15 PhD programmes offered by the university

At the University Pécs, you may study the specialties of educational research. Our doctoral school of Education offers Hungarian and English programs as well in the field of History, theory, and sociological perspectives of Education.

The Earth Sciences PhD programme from University of Pécs offers a four-year training and research program in various fields of geography, geology and meteorology.

The Chemistry PhD program from University of Pécs began in 1993 and since then the students have had access to all modern techniques, could take part in international scientific research programs, which leads the outstanding students to obtain a PhD degree upon complying with the requirements of their studies.  

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.

The Architecture - Architectural Engineering DLA/PhD programme from University of Pécs with has a main focus on heritage protection and energy design.

The Physics PhD programme from University of Pécs covers the fields that constitute the subject of research in the Institute of Physics.

The Business Administration PhD program from University of Pécs is aimed at professionals in business or public administration with several years of experience in their field, but not necessarily in research or education. 

At the University Pécs you may study International Politics designed for professionals who intend to foster research about the actors, processes, intersections, and complexities of the global arena in an interdisciplinary manner.

The Regional Development PhD program from University of Pécs is designed to help students acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for writing good quality doctoral dissertations. 

The Breuer Marcel Doctoral School offers doctoral programmes in architecture with a main focus on heritage protection and energy design.

The Law PhD program from University of Pécs enables outstanding scholars to conduct original research with a major impact on academia and legal practice. 

The Biology and Sport Biology PhD programme from University of Pécs provides studies in wide range fields of biology and sportbiology including genetics, microbiology, plant biology, ecology, regulatory biology, fitness, stress, sport and immune system. 

A Psychology PhD program that equips students with advanced research skills, supports independent scientific work, and prepares them for academic careers. Successful completion leads to a PhD degree in Psychology.

The Medical Sciences PhD programme from University of Pécs structure is similar to those of most European and American universities. 

The Health Sciences PhD programme from University of Pécs mission is to provide support to our students in their research field assisting them with their scientific work, publishing novel results, international dissemination and getting acquainted with the most recent protocols and methods.