Archaeology Doctoral Programme
The Archaeology Doctoral Programme at Pázmány Péter Catholic University, part of the Doctoral School of History, is dedicated to the archaeology and material culture of the period from the Roman era to the end of the Early Modern period, with a focus on both Europe and the Middle East. Much of the research conducted within the programme is based on the institute's own collections from domestic, European, and Near Eastern contexts, though research on other topics and materials is also welcomed.
The programme is offered in Hungarian for local students and in English for international candidates, with the option for Hungarian students to complete their theses in English. Students from six countries across three continents participate, creating a diverse academic environment. Scholarships and research opportunities are available to support exceptional students.
The programme emphasizes incorporating modern archaeological methods and techniques, particularly remote sensing and non-invasive methodologies. This approach is facilitated by the advanced equipment of the Archaeological Geoinformatics Laboratory at the University of Szeged.
Interdisciplinary collaboration is a key feature, with external co-directors supporting students' work. Nearly two dozen experts from various Hungarian and international institutions, including Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungarian University of Fine Arts, HUN-REN, University of Miskolc, Cardiff University, ACOR in Jordan, Damascus University, Kaslik University in Lebanon, and Claremont Graduate University in the United States, provide co-supervision and contribute to the programme's academic depth.
Potential supervisors of the Institute of Archaeology, PPCU:
- Gábor Bertók
- József Beszédes
- Attila P. Kiss
- Péter Langó
- Balázs Major
- Adrienn Papp
- Tibor Rácz
- Miklós Takács
- Endre Tóth
- Attila Türk
- Lóránt Vass
External supervisors (Hungarian):
- István Bartók - architect (Budapest University of Technology and Economics - Department of Explorative Architecture)
- Balázs Mende - anthropologist (HUN-REN BTK Institute of Archaeogenomics)
- Brigitta Kürtösi - conservator (Hungarian University of Fine Arts - Department of Conservation)
- András Patay-Horváth - historian, archaeologist (Eötvös Lóránd University - Department of Ancient History)
- Nikoletta Rozgonyi-Boissinot - Engineering Geologist (Budapest University of Technology and Economics - Department of Geotechnics and Engineering Geology)
- Béla Török - metallurgical engineer, archaemetallurgical expert (University of Miskolc - Institute of Metallurgy)
- Árpád Szabó - architect (Budapest University of Technology and Economics - Department of Urban Studies)
- Béla Zsolt Szakács - art historian (Pázmány Péter Catholic University - Department of Art History)
- Zoltán Szécsi - architect (Budapest University of Technology and Economics - Department of Explorative Architecture)
- Zsolt Vasáros - architect (Budapest University of Technology and Economics - Department of Explorative Architecture)
- László Veszprémy - historian (Pázmány Péter Catholic University - Department of Medieval History)
External supervisors (foreign):
- Dr Komait Abdallah - archaeologist (Pantheon-Sorbonne)
- Prof. Maamoun Abdalkarim - archaeologist (Damascus University - University of Sharjah)
- Dr Hany Kahwaji-Janho - architect, archaeologist (Université Saint-Esprit de Kaslik)
- Prof. Gawdat Gabra - Coptologist (Claremont Graduate University)
- Prof. Denys Pringle - archaeologist, historian (Cardiff University - School of History, Archaeology and Religion)
- Dr Micaela Sinibaldi - archaeologist (American Center of Research - Jordan)
Admission information
Application deadline: 15 May 2024.
Applications should be sent both electronically and via post.
Postal address: Doctoral and Habilitation Office 1088 Budapest, Mikszáth Kálmán tér 1.
E-mail: doktori@btk.ppke.hu
Application form for doctoral studies 2024
Application for recognition of a university degree obtained abroad pdf; editable format
