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Eötvös Loránd University

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Founded 1635

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Eötvös Loránd University

Hungary

Mechanical Engineering BSc

Bachelor Business & Management
Tuition €3,200 EU/EEA students 3,200 EUR Non-EU/EEA students 3,200 EUR
Duration 7 semesters (3.5 years)
Language English

Short descriptionThis program's primary objective is to train proficient mechanical engineers with a comprehensive foundation in both theoretical principles and industrial practices. Graduates of this program will acquire the expertise necessary for involvement in the design and production of entire machinery systems or individual machine components. They will be adept at utilizing Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools, managing and optimizing complete production processes across various engineering domains. Mechanical engineers emerging from this program will possess a problem-solving attitude and the ability to collaborate effectively within large-scale project teams. This program is ideally suited for applicants intrigued by contemporary Production and Manufacturing technologies, including the exciting realm of Industry 4.0 applications. This program equips students with fundamental knowledge in Mechanical Engineering within the context of Production Technologies. The curriculum encompasses rigorous core subjects such as Applied Solid- and Fluid Mechanics, complemented by advanced computational tools such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Students are exposed to both theoretical underpinnings and practical methodologies, preparing them for the creation and implementation of complex engineering systems and structures. To enhance the practical aspects of learning, students have access to cutting-edge laboratories, including the Laboratory of Materials Sciences, the Laboratory of Production Technologies, and the Control Technique Laboratory.Strength of programThe program's strength is underpinned by a highly qualified academic faculty committed to maintaining a high standard of education. Modern infrastructure, including equipment such as tensile testers, CNC machines, SEM microscopes, and robots, as well as well-equipped computer labs featuring software like Ansys, Solid Edge, Inventor, ADAMS, and Matlab, support the teaching and research activities. The Faculty's extensive library houses thousands of volumes, enriching the learning experience. First-year students receive invaluable guidance through a mentorship system provided by senior students and PhD candidates, helping them navigate the challenges of university life. In addition to rigorous theoretical training, the Faculty's close ties with the business community and collaborative research and development projects provide students with up-to-date practical knowledge. The Faculty has established bilateral agreements with numerous international universities, enabling students to undertake semesters abroad or participate in global research initiatives. Students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular undergraduate research activities, with guidance from leading faculty members. These students have the opportunity to showcase their research findings at both national and international conferences. Furthermore, the program's limited class size, with only 48 spots available, fosters a more close and interactive learning environment. This enables students to engage more effectively with professors in smaller groups, facilitating a deeper understanding of the subjects. 

Eötvös Loránd University

Hungary

Pedagogy BA

Bachelor Business & Management
Tuition €2,900 EU/EEA students 2,900 EUR Non-EU/EEA students 2,900 EUR
Duration 6 semesters (3 years)
Language English

Short descriptionThe 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 programThe 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.

Eötvös Loránd University

Hungary

Psychology BA

Bachelor Business & Management
Tuition €4,700 EU/EEA students 4,700 EUR Non-EU/EEA students 4,700 EUR
Duration 6 semesters (3 years)
Language English

Short descriptionThe aim of the programme is to train professionals in the theoretical foundations and basic methods of psychology and to give insights into the applied branches of the discipline, such as skills and techniques that can be used to measure, explore and develop individuals, groups or organizations. Students will obtain an integrated knowledge of cognitive, affective, developmental, personality and social psychology. It is also aimed to provide modern knowledge and a sense of vocation that support further studies in any psychology MA programme.Strength of programThe English language psychology program of ELTE has a long history and is an internationally recognized faculty. The programme has existed since 1991. During these years, the Institute has admitted 50-60 students per year from a wide range of countries. The student-to-teacher ratio supports a tutorial-like atmosphere, which can boost communication and the teaching effectiveness. In terms of the number of faculty members and students, professional qualifications, administrative capacity and infrastructural conditions, the Faculty of Education and Psychology at ELTE is among the top 250 Psychology programmes globally, and the best Institute of Psychology in Hungary. 

