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14 PhD programmes in Humanities in Hungary

Multilingualism (Linguistics)
A PhD of Multilingualism (Linguistics) offered by University of Pannonia focuses on multilingualism, studying how multiple languages coexist within individuals, societies, and schools. We welcome applicants interested in researching multilingual people and communities, as well as language teachers aiming to improve language teaching and learning through evidence-based academic research.
Literary Studies
The Literary Studies at University of Szeged offers a number of 4-year programmes for international students, including Comparative Literature, English and American Literature, French Literature, German Literature, Italian Literature, Russian Literature, Classical Philology, and Neo-Latin Literature.
History and Ethnology
The History and Ethnology degree from University of Debrecen provides possibilities to acquaint scientific (PhD degree) qualification in the area of two disciplines in Humanities.
English and American Literature
The English and American Literature degree from University of Debrecen invites graduates of universities other than the University of Debrecen to continue their studies in one of these PhD programs.
Linguistics
The educational programs of the Doctoral School of Linguistics from University of Szeged provide students with theoretical and methodological knowledge necessary for doing research into the theoretical, historical, typological and applied aspects of linguistics as well as writing scholarly papers and a PhD dissertation.
Human Sciences
The Human Sciences degree from University of Debrecen involves altogether four disciplines, which makes it unique in Hungary: Philosophy, Education, Psychology and Sociology – the latter is not available at the moment for our international students.
English Linguistics
In the English Linguistics programme from University of Debrecen we welcome and encourage experimental and corpus-driven approaches to the study of language.
Philosophy
The goal of this Philosophy programme offered by Eötvös Loránd University is to prepare students for obtaining their PhD degree through acquisition of latest research methodologies, participation in conferences and teaching expertise in higher education.
History
The Doctoral School of History from University of Szeged is built on four different programmes: Ancient History, Medieval Studies, Modern History, and Comparative and Contemporary History.
Philosophy
The Philosophy PhD programme, offered by the Doctoral School of Philosophy is an integral part of the development of nearly a century’s tradition of philosophical research at the University of Szeged.
History
The aims of the History programme offered by Eötvös Loránd University are to prepare students for obtaining their PhD degree through acquisition of latest research methodologies, participation in conferences and teaching expertise in higher education.
British, Irish, and American Literatures in English PhD
The PhD program in British, Irish, and American Literatures at the University of Pécs provides advanced training in literary history, theory, and cultural studies. Completed over four years (eight semesters), it combines coursework, individual research, and academic activities. Students must pass a comprehensive exam and complete and publicly defend a doctoral dissertation.
Literary Studies
The goal of this Literary Studies programme offered by Eötvös Loránd University is to prepare students for obtaining their PhD degree through acquisition of latest research methodologies, participation in conferences and teaching expertise in higher education.
Linguistics
The aims of the Linguistics programme offered by Eötvös Loránd University are to prepare students for obtaining their PhD degree through acquisition of latest research methodologies, participation in conferences and teaching expertise in higher education.