Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027. Apply before May 2027.
Overview
The objective of the Informatics programme offered by Eötvös Loránd University is to train computer science and info-communication technology experts with professional knowledge based on solid theoretical background. The Doctoral School of Informatics provides PhD education in four doctoral programs:
- Doctoral Program of Software and Computer Science
- Doctoral Program of Data Science, Networks, Information Systems
- Doctoral Program of Scientific Computing and Models, Numerical and Symbolic Methods
- Doctoral Program of Informatics Teaching Methodology
- Doctoral Program of Geospatial Information and Spatial Data
- Doctoral Program of IT Solutions in Engineering Sciences
Career opportunities
Students obtaining the PhD degree successfully apply for positions in the academia or in higher education. Another option is for them to find an excellent job in the software industry. Many international companies operate research labs in the region and recruit CS and ICT experts possessing a PhD. Small or medium sized innovative companies employ outstanding professionals as project leaders. In the long term, a PhD degree is a vantage-point in the labour market. Finally, high quality doctoral research can also culminate in a successful product and in a private start-up company.
Job examples
- Teaching and/or research positions in the academia
- CEO of start-up company
- ICT expert at a company
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methodology
- Analysis of Algorithms and Data Structures
- Artificial Neural Nets
- Software Testing
- Requirements Engineering
- Type Theory
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- MSc degree and entrance examination
- Minimum level of language proficiency (oral) (A1-C2): B2
- Minimum level of language proficiency (written) (A1-C2): B2
- Online application form
- Bachelor-level degree
- Master-level degree
- Transcript of records
- CV
- Research plan
- Letter of recommendation
- Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid)
- Passport photo
- Medical certificate
- Certificate of clean criminal records
- Language certificate
- A statement about the place of the doctoral research work in case the applicant will do the research work at an external institute outside of the university.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Non-residents — 14,663 AUD / year ≈ 9,000 EUR / year
EU/EEA: European Economic Area tuition fee is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. EU/EEA Nationals — 14,663 AUD / year ≈ 9,000 EUR / year
Living costs
Budapest, Hungary: 778-1,211 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.