Overview

The Education programme offered by Eötvös Loránd University provides doctoral training in education through an integrated structure combining coursework, research, and teaching activities. It is designed to develop high-level academic research competencies aligned with national and international standards in pedagogy, preparing students to conduct rigorous research and contribute to the field of education.

Key Facts

Students progress through different components of the programme, with a structured distribution of credits across courses, research, examinations, and teaching practice. The curriculum supports specialization across multiple areas, including theoretical pedagogy, adult education, teacher education, special education, and subject pedagogy, allowing students to tailor their studies to specific academic interests.

The programme emphasizes research productivity, academic engagement, and professional development through supervision, participation in international research projects, and presentation of findings at conferences. It culminates in the completion and defence of a doctoral dissertation, preparing graduates for careers in tertiary education, research institutions, and academic environments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical and Historical Pedagogy
Adult Learning and Education
Teacher Education and Higher Education Studies
Special Education
Learning, Instruction and Subject Pedagogies
Research and Teaching Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-25 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

252 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Budapest, Hungary

Disciplines

Education

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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 takes 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

cv

Motivation letter

Research plan

Letter of recommendation

Copy of the main pages of the passport

Copy of application fee transfer

Entrance exam fee

Reference work

List of publications

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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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