The main objective of this Doctoral School is to train researchers in the Educational Sciences. Our curriculum focuses on formal education, learning, and instruction in the paradigms of empirically-based social sciences. Students are prepared for engaging in a wide spectrum of research activities using a plethora of research methods and for studying the educational, psychological, social and economic contexts of schooling and learning.

Graduates often pursue careers in higher education, research institutes, government agencies, non-governmental organisations, regional and local educational administration, and companies in the field of education. Research areas include Learning and Instruction; Educational Assessment; Information and Communication Technologies in Education; Social and Emotional Education; Health Education; Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology in Education.

Who should apply?

We expect applicants to be interested in issues related to education and schooling. It is an advantage if the applicant has a Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, or a field related to learning and instruction.

Application requirements:

To be submitted:

• MA/MSc degree – academic Records:
  • an official English version OR certified translation of your full Master’s transcript including an explanation of the grading system, and
  • an official English version OR certified translation of your Master’s degree.
• Proof of oral and written proficiency in English (internationally accepted language exam, at least upper intermediate level, B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference, or equivalent)
• List of academic publications (if you have such publications)
• Letter of Motivation
• CV
• Two references
• Research plan
  • compulsory for those who apply through a Tempus Public Foundation program (e.g. Stipendium Hungaricum)
  • optional for all others

There is an interview (in person or videoconference; covering the background of the applicant in research methodology, the chosen research field, and academic communication).