University of Pécs

Major: Physics
Language of instruction: English
Degree (BA, MA, PhD. etc): PhD

Name of institution: University of Pécs
Address: Pécs 7633 Szántó K. J. u. 1/B, Hungary
Phone: (+36) 72 501 599/ 3267
Fax: (+36) 72 501 508
Web: http://www.pte.hu

Type and name of degree:
PhD

Duration of studies:
3 years

Admission requirements:
M.Sc. degree Applicants are required to fill in the application form that can be obtained from the Secretary of the Doctoral School and also from our website. Students need to attach the following documents as well:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Official copies of (Degree ) Certificate plus certified translation in English
- Transcript of records in English
- Two letters of recommendation
- List of Publications (if any)

Entrance examination:
Yes

Fees (application, tuition, others):
Tuition fee EUR 6,000 per semester

Library facilities:
The Central University Library, which was founded in 1774, stocks some 1.5million volumes and numerous periodicals. This makes it the largest library in the Transdanubian region. In addition, each faculty and colleges has its own library and other document resources.

Computer facilities:
The University has many computer labs in many locations. The labs are available to the students for study purposes. E-mail and web access is also provided free of charge.

Sport activities:
There is a wide variety of student entertainment facilities both in and out the university. As Pécs is a student city, many bars, clubs and discos provide the students with additional relaxation and amusement. Pécs received the prestigious title:

Accomodation:
Dormitories are (within limit) available for international students. Private flats, rented apartments are available near the university. Approximate monthly cost for a rented apartment: 100-150 EUR for a person.

Others:
Main fields of research:

Invertebrate and vertebrate neurobiology, population dynamics, zoo-taxonomy, microbial genetics, microbial pathogenesis, vegetation studies, plant anatomy, plant taxonomy, plant physiology, plant drugs.
Quantum information and quantum optics (theoretical research), theoretical and experimental nonlinear optics, laser physics, Röntgen lasers and low energy plasma physics, theoretical nuclear and particle physics, and QCD, laser spectroscopy, laser applications, fluorescence spectroscopy.
Analytical, general, physical and inorganic chemistry.
Geography of tourism, Regional and settlement development, Historical and political geography, Environmental geography, Physical geography and geology.
The students of the Doctoral Schools are also active participants in the life of the Institutes of Faculty of Sciences, which has seven institutes, including 31 departments altogether.