Physics PhD

Doctoral School of Physics

Key information:

• Duration of training: 8 semesters / 4 academic years (240 credits)
• Deadline of application: 31/May
• Starting date: 1/September (autumn intake only)
• Tuition Fee: 6000 Euro/academic year (consists of 2 semesters)
• Non-refundable application fee: 140 Euro
• Head of the Doctoral School: Prof. Dr László PÁLFALVI
• Caretaker Expert: Andrea LÓKI
• Secretary: Dr Zoltán TIBAI

Description of the program:

The Doctoral School of Physics covers the fields that are the subjects of research in the Institute of Physics; namely, laser physics, including THz and X-ray laser research, nonlinear optics, generation of ultrashort laser pulses, laser-based acceleration of particles, quantum optics, quantum informatics, and molecular modeling. World-leading research on high-energy THz pulses and their applications has a strong tradition at the Institute. The doctoral training involves the participation of the HUN-REN Wigner Research Centre for Physics, and the members of the doctoral school maintain close collaboration with several major institutions, such as the HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research and ELI-ALPS, as well as with numerous international and local industrial partners.

Students will be able to synthesize theoretical and empirical studies, conduct their own research, and present them both orally and in written form after the completion of their PhD degree.

Programmes:

• Quantum Optics and Quantum Informatics
• Laser physics, nonlinear optics and applied physics
• Scholar-Teacher Training Programme

Admission requirements:

• Valid passport
• Finished MA/MSc diploma - a copy of University / College degree (in English or with official translation; the original hard copy must be shown after arrival)
• Finished BA/BSc diploma - a copy of University / College degree (in English or with official translation; the original hard copy must be shown after arrival)
• Certified (in English or with official translation) copy of transcripts
• Two letters of recommendations
• List of publications, if available
• Research plan (1-3 pages)
• Preliminary support letter (signed by the potential supervisor and head of the doctoral school)
• Demonstrated evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency – B2 intermediate level
• Medical certificate, vaccination card (showing that you are immunized against HEP B, C) and HIV test, and results of Chest X-Ray
• Europass CV in English
• Motivation letter (introduction plus field of interest, etc.) in 3000 to 3500 character