About this program
What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.
The goal of this programme is to provide general training in the field of economics at the bachelor level, with special emphasis on social, political, and international applications. Besides rigorous training in methodology, students will acquire a solid knowledge of the concepts, principles and theories of economics, and will be introduced to other social sciences and business studies as well.
The programme is recommended to applicants who are interested in learning how choices and strategic decisions are made at different (individual, firm, and national) levels in the economy, what kind of social and political forces influence decision-making, and are not afraid of using models, and deductive reasoning to solve problems.
This programme enables students to further their studies in several directions at the master’s level, including economics, business, sociology, and international relations, or to apply their broad-based knowledge in areas of government, business, politics, or media. The general character of the programme offers graduates high flexibility in their future career decisions.
Strength of program
Being part of Hungary’s leading science university, the teaching and research environment of the programme is excellent, and unique in the country. The social, political, and international orientation of the faculty offers the students of applied economics an open-minded and vivid milieu, where multidisciplinary thinking opens additional dimensions to ideas. Another strength of the programme comes from the tradition of integrating social sciences when studying economics, political or social issues, and considering economics as part of a broad family of social sciences. Professors of the programme are leading experts in their fields, and have extensive international network linkages. Our aim is to give our students an up-to-date knowledge of the field of economics as well as a special mindset which may help them succeed later in their career.
Program overview
Key facts about what you will study and how the program is delivered.
Program length
6 semesters (3 years)
How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.
Language requirement
English
This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.
Eligibility & requirements
Check whether your academic background matches what the university expects.
Entrance / admission test
Not required
No separate entrance test is listed for this program. The university may still review your academic profile and documents.
Admission intakes & deadlines
Application dates and milestones for each intake period. Deadlines may vary by applicant category.
September 2026 Intake
Classes start September 2026
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Super Early Bird Self-Funded Application Deadline International
Super Early Bird application window (01/10/2025–15/11/2025). Reduced non-refundable application fee of €50 applies using code.
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Early Bird Self-Funded Application Deadline International
Early Bird application window (20/11/2025–15/01/2026). Application fee of €100 applies using discount code.
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Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Application Deadline International
Deadline is 14:00 CET via Tempus Public Foundation portal. Scholarship covers full tuition, monthly stipend, housing allowance, and health insurance.
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Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship Deadline International
Deadline is 14:00 CET for applicants of Hungarian heritage living outside Hungary.
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Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship Deadline International
Deadline is 14:00 CET for applicants of Hungarian heritage living outside Hungary.
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Regular Self-Funded Application Deadline International
Regular application period (20/01/2026–30/04/2026). Application fee of €150 applies using discount code.
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Final Self-Funded International Application Deadline International
Online oral exam conducted following application submission and document evaluation to assess motivation and academic background.
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Admission Decisions & Final Acceptance Letters Issued International
Final evaluation results released by the Admission Board. Admitted students receive official acceptance letters in Neptun/apply.elte.hu for student visa applications.
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Autumn Semester Academic Commencement International
Start of orientation week and lectures for the 2026/2027 academic year.
About the university
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