Why choose this programme?
Communication – whether verbal, non-verbal, written or visual – affects every aspect of our lives. We constantly communicate and are constantly being communicated to. If you’re interested in how and why this happens, then this is the doctoral programme for you!
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Programme Structure
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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: 100
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- A degree from a university or equivalent accredited Master’s programme (MA or MSc) (Part-time MBA degrees are not accepted).
- A minimum level of B2 in English is required to complete the training. Please upload copies of language examinations, if available, as proof of language proficiency on the application page.
- You can apply even if you have no prior studies in the relevant discipline (but otherwise meet all the admission requirements). You can start your studies on condition that you take the designated catch-up courses and pass an exam in the first semester of your PhD studies.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have won an OTDK (National Scientific Students’ Associations Conference) award. Proven research ability (OTD, scientific publications) is also an advantage.
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Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 12,954 AUD / year ≈ 8,000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Nationals: 6,409 AUD / year ≈ 3,958 EUR / year
Additional Details
- Hungarian citizens and foreigners (EU and EEA): HUF 800,000/semester
Living costs
Budapest, Hungary: 765-1,190 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Available Scholarships
- 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
- ServiceScape Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
- ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk) — 1550 EUR, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students — 5000 USD, Deadline 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — 10000 USD, Deadline 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies) — 350 EUR, Deadline 01 Nov 2026
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- Literary Residency Program — 2600 EUR, Deadline 15 Oct 2026
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Various benefits, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- ARGE Donauländer Scholarships — 1000 EUR, Deadline 15 Sep 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027
