Overview

The Psychology programme offered by Eötvös Loránd University provides doctoral training in psychology aimed at preparing students for research-oriented academic careers. It emphasizes the development of independent, critical thinking and the ability to generate research-based knowledge across a wide range of psychological specializations, supported by both theoretical and methodological training.

Key Facts

Students can specialize in multiple areas, including cognitive psychology, behavioural psychology, clinical psychology, social processes, personality and health psychology, and developmental psychology, among others. The programme integrates interdisciplinary perspectives and employs diverse research methods such as behavioural analysis, neuropsychological techniques, and both qualitative and quantitative approaches.

The programme also promotes academic development through teaching practice, conference participation, and research activities. Students are trained to conduct original research, present findings, and contribute to scientific discourse, culminating in the development of expertise required for both academic and professional roles in psychology.

Career opportunities

A psychological doctoral programme from ELTE qualifies their doctoral fellows to conduct high-level research in psychology by providing sophisticated theoretical and methodological background to them. After obtained PhD degree, our PhDs find jobs or apply for postdoctoral grants successfully all over the world.

Job examples

Researcher

University lecturer

Data-analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cognitive Psychology
Behavioural Psychology
Personality and Health Psychology
Clinical Psychology and Addiction
Social and Environmental Psychology
Research Methodology in Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-25 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

252 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Budapest, Hungary

Disciplines

Psychology

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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

Applicants are expected to present the documentation of their MA/MSc diploma with at least good average.

If the applicant is taking their final examination during the current semester and their degree certificate (diploma) is not issued before the application deadline, a certification is required, which verifies that the applicant will presumably receive a degree. In case of being accepted as a student, however, the applicant must present the diploma upon enrolment at the latest.

This programme is not available for Hungarian citizens.

Minimum level of language proficiency (oral) (A1-C2): C1

Minimum level of language proficiency (written) (A1-C2): C1

online application form

Entrance exam fee

Reference work

List of publications

CV

Motivation letter

Research plan

Letter of recommendation

Copy of application fee transfer

Copy of the main pages of the passport

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11000 EUR / year

≈ 11000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

11000 EUR / year

≈ 11000 EUR / year

Living costs

Budapest

Hungary

172338 - 268251 HUF / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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