Overview

Study and research environment is provided by the departments of BME's Institute of Physics and Institute of Nuclear Techniques, in collaboration with research institutes of excellence of the Eötvös Loránd Research Network (Academy of Sciences) and industrial partners. This Physical Sciences program is offererd by the Budapest University of Technology and Economics.

Research

Research areas include – but are not restricted to – condensed matter physics and materials science, quantum technology, quantum computing and communications, classical and quantum field theory, nanophysics and nanotechnology, spintronics, laser physics, complex networks, medical physics, applied and quantum optics, and nuclear technology and reactor physics.

Programme Structure

Fields of study:

Condensed matter and materials science
Field theory
Quantum technology and computing
Nanophysics and nanotechnology
Statistical physics
Nuclear and reactor physics
Medical physics
Fusion and plasma physics
Applied and quantum optics
Complex networks and data science
Computational physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Budapest, Hungary

Disciplines

Physics View 5 other PhDs in Physics 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

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

For PhD programs, general minimum requirements are an eligible MSc degree, document of English language proficiency, and and successful admission exam.
Candidates must demonstrate the necessary background knowledge to carry out successful work in their chosen research field.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

9000 EUR / year

≈ 9000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

9000 EUR / year

≈ 9000 EUR / year

Living costs

Budapest

Hungary

172338 - 268251 HUF / month

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Scholarships Information

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