PHD PROGRAM AT THE DOCTORAL SCHOOL OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
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 29th, 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)