PHDDoctoral School of Sport Sciences [Health Science]
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| Academic field | Physical Education, Sport Science 16.1 (ISCED 09021) |
| Type | Doctoral, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 8 semesters |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | PHD |
| Course code | Health Science |
| Entry qualification | Master diploma (or higher) Applications for PhD training can be submitted by those having a B2 level English knowledge, a university degree (in a bicyclical higher education Master – MSc degree), and by students who have enrolled in the final year of a Masters degree expecting to acquire a MSc diploma no more than six month later, which is predicted on the basis of the pace of their educational advancement. In the event of a successful PhD entrance exam, their registration to the School of PhD Studies is only possible after the acquisition of the diploma which entitles them for PhD training. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, St Lucia, Sudan, Syria, São Tomé & Príncipe, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English |
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Overview
The Doctoral School of Sport Sciences pursues its activities at the Hungarian University of Sports Science as the only one of its kind in the field of sports in Hungary. The Doctoral School embraces the whole field of sport sciences. Today, there are more than a hundred doctoral students in the three scientific programs. These students work under the supportive guidance of accredited supervisors of the Doctoral School. The knowledge of the experienced professors and dedicated supervisors has a great impact on the research work of our students.
As for its organizational structure, the Doctoral School of Sport Sciences is an autonomous body of TE, controlled by the Council of the Doctoral School and the Doctoral Council of the University. The program offers three subprograms:
• Training and Adaptation
• Physical Training, Regulation, Metabolism
• Sport and Social Sciences
Due to its interdisciplinary nature, the Doctoral School needs to possess all the infrastructural conditions required by the disciplinary characteristics of both the Natural and Social Sciences. The foundation of the Research Institute of Sport Sciences has greatly improved its infrastructural condition, thus the Hungarian University of Sports Science has world-standard research conditions in certain fields.
Our laboratories provide a basis for the researches in natural sciences, where the majority of PhD student research projects are.
Owing to the widespread relations of TE with other Hungarian and international universities, the University intends to further improve its storehouse of available research methods.
The research topics accurately describe the vivid and interdisciplinary character of the professional work carried out in the different doctoral programs. In addition, there are number of courses announced for the students with the freedom of individual study plans. Doctoral studies at the Hungarian University of Sports Science consist of two sections. In the first two years, the aim is to train students to become scientists through coursework and research activities. In the second two-year section, students are provided with the opportunity to evaluate the results of experiments and publish them in acknowledge scientific journals. During this part, students are required to pass a complex examination and to write and defend a dissertation. If all the administrative prerequisites and academic requirements are met, our students can skip the first part and directly enter the second part. In any case, ensuring the high quality of our students’ education is our priority.
Programme structure
The Hungarian University of Sports Science (TE) is one of the oldest, most successful and professionally acclaimed universities for education and sports science in Central Europe. We greatly respect and value our legacy, preserve our traditions and continuously explore innovative methods in education and research. The latter meet 21st century expectations for higher education as well as our students’ expectations of firm knowledge, quality educators and services, along with great extracurricular experiences. Our management is dedicated to serving generations of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate Hungarian and international students. Our faculty includes globally-renowned educators. Our students and alumni are high achievers in various areas of sports and science.
TE, traditionally called “TF”, is the proud home of numerous Olympic champions, great sports coaches, educators and recreation experts. The TE community provides support throughout the careers of our students and alumni, helping them to aspire personally and professionally and enjoy a life-long career support. TE is currently involved in a major campus reconstruction and expansion project. The infrastructural development runs parallel with substantial development in our educational programs and research portfolio, quality assurance as well as a complex internationalization initiative, including mobility services, English language programs and strategic institutional partnerships.
As a result of our modern curriculum, multifunctional sports facilities and community spaces and events, our students enjoy the opportunity to obtain competitive knowledge that meets labor market requirements while accumulating lifelong experiences with unique TE student life. Our dedication also serves larger aspirations of improving the health and wellness of Hungarians and those beyond our borders as well.
The work and progress of PhD students in order to acquire the degree shall be measured in credit points (study units). In PhD training credit points can be gained by learning the course material, fulfilling the requirements of each subject, doing research work or teaching.
As per the Higher Education Act, 240 credits must be gained in the doctoral training, i.e. 30 credit points per each semester, the composition of which is determined by EDT.
The 240 credit points can be gained in 8 semesters. If law permits, an exemption can be made by EDT on individual request; in such cases the 240 credit points may be gained in fewer semesters, too. The 240 credit points are a condition for obtaining an absolutorium (certificate of completion). During the PhD training period educational, research and teaching credit points can be attained. Official acknowledgment of the acquired educational, research and teaching credit points may take place only once, at the closure of each semester. Acknowledgment of 30 credit points is a requirement for the official recognition of a semester.
The measurement of the educational requirements is the study unit (educational credit point). One study unit – which in case of PhD courses is already indicated – is equivalent to 15 hours of lecture or practical class performance tested and evaluated. Courses can be organised in blocks, within one semester or by exceeding the semester boundaries. One credit can be recognised by performing a two times 7 hours’ course as well. The credit points must be acknowledged (accredited) in the semester in which the student’s performance was tested and evaluated.
During the training, the student must accomplish at least 16 credit points (study units). 5 study units out of these must be gained in obligatory subjects of choice. The Departmental Doctoral School Council may specify the completion of a maximum of a further 8 study units. The remaining study units may be obtained from courses or other undertakings (e.g. lecture series) of the students’ choice, approved by the University Doctoral Council. Half of the total credit points must be obtained by participating in the courses announced by the University.