Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027 — Apply before Dec 2026
- Starting September 2027 — Apply before May 2027
Language
Partially taught in Hungarian, Partially taught in English
Credits
240 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Budapest, Hungary
Disciplines
Biology, Animal Science, Botany
Overview
Features
The Biological Sciences doctoral degree awarded by Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) at Szent István University is an internationally recognized PhD degree.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Synbotany: vegetation dynamics, organisation of plant association, succession, degradation.
- Production ecology of plant stands. Autoecophysiology, synphysiology.
- Taxonomy, faunistics and zoogeography of invertebrates.
- Animal population ecology, population dynamics.
- Structure and function of enzymes, the regulation of proteolytic enzymes.
- Agricultural and environmental microbiology.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Research program: it is a specimen sheet which you have to fill out and your research program must be carried out accordingly (max. 4-5 pages)
- All candidates must provide two letters of academic references
- An official copy of the transcripts from all higher-education institutions previously attended by the candidate must be submitted, either attached to the application or by mail directly from the originating institution
- Any foreign or Hungarian PhD student is expected to have proficient written and spoken language skills, preferably in English (B2 level of English is required)
- International candidates may be requested a formal interview
- Attach a brief Curriculum Vitae
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: Non-residents — 19,324 AUD / year ≈ 12,000 EUR / year
- EU/EEA: EU/EEA Nationals — 19,324 AUD / year ≈ 12,000 EUR / year
Living costs
Budapest, Hungary: 756-1,176 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
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