Join Corvinus University’s Doctoral Schools in 2025!
2025-02-04 12:41:00Ready to elevate your academic journey and become a leading researcher?
Corvinus University’s four prestigious doctoral schools offer you a platform to thrive.
Below, find everything you need to know about applying in 2025 and setting yourself on a path to success.
Key Application Dates
🗓 Application Period: 4-18 March 2025
🌐 Apply through the DreamApply system:
Complete the online application form, upload your documents, and follow the step-by-step process.
Why Choose Corvinus Doctoral Programs?
🚀 Cutting-edge research opportunities
🎓 Expert mentoring by leading academics
🌍 Global networking possibilities
💼 Career-enhancing prospects
Discover the unique processes and opportunities of each doctoral school:
Doctoral Schools of Business and Management
Admission Highlights
🔍 Preliminary selection based on your documents
🧠 Online cognitive skills quiz in early April 2025
💬 Professional knowledge interview in mid April 2025
Scoring Breakdown
| Criteria | Points |
| Previous performance | 20 |
| Research proposal | 40 |
| Online quiz | 10 |
| Motivational interview | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
Important Dates
- Offers: Mid-May 2025
- Acceptance deadline: End of May 2025
- Admission decisions: End of June 2025
Doctoral Schools of Economics, Business, and Informatics
Admission Highlights
📄 Document-based pre-selection
🧠 Online quiz in early April 2025
💬 Comprehensive entry interview in late April 2025
Scoring Breakdown
| Criteria | Points |
| Academic and scientific achievements (includes the online quiz) | 40 |
| Motivation letter and research plan | 20 |
| Oral interview (including English assessment) | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Important Dates
- Offers: Mid-May 2025
- Acceptance deadline: End of May 2025
- Admission decisions: End of June 2025
Doctoral Schools of International Relations and Political Science
Admission Highlights
📄 Document-based pre-selection
💬 Research preparedness interview in late April 2025
Scoring Breakdown
| Criteria | Points |
| Academic merits | 25 |
| Research proposal | 35 |
| Admission interview | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Minimum 40 points from academic merits and research proposal required to qualify.
Important Dates
- Offers: Mid-May 2025
- Acceptance deadline: End of May 2025
- Admission decisions: End of June 2025
Doctoral Schools of Sociology and Communication Science
Admission Highlights
📄 Document-based pre-selection
💬 Oral interview in late April 2025 to assess knowledge, motivation, and English proficiency
Scoring Breakdown
| Criteria | Points |
| Prior achievements | 20 |
| Research plan | 40 |
| Oral interview | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Important Dates
- Offers: Mid-May 2025
- Acceptance deadline: End of May 2025
- Admission decisions: End of June 2025
Your Next Steps
- Prepare a compelling research proposal.
- Gather your academic achievements and motivation letter.
- Submit your application via DreamApply.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of a dynamic academic community and take your research aspirations to the next level!
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