Details of the doctoral school

Welcome to the website of the Doctoral School of Chemistry at the University of Szeged!

The history of the governmentally organized Doctoral Schools at the József Attila University began in the school year of 1993/94. The first doctoral graduation ceremony was held in February of 1996. The Doctoral School of Chemistry led by Prof. Imre Dékány, member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, was accredited in 2001 after the integration to the University of Szeged. It started with 9 programs covering all area of Chemistry: Analytical Chemistry-Separation Techniques, Catalysis and Surface and Materials Sciences, Electrochemistry, Interfacial Science and Colloid Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Reaction kinetics, Syntheses, Reactions and Structures of Complex Compounds, Theoretical Chemistry, Zeolite Chemistry and Catalysis. In 2009, Prof. András Erdőhelyi took charge, while in 2014 Prof. Tamás Kiss followed him on the post. From 2018 Prof. Ágota Tóth acts as the Head and with the help of Prof. Ákos Kukovecz as Vice-Head and Dr. Gábor Varga as Secretary governs the School. The students can select topics related to 6 programs and fulfill the requirements both in Hungarian and English. The programs, the available research topics, and the courses can be found at our website.
Mission and future vision
The aim of the Doctoral School in Chemistry (DSC) is to educate the next generation of scientific and professional leaders through high-quality scientific education that prepares students for independent research and contributes to the development of chemistry and related industrial fields at both national and international levels. The doctoral school will pay particular attention to ensuring that its students, under the guidance of an appropriate supervisor, produce as many innovative scientific results as possible in the academic and industrial sectors through national and international collaborations. To achieve the above objectives, DSC aims to enroll the top 10-20% of graduating Master's students in chemistry-related fields who can successfully obtain a doctoral degree within 4-5 years.
DSC profile
Accredited for nearly a quarter of a century, the Doctoral School of Chemistry offers six comprehensive programs that encompass the full spectrum of modern chemistry: Analytical Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry, Catalysis, Interfacial, Colloid and Materials Science, and Chemistry of Complex Compounds. Through participation in diverse national and international research collaborations, students gain the expertise and competencies necessary to earn their degree and excel in both domestic and global settings. Students benefit from access to the state-of-the-art facilities of the Chemistry Institute, supporting them in achieving outstanding research outcomes. The School places a strong emphasis on providing opportunities to study in English and participate in international exchanges, including both short- and long-term study visits. Additionally, the Doctoral School of Chemistry offers courses to develop proposal writing and ethical research skills, and awards credits for the successful completion of summer schools and relevant courses abroad.

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