Study location	Hungary, Szeged
Type	Doctoral / Postdoctoral, full-time
Nominal duration	4 + 4 semesters
Study language	English
Awards	PhD
Course code	DDISKEI-eng

Tuition fee	€5,000 per semester
Application fee	€35 per programme The 35 EUR Application Fee (non-refundable) is payable by programmes: as many programmes is indicated on the application form as many times 35 EUR should be paid.
Examination fee	€100 per programme

Entry qualification

Graduate / Masters' Degree (or higher) MSc degree in related fields (chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy or other relevant subject) Application procedure: The applicants shall apply online until the deadline. The applicants shall submit the proofs of their previous studies, including a certificate which includes the GPA of the completed courses. The applicants shall submit the proofs of their previous scientific achievements (publications, posters, etc.) The applicants shall submit a motivation letter. Based on the above documents, the Entrance Exam Committee (appointed by the Council of the Doctoral School) will shortlist the suitable candidates for a Skype interview. The Entrance Exam Committee consists of 3 people, which includes the Head/Deputy Head of the School, and the Head of the Relevant Program. The Skype interview last approx. 20 minutes, where the applicants will be asked to present their previous research experience as well as to answer to the questions of the Committee. 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. Academic Records in English or certified translation. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English TELC/ECL B2, TOEFL IBT – 72, RPDT 72, Cambridge FCB, IELTS – 5.5. Applicants are not required to provide the English language exam certificates who are natives of certain countries and can officially demonstrate that their academic studies have been conducted in English. The list of countries is available on our website.

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please note that applicants are required to attach as many motivation letter as many programmes they are applying to. -submitted online application form; -proof of previous scientific achievements (publications, posters, etc.) -motivation letter, -individual interview online and the -payment application fee and the 100 EUR non-refundable entrance exam fee

More information	u-szeged.hu/..udy-programmes/chemistry-phd  www2.sci.u-szeged.hu/..hd_chem/indexe.html

Overview

This postgraduate curriculum is for students who have a graduate degree (MSc) in chemistry, chemical engineering, high school chemistry teaching or pharmacy.

The major fields are: Analytical Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry, Catalysis Surface-Colloid and Material Science, Chemistry of Coordination Compounds, Physical Chemistry, Synthetic Organic Chemistry, and Theoretical Chemistry.

Sample research areas: Synthesis of post-translationally modified peptides; Development of new separation methods for proteomics; Surface photochemistry; Nanoscale self-organisation processes in hetero-epitaxial systems; Heterogeneous catalysis at the nanoscale; Chemistry and biochemistry of anticarcinogenic and antidiabetic metal complexes; Electrochemistry of conducting polymers; Photoelectrochemistry for solar energy conversion; Cyclisation reactions of D-secosteroids; Quantum chemical applications in the area of vibrational spectroscopy and structure research. For more research topics please consult the programme website.

For further information visit our website or contact Prof. Ágota Tóth DSc via atoth@chem.u-szeged.hu or call +36 (62) 544-614.

Programme structure

Level of the programme: PhD
Duration of the programme: 4+4 semesters
Registered in: EU
Credits: 240
Start of the programme: February and September of each year

Scholarship: Scholarships are available to cover the tuition fee (e.g. Stipendium Hungaricum, for details see the website of Tempus Public Foundation).