Program Overview

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Applied Economics BSc Program

The Applied Economics BSc program at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in economics, with a special emphasis on social, political, and international applications. The program aims to equip students with a solid knowledge of economic concepts, principles, and theories, as well as introduce them to other social sciences and business studies.

Program Structure

• The program is a 6-semester (3-year) degree program.
• It is accredited with the accreditation number FNYF//17.
• The program is offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Economics, Department of Economics.
• The language of instruction is English.
• The program requires 180 ECTS credits to complete.
• The minimum number of students required for the program to run is 20, and the maximum number of students is 50.

Program Description

The Applied Economics BSc program is recommended for applicants who are interested in learning how choices and strategic decisions are made at different 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. The program 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.

Strength of Program

The program's teaching and research environment is excellent, and unique in the country. The social, political, and international orientation of the faculty offers students an open-minded and vivid milieu, where multidisciplinary thinking opens additional dimensions to ideas. The professors of the program are leading experts in their fields, and have extensive international network linkages.

Career Opportunities

The general and broad-based character of the program gives students high flexibility in their decisions about what to do after graduation. One option is to continue their studies at the master’s level. The Faculty of Social Sciences offers several English language programs, including International Relations, Cultural Anthropology, Health Policy Planning and Financing, Community and Civil Development Studies, and Ethnic and Minority Policy. If someone wants to pursue a PhD, it is also possible in the Faculty’s Doctoral School of Sociology. Another option is to jump right into the middle of hard work after graduation, in which case a BA diploma of Applied Economics provides them with an excellent entry ticket. Applied economists are always welcome in most areas of government, public institutions, NGOs, business firms, in culture, sports, or the media.

Job Examples

• Business Analyst
• Marketing Expert
• Financial Analyst
• Market Analyst
• Sales Manager

Tuition Fees

• EU/EEA students: 1200 EUR per semester
• Non-EU/EEA students: 2700 EUR per semester

Application Fee

• EUR 50 (non-refundable) between 01/10/2025 and 11/2025
• EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 20/11/2025 and 01/2026
• EUR 150 (non-refundable) between 20/01/2026 and 04/2026
• EUR 200 (non-refundable) between 05/05/2026 and 05/2026

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants need to submit their secondary school certificate and record of the final two years in secondary school. Additional documents to be submitted include:

• Motivation letter in English
• Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid)

Language Requirements

Certification of English knowledge (both written and oral): B2

• IELTS Score: 5.5
• TOEFL iBT Band: 46-59
• Cambridge English Scale Score: 162

If the applicant does not have any of the above certifications, their English proficiency will be assessed during the admission interview.

Documents to Submit with Application

• Application form
• Records of final two years in secondary school
• Secondary school certificate
• Motivation letter
• Copy of the main pages of the passport
• Copy of application fee transfer
• Language certificate (if the applicant has one)

Application Procedure

The application starts on the online application system. Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents, and follow the instructions during the application process.

Procedure of the Entrance Examination

The application deadline refers to the final submission of the complete application package through the online system. For the September intake, there are four application periods:

1. Super Early Bird Period: 2025 October 1 - 2025 November 15 (23:59 CET)
2. Early Bird Period: 2025 November 20 - 2026 January 15 (23:59 CET)
3. Regular Period: 2026 January 20 - 2026 April 30 (23:59 CET)
4. Last Call Period: 2026 May 5 - 2026 May 31 (23:59 CET)

After each application deadline, the Admission Board reviews the applications. After the admission interview, applicants are informed of the selection outcome through the online application system within approximately one month after the admission interview.

Type of Entrance Examination

• Oral
• Place of entrance examination: Online

Further Details of Selection and Evaluation

Applicants with a full application package will be asked to participate in an oral entrance exam. The institutional admission scores are based on a total evaluation of academic excellence (based on the submitted documents) and the results of the entrance exam. The entrance exam seeks to assess the general and professional knowledge and interest of the applicant.

A successful oral entrance exam is the prerequisite of getting admitted. If the applicant fails the oral entrance exam, the application will be rejected.

Program Leader

• Dr. András Székely-Doby, Associate Professor

Program Coordinator

• Eszter Pista, Department Administrator

Start of Program

• The program starts on September 1, 2026.
• The deadline for applications for the September intake is May 31, 2026.
• There is no February intake.