Program Overview

Program Overview

The International Relations MA program at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge of globalization, international institutions, security, development studies, and human rights. The program enables graduate students to understand and analyze complex political and social problems that transcend state borders and cultural boundaries.

Program Structure

• The program consists of four semesters (two years) and is worth 120 ECTS credits.
• The minimum number of students required for the program to run is 10, and the maximum number of students is 40.
• The program is taught in English and is accredited by the Hungarian Accreditation Committee (FNYF/61-1/2019).

Tracks/Specializations

The program offers three specializations:

• European Development and Foreign Policy
• Human Rights
• Security Studies

Program Description

The program is recommended for applicants interested in politics, social problems, and interactions between different nations and cultures. While preference is given to students with prior knowledge in political science or international relations, students with a different background will complete foundational courses in the first semester to acquire the necessary knowledge.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program may seek employment at international institutions, in the private sector, media, or at NGOs. Potential job examples include:

• Foreign Policy Analyst
• Lobbyist
• Project Coordinator (public/private
  on-profit)
• Political Advisor
• Administrative jobs in the state bureaucracy and at private enterprises

Tuition Fees

• EU/EEA students: 1550 EUR per semester
• Non-EU/EEA students: 3500 EUR per semester
• Application fee: 50-200 EUR (depending on the application period)

Admission Requirements

• Entry requirements: Undergraduate/Bachelor diploma (or higher) in International Relations, Social Sciences, Humanities, Economics, Law, or related fields.
• Language requirements: Certification of English knowledge (B2 level) or equivalent (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge English Scale Score).
• Documents to submit with application:
  • Application form
  • Bachelor-level degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter (1500-4000 characters)
  • Letter of recommendation (2 required)
  • Copy of the main pages of the passport
  • Copy of application fee transfer
  • Language certificate (if applicable)

Application Procedure

• The application starts in 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.
• The application deadline refers to the final submission of the complete application package through the online application system.

Entrance Examination

• Type of entrance examination: Oral
• Place of entrance examination: Online
• Further details of the entrance exam: The goal of the entrance exam is to assess the general and professional knowledge and interest of the applicant.
• Recommended readings for the entrance exam are provided on the program's website.

Program Leader and Coordinator

• Program leader: Dr. Zoltán Gábor SZŰCS, Vice-dean for International Affairs, Deputy Director of Institute
• Program coordinator: Ms. Dorottya MÁTÉ, Departmental Coordinator

Faculty of Social Sciences

Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) offers more than 60 degree programs in foreign languages in the fields of Education and Psychology, Humanities, Informatics, Law, Social Sciences, and Science. Currently, about 2400 international students study at ELTE, and the community of international students is growing from year to year.