Overview

The Doctoral School of Biology programme offered at Eötvös Loránd University selection of courses covers both theoretical background and lab or field skills and experience. The training emphasizes practical skills: the majority of credits are earned with supervised research work under personal tutoring by leading researchers. Students are involved in collaborative research taking advantage of the collaboration networks within the institute and with international partner institutions. The aim of the training is to fully prepare students for a successful career in the life sciences: either in basic research or in the industry.

Careers

Biologist,
Biochemist,
Geneticist,
Neurobiologist,
Ecologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ecology, Conservation Biology and Systematics

Ethology-Behavioral Biology

Immunology

Experimental Plant Biology

Genetics

Molecular Cell and Neurobiology

Neuroscience and Human Biology

Structural Biochemistry

Zootaxonomy, Animal Ecology and Hydrobiology

Theoretical and Evolutionary Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Biochemistry Genetics View 8 other PhDs in Biochemistry in Hungary

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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Master’s degree in Biology or a related field is a requirement.

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

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

Online application form

Bachelor-level degree

Master-level degree

Transcript of records

CV

Motivation letter

Research plan

2 letters of recommendation

Copy of the main pages of the passport

Passport photo

Medical certificate

Certificate of clean criminal records

Copy of application fee transfer

Reference work

Language certificate

Entrance exam fee

Tuition Fee

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International

5000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2500 EUR per semester during 48 months.
National

3820 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1910 EUR per semester during 48 months.

2,500 - 4.500 EUR (depending on the research topic)

Living costs for Budapest

172338 - 268251 HUF /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.