Educational Sciences (Educational Theory, History and Sociology, Romology) University of Pécs
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | On-Campus | Full-time | 8 semester | September | €3000 per semester | €3000 per semester |
Course overview
The main goal of our PhD program is to provide knowledge on research in the educational sciences field, prepare students for this activity, and develop the skills needed to carry out research in this area. The main fields of the research activities of our doctoral school are the historical and theoretical perspectives of education, examination of teaching and learning processes, neuropedagogy, reading literacy, educational sociology, romology, and education of minorities. We expect students who are motivated to research these fields and intend to work in this research community.
Entry requirements
The applicant has to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application portal of the University of Pécs:
- MA/MSc Teacher Degrre, or Degree in the field of Education, Sociology, Philosophy, other fields of Humanities, other fields can be accepted based on previous personal decisions
- Europass CV in English
- List of publications (if already) and other scientific, or related professional activities
- Motivation letter (introduction plus field of interest, etc.) in 3000 to 3500 characters.
- Preliminary Research Proposal in 8,000 to 20,000 characters.
- Copy of valid passport or national ID
- Medical certificate, (please fill the document and attach the serologic test results)
o vaccination card (showing that you are immunized against HEP B)
o HEP A/B/C test*
o HIV test*
o Chest X-ray: Please attach the chest’s X-ray result (not the film!) in English/Hungarian! (not older than 3 months) - Transfer receipt of the EUR 140 application fee
- Official copy of the following language exam certificates:
o TOEFL (iBT internet-based): 66 points (www.ets.org/toefl)
o ECL: B2 level (http://www.ecl-test.com/)
o IELTS: Overall Band Score: 5.5 (www.ielts.org)
o Cambridge ESOL: B2 level (www.cambridgeenglish.org)
o TELC: B2 level (https://www.telc.net/en.html)
o or a written document certifying an advanced command of English - Entrance Exam (personally or via MS Teams)
- Research plan, preliminary research proposal,
- Supporting letters from two instructor-researchers from your previous higher education institution(s) who are holders of the PhD degree (or other scientific degree equal to the PhD degree),
- Letter of acceptance from your future research leader at the Doctoral School
Foundation courses at University of Pécs
Foundation and pathway programmes help you to meet academic and languague requirements to study abroad.