PhD Doctoral School Biology

The training emphasizes practical skills: the majority of credits are earned with supervised research work under personal tutoring by leading researchers. Students are involved in collaborative research taking advantage of the collaboration networks within the institute and with international partner institutions. The aim of the training is to fully prepare students for a successful career in the life sciences: either in basic research or in the industry. Visit the programme website for more information.

Career opportunities

Biology is the science of the 21st century. Students finishing our doctoral program in biology will have the necessary skills to apply for jobs around the globe. While many of our former students obtain postdoctoral positions throughout the world, a large portion of them gets tenure or tenure track positions at universities or research institutes. Some of our graduates pursue their research career in the non-academic environment of large international research institutions, tied to high-tech development or to the economic or financial world.

Job examples

• Biologist
• Biochemist
• Geneticist
• Neurobiologist
• Ecologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Ecology and Evolution
• Immunology
• Experimental Plant Biology
• Genetics
• Molecular Cell and Neurobiology
• Structural Biochemistry

Check out the full curriculum

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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

TOEFL iBT: 72 or IELTS: 5.5

Other requirements

General requirements

• A Master’s degree in Biology or a related field is a requirement.
• Minimum level of language proficiency (oral) (A1-C2): C1
• Minimum level of language proficiency (written) (A1-C2): C1
• Online application form
• Bachelor-level degree
• Master-level degree
• Transcript of records
• CV
• Motivation letter
• Research plan
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Copy of the main pages of the passport
• Passport photo
• Medical certificate
• Certificate of clean criminal records
• Copy of application fee transfer
• Reference work
• Language certificate
• Entrance exam fee

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International: 4,830 AUD / year (≈ 3,000 EUR / year)
• EU/EEA: 2,660 AUD / year (≈ 1,652 EUR / year)

Additional Details

• EU/EEA - If the research is performed at the Faculty: HUF 1,000,000; if the research is performed outside of the Faculty: HUF 300,000
• Non-EU/EEA - If the research is performed at the Faculty: 4000 EUR; if the research is performed outside of the Faculty: 1500 EUR

Living costs

Budapest, Hungary

763-1,188 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.