World Economics
The World Economics Doctoral Programme is an academic workshop with a history spanning more than a quarter of a century, founded by internationally renowned professors of international economics and development studies. The prestige of our programme is marked by four members of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences among our founders and faculty: Tamás Szentes, Tibor Palánkai, Mihály Simai, and László Csaba.
Our research profile is rooted in world and development economics, but our research covers the full spectrum of global economic systems:
- Global Systems: International political economy, globalization, and technological transition.
- Integration and Governance: European economic integration, and the institutional framework and operation of the EU.
- Economic Models: Comparative and institutional economics, development studies.
- Finance and Regions: International finance and regional economics.
Our goal is for our students to graduate in accordance with the highest international academic standards. We provide a dynamic research environment where doctoral students:
- Are active participants in research: They can join international projects such as Fatigue or Poprebel.
- Are members of international networks: Our school is a member of prestigious organizations such as UACES, CES, CEEISA, and EACES.
- Benefit from strategic cooperation: We maintain close ties with the HUN-REN CERS Institute of World Economics, providing opportunities for joint workshops and practical research experience.
Admission Information
The general rules of the admission procedure are set out in Sections 21–22 of the University Doctoral Regulations (EDSZ), which can be accessed by clicking here.
Required Documents for Application:
- Research Proposal: Maximum 8,000 characters (excluding bibliography). Please formulate specific research questions or hypotheses, outline the proposed methodology, and present the relevant contemporary literature. Candidates should justify their chooses the World Economy Programme of the Corvinus Doctoral School of International Relations and Political Science (NKPDI). The bibliography should consist of 5–10 key references.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Please include prior publications, TDK/OTDK (Scientific Students’ Association) results, professional experience, and the title of your Master’s (MA) thesis. The CV must also include a one-paragraph statement regarding your motivation for applying.
The Admission Procedure:
- Timeline: Expected in April 2026.
- Format: Oral interview, either in person or via Microsoft Teams.
- Content: A detailed discussion of the research proposal, knowledge of the fundamental sources and expected methodology of the field, and an exploration of the candidate’s personal motivation.
Scoring is based on the submitted application materials and the oral interview. The final admission decision is made by the University Doctoral Council in May.
| Criterion | Score |
|---|---|
| Academic and Professional Achievements (including test) | 40 |
| Letter of Motivation and Research Proposal | 20 |
| Oral Interview (including English language assessment) | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
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Supervisors
- Sejla Almadi
- István Benczes
- Péter Ákos Bod
- László Csaba
- András Deák
- Viktória Endrődi-Kovács
- Dóra Győrffy
- Balázs Hámori
- István Kollai
- Gábor Kutasi
- István Magas
- Tamás Matura
- Gergely Medve-Bálint
- Sándor Gyula Nagy
- András Rácz
- Miklós Rosta
- Judit Ricz
- Sarimehmet Duman Özgün
- Balázs Sárvári
- Norbert Szijártó
- Tamás Stukovszky
- Balázs Szent-Iványi
- Ágnes Szunomár
- András Tétényi
- Magdolna Sass Tölgyessyné
- László Trautmann
- Gábor Vigvári
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Contact
For any inquiries, please feel free to reach out to us:
E-mail: nkpdi-phd@uni-corvinus.hu
Please make an appointment by email before a personal consultation!