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Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027, apply before May 2027
Overview
The Biology and Sport Biology PhD programme from University of Pécs has excellently equipped laboratories available in the biology departments and at the Szentágothai Research Center of UP, as well as at the Balaton Limnological Institute.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Sports
- Biology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Ecology
- Plants
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 72
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 5.5
Other requirements
General requirements:
- Passport size photo
- Copy of valid passport or national ID
- Copy of University / College degree (in English or with official translation; the original hard copy must be shown after arrival) and transcripts.
- Certified and translated (if originals are not in English) copy of school transcripts showing satisfactory completion of senior high school.
- Two letters of recommendation
- List of publications, if available
- Research plan (1-3 pages)
- Official copy of the language exam certificate
- Europass CV in English
- Motivation letter (introduction plus field of interest, etc.) in 3000 to 3500 characters.
- The payment receipt of the application fee
- Medical certificate, vaccination card (showing that you are immunized against HEP B) and HIV test
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International / EU/EEA: 9,776 AUD / year (≈ 6,000 EUR / year)
Application fee: EUR 140
Living costs
Pécs, Hungary: 533-745 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.