SZENT ISTVÁN UNIVERSITY

University Doctoral Habilitation Council

Degree: PhD, please, see https://doktori.hu/index.php?menuid=191&lang=EN&di_ID=211 for details

Program aims:

The program offers complex scientific research and development knowledge in the field of landscape architecture, urban and environmental design, landscape protection and reclamation, landscape planning, social-economic aspects of climate change. The doctoral programs are tailored to the goals of each student.

Study subjects and research topics:

Environmental modelling

• Agro-informatics
• Statistical methods and risk analysis
• Climate change impacts on ecological structure

Landscape Planning and Open Space Design

• Garden and open space design
• Garden history and historic garden conservation
• Environmental protection and environmental policy
• Landscape planning and regional development
• Landscape protection and landscape reclamation 
• Urban planning and urban design
• Urban open space systems and urban ecology

Research work:

• Principles and methods of garden design and urban open space planning
• Research in garden history and monument protection
• Design of garden objects
• Landscape architectural methods of regional planning and development
• Requirements of landscape architecture and sustainable development in the process of improving underdeveloped regions
• Principles and methods in landscape protection and rehabilitation
• Studies in settlement ecology and quality of environment
• Ecosystem modelling
• Climate change impacts on ecological structure
• Environmental impact assessments

Language of instruction: English

Duration: 8 semesters

Credits: 240

Tuition fee: EUR 6000 /semester

Other fees:

• Application fee: EUR 100
• Thesis evaluation and defending procedure: EUR 1000

Application deadline: May 29^th, 2020

Admission requirements:

• MSc degree or its equivalent  in the field of landscape architecture, landscape ecology agricultural, applied mathematics, agricultural engineering, geography, environmental sciences, meteorology, information technology or life sciences,
• knowledge of English,
• previous participation in scientific activities (publications).

Scholarship: Stipendium Hungaricum (Check if you qualify at www.tpf.hu),

Study abroad: available within the exchange programs of the university (Erasmus, CEEPUS, other bilateral agreements)

Special services:

Remark(s): -

Faculty: Landscape Architecture

Chairperson of the program: Prof. Dr. László Bozó

Contact person: Fanny Szondy (e-mail: Szondy.Fanny@fh.szie.hu)