Application

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR PHD ADMISSION

APPLICATION FORM
 
Two application forms have been included in the post-graduate prospectus. One may be kept for the candidate’s reference while the other original copy must be submitted with all application materials to the Office of the Doctoral and Habilitation Council (Gödöllő, Main Building 2nd Floor).
 
Payment of registration fee (EUR 100) should be transferred to:
Number of Bank Account: 10032000-00361525-00000000
Name of Bank Account: Szent István Egyetem
Name and Address of Bank: MÁK (Magyar Államkincstár) H-1139 Budapest, Váci u.71.
IBAN: HU40-10032000-00361525-00000000
SWIFT Code: HUSTHUHB
In the comments field, please write your name and the name of the program for which you have applied.
 
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).
 
REFERENCES
All candidates must provide two letters of academic references, signed and sealed by faculty members or relevant scientists who are familiar with the candidate’s work and character. The university strongly advises candidates to include the letters in their application materials in order to avoid delay and possible rejection of application due to incompleteness.
 
TRANSCRIPTS
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.
 
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Communication is the key to educational success and, therefore 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 (i.e. TOEFL min. of 500 on PBT, 61 on iBT; a 6.0 on IELTS or equivalent, e.g. if the language of instruction was English on master's level), but in a few cases other world languages like French, German, Russian or Spanish can be acknowledged as well.
INTERVIEWS
International candidates may be requested a formal interview.
 
CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE
Candidates will be sent a tentative acceptance if the university wishes them to continue their studies there. This acceptance becomes formal upon receipt of annual fees.
 
PAYMENT OF FEES
Payment of the first semester fee must be completed before starting the studies. This can be done by bank transfer to the following account number:
Number of Bank Account: 10032000-00361525-00000000
Name of Bank Account: Szent István Egyetem
Name and Address of Bank: MÁK (Magyar Államkincstár) H-1139 Budapest, Váci u.71.
IBAN: HU40-10032000-00361525-00000000
SWIFT Code: HUSTHUHB
In the comments field, please write your name and the name of the program for which you have applied.
Confirmation of receipt will be provided upon the clearance of the transfer or check.
 
AGREEMENT TO CONDITIONS
By accepting placement into the university and registering for classes, each student thereby accepts the conditions and rules set down by the university. Violation of these rules and/or conditions may cause disciplinary action leading to suspension and/or dismissal  from the university

CONTACT:

Doctoral and Habilitation Centre
H-2100 Gödöllő, Páter K. u. 1. Hungary
Phone 36 28 415-382
E-mail: phd@szie.hu