PhD Course Overview

Coursework Requirements for the Ph.D. Program

In the first year, doctoral students take 6 credits of course work in the fall term and another 6 credits of coursework in the winter for a total of 12 credits for the year. These credits comprise both mandaory and elective courses. However, the Ph.D. Preparation Seminar is NOT part of these 12 course credits.

Doctoral students may enroll in one MA course each term but only with the written approval of their Ph.D. supervisor and the Director of Doctoral Studies. Please consult the Ph.D. Handbook for more details about the terms and conditions of taking MA courses.

Students are expected to take the bulk of their elective courses from the elective offerings in the department. Please consult the Ph.D. Handbook for the specific regulations for taking elective Ph.D. course from another department.

After the first year, doctoral students may audit or enroll in additional courses when they are in residence in Budapest.