• Thorough understanding of the field
• Researcher/designer project proposal
• Summary of scientific and professional achievements to date (portfolio, CV, etc.)

Certificate of at least one intermediate (B2 level) combined written and oral English-language exam recognised in Hungary (languages accepted: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian).

A Master’s degree in Design Theory or a Master’s degree in a related social science or humanities field, or in art design, technical engineering, or natural sciences, provided that the candidate has a relevant publication list and/or successful scholarships, other related academic or creative, design, art or design management, curatorial or other relevant work experience in the field and that their commitment to the field is well-documented by such professional achievements.

The list of doctoral research supervisor and research topics for 2024, as well as the sample documents for applications submissions are published on the University website.

The application process can be started by clicking HERE after opening the interface.

To apply, you must fill in the application form. We recommend that you fill in the form as soon as possible, as we will send you an information letter after you have sent it.          

The application form is completed, the required documents in the format and with the name requested are uploaded, and the registration fee is paid. 

The required documents can be downloaded from the USEFUL DOCUMENTS menu.

The admission interviews are conducted. Applicants are interviewed by an admission committee of at least 3 members appointed by the University Habilitation and Doctoral Committee (UHDC). The precise date and schedule of the oral exam will be notified to the applicant by email.

The University Doctoral and Habilitation Council makes a decision on admission and scholarship spots based on the recommendation of the admission committee. 

The admission decisions will be posted by the Doctoral School on its website, and the official notifications will be sent by the university by 31 August 2024.

1. A copy of the Master’s degree

2. Copy/copies of the language exam certificate(s)

3. Declaration of Authenticity to official documents

4. A felvételi eljárási díj befizetésének igazolása

5. Detailed CV

6. Research project proposal: at least 1,800 and up to 5,000 characters

7. Researcher motivational letter: up to 1,800 characters

8. Declaration of endorsement by the selected supervisor

9. Publication list

10. Creative/design portfolio (optional)

11. Reference work: e.g. a paper of at least half a sheet relating to the topic specified for the admission test, or a paper or exhibition portfolio published in a refereed journal with documented press coverage, etc.