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Entry to doctoral studies
How can I become a doctoral student?
The National Doctoral Council (ODT) provides up-to-date information on doctoral programmes. Please consult the list of current topics on the website and select the research topic that best matches your interests. Then, contact the instructor/researcher who posted the topic.
In accordance with the Doctoral Regulations of the University of Pannonia, the conditions for applying for doctoral training must be announced twice a year in the form of a call for applications (September-January, February-August). Prior to the beginning of each semester, the University of Pannonia announces admissions (and supplementary admissions) for its PhD programs. Please refer to the webpage below for detailed information about the doctoral schools offering the programmes, the application procedure, deadlines, and admission requirements. Ensure you meet the necessary requirements and familiarise yourself with the application process in full.
Following a careful review of the application submitted, the admissions committee of the chosen doctoral school will invite the applicant for a personal (or online) interview. During the conversation, the applicant's professional background, research ideas, and motivation will be assessed. Subsequent to a thorough review of the discussion, the committee will make a recommendation to the University Doctoral and Habilitation Council (UDHC) of the University. The doctoral school will provide information about the exact date and format of the interview
On successful admission, students may enrol in the doctoral programme during the period specified by the University of Pannonia. The Directorate of Academic Affairs' staff will provide detailed information on the necessary documents for enrolment, the relevant deadlines, and the subsequent steps.
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Guide to PhD Application at the University of Pannonia
About the doctoral studies
The PhD is an advanced research degree which allows students to undertake supervised yet independent research. The doctoral schools of the University of Pannonia provide an opportunity for scholars to become highly qualified experts capable of independent scientific research work and achievements. Doctoral programs are training programs for academics, preparing students to obtain a doctoral degree. Duration of the program: 2+2 years.
The research topics announced for the 2026/2027 academic year will be published by the doctoral schools on the doktori.hu website and applications can only be submitted for the topics currently announced. Doctoral schools may impose additional conditions (e.g. professional qualifications, language skills, professional experience). These can be obtained from the doctoral schools at the network addresses given above.
How to apply
To apply for any of the doctoral programs offered by the UP, please submit the application via DreamApply System.
Expected date of PhD entrance interview: 01.05.2026 - 15.05.2026
Decision on applications review the items:
academic standing and relevant professional experience
language proficiency in other languages,
excellence of academic records.
Deadline for decision on the application: 29 May 2026
INFORMATION ABOUT DOCTORAL SCHOOLS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PANNONIA OFFERING PHD PROGRAMS
Doctoral School of Information Science and Technologysecretary: Dr. Péter Görbe di-titkar@mik.uni-pannon.hu, +36 88 624-319
https://mik.uni-pannon.hu/en/research-development/doctoral-school/introduction
Location: Veszprém
Leader: Dr. Ferenc Hartung
Discipline: Information technology
Location: Veszprém
Leader: Dr. Ferenc Hartung
Discipline: Information technology
Multilingualism Doctoral Schoolsecretary: Veronika Schrenk Veronikaschrenk.veronika@htk.uni-pannon.hu, +36 88 623-723
https://mds.htk.uni-pannon.hu/en/
Location: Veszprém
Leader: Dr. Judit Navracsics
Discipline: Linguistics
Location: Veszprém
Leader: Dr. Judit Navracsics
Discipline: Linguistics
Doctoral School of Business and Managementsecretary: Diána Kaszáné Csehicsehi.diana@gtk.uni-pannon.hu, +36 88 624-120
https://gsdi.gtk.uni-pannon.hu/en/our-doctoral-school/
Location: Veszprém
Leader: Dr. Gábor Michalkó
Discipline: Business and Management
Location: Veszprém
Leader: Dr. Gábor Michalkó
Discipline: Business and Management
Doctoral School of Chemistry and Environmental Sciencessecretary: Dr. Beatrix Jancsek-Turóczijancsek-turoczi.beatrix@mk.uni-pannon.hu, +36 88 624-536
https://mk.uni-pannon.hu/index.php/en/dsces
Location: Veszprém
Leader: Dr. András Liker
Discipline: Chemistry; Environmental Sciences
Location: Veszprém
Leader: Dr. András Liker
Discipline: Chemistry; Environmental Sciences
Chemical Engineering and Material Sciences Doctoral Schoolsecretary: Dr. Edit Tóth-Bodrogitoth-bodrogi.edit@mk.uni-pannon.hu, +36 88 624-546
https://mk.uni-pannon.hu/index.php/en/cemsds
Location: Veszprém
Leader: Katalin Bélafiné Bakó
Discipline: Materials sciences and technology; bio-, environmental-, and chemical engineering sciences
Location: Veszprém
Leader: Katalin Bélafiné Bakó
Discipline: Materials sciences and technology; bio-, environmental-, and chemical engineering sciences
OFFICES AND RESPONSIBLE PERSONS FOR ORGANISING DOCTORAL TRAINING
INFORMATION ABOUT DOCTORAL SCHOOLS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PANNONIA OFFERING PHD PROGRAMS
Head of the University Doctoral and Habilitation Council:
Dr. Gábor Michalkó
Secretary of the University Doctoral and Habilitation Council:
Dr. Lengyel Edina
8200 Veszprém, Egyetem str. 10.
Building „N” épület, office N13
Tel.: +36 88 624-577
e-mail: lengyel.edina@mk.uni-pannon.hu
INFORMATION ABOUT DOCTORAL SCHOOLS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PANNONIA OFFERING PHD PROGRAMS
Directorate of Academic Affair:
Dr. Eszter Feilné Kulcsár
administrator
8200 Veszprém, Egyetem str. 10.
Building „A” épület, ground floor, office 6
Tel.: +36 88 623 - 890
e-mail: kulcsar.eszter@uni-pannon.hu