Overview

Doctoral School of Informatics from Eötvös Loránd University objective is to train computer science and info-communication technology experts with professional knowledge based on solid theoretical background.

Careers

Students obtaining the PhD degree successfully apply for positions in the academia or in higher education. Another option is for them to find an excellent job in the software industry. Many international companies operate research labs in the region and recruit CS and ICT experts possessing a PhD.

Teaching and/or research positions in the academia

CEO of start-up company

ICT expert at a company

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information systems

Numeric and symbolic computations

Foundation and methodology of informatics

Informatics teaching methodology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English, Hungarian

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Budapest, Hungary

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 4 other PhDs in Information Technology (IT) in Hungary

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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

MSc degree and entrance examination

Minimum level of language proficiency (oral) (A1-C2): B2

Minimum level of language proficiency (written) (A1-C2): B2

Online application form

Bachelor-level degree

Master-level degree

Transcript of records

CV

Research plan

Letter of recommendation

Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid)

Passport photo

Medical certificate

Certificate of clean criminal records

Language certificate

A statement about the place of the doctoral research work in case the applicant will do the research work at an external institute outside of the university.

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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

9000 EUR / year

≈ 9000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

9000 EUR / year

≈ 9000 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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Available Scholarships

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