Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design

MOME DLA application

DLA research topics 2024
Requirements
Application procedure
Scoring
Documents to attach
Funding
Useful documents
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Starting in September 2024
DLA programmes announced for 2024: Architecture DLA, Applied Arts DLA, Multimedia Arts DLA. Application deadline: 2 June, 11:59 p.m. (electronic upload)

DLA research topics 2024

Requirements

Project proposal, Portfolio

  • Thorough understanding of the field
  • Researcher/designer project proposal
  • Documentation of artistic and professional achievements to date (portfolio).

Language exam

Certificate of at least one intermediate (B2 level) combined written and oral English-language exam recognised in Hungary (languages accepted: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian)

Master’s degree

Certificate of a Master’s degree corresponding to the art/design education areas of Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design In justified cases, the admission committee may accept certificates of different Master’s degrees.

Application procedure

1.step

1 March 2024

The list of doctoral research supervisor and research topics for 2024, as well as the sample documents for applications submissions are published on the University website.

2.step

2 May - 2 June 2024 23:59

The application process can be started by clicking HERE after opening the interface.

To apply, you must fill in the application form. We recommend that you fill in the form as soon as possible, as we will send you an information letter after you have sent it.        

3.step

2 May - 2 June 2024 23:59

The application form is completed, the required documents in the format and with the name requested are uploaded, and the registration fee is paid. 

The required documents can be downloaded from the USEFUL DOCUMENTS menu.

4.step

Second half of June - beginning of July 2024

The admission interviews are conducted. Applicants are interviewed by an admission committee of at least 3 members appointed by the University Habilitation and Doctoral Committee (UHDC). The precise date and schedule of the oral exam will be notified to the applicant by email.

5.step

July 2024

The UDHC makes a decision on admission and scholarship spots based on the recommendation of the admission committee. 

The admission decisions will be posted by the Doctoral School on its website, and the official notifications will be sent by the university by 31 August 2024.

Scoring

Entrance examination scoring:

Members of the admission committee

  • give a score of 0–10 for the creative/design portfolio, publication, or reference paper submitted for the application.
  • give a score of 0–10 for the research plan submitted for the application (criteria: professional standards, innovative content, structure, and relevance for the MOME Doctoral School)
  • give a score of 0–10 for the oral interview (criteria: professional competence, communication skills)

Weighting

The scores achieved are further weighted by the following percentages:

  • creative or design portfolio – 20%
  • research plan – 40%
  • oral interview – 40%

Documents to attach

During the application process, the listed documents must be uploaded to the interface specified by the University as specified below:

I. Official documents

1. A copy of the Master’s degree

2. Copy/copies of the language exam certificate(s)

3. Declaration of Authenticity to official documents

II. Research - motivation

4. Detailed CV

5. Research project proposal: at least 1,800 and up to 5,000 characters

6. Researcher motivational letter: up to 1,800 characters

7. Declaration of endorsement by the selected supervisor

III. Portfolio - publications

8. Creative/design portfolio (mandatory)

9. Publication list (optional)

Funding

State-funded form

Pursuant to Act CCIV of 2011 on National Higher Education, the costs of state-funded programmes are covered by the state budget, while the costs of self-funded programmes are borne by the student.

Self-funded form (for EU students)

The tuition fee for self-funded programmes for Hungarian citizens, or students who are subject to the same treatment as Hungarian citizens pursuant to legal regulations or international agreements, including students with the right of free movement and residence, is HUF 300,000/semester.

Self-funded form (for non-EU students)

For citizens of non-EU countries, the self-funded tuition fee is HUF 700,000/semester.

Useful documents

Name of document
Eredetiségi nyilatkozat 2024
Külföldi MA diploma elismertetési kérelem 2024
Témavezető elfogadó nyilatkozata 2024

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