The primary task of the Doctoral School is to provide educational programs of a high standard in accordance with the requirements of the Bologna system to those leading architects with an MSc or MA degree, as well as to those with an MA or MSc degree in an architecture-related field.
Those Hungarian and foreign citizens can apply for the program who:
The applicant has to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application portal of the University of Pécs:
*about the portfolio:
Applicants for PhD/DLA programs - please send a portfolio about projects, works, build projects, architectural competitions, publications etc. (DVD, pdf, private website, blog etc.).
The Application Process
Admission criteria:
The following criteria are considered during the admission procedure:
Criteria |
Results breakdown |
Max points |
GPA
Bachelor programs: GPA of the applicant’s last two high school years or result of preparatory courses of the University of Pécs. Master programs: GPA of the applicant’s last two years in the BA/BSc training |
0 point: If applicant’s GPA is below 50 % 10 points: If applicant’s GPA is 50 % or above 20 points: If applicant’s GPA is 70 % or above 30 points: If applicant’s GPA is 85 % or above |
30 |
Quality and content of the Motivational letter |
0 point: a The motivational letter contains nothing specific, no professional goals are set; 3 points: The motivational letter is too general, remarkably few specifics and professional goals; 6 points: General professional and personal motivation, the goals are also mostly general but it contains at least some specifics (e.g. refers to activities and work tasks to accomplish); 9 points: Definite professional and personal motivation but still general goals; 12 points: Well-thought-out, substantive motivation, quality writing, and professional goals; specific, promising application |
15 |
Quality and content of the Portfolio |
0 point: Unsatisfactory. The portfolio exhibits several major and minor problems with basic visual premise;
3 points: Less than satisfactory. Both the quality and contain is substandard, incomplete in significant ways;
6 points: Satisfactory. The portfolio is complete and satisfactory, exhibiting minor problems in quality craft and detail.
9 points: Good quality. The portfolio demonstrates a level of thoughtfulness in addressing visual skills and creativity, with some minor scale problems.
12 points: High quality. The portfolio demonstrates a level of thoughtfulness in addressing visual skills and creativity.
15 points: Outstanding. Execution of work is thoroughly complete and demonstrates a superior level of ability and skills. |
15 |
Skype interview |
0 point: the applicant cannot communicate with the interviewer, not even the most basic communication acts (greeting, identity issues); 10 points: the interview is lagging, the applicant only communicates in short answers, mostly answers yes or no questions, 25 points: the applicant is fluent in general topics, his or her professional motivations are not fully understood, 40 points: the applicant is fluent in both general and basic professional topics and can express his or her professional motivation. |
40 |
Total | 100 | |
Additional points |
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CEFR level C1 language exam certificate |
0 point: the applicant has only a level B2 language exam certificate in the instruction language; 5 points: the applicant has an internationally recognized CEFR level C1 language exam certificate obtained no earlier than 2 years in the instruction language |
5 |
Reference |
0 point: the applicant can not provide reference letters from previous teachers, mentors or project leaders; 5 points: the applicant can provide reference letters from previous teachers, mentors or project leaders; |
5 |
Total | 10 | |
The admission decision
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The minimum requirement for admission is that the candidate a) obtains more than zero points for each of the four main criteria, and b) the total score, of at least 40, without extra points.
Tha maximum points the Applicant can obtain can not be more than 100 points. |
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Gabriella MEDVEGY
Dean, Full professor
E-mail: architecture@mik.pte.hu
English website of the Faculty
Website of the Breuer Marcell Doctoral School of Architecture
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