during their study at annual conferences organized by the School.
Career opportunities:
Many of our graduates obtained postdoctoral positions throughout the world ranging all the way from the US to Japan, often at leading universities of the world (e.g., University of Cambridge, University of Tokyo, ETH Zürich). A large number of the graduates get tenure or tenure track positions at universities and research institutions inside and outside of Hungary. Some of our graduates have been pursuing their research career in the non-academic environment of large international research institutions and corporations, including major pharmaceutical companies.
Job examples
- Academic Researcher (carry out research and produce publications, or other research outputs; supervising students; applying for research and development funding)
- Development Scientist (responsible for laboratory trial work to improve existing products and processes, as well as develop new chemical processes)
- Environmental chemist (analytical testing or new product development in the lab, or work with users of chemicals in the field, and safety and regulatory issues in an office)
- Forensic Chemist (analyze non-biological trace evidence found at crime scenes in order to identify unknown materials and match samples to known substances)
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager (develop and implement new safety and quality systems and initiatives)
Programme Structure
- The research fields covered by the School include practically the whole spectrum of chemistry, i.e., inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, theoretical chemistry, organic and biochemistry, electrochemistry, structural chemistry, and polymer chemistry.
- The focus of the program is on research, students start to work on their chosen research topic, in the laboratory of the project leader, from the very beginning.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
General requirements
- A master’s degree in chemistry (or in a related field) is a requirement.
- An internationally accredited language examination is required with at least a B2 CEFR level or equivalent result.
- Examples of minimum level accepted:
- TOEFL iBT 72 pts
- IELTS 5.5
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 35 AUD / year (≈ 8,000 HUF / year)
EU/EEA
EU/EEA Nationals: 24 AUD / year (≈ 5,468 HUF / year)
Additional Details
- EU/EEA - If the research is performed at the Faculty: HUF 1 000 000; if the research is performed outside of the Faculty: HUF 300 000
- Non-EU/EEA - If the research is performed at the Faculty: 4000 EUR; if the research is performed outside of the Faculty: 1500 EUR
Living costs
Budapest, Hungary: 763-1,188 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
