Overview

The doctoral school was established in 2000 as the highest level of education in the Chemical and Environmental Sciences program at the University of Pannonia. Since then, more than 125 degrees have been granted.

The structure of the program

In the 8 semester long doctoral program at least 240 credits should be collected. In the first 4 semesters you can collect credits with studying (min. 48), teaching (max. 32) or publication and presentation of your scientific results in high quality journals and at various conferences. In the second two years you can collect credits exclusively with publication and presentation. A report on the scientific results achieved ought to be presented in every 2nd semester (for 20 credits each). For study, a choice of more than 80 subjects related to the main research fields in the doctoral school are offered, number of credits: 240.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Atmospheric Chemistry
Environmental Mineralogy
Limnology
Behavioral Ecology
Analytical Chemistry – Separation Science
Radiochemistry and Radioecology
Organic Chemistry – Synthesis and Catalysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry Environmental Sciences View 5 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in Hungary

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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60

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Other requirements

General requirements

University degree (MSc) in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, limnology, biology, meteorology and geology (but not exclusively) may be appropriate for application.
MSc degree (first or second class, upper division)
Proof of language proficiency, English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent certificates.

Proof of familiarity with scientific methodological issues.

Application fee: 100 EUR (for applicants abroad)

Tuition Fee

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International

9000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4500 EUR per semester during 48 months.
EU/EEA

9000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4500 EUR per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Veszprém

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.