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PhD / Doctorate Engineering Full Time

PhD in Electrical Engineering

at Budapest University of Technology and Economics · Hungary

Duration

8 semesters

Intake

Start September and February

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The PhD in Electrical Engineering at Budapest University of Technology and Economics is a full-time doctoral program in the Doctoral School of Electrical Engineering. It covers research areas including control engineering and robotics, electromagnetic fields, embedded systems, high voltage technology, microelectronics, nanotechnology, photovoltaic systems, power systems, signal processing, space technology, and telecommunication.

The program runs over 8 semesters and requires 240 credits. Credits come from elective doctoral courses (30 credits), guided research (120 credits), publications (60 credits), and contribution to teaching BSc and MSc students (30 credits). Research includes guided work with a supervisor, publication in peer reviewed international journals, and presenting results at international conferences. It also includes a midterm evaluation and a comprehensive examination, followed by a public thesis defence.

Modules

  • Elective doctoral courses
  • Guided research
  • Publications
  • Contribution to teaching BSc and MSc students
  • Advanced elective courses and participation in international summer schools / workshops
  • Teaching under guidance
  • Midterm evaluation
  • Comprehensive examination
  • Public thesis defence

Entry requirements

The entry requirements are:

  • Completed master’s studies with a result of min. 70%
  • Appropriate knowledge of English
  • Sufficient background knowledge in the field, proven by an online test
  • Sufficient knowledge related to the selected research topic, proven at an online inverview

Career outcomes

  • Research engineer in industry
  • Professor in Hungary or at foreign institutions

How this course compares

  • Budapest University of Technology and Economics is #6 in Hungary on research impact (1,284,699 citations).
  • It lists 9 Engineering courses in total, 5 of them at phd / doctorate level.
  • Most phd / doctorate Engineering courses in Hungary take 8 semesters; this one does too.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the PhD in Electrical Engineering at Budapest University of Technology and Economics?

It takes 8 semesters, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in Start September and February.

Is Budapest University of Technology and Economics a good university for Engineering?

Budapest University of Technology and Economics is #6 in Hungary on research impact (1,284,699 citations).

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