Updated: 18 November 2025

Complete Admission Requirements, Tuiton and Deadlines for Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest, Hungary

Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)

ELTE is widely regarded as Hungary’s top university for both arts and sciences, known for its high academic standards, research output, and international collaborations. It is particularly strong in humanities, sciences, law, and social sciences. Here is a comprehensive overview about ELTE.

Offered Bachelor's Degree:

  • Applied Economics BSc

  • Computer Science BSc

  • Finance and Accounting BA

  • International Business Economics BA

  • International Relations BA

  • Mechanical Engineering BSc

  • Psychology BA

  • Sociology BA

Offered Master's Degrees:

  • Applied Mathematics MSc

  • Astronomy MSc

  • Biology MSc

  • Chemistry MSc

  • Communication and Media Studies MA

  • Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience MSc

  • Computational Social and Behavioral Science MA

  • Computer Science MSc

  • Computer Science MSc course – Artificial Intelligence specialization, Financial Technology specialization, Cybersecurity specialization, Software and Service Architectures, Digital Factory, Autonomous Systems,

  • Data Science MSc

  • Educational Science MA

  • English Studies MA

  • Environmental Science MSc

  • Film Studies MA

  • International Relations MA

  • Materials Science MSc

  • Mathematics MSc

  • Mechanical Engineering MSc

  • Meteorology MSc

  • Philosophy MA

  • Physics MSc

  • Psychology MA

  • Survey Statistics and Data Analytics MSc

General Admission Requirements:

  • Must have completed secondary school/high school/upper secondary (or equivalent) that allows university/university-level entry in your home country.

  • If you are still in your final year and you don’t yet have the final certificate, you may apply by submitting proof of enrollment/student status and a declaration that you will submit the final certificate by a specified deadline (often by 1 August for September intake).

  • Transcripts for the final two years of secondary education are usually required.

Language & Proficiency Requirements:

  • IELTS: Minimum of 5.5 for BA; 6.5 for MA

  • TOEFL iBT: 46-59 for BA; 79-93 for MA

  • Duolingo: 100

  • If your previous studies (secondary school) were fully in English, you may be exempted from the test requirement.

Application Documents & Additional Requirements:

  • A completed online application form.

  • High school graduation certificate (or equivalent) + transcripts (with translation if needed).

  • Proof of English proficiency (unless exempt).

  • A valid passport copy.

  • A motivation letter/statement of purpose may be required depending on the program.

  • Proof of application fee payment

Tuition and Fees:

  • Tuition fees per semester for English‑taught programs at ELTE vary from about €2,000 to €6,000 depending on the faculty and programs for non-EU graduates.

Application deadlines:

31, May, 2026 (September Intake)

Author: Kazi Saklain Imtiaz, Research Associate – Kompass Education & Visa Consultancy

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