PhD in Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences

Full Time

PhD in Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences

Budapest University of Technology and Economics
  • 1st year fees
  • CREDITS
  • Campus
    BASED
  • PhD
    DEGREE
  • Start September and February
    DURATION

Introduction

PhD in Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences is a PhD program taught at Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary. Intake: Start September and February. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (8 semesters) options.

The PhD in Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences at Budapest University of Technology and Economics is delivered through the Pál Vásárhelyi Doctoral School of Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences. Students work in research areas that include design and diagnostics of building materials and constructions, testing and design of structures, topology optimization, biomechanics, masonry structures, geotechnics, engineering geology, hydrodynamics, hydrogeology and ecosystems, and water and wastewater treatment. Other areas include design of road and railway, surveying, remote sensing and geoinformatics.

The program focuses on independent research under supervision. Students complete advanced courses and improve presentation skills through guided teaching and participation in international conferences. The research work includes publication in peer reviewed international journals and presentation of results at international conferences. Assessment includes a midterm evaluation and a comprehensive examination. The degree is awarded based on published results and a thesis defense.

Modules

  • Advanced courses
  • Teaching under guidance
  • Midterm evaluation
  • Comprehensive examination
  • Public thesis defence

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in PhD in Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences at Budapest University of Technology and Economics for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Budapest University of Technology and Economics.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Budapest University of Technology and Economics as pre-requiste for admission in PhD in Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

For our PhD programs, general minimum requirements are an eligible MSc degree, document of English language proficiency, and and successful admission exam. Candidates must demonstrate the necessary background knowledge to carry out successful work in their chosen research field. Detailed information on admission can be found at the PhD school’s web page.

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  • Professors
  • Researchers
  • Leading developers at innovative companies
  • Companies specialized in design and monitoring of constructions
  • Companies specialized in diagnostics of building materials and constructions
  • Companies specialized in fragility analysis of structures
  • Companies specialized in biomechanics
  • Companies specialized in rock mechanics
  • Companies specialized in river basin management
  • Companies specialized in road and railway management
  • Companies specialized in gravity field studies
  • Companies specialized in computer vision

Scholarships

10 fully funded scholarships are listed for Hungary. See Hungary scholarships.

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