Overview

The major fields are anthropology, biochemistry, biotechnology, cell biology, ecology, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, neurobiology, and plant biology.

A four-year scholarship for the PhD studies is sponsored by governmental and non-governmental organisations.

Key facts:

The Departments of the University of Szeged and the research groups of the Biological Research Centre maintain close cooperation with laboratories both in Europe and overseas.

The Biology program from University of Szeged.

Programme Structure

Research areas:

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Biotechnology

Physiology and Neurobiology

Genetics

Microbiology

Plant Biology

Human Biology

Ecology and Evolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Szeged, Hungary

Disciplines

Biology View 5 other PhDs in Biology 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

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submitted online application form, MSc degree in a related field, demonstrated proficiency in English (TELC/ECL B2, TOEFL IBT – 72, RPDT – 72, Cambridge FC B, IELTS – 5.5), CV in English, individual interview in person or online during which the applicant's motivation and research proposal will be examined, and a recent medical certificate of satisfactory general health status (not older than 1 month).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10000 EUR / year

≈ 10000 EUR / year

Living costs

Szeged

Hungary

127000 - 185800 HUF / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Szeged

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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