Overview

The students in the Wood Sciences and Technologies program of University of Sopron receive strong theoretical, research methodology and scientific backgrounds, and complete their research individually, with some guidance from their advisors. Supervision is offered by the top experts and wood scientists in Hungary.

Features

Research projects encompass a wide range of topics, including wood science and wood technology, pulp and fibre technology, wood construction, and even more loosely related topics of nanotechnology, architecture, light industry, or wood-related IT and marketing research.

The topics are typically linked to industrial research or innovation projects so that Sopron doctoral graduates have not only strong theoretical backgrounds, but are very practical scientists as well.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied mathematics

Research methodology

Writing scientific publications

Wood Sciences

Wood Processing Technologies and Creative Design

Wooden Constructions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-20 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Forestry

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.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Form for Admission to the English Degree Programmes of the University of Sopron – please download, fill out and scan the signed document;

copy of MA/MSc certificate in English or German language;

copy of passport;

copy of English language certificate(s): TOEFL / IELTS: level B2; OR Medium of Instruction Certificate, if you completed your BSc or MSc in English (if you are a native English speaker, please skip this section);

copy of the payment confirmation for the application fee;

research plan and proposal

documented scientific and publishing activity

other documents :recommendation letters, motivation letters, CV

Tuition Fee

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International

6000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3000 USD per semester during 48 months.
EU/EEA

6000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3000 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Sopron

110000 - 160000 HUF /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Wood Sciences and Technologies.

Available Scholarships

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