Eötvös Loránd University

Hungary

Romance Philology and Cultures Specialized in French Studies BA

Bachelor Business & Management
Tuition €2,000 EU/EEA students 2,000 EUR Non-EU/EEA students 2,000 EUR
Duration 6 semesters (3 years)
Language English

Short descriptionLe but des études en licence est de former de spécialistes de la langue et de la culture françaises qui, munis d’une solide connaissance théorique et pratique, seront capables d’exercer leur métier dans les domaines les plus divers, inter- et pluridisciplinaires. Les titulaires de licence atteindront un niveau nécessaire pour continuer leurs études en Master.Les titulaires de licence auront une connaissance approfondie de la langue écrite et orale, ainsi que de la culture françaises: ils seront capables de traduire des textes, de remplir la fonction d’interprète au niveau élémentaire, d’assurer le lien entre la France et la Hongrie dans les domaines culturels, économiques et sociaux. Ils témoigneront également d’une motivation et d’un dévouement particuliers envers la langue et la culture françaises, ainsi que de la capacité de mettre en application avec créativité les connaissances acquises.The aim of the degree program is to train experts with theoretical and practical skills in the field of French language and literature, or, more generally, in the field of humanities, who, owing to these skills, can creatively practise their profession at theoretical, practical, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary levels. Graduate students will have enough theoretical knowledge to be able to continue their studies at an MA specialization.Graduate students will be able to use the French language in speech and in writing at an advanced level, use general study techniques and basic research techniques in connection with the French language and culture, understand as a whole, summarise and translate general texts at a basic level.The BA program comprises 3 years. The program is divided into two modules: the first year as the foundation module, the second and third years as the main module. At the end of each module there are complex examinations. At the end of the foundation module, students take a language proficiency examination and at the end of the main module they attempt the final examination and complete their studies. Note that the program does not offer teaching qualifications.Strength of programLes titulaires de licence auront une connaissance approfondie de la langue écrite et orale, ainsi que de la culture françaises: ils seront capables de traduire des textes, de remplir la fonction d’interprète au niveau élémentaire, d’assurer le lien entre la France et la Hongrie dans les domaines culturels, économiques et sociaux. Ils témoigneront également d’une motivation et d’un dévouement particuliers envers la langue et la culture françaises, ainsi que de la capacité de mettre en application avec créativité les connaissances acquises.BA system course is planned to be 3-year term. The course is divided into two periods: the first year as a basic course, the second and third year as main course. At the end of each period there are complex examinations. At the end of the basic course, students have Filter examination and at the end of the main course they have Final examination. 

Eötvös Loránd University

Hungary

Romance Philology and Cultures Specialized in Italian Studies BA

Bachelor Business & Management
Tuition €2,000 EU/EEA students 2,000 EUR Non-EU/EEA students 2,000 EUR
Duration 6 semesters (3 years)
Language English

Short descriptionScopo del corso di laurea è di formare esperti che dispongano di conoscenze teoriche e pratiche nel campo della lingua e della cultura italiana e più in generale delle scienze umane e che grazie a queste conoscenze possano esercitare creativamente la loro professione a livello teorico e pratico, inter- e multidisciplinare. I laureati disporranno di conoscenze teoriche sufficienti per poter continuare gli studi nella laurea specialistica (MA).The aim of the degree program is to train experts with theoretical and practical skills in the field of Italian language and literature, or, more generally, in the field of humanities, who, owing to these skills, can creatively practise their profession at theoretical, practical, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary levels. Graduate students will have enough theoretical knowledge to be able to continue their studies at an MA specialization.Strength of programI laureati saranno in grado: di usare la lingua italiana in orale e in scritto a un livello corrispondente al livello C1 delle norme europee; di utilizzare gli strumenti generali di studio e le tecniche fondamentali di ricerca correnti nello studio della lingua e della cultura italiana; di capire globalmente, riassumere, tradurre a livello basico testi di carattere generale.Graduate students will be able to use the Italian language in speech and in writing in a way which corresponds to C1 level of the European framework, use the general study techniques and basic research techniques in connection with the Italian language and culture, understand as a whole, summarise and translate general texts at a basic level.The BA program lasts 3 years. The program is divided into two modules: the first year is the foundation module, the second and third years the main module. At the end of each module there are complex examinations. At the end of the basic module, students take a language proficiency examination, at the end of the main module they attempt the final examination. Note that the program does not offer teaching qualifications. 

