Doctoral School of Linguistics

Title

Doctoral School of Linguistics

Degree

Doctor (PhD) of Linguistics

Type

Degree program

Level

Doctoral

Accreditation number

MAB 2016/5/VII/8/2/964

Language

English

Duration

4+4 semesters (2+2 years)

ECTS credits

240

Minimum number of students

1

Maximum number of students

40

Description

The aims of the programs are to prepare students for obtaining their PhD degree through acquisition of latest research methodologies, participation in conferences and teaching expertise in higher education.

The Doctoral School of Linguistics offers doctoral studies in the following fields:

  • English Linguistics (only with C1 English knowledge)
  • Buddhist Philology
  • German Linguistics
  • Hungarian Linguistics
  • Indian Studies
  • Intercultural Linguistics
  • Iranian Studies
  • Japanese Studies
  • Korean Studies
  • Language Pedagogy and English Applied Linguistics (only with C1 English knowledge)
  • Mongolian Linguistics
  • Romance Studies
  • Russian Linguistics
  • Sinology
  • Slavic Linguistics
  • Turkic Studies
  • Uralic Languages and Linguistics

More information on the programs

Strength of program

Doctoral training in the Doctoral School of Linguistics combines the tradition of almost 400 years of excellence in research and education with the flexibility expected from the members of the European Higher Education Area and outside of Europe. The Doctoral School of Linguistics covers the whole spectrum of linguistics; one can choose not only from the most popular research topics but from topics that besides their academic values also offer the cultural uniqueness in the life of the region.

Find the list of study units here
Career opportunities

According to the latest entrance exam statistics, the Faculty of Humanities is home of the best and most gifted students nationwide. With nearly 8,000 students, the Faculty has been a stronghold of scientific knowledge all over Hungary. Employers inside and outside Hungary are aware that a graduate from ELTE FoH will be of an extremely high standard. Coming to our faculty will increase your career prospects by the time you earn your degree.

Job examples

Research Institutes, Universities, Language Schools, Diplomacy, Press and Media

EU/EEA students
non-EU/EEA students
Tuition fee/semester

HUF 130 000

2,600 EUR, to be paid in HUF at the exchange rate valid on the day of payment (the exact sum of the tuition fee will be fixed by the Faculty Council for every year)

Application fee

EUR 30 (non-refundable)

EUR 30 (non-refundable)

non-EU/EEA students
Tuition fee/semester

2,600 EUR, to be paid in HUF at the exchange rate valid on the day of payment (the exact sum of the tuition fee will be fixed by the Faculty Council for every year)

Application fee

EUR 30 (non-refundable)


Offered for the next academic year

Yes

Start program

02, Sep, 2024

Deadline for applications - September intake

06, May, 2024

Is there a February intake

No


Admission requirements

Minimum level of language proficiency (oral) (A1-C2): B2
Minimum level of language proficiency (written) (A1-C2): B2

Further comments:

  1. ONLY the following English language exams are accepted:
    TOEFL PBT (Paper-based test): 516-554 or
    TOEFL IBT (Internet-based test): 66-82 or
    TOEFL IBT Home Edition: 66-82 or
    IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.0 or
    CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference): B2 or
    Duolingo: 85
  2. a Bachelor or Master diploma is accepted as proof of language skills If the language of the studies was English
  3. If your mother tongue is English then you have to have a B2 level or higher language exam from another language.

Please visit https://btk.elte.hu/en/phd/application for the list of language exams acceptable for the application.

Documents to submit with application

Document

Comment

Online application form

-

Master-level degree

with 'good' qualification

Academic CV

 

Research work plan

3-4 pages

Letter of recommendation

2

Certification of language competence

Please visit https://btk.elte.hu/en/phd/application for the list of language exams acceptable for the application.

Letter of acceptance from the future supervisor

 

List of publications

if available
Application procedure

The application starts in the online application system. Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents and follow the instructions during the application process. 

Applications can be accepted for the topics offered by the supervisors of the doctoral schools. (To be published on the website of the Faculty)

Bank information for paying the application fee:

Beneficiary: Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem
Account number: 10032000-01426201-00000000
IBAN: HU03 1003 2000 0142 6201 0000 0000
SWIFT: MANEHUHB
BIC: HUSTHUHB
Transfer information: FELVI-BTKPHD C104 C10401/16 

Procedure of the entrance examination:

The applicants will be interviewed by the Admission Board [21-05-2024-14.06.2024]. In this interview, they will be asked about previous university achievements, the individual research plan and the scientific competence in the field of interest.

Applicants are notified of the outcome of the selection in the online application system until 31-07-2024. Admission letters are sent out until 31-07-2024.

The decision regarding admission or rejection will be sent by post or email by the Department of Doctoral and Academic Affairs.

The admission resolution does not create a student status in itself, only the personal enrolment at the University establishes the student status. Before sending the application, please contact the head of the doctoral training program in the frame of which you wish to study.

Type of entrance examination: oral

Place of entrance examination: Faculty of Humanities, 1088 Budapest, Múzeum krt. 4/A or online

Further details of the entrance exam:

Review of the candidates is based on the submitted application documents and on MS TEAMS or personal interview. The applicants will be interviewed by an admission committee (entrance examination). In this interview, they will be asked about previous university achievements, the individual research plan and the scientific competence in the field of interest.

The Faculty’s doctoral council decides of acceptance or rejection on the grounds of the admission committees reports made following the interview.

Further details of selection and evaluation: 

The ranking is based on a total evaluation of the academic excellence (based on the submitted documents) and the results of the entrance exam. During this entrance exam, the candidate will be asked about previous university achievements, the individual research plan and the scientific competence in the field of interest.

Program leader

Prof. Dr. Gábor TOLCSVAI NAGY
Head of the Doctoral School of Linguistics

Program coordinator

Ms. Kinga FÜRTÖN
International PhD coordinator
E-mail: furton.kinga@btk.elte.hu
Postal address: H-1088 Budapest, Múzeum körút 4/A

Website

Faculty of Humanities

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