Business Administration PhD

Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027. Apply before May 2027.

Language: English

Credits: 120 ECTS

Delivered: On Campus

Campus Location: Pécs, Hungary

Disciplines: Business Administration

Overview

Key facts

• The Business Administration PhD program from University of Pécs combines the advantages of contact-based and distance-based education, drawing on the contribution of recognized national and international experts.
• In its design, the program combines two major international traditions in doctoral education such as the American tradition (where several years of formal education is needed to get the PhD) and the European tradition (with a usually limited number of classes and a strong emphasis on independent dissertation research).
• The study period provides the students with the opportunity to divide their studies into two parts: intensive study period spent at the Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE), UP and extensive home study. This approach combines the advantages of the contact-based and distance-based methods.
• In each of the four semesters, students spend approximately 10 days on the premises of the FBE UP and follow lectures, attend seminars, have dissertation consultations with their dissertation advisors and may also do research in the Faculty Library.

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Accreditation

Nationally accredited

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• the period of organized study (4 semesters) and
• independent research phase

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency with one of the following:

• Duolingo English Test: 115
• TOEFL iBT: 72
• PTE Academic: 59
• IELTS: 5.5

Other requirements

In order to be considered for the program, the Applicant must hold a master degree (MA or MSc in a relevant field or MBA). Prospective students who do not possess a master degree in Economics are required to complement their studies with a Master of Business Administration degree at an accredited institution.

Applicants who are still conducting their studies at the time of application must submit an official letter from their institution indicating the date of graduation. Students cannot enroll at the Program until they have successfully completed their studies at the Master's level.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

International and EU/EEA students: 13,034 AUD / year (approximately 8,000 EUR / year)

Additional details:

• 1st semester: 4,000 EUR
• 2nd–4th semesters: 3,000 EUR/semester
• 5th–8th semesters: 1,500 EUR/semester
• Complex examination: 1,000 EUR

Living costs

Pécs, Hungary: 533–745 AUD / month

Scholarships

Available scholarships include:

• Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Various benefits, deadline 07 Oct 2026
• Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University – Various benefits, deadline Anytime
• ACES Scholarships – 3,500 USD, deadline 15 Nov 2026
• ServiceScape Scholarship – 1,000 USD, deadline 30 Nov 2026
• Erasmus+ – Grants for study mobility – Various benefits, deadline Not specified
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – 1,000 USD, deadline 31 Oct 2026
• Women Scholarship for International Students – 5,000 USD, deadline 28 Aug 2026
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship – 1,000 USD, deadline 01 Mar 2027
• The PhD Prep Fellowship – 10,000 USD, deadline 01 Sep 2026
• Dream Chaser Scholarship – 1,000 USD, deadline 13 Jan 2027
• CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies) – 350 EUR, deadline 01 Nov 2026
• Scholarship for students with disabilities – 3,000 USD, deadline 31 Dec 2026
• Literary Residency Program – 2,600 EUR, deadline 15 Oct 2026
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – 1,500 USD, deadline Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – 12,000 USD, deadline 11 Jan 2027