Eötvös Loránd University

Hungary

Romance Philology and Cultures Specialized in Portuguese Studies BA

Bachelor Business & Management
Tuition €2,000 EU/EEA students 2,000 EUR Non-EU/EEA students 2,000 EUR
Duration 6 semesters (3 years)
Language English

Short descriptionThe aim of the program is to train specialists in Portuguese, Brazilian and African Portuguese cultures and literatures. At the beginning of the Portuguese studies we offer very intensive language classes for students who do not speak Portuguese. After the history of Portugal and the Portuguese world, Brazil and PALOP (Portuguese Language Speaking African) countries, we introduce students to the literature of Portugal and the Portuguese speaking countries and offer courses about the different cultural aspects of these countries. In our specialized courses students can get to know the cinema, the theatre, the music and the fine arts of Portugal and Brazil.Strength of programThe BA program also accepts students with no prior knowledge of Portuguese, as we have very good language teachers. Our specialty is the close cooperation with the Portuguese Camões Institute and the Galego Language Centre in Budapest, so we can offer possibilities of Portuguese Language Exam and learning Galego and Catalan language and culture.This BA program lasts 3 years. The program is divided into two modules: the first year as a foundation module, the second and third years as the main module. At the end of each period there are complex examinations. At the end of the foundation module, students take a language proficiency examination and at the end of the main module they attempt the final examination. Note that the program does not offer teaching qualifications. 

Eötvös Loránd University

Hungary

Romance Philology and Cultures Specialized in Romanian Studies BA

Bachelor Business & Management
Tuition €2,000 EU/EEA students 2,000 EUR Non-EU/EEA students 2,000 EUR
Duration 6 semesters (3 years)
Language English

Short descriptionThe main goal of the program is to build up sound knowledge of the Romanian language and literature. The BA program caters for a thorough training, so that students can work towards their MA degree. The program also focuses on practical training so that those who graduate from it will have the chance to engage in the competitive sphere of the labour market (translator, editor, publisher, etc.)Strength of programThe Department of Romanian philology was founded in 1863. It was the first chair of the Romanian language and literature in Europe. The Department has several contracts with universities (University of Bucharest, Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj Napoca, University of Oradea) and academic institutions (George Bariţiu Academic Institute of History) from Romania. Degrees issued by the Faculty, based on European regulations and the Romanian-Hungarian bilateral agreements, are recognized in Romania and also in Europe.This BA program lasts 3 years. The course is divided into two modules: the first year as the foundation module, the second and third years as the main module. At the end of each module there are complex examinations. At the end of the foundation module, students take a language proficiency examination and at the end of the main module they attempt the final examination. Note that the program does not offer teaching qualifications.

Eötvös Loránd University

Hungary

Romance Philology and Cultures Specialized in Spanish Studies BA

Bachelor Business & Management
Tuition €2,000 EU/EEA students 2000 Non-EU/EEA students 2,000 EUR
Duration 6 semesters (3 years)
Language English

Short descriptionThe aim of the program is to train professionals in the Spanish language and culture who possess theoretical knowledge and practical skills within the domain of social sciences to carry out multi-faceted, inter- and multidisciplinary research. Graduates have ample theoretical knowledge to continue their studies in the second cycle.Strength of programBA degree holders will have comprehensive knowledge of the Spanish culture be able to communicate in Spanish both in writing and in speech at an advanced level to be prepared to study the Spanish language and culture with state of the art methods and techniques of research, comprehend texts in general and be able to summarize, translate, and interpret them to be able to make use of their knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental problems of Hungary, Spain, and Latin-America in their careers.The BA system program lasts 3 years. The program is divided into two periods: the first year as the foundations, the second and third years as the main part of the program. At the end of each period there are comprehensive examinations. At the end of the foundations stage, students have a proficiency exam in Spanish, at the end of the main part of the training students write their thesis and take the final exam. Note that the program does not offer teaching qualifications. 

Eötvös Loránd University

Hungary

Sociology BA

Bachelor Business & Management
Tuition €1,200 EU/EEA students 1200 EUR Non-EU/EEA students 2700 EUR
Duration 6 semesters (3 years)
Language English

Short descriptionThe goal of this programme is to train professional sociologists at the bachelor level. Successful graduates of the programme should have a solid grasp of the concepts and principles of sociology and have mastered (at the appropriate level) its methods, and they should be able to identify and interpret social problems meaningfully. Besides the traditional lectures and seminars, the programme is based on project-based teaching methods, and includes one semester of intensive project work.This program is recommended to applicants who are interested in understanding the social world: how the roles and norms organize cooperation, why do conflicts emerge and how can they be managed on micro and macro level, how does the new technologies affect our everyday life. The programme targets those, who would like to develop their communication, cooperation and presentation skills. Those wishing to deepen their knowledge in a specific sub-field can choose from our specializations such as data analysis or criminology. Specializations comprise classes within the same field, and their completion grants students an extra certification.This programme enables students to be ready to fill a wide range of entry-level jobs supporting decision-making, requiring the solution of analytical tasks in the public as well as the private sector. They should also have gained adequate knowledge and skills to continue their training in a master's programme in sociology or other related subjects anywhere in the world.Strength of programBeing part of Hungary’s leading science university, the programme is one of the oldest of its kind in Hungary. This rich scientific tradition and international embeddedness is the warranty for the high-quality education. Our professors are leading experts of their fields in Hungary, while also being internationally recognized for their research. Due to these factors the students are provided access to the most updated methodological and theoretical tools. We encourage our students to try their knowledge in actual research and practical applications in order to provide opportunity of finding personalized career paths. Also, the inclusive student community ensures a warm, welcoming atmosphere for students from all around the world. 

