Tuition €2,900 EU/EEA students 2,900 EUR Non-EU/EEA students 2,900 EUR
Country Hungary

About this program

What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.

Short description

The Pedagogy BA provides a comprehensive understanding of learning and teaching, combining theoretical and practical knowledge in education and related fields (e.g., psychology, educational history, philosophy, sociology, policy, and digital education). The program emphasizes interdisciplinary courses that cover the education system, modern learning theories, research methods, and equal opportunities (inclusion, child protection, educational rights). Through internships and projects, students gain insights into institutions and organizations in public, private, adult, and vocational education, as well as civil society and the private sector. The program also offers self-awareness and skills training, individual mentoring, and career and crisis counselling.

Specializations:

In the 21st century, there is an increasing need to effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning to meet the evolving demands of modern education. The digital education specialization focuses on equipping professionals with the skills needed to support effective and creative teaching through technology-enhanced methods. Throughout the program, students develop digital and educational competencies that enable them to confidently offer professional support to both educational institutions and businesses. The courses provide comprehensive knowledge of current trends in educational technology and online learning management. Students explore methods for technology-enhanced teaching and learning in various contexts, including classrooms, and beyond. The specialization’s practice-oriented and reflective approach covers a wide range of digital education topics, with courses designed to build on one another. Assessment is based primarily on practical work, and student projects, with lectures culminating in exams.

Strength of program

The Pedagogy BA (Bachelor of Arts in Humanities) is a 6-semester, 180-credit program. The first four semesters cover core subjects, while the final two focus on digital education.

Program overview

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Program length

6 semesters (3 years)

How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.

Qualification level

Bachelor

The academic level you will earn, such as Bachelor, Master, or PhD.

Country

Hungary

The country where this university is based.

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

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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

Open for applications
  1. Self-Financing International Application Deadline International

    Standard application deadline for international self-financing applicants for the September intake.

  2. Academic Year Start International

    Official commencement date for the autumn semester at ELTE PPK.

Offered by ELTE Faculty of Education and Psychology (PPK) in Budapest. Tuition fee is €2,200/semester for EU/EEA students and €2,600/semester for non-EU/EEA students. Requires a non-refundable application fee (€120 for EU / €150 for non-EU) and a €50 entrance exam fee.

About the university

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Leading research university in the heart of Hungary offering a great environment for research and quality education with Hungary’s largest selection of exchange and degree programs to the international community. Diplomas issued at ELTE are acknowledged w