Physics (PhD) 48 months PHD Program By University of Szeged |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 601-620QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

5,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

About the programme
The Doctoral School of Physics is based on the research fields of astrophysics, biophysics, laser physics, optics, radiology and nuclear medicine, solid state physics and laser-matter interaction, theoretical and mathematical physics. The School offers graduate courses in a broad range of physics, including atomic and molecular physics, optics and laser physics, material science, mathematical physics, astrophysics, biophysics, clinical radiology and nuclear medicine. Well-equipped laboratories are available for experimental research projects. Facilities include several high intensity and ultrashort-pulse lasers; atomic force, optical and electron microscopes; spectrographs; vacuum chambers; clinical CT, MR and SPECT equipment; a computer network, and an astronomical observatory. The research projects are funded by national (OT KA, NFÜ) and international (mainly EU ) agencies.
Educational programmes of the Doctoral Schools: astrophysics, biophysics, laser physics, optics, radiology and nuclear medicine, solid state physics and laser-matter interaction, theoretical and mathematical physics.
Sample research areas: UV photoablation of polymers and biological materials; Computational modelling of biomolecules; Laser-plasma interactions; Harmonic generation; Spectroscopy of biomembranes and membrane proteins; Nuclear medicine; Extrasolar planets, optical photometry and time series analysis of astronomical objects; Black holes; Cosmology; Gravitational waves. For more research topics please consult the programme website.
Level of the programme: PhD Duration of the programme: 4+4 semesters Registered in: EU Credits: 240

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

About the programme
The Doctoral School of Physics is based on the research fields of astrophysics, biophysics, laser physics, optics, radiology and nuclear medicine, solid state physics and laser-matter interaction, theoretical and mathematical physics. The School offers graduate courses in a broad range of physics, including atomic and molecular physics, optics and laser physics, material science, mathematical physics, astrophysics, biophysics, clinical radiology and nuclear medicine. Well-equipped laboratories are available for experimental research projects. Facilities include several high intensity and ultrashort-pulse lasers; atomic force, optical and electron microscopes; spectrographs; vacuum chambers; clinical CT, MR and SPECT equipment; a computer network, and an astronomical observatory. The research projects are funded by national (OT KA, NFÜ) and international (mainly EU ) agencies.
Educational programmes of the Doctoral Schools: astrophysics, biophysics, laser physics, optics, radiology and nuclear medicine, solid state physics and laser-matter interaction, theoretical and mathematical physics.
Sample research areas: UV photoablation of polymers and biological materials; Computational modelling of biomolecules; Laser-plasma interactions; Harmonic generation; Spectroscopy of biomembranes and membrane proteins; Nuclear medicine; Extrasolar planets, optical photometry and time series analysis of astronomical objects; Black holes; Cosmology; Gravitational waves. For more research topics please consult the programme website.
Level of the programme: PhD Duration of the programme: 4+4 semesters Registered in: EU Credits: 240

Admission requirements

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Who should apply?

We expect applicants to be interested in the research programmes published on our website.


Application requirements: fully completed and signed application form, MSc degree in Physics* from an accredited university or higher education institution, demonstrated proficiency in English (TELC/ECL B2, TOEFL IBT – 72, RPDT – 72, Cambridge FC B, IELTS – 5.5), copy of passport, 2 recommendation letters from recognised academic persons, recent medical certificate of satisfactory general health status, CV, motivation letter, individual interview (online), and payment of the non-refundable application fee.


Please choose a topic proposal and contact the  doctoral school  and the supervisor before submitting your application.


Exemption from English language exam certificate: During the application to the programmes of the Faculty of Science and Informatics those applicants are not required to provide the English language exam certificates who are natives of one of the following countries and can officially demonstrate that their academic studies have been conducted in English. For the list of countries  click here.

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  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

5,000 EUR
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International Students

5,000 EUR
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More programs from the university

There are 11 Bachelors’ programs offered, as well as three undivided programs for high school students intending to study Medicine, Dentistry or Pharmacy.  See the subjects covered on the website.

The application process varies by program, but there are some general requirements all undergraduate hopefuls need to follow:

  •  Submission of an online application form
  • Paying application and entrance exam fees
  • Upload academic documents to demonstrate your knowledge and language proficiency
  • An entrance examination in person or online may also be required


The average tuition fee for undergraduates is €2,500, but humanities programs cost €1,500 on average and health program tuition is around €3,100 on average.

International students who wish to apply for an undergraduate program will do so via the online application platform.

Applicants should check the university’s website to find the best course for them. Each description has its specific paragraph about the application process. Applicants are required to fill in the online application form, upload the necessary documents and take an entrance exam in person or online.

For further information on the programmes, application procedures and deadlines, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].


There are 25 Master’s programs available at the University of Szeged.

The application process varies depending on the program; however, there are certain general requirements all applicants need to follow. These include:

  • General requirements: submission of an online application form
  • Pay the application and entrance exam fees
  • Upload academic documents to demonstrate your knowledge and language proficiency
  • An entrance examination in person or online may also be required


The average tuition fees at postgraduate level is €2,5000, but some programs may cost €1,900 (legal studies) or €8,000 for medicine programs.

For further information on the programmes, application procedures and deadlines, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].


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