At the Doctoral School of Physics founded in 1994.Research topics are organized in three thematic programs:Materials Science and Solid State Physics,Particle Physics and Astronomy, andStatistical Physics, Biological Physics and the Physics of Quantum Systems.The program is research-oriented, the students start to work on their chosen topic under the guidance of a supervisor, immediately after enrolling in the program. In the first two years, students are required to attend 8 courses as well and complete the corresponding exams. In order to get the degree, students must have at least two papers published (or accepted for publication) in internationally renowned journals. The degree can be defended after 6 semesters, the earliest. The students should submit a short progress report after each semester.Research at the School is done in close collaboration with all major research institutes of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (including Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Institute of Technical Physics and Materials Science, Research Centre for Astronomy and Earth Sciences, and Institute of Enzymology).Tracks/Specializations: Materials Science and Solid State Physics,Particle Physics and Astronomy, andStatistical Physics, Biological Physics and the Physics of Quantum Systems.
A master’s degree in physics or in a closely related field is a mandatory requirement. Applicants still pursuing their MSc studies should get their degree by the end of June 2018.
Entrance examination:
Yes
Entrance type:
Oral
Minimum level of language proficiency (oral):
B2
Minimum level of language proficiency (written):
B2
Place of examination:
Online
The applications are examined by the Admission Board during May and June and applicants are notified of the outcome of the selection in the online application system in July. Admission letters are sent out in the online application system until August 1. In case of February intake, admission letters are sent out in the online application system December 1.Type of entrance examination: oral Place of entrance examination: electronicCriteria for ranking at the admission procedure shall include: previous university achievements (examinations, comprehensive examinations, qualification of degree), achievements related to previous research work ( publications in the particular professional area, awards), the feasibility of and personal engagement to the research plan.The ranking is based on a total evaluation of the academic excellence (based on the submitted documents) and the results of the entrance exam. […]The application package is reviewed by the admissions committee. Then the applicant is expected to take an oral entrance examination in the period of late June, early July. If a personal meeting is impossible, the interview is held through Skype or on the telephone. During the interview, applicants will be asked about their prior studies, research experience, thesis work, motivation and theoretical knowledge. The decision on admission or rejection is made at the earliest date possible, but by the end of July 2018, the latest.