Eötvös Loránd University

Hungary

Special Needs Education BA

Bachelor Business & Management
Tuition €1,990 EU/EEA students EUR 1990 Non-EU/EEA students EUR 1990
Duration 8 semesters (4 years)
Language English

Short descriptionThe purpose of the training is to provide advanced theoretical and methodological knowledge related to special needs education and associated scientific fields to future special needs teachers. Participants of our program will possess the skills required for special needs activities in addition to specialised and practical knowledge, which will enable them to help children, young people and adults with disabilities and impairments improve their skills and functions (cognitive, social, somatic, sensory and perceptual) and to assist them in life management, rehabilitation, environmental adjustment and social integration.This program is recommended to applicants who are interested in people with disabilities and the possibilities of providing assistance to them, have good communication, social and creative skills and are motivated to participate in a high-quality professional training. Our training program is particularly suitable for those with high levels of empathy, good cooperation and interpersonal skills, responsibility and self-awareness.This program enables students to interpret medical and psychological diagnoses and test results, related to disabilities within their field of expertise. Our training program enables students to apply their psychological knowledge appropriately, adapting it to the needs of people with specific disabilities. Participants will be trained to implement complex special needs diagnostics, including the use of state-of-the art diagnostic tools, and design relevant, goal-oriented special needs activities and processes on the basis of medical and psychological diagnoses and test results. When designing special needs interventions, participants will be able to combine general didactic and methodological principles with specialised educational content that is appropriate for the type of disability, adapting the process to their clients’ age, ability, attitude and socio-cultural specificities. Participants will be also trained to provide complex educational, developmental, therapeutic, preventive, habilitation and rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities cared for by institutional service provision systems, taking into account the needs, abilities and preferences of the persons they are working with. Using these skills, our students will be able to support opportunities for adjustment and improve quality of people with disabilities.Special needs education for people with intellectual disabilities This specialisation prepares students for early intervention, special pre-school and school education and therapeutic assistance in the educational field. It also prepares students for the education, training and development of children, young people and adults with intellectual disabilities and multiple disabilities, as well as for the management of developmental and therapeutic activities for individuals and groups.Special needs education for people with hearing impairmentThis specialisation enables participants to perform complex tasks in the fields of paediatric audiology, early intervention, special pre-school and school education, inclusive education and training of children with hearing impairment, as well as in the field of rehabilitation of adults with hearing impairment.Special needs education for people with visual impairmentThis specialisation prepares students for the recognition of visual impairment, for the early care and intervention of children with visual impairment, and for special education and training in nursery, kindergarten and school settings, as well as for the employment and complex rehabilitation of adults with visual impairment.Special needs education for people with physical and multiple disabilitiesThis specialisation prepares students for the recognition of various physical and motor disabilities, and for the assessment of children, young people and adults with physical/motor and multiple disabilities. Participants will be trained to provide early intervention, pre-school and school education, training, employment and physical education for children with physical/motor disabilities as well as to provide rehabilitation for adults with physical/motor disabilities.Specialisations:Special needs education forPeople with Hearing Impairment and/orPeople with Intellectual Disability and/orPeople with Physical and Multiple Disabilities and/orPeople with Visual ImpairmentOne or two specialisations can be chosen in any combination from the above listed. For launching a specialisation at least 5 applicants are required. During the application process students have to rank their preferred specialisations or pairs of specialisations. See more at point D/2.Strength of programThe Bachelor's degree (BA) program in Special Needs Education is available as an eight semester full-time training programme with 240 credits for secondary school graduates. After a general introduction to special needs education and associated disciplines (including human biology, theory of education, psychology and arts) students continue their studies in one or two specialty fields from their third semester. In the last semester of their training the students participate in a professional practice program in institutions associated with their chosen specialisations. 

Location

Where Eötvös Loránd University is based.

  • Country
    Hungary
  • State / Region
    Budapest
  • City
    Budapest
  • Address
    Budapest, Egyetem tér 1-3, 1053 Hungary
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