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

Tuition fee	€6,000 per semester
Application fee	€100 one-time

Entry qualification

Master degree diploma (or higher) MSc degree in Agriculture or Biology or related 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. 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 Previous research activity is necessary. It can be documented by a publication, conference participation, project work documents, etc. It is highly advisable that the research topic is discussed and agreed with one of our supervisors in advance. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Proof of accommodation Student visa

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

Overview

Programme description:
Theoretical training and individual research activity in one of the following scientific areas in vivo and/or in vitro: Horticultural biology, Ornamental plants and dendrology, Medicinal and aromatic plants, Fruit bearing plants, Viticulture, Vegetables and cultivated fungi, Horticultural plant medicine. The research may include open field works, climatic chamber and greenhouse activities, laboratory work both in phytochemical lab and/or molecular biological lab.

Entry requirements:
MSc degree in Agriculture, Biology or related sciences, min. B2 exam level of English language. Previous research activity is necessary. It can be documented by a publication, conference participation, project work documents, etc. It is highly advisable that the research topic is discussed and agreed with one of our supervisors in advance.

Entrance exam:
Yes

Type of entrance exam:
online interview

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

Contact:
Noémi Kappel, PhD
Assistant Professor, Secretary of Doctoral School of Horticultural Science
kappel.noemi@uni-mate.hu

Preparatory year available:
No

Specialisation year available:
No

Link:
phd.uni-mate.hu/doctoral-schools/horticultural-sciences/introduction

Programme structure

2 x 2 semesters = 240 credits

Curriculum

phd.uni-mate.hu/doctoral-schools/horticultural-sciences/curriculum