Overview

Features

The Biological Sciences doctoral degree awarded by Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) at Szent István University is an internationally recognized PhD degree.

Programme Structure

Topics include:

Synbotany: vegetation dynamics, organisation of plant association, succession, degradation.

Production ecology of plant stands. Autoecophysiology, synphysiology.

Taxonomy, faunistics and zoogeography of invertebrates.

Animal population ecology, population dynamics.

Structure and function of enzymes, the regulation of proteolytic enzymes.

Agricultural and environmental microbiology.

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
Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in Hungarian, Partially taught in English

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61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Budapest, Hungary

Disciplines

Biology Animal Science Botany

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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61

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Other requirements

General requirements

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)

All candidates must provide two letters of academic references

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

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)

International candidates may be requested a formal interview

Attach a brief Curriculum Vitae

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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

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year

Living costs

Budapest

Hungary

172338 - 268251 HUF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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