International Politics, PhD, at University of Pécs

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International Politics, PhD, University of Pécs

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
PhD	Full-time	8 semester	September	EUR 3500 per semester	EUR 3500 per semester

About International Politics, PhD - at University of Pécs

The aim of the doctoral program is to offer a wide variety of topics for the study of the actors, processes, intersections, and complexities of International Politics to those committed minds and talents who wish to foster research in any of the major relevant sub-fields in an interdisciplinary manner. The instructors and thesis supervisors of the program represent an extensive pool of expertise embracing Political Science, International Relations, International Law, Regional/Area Studies, therefore, provide substantial support to students both from methodological and theoretical perspectives. The interdisciplinary character of the program is strongly reinforced by the natural cooperation with other programs of the Doctoral School, including History, Ethnography, and Cultural Anthropology.

The program has been dynamically developing its circle of partnerships and collaborations both nationally and internationally. Doctoral students have the opportunity to join projects, take part in fieldwork, and participate in many exchange programs in different corners of the Globe. The host department also offers a wide range of scientific and intercultural events.

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Entry requirements

The applicant has to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application portal of the University of Pécs:

MA/MSc Degree in International Relations (for lack of the degree, other degrees can also be accepted if they include the following disciplines: social science (sociology, philosophy, anthropology), law, economy, political science, history, culture and linguistics, as well as geography, geopolitics – please attach a transcript for the courses you have completed (title, credits)Transcripts of records showing satisfactory completion , university degree
Europass CV in English
List of publications (if already) and other scientific, or related professional activities
Motivation letter (introduction plus field of interest, etc.) in 3000 to 3500 characters.
Preliminary Research Proposal in 5,000 to 20,000 characters.
Copy of valid passport or national ID
Medical certificate, (please fill the document and attach the serologic test results)
- vaccination card (showing that you are immunized against HEP B)
- HEP A/B/C test*
- HIV test*
- Chest X-ray: Please attach the chest’s X-ray result (not the film!) in English/Hungarian! (not older than 3 months)
Transfer receipt of the EUR 140 application fee
Official copy of the following language exam certificates:
- TOEFL (iBT internet-based): 66 points (www.ets.org/toefl)
- ECL: B2 level (http://www.ecl-test.com/)
- IELTS: Overall Band Score: 5.5 (www.ielts.org)
- Cambridge ESOL: B2 level (www.cambridgeenglish.org)
- TELC: B2 level (https://www.telc.net/en.html)
- or a written document certifying an advanced command of English
Entrance Exam (personally or via Skype)
research plan, preliminary research proposal,
supporting letters from two instructor-researchers from your previous higher education institution(s) who are holders of the PhD degree (or other scientific degree equal to the PhD degree),
letter of acceptance from your future research leader at the Doctoral School

Fees, Funding and Scholarships at University of Pécs

Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program

ABOUT THE STIPENDIUM HUNGARICUM PROGRAM

The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme was launched in 2013 by the Hungarian Government as part of the government policy called “Eastern and Southern Opening”. The scholarship program is managed by Tempus Public Foundation.
The core mission of the program is to increase the number of foreign students in Hungary and to encourage Hungarian higher education institutions to attract top foreign students. Currently 68 sending partners are engaged in the program.
Every year hundreds of international students gain admission to our university with the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship.

PROVISIONS COVERED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP

Tuition-free education: exemption from the payment of tuition fee.
Monthly stipend:
- non-degree, bachelor, master and one-tier master level: monthly HUF 43 700 contribution to the living expenses, for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies,
- doctoral level: monthly HUF 140 000 for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies.
Accommodation: dormitory placement OR a monthly contribution of HUF 40 000 to accommodation costs for the whole duration of the scholarship period.
Medical insurance: health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act No. 80 of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 100 000 a year/person

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