Overview

At the Doctoral School, students benefit from the mentorship of expert supervisors who are committed to their success. With the guidance of seasoned professors and dedicated researchers, students gain invaluable insights that shape and elevate their research, helping them push boundaries and make their mark in the world of sport sciences.

Career

Graduates of the Sports Sciences programme from Hungarian University of Sports Science are well-prepared for diverse and rewarding career paths in academia, research, and the sports industry. The doctoral programme is meticulously designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and research skills, preparing them for scientific research and higher education roles within the sports sciences domain.

Programme Structure

It focuses on training and research, a student maintains a relationship with the University for up to four semesters. During this time, both the rights and obligations of the doctoral student and the University are defined by the legislation on higher education. This phase concludes with a comprehensive examination, which must be completed by the end of the fourth semester.

It involves research and the dissertation stage, lasts up to four semesters and leads to the doctorate. This stage may begin once a doctoral student has successfully completed the training and research phase and passed the comprehensive examination.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

For EU and visa-free countries: 30 July

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Budapest, Hungary

Disciplines

Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science Physiology

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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

Postgraduate diploma (or higher)

Those who are in their last year of master’s education can also start their application.

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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

8000 EUR / year

≈ 8000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

8000 EUR / year

≈ 8000 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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Sports Sciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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