Chemistry, PhD

University of Pécs, Hungary

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
PhD	Full-time	8 semester	September	EUR 3000 per semester	EUR 3000 per semester

About Chemistry, PhD - at University of Pécs

The Doctoral School of Chemistry offers a four-year training and research program in a wide range of fields in chemical sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry, Homogeneous Catalysis, Chemistry of Coordination Compounds, Electrochemistry, Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Separation Science. The chemistry program began in 1993 and since then the students have had access to all modern techniques, could take part in international scientific research programs, which leads the outstanding students to obtain a PhD degree upon complying with the requirements of their studies.

Graduation Requirements:

Graduation can be accomplished with two oral doctoral exams, presentation of original publications summarized in a written thesis, and the defense of the thesis (a PhD degree can be given to researchers with at least 3 internationally high level publications).

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Notes about fees for this course

Application Fee:

140 EUR

Entry requirements

The applicant must hold a graduate degree (MSc) in chemistry, chemical engineering or pharmacy. and has to take an oral interview.

The applicant has to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application portal of the University of Pécs:

Passport size photo
Copy of valid passport or national ID
Copy of University / College degree (in English or with official translation; the original hard copy must be shown after arrival)
Transcript of previous studies
Certified and translated (if originals are not in English) copy of school transcripts showing satisfactory completion of senior high school.
Two letters of recommendation
List of publications, if available
Research plan (1-3 pages)
Copy of language exam certificate
Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English
Motivation letter (introduction plus field of interest, etc.) in 3000 to 3500 characters.
The payment receipt of the application fee
Medical certificate, vaccination card (showing that you are immunized against HEP B) and HIV test

Language skills

Applicants must meet the minimum language requirements to be able to start their studies in the Faculty of Sciences, University of Pécs. B2 level is a minimum requirement, which is equivalent to an intermediate command of English. (e.g.ELTS minimum 5.5; or TOEFL minimum 66 score).

Applicants who do not meet the minimum language requirements have to start their studies with an English Language Preparatory Program.

Fees, Funding and Scholarships at University of Pécs

Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program

ABOUT THE STIPENDIUM HUNGARICUM PROGRAM

The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme was launched in 2013 by the Hungarian Government as part of the government policy called “Eastern and Southern Opening”. The scholarship program is managed by Tempus Public Foundation.
The core mission of the program is to increase the number of foreign students in Hungary and to encourage Hungarian higher education institutions to attract top foreign students. Currently 68 sending partners are engaged in the program.
Every year hundreds of international students gain admission to our university with the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship.

PROVISIONS COVERED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP

Tuition-free education: exemption from the payment of tuition fee.
Monthly stipend:
- non-degree, bachelor, master and one-tier master level: monthly HUF 43 700 contribution to the living expenses, for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies,
- doctoral level: monthly HUF 140 000 for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies.
Accommodation: dormitory placement OR a monthly contribution of HUF 40 000 to accommodation costs for the whole duration of the scholarship period.
Medical insurance: health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act No. 80 of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 100 000 a year/person

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