a professor at the doctoral school in Szeged.
  • Medical certificate verifying satisfactory general health status (not older than one month).
• A Skype interview to assess the applicant's motivation and research proposal.

Additional Requirements

Applicants should be interested in the research programs outlined on the university's website.
and to contact both the doctoral school and the prospective supervisor prior to submitting their application.

For students holding degrees from institutions outside the European Union, it is necessary for these diplomas to be acknowledged by the Hungarian Equivalence and Information Center (HEIC) before submitting a dissertation at the conclusion of the doctoral program. This process is the responsibility of the applicant.

Document Submission

All documents submitted must be in English. If official translations of documents are necessary, they must accompany verified copies of the originals. The originals of all entry qualification documents must be presented in person upon enrollment.

Contact Information

For further details and guidance on the application process, please consult Studygram.