Study location	Hungary, Gödöllő
Type	Doctoral, full-time
Nominal duration	8 semesters (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	PhD (Social Science)
Course code	Social Science

Tuition fee	€4,000 per semester
Application fee	€100 one-time

Entry qualification

Master degree diploma (or higher) At least good level of Master degree in a relevant area (Business, Economics or Regional sciences) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements

English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+ ​​​​Certificate of secondary education accomplished in English may also be taken into account. Bachelor’s degrees from English-speaking countries are also acceptable. Applicants need to present an official (duly signed and stamped) justification that the medium of instruction for the applicant’s entire study programme was English.

Other requirements

At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. place holder text A motivation letter must be added to your application. Master diploma and transcript of records Research Plan Proof of English knowledge letter of motivation outlining your reasons for choosing the course medical certificate (issued not earlier than 1 January 2025!) CV Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Proof of accommodation Student visa

More information	phd.uni-mate.hu/..al-sciences/introduction

Overview

Program description:
In 2023, the 2 doctoral schools in the field of management and regional sciences at MATE were merged into the Doctoral School of Economic and Regional Sciences forming a multi-campus doctoral school. The Doctoral School of Economic and Regional Sciences welcomes students at both the Szent István Campus in Gödöllő and at Kaposvár Campus.
The Doctoral School has two disciplines: the Doctoral Program in Management and Organizational Science, and the Doctoral Program in Regional Sciences.
Your PhD degree will indicate both programs. Usually, a lot of students from foreign countries join our programs within a scholarship or in a self-financed way.
The aim of the Doctoral School is to create an active national and international research environment on relevant topics for PhD students who deal with related issues in regional sustainable development in developed and developing countries, focusing on the contribution of SMEs to private and public sectors in a theoretical and empirical manner. The sectors of agriculture and food industry are at the centre of our research.

Entry requirements:
At least good level of Master degree in a relevant subject area (Business, Economics or Regional sciences), min. B2 level of English

Entrance exam:
Yes

Type of entrance exam:
oral

Entrance exam location:
Electronic

Entrance exam description:
During the assessment, the emphasis is on the analysis of the uploaded documents, preliminary research activities and publications. There will be an online interview with the selected ones, during which the motivation, the professional background, the research proposal and the language skills of the students will be examined.

Contact:
Gödöllő Campus: Dr. Mária Farkas Fekete
Associate Professor, International Programme Coordinator
farkasne.fekete.maria@uni-mate.hu

Dr. Kinga Szabó
Scientific secretary of the doctoral school
szabo.kinga@uni-mate.hu

Preparatory year available:
No

Specialisation year available:
No

Link:
studyinhungary.hu/institution/szent-istvan-university-98.html

Programme structure

2 x 2 semesters = 240 credits

Curriculum

phd.uni-mate.hu/doctoral-schools/economic-and-regional-sciences/curriculum