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Economic and rural development is a key research area in terms of sustainable growth, social cohesion, and reducing regional inequalities, as we believe that effective responses to global challenges must be tailored to local conditions and the specific characteristics of each region. Accordingly, the aim of our Doctoral Program in Regional Economic Development and Management is to prepare our students for independent research in the theoretical and methodological issues of regional economics, spatial and rural development policy, and economic development, as well as for the application of the acquired knowledge at the national and international level. Our doctoral program trains professionals who are capable of analyzing and evaluating regional processes and developing development strategies. Among the areas of analysis covered by our doctoral program, those that generally offer specialized research directions stand out, such as
spatial issues of innovation and regional growth
analysis of the local and regional roles of businesses and economic actors
regional economic analyses and studies of economic policies supporting development
interrelationships between local, regional, and global social, environmental, and economic factors shaping regional development
possibilities for regional adaptation of international sustainability strategies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Economic and rural development is a key research area in terms of sustainable growth, social cohesion, and reducing regional inequalities, as we believe that effective responses to global challenges must be tailored to local conditions and the specific characteristics of each region. Accordingly, the aim of our Doctoral Program in Regional Economic Development and Management is to prepare our students for independent research in the theoretical and methodological issues of regional economics, spatial and rural development policy, and economic development, as well as for the application of the acquired knowledge at the national and international level. Our doctoral program trains professionals who are capable of analyzing and evaluating regional processes and developing development strategies. Among the areas of analysis covered by our doctoral program, those that generally offer specialized research directions stand out, such as
spatial issues of innovation and regional growth
analysis of the local and regional roles of businesses and economic actors
regional economic analyses and studies of economic policies supporting development
interrelationships between local, regional, and global social, environmental, and economic factors shaping regional development
possibilities for regional adaptation of international sustainability strategies.
Admission Requirements
61+
6+
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Communication is the key to educational success and, therefore any foreign or Hungarian PhD student is expected to have proficient written and spoken language skills in English (B2 level of English is required (i.e. TOEFL min. of 500 on PBT, 61 on iBT; a 6.0 on IELTS, EUROEXAM or equivalent accredited language exams, including completion of previous level of studies in English e.g. GCSE or BSc) - Please, note that we do not accept DUOLINGO (DET) test as a proof of English proficiency .), but in a few cases other world languages like French, German, Russian or Spanish can be acknowledged as well.
INTERVIEWS: International candidates may be requested a formal interview.
31 May 2026
4 Years
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
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Doctoral Program in Regional Economic Development and Management
Gödöllő Campus, Gödöllő, Hungary
48 monthsProgramme duration
31 May, 2026Application Deadline
Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
Communication is the key to educational success and, therefore any foreign or Hungarian PhD student is expected to have proficient written and spoken language skills in English (B2 level of English is required (i.e. TOEFL min. of 500 on PBT, 61 on iBT; a 6.0 on IELTS, EUROEXAM or equivalent accredited language exams, including completion of previous level of studies in English e.g. GCSE or BSc) - Please, note that we do not accept DUOLINGO (DET) test as a proof of English proficiency .), but in a few cases other world languages like French, German, Russian or Spanish can be acknowledged as well.
INTERVIEWS:
International candidates may be requested a formal interview.
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