PhD Studies - MATE Doctoral Schools
PhD Studies
PhD Studies
Last modified: 21. November 2025
The doctoral degree awarded by Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) is an internationally recognized PhD degree. Our professional staff has a good reputation all over the world. The PhD students graduated from MATE find jobs in government offices, research institutions, business and education in Hungary and abroad alike.The PhD studies consist of tutorials, field and laboratory experimental work as well as preparation and defense of theses.
Our PhD programmes consist of 2+2 years. The first 2 years are completed by a complex exam at the end of the 4th semester. In the last 2 years, PhD students' effort will be focused only on research, publications and writing a dissertation. PhD programmes take place on four campuses in nine scientific areas.
Ratio of international students in PhD programmes amounts to 36% from more than 60 countries. Governmental scholarships are available for international students (Stipendium Hungaricum, Scholarship Programme for Christian Young People and Bilateral State Scholarships).
Doctoral School of Agricultural and Food Sciences |
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Head of DS: |
Dr. Melinda Kovács, MHAS |
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Scientific coordinator of DS: |
Dr. Júlia Halász, DSc |
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Animal Science Program Agricultural Sciences/Animal Sciences |
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Head of Program: |
Dr. András Szabó, DSc |
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Scientific coordinator of Program: |
Dr. Henrietta Nagyné Kiszlinger, PhD |
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Aquaculture and fisheries management Subprogram |
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Head of Subprogram: |
Dr. Ákos Horváth, DSc |
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Animal Biotechnology and Wildlife Management Subprogram |
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Head of Subprogram: |
Dr. Elen Gócza, CMHAS |
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Animal Breeding and Genetics Subprogram |
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Head of Subprogram: |
Dr. István Nagy, DSc |
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Animal Physiology and Nutrition Subprogram |
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Head of Subprogram: |
Dr. András Szabó, DSc |
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Food Science Program Agricultural Sciences/Food Sciences |
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Head of Program: |
Dr. Gabriella Kiskó, PhD |
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Scientific coordinator of Program: |
Dr. Krisztina Takács, PhD |
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Horticulture Program Agricultural Sciences/Crop and Horticulture Sciences |
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Head of Program: |
Dr. Éva Zámboriné Németh, DSc |
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Scientific coordinator of Program: |
Dr. Noémi Kappel, PhD |
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Plant Science Program Agricultural Sciences/Crop and Horticulture Sciences |
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Head of Program: |
Dr. Zoltán Pék, PhD |
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Scientific coordinator of Program: |
Dr. András Neményi, PhD |
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Doctoral School of Natural Sciences |
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Head of DS: |
Dr. Erika Csákiné Michéli, CMHAS |
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Scientific coordinator of DS: |
Dr. Éva Várallyay, DSc |
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Biological Science Program Natural Sciences/Biological Sciences |
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Program vezető: |
Dr. Zoltán Nagy, DSc |
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Scientific coordinator of Program: |
Dr. János Balogh, PhD |
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Environmental Science Program Natural Sciences/Environmental Sciences |
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Head of Program: |
Dr. András Székács, DSc |
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Scientific coordinator of Program: |
Dr. Miklós Gulyás, PhD |
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Scientific coordinator for international students: |
Dr. Mátyás Cserháti, PhD |
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Doctoral Scool of Engineering |
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Head of DS: |
Dr. László Bozó, MHAS |
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Scientific coordinator of DS: |
Dr. Ágnes Sallay, PhD |
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Mechanical Engineering Program Engineering Sciences/Engineering Sciences |
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Head of Program: |
Dr. Gábor Kalácska, DSc |
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Scientific coordinator of Program: |
Dr. István Seres, PhD |
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Landscape Architecture Program Engineering Sciences/Agricultural Engineering Sciences |
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Head of Program: |
Dr. László Bozó, MHAS |
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Scientific coordinator of Program: |
Dr. Ágnes Sallay, PhD |
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Doctoral School of Economic and Regional Sciences |
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Head of DS: |
Dr. Zoltán Bujdosó, PhD |
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Scientific coordinator of DS: |
Dr. Kinga Szabó, PhD |
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Scientific coordinator for international students: |
Dr. Mária Farkasné Fekete, PhD |
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Sustainable Business and Management Program Social Sciences/Management and Business Administration Sciences |
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Head of Program: |
Dr. Viktória Szente, PhD |
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Scientific coordinator of Program: |
Dr. Emese Prihoda, PhD |
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Regional Economic Development and Management Program Social Sciences/Regional Sciences |
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Head of Program: |
Dr. József Káposzta, CSc |
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Scientific coordinator of Program: |
Dr. Kitti Némediné Kollár, PhD |
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Executive Doctoral Program Social Sciences/Business Sciences |
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Head of Program: |
Dr. Ágoston Temesi, PhD |
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Scientific coordinator of Program: |
Dr. Brigitta Unger-Plasek, PhD |
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Leader of Doctoral and Habilitation Center:
Ms Mónika Hajdú
E-mail: hajdu.monika@uni-mate.hu
Phone: +36 28 522-000/ext. 3280
International PhD coordinators at DHC:
Gödöllő and Buda Campus:Ms Edit SIMA-DOLÁNYI
Email: simane.dolanyi.edit@uni-mate.hu
Phone: +36 28 522-000/ext. 3279
Kaposvár Campus:
Mrs Katalin LACZKÓ
Email: laczko.lorandne@uni-mate.hu
Phone: +36 82 505-800 /ext. 1004
Georgicon (Keszthely) Campus:
Ms Mónika Hajdú
E-mail: hajdu.monika@uni-mate.hu
Phone: +36 28 522-000/ext. 3280