Biology

A four-year scholarship for the PhD studies is sponsored by governmental and non-governmental organisations.

Key facts:

The Departments of the University of Szeged and the research groups of the Biological Research Centre maintain close cooperation with laboratories both in Europe and overseas.

The Biology program from University of Szeged.

Programme Structure

Research areas:

• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Biotechnology
• Physiology and Neurobiology
• Genetics
• Microbiology
• Plant Biology
• Human Biology
• Ecology and Evolution

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

• TOEFL iBT — 72
• IELTS — 5.5

Other requirements

General requirements

• Submitted online application form, MSc degree in a related field, demonstrated proficiency in English (TELC/ECL B2, TOEFL IBT – 72, RPDT – 72, Cambridge FC B, IELTS – 5.5), CV in English, individual interview in person or online during which the applicant's motivation and research proposal will be examined, and a recent medical certificate of satisfactory general health status (not older than 1 month).

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (non-residents): 16,182 AUD / year ≈ 10,000 EUR / year

Living costs

Szeged, Hungary: 562–823 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Scholarships

PhD's scholarship opportunities for Biology include:

• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Various benefits — Deadline 07 Oct 2026
• ServiceScape Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• ACES Scholarships — 3500 USD — Deadline 15 Nov 2026
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Various benefits
• ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk) — 1550 EUR — Deadline 31 Oct 2026
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — 3000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies) — 350 EUR — Deadline 01 Nov 2026
• Literary Residency Program — 2600 EUR — Deadline 15 Oct 2026
• Creative BioMart Scholarship Program — 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — 12000 USD — Deadline 11 Jan 2027