Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Type	Doctoral, full degree studies
Nominal duration	8 semesters (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	PhD
Course code	Social Science

Entry qualification	Master diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Territory requirements

Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, State of Palestine, Sudan, Syria, São Tomé and Príncipe, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen.

Language requirements	English B2

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. The applicant is required to upload the following documents: - statement of the supervisor - research proposal (sample for it can be downloaded from the website of doctoral school) - results of scientific research, possible student groups, and publication activities so far (e.g: an article in a peer-reviewed journal) - an official certificate from the criminal records not more than three months old or an equivalent document in the case of foreign nationals - a professional curriculum vitae

More information	en.uni-nke.hu/..ic-administration-sciences

Overview

The Doctoral School of Public Administration Sciences is the only doctoral school specializing in the field of public administration in Hungary. The aim of the Doctoral School’s program is to provide postgraduate-level education to professionals (researchers and practitioners) working in the field of public administration. The Doctoral School of Public Administration Sciences focuses on 7 areas of research: – History of State and Public administration – Jurisprudence – Organizational studies in Public Service and Sociology – Economic Sciences – Political Sciences and Governance Studies – Public Administration personnel – International and European Studies The organised training lasts 8 semesters and applies the system of credit points. In order to successfully finish their training and receive their pre-degree certificate (absolutorium) by the end of the 8th semester, PhD students must obtain at least 240 credit points and a certificate of B2 level in two foreign languages. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a PhD degree in Public Administration Sciences.

Entry requirements:
MSc/MA degree

Entrance exam:
Yes

Type of entrance exam:
oral

Entrance exam location:
Electronic or personal

Entrance exam description:
An application for an organised PhD programme must be submitted to the Office of Scientific Affairs (OSA) using the application form specified in the manner
The Admission Interviews are conducted in person or via Skype organized by the doctoral school. The Admission Interview is usually preceded by the evaluation of submitted research proposals from the applicants. At the interview, the applicant’s scientific (professional) performance, previous research activities and foreign language proficiency are assessed with points awarded. Maximum of 100 points may be obtained at the interview. The interview will last about 15-20 mins.
The Committee assesses and rates applicants and develops their standpoints: an applicant’s admission may be proposed, conditionally proposed or not proposed.

Research topics for academic year 2021/2022 is availabe here:
en.uni-nke.hu/document/en-uni-nke-hu/Call-for-app-2021.pdf

Contact:
Ms. ALE Éva
Doctoral school coordinator
kdi@uni-nke.hu

Preparatory year available:
No

Specialisation year available:
No

Minimum number of scholarship holders:
1

Maximum number of scholarship holders:
15

Doctoral Regulation
en.uni-nke.hu/document/en-uni-nke-hu/DOCTORAL-REGULATIONS.pdf