Overview

About the Program

The Animal Husbandry Science program of Szent István University plays a significant role in the national economy, especially in the food products of animal origin, and the establishment of conditions for competitive export production.

The utilization, recognition of up-to-date molecular biological-biotechnological methods, and their use in the work of students, is one of the principal objectives of the School.

Besides research topics dealing with the principles of animal husbandry, another important field of the current animal husbandry research is the production of livestock species and game biology and management.

The satisfaction of strict animal protection requirements, the reasonable utilization of renewable natural resources, and the development of conditions for sustainable development are all needed four our country as member state of the European Union.

The EU and national R+D programs offer a wide base for the development of applicable R+D topics.

Programme Structure

The main topics are:

Biology of reproduction and development

Animal biotechnology, molecular genetics in animal husbandry

Animal nutrition, feed toxicology

Animal physiology

Improvement and production of farm ruminants

Improvement and production of hog stocks

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Agriculture Animal Science View 3 other PhDs in Animal Science in Hungary

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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61

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Other requirements

General requirements

Research program: it is a specimen sheet which you have to fill out and your research program must be carried out accordingly (max. 4-5 pages)

All candidates must provide two letters of academic references

An official copy of the transcripts from all higher-education institutions previously attended by the candidate must be submitted, either attached to the application or by mail directly from the originating institution

Any foreign or Hungarian PhD student is expected to have proficient written and spoken language skills, preferably in English (B2 level of English is required)

International candidates may be requested a formal interview

Attach a brief Curriculum Vitae

Tuition Fee

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International

6000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6000 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

6000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6000 EUR per year during 48 months.

PhD students pay tuition fees between 6,000 and 12,000 euro per year.

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.

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