Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Budapest, Hungary
Disciplines
Political Science
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Overview
Corvinus University of Budapest's intellectual community is open to talented individuals committed to an academic career, as well as professionals seeking to deepen the scientific foundations of their vocation.
Our Research Profile covers the most significant areas of political science, with particular focus on the following:
- Theory and Philosophy
- Institutions and Processes
- Political Behavior
- Governance and Public Policy
- European and Regional Studies
Why Choose Our Political Science Programme?
- A Vibrant Professional Community: Our doctoral students are not just students, but members of a close-knit professional network, working alongside their supervisors in intensive workshops.
- Extensive Network: We maintain strong partnerships with the entire Hungarian political science profession and academic institutions beyond our borders.
- International Integration: Through our continuously expanding global connections, our students can actively participate in the international scientific discourse.
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Programme Structure
Topics include:
- electoral behaviour,
- governance,
- political communication,
- political institutions (e.g. constitutional courts, electoral systems, parliaments, parties,
- party systems, social movements),
- political leadership,
- administrative models,
- and aspects of political science and the political economy of specific policies
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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
- TOEFL iBT: 72
- IELTS: 6
Other Requirements
General Requirements
- Research Proposal: Maximum 8,000 characters (excluding bibliography). Please formulate specific research questions or hypotheses, outline the proposed methodology, and present the relevant contemporary literature. Candidates should justify their choice of the Corvinus NPDI program (thematic fit, supervisor expertise) and mention any prior research experience or publications. The bibliography should consist of 5–10 key references.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Please include prior publications, TDK/OTDK (Scientific Students’ Association) results, professional experience, and the title of your Master’s (MA) thesis. The CV must also include a one-paragraph statement regarding your motivation for applying.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 13,034 AUD / year (approximately 8,000 EUR / year)
EU/EEA: 6,449 AUD / year (approximately 3,958 EUR / year)
Additional Details: Hungarian citizens and foreigners (EU and EEA): HUF 800,000/semester
Living Costs
Budapest, Hungary: 778-1,211 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships are available. Please refer to the programme website for more information.
