Pedagogy

Eötvös Loránd University
Hungary, 1053 Budapest

Faculty of Education and Psychology Hungary, Budapest

Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Type	Bachelor, full-time
Nominal duration	6 semesters (3 years) (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Educationalist)

Tuition fee	€2,900 per semester
Application fee	€120 one-time (non-refundable)
Examination fee	€120 one-time (non-refundable)

Tuition fee

€2,900 per semester

Application fee

€120 one-time

(non-refundable)

Examination fee

€120 one-time

(non-refundable)

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) Students who have completed secondary education (school leaving certificate) can apply for the course. Those with work experience are also expected to have the same requirements. The university only accepts certificates, which are equivalent to the Hungarian certificate of matriculation, thus appropriate for continuing one’s studies in university education. If the certificate is not in English, the university needs an official translation, which could be a translation by the secondary school as well. If the applicant completes their secondary education during the current term and their certificate is not issued before the application deadline a proof of student status / a certification which verifies that the applicant will receive matriculation is required instead. In case of being accepted as a student, however, the applicant must present their certificate of matriculation upon enrolment at the latest. This programme is not available for Hungarian citizens. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher)

Students who have completed secondary education (school leaving certificate) can apply for the course. Those with work experience are also expected to have the same requirements.

The university only accepts certificates, which are equivalent to the Hungarian certificate of matriculation, thus appropriate for continuing one’s studies in university education. If the certificate is not in English, the university needs an official translation, which could be a translation by the secondary school as well.

If the applicant completes their secondary education during the current term and their certificate is not issued before the application deadline a proof of student status / a certification which verifies that the applicant will receive matriculation is required instead. In case of being accepted as a student, however, the applicant must present their certificate of matriculation upon enrolment at the latest.

This programme is not available for Hungarian citizens.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Minimum level of language proficiency (oral) (A1-C2): B2 Minimum level of language proficiency (written) (A1-C2): B2 Further comments: The language of instruction for the entire programme is English, so a very good command of English is required during the oral entrance exam and throughout the whole programme. The language knowledge is assessed and evaluated during the interview. The candidate should understand technical texts on unfamiliar topics, communicate with native speakers, prepare written assignments, express extended ideas, and participate actively in social communication.

Language requirements

English

Minimum level of language proficiency (oral) (A1-C2): B2
Minimum level of language proficiency (written) (A1-C2): B2

Further comments:
The language of instruction for the entire programme is English, so a very good command of English is required during the oral entrance exam and throughout the whole programme. The language knowledge is assessed and evaluated during the interview.
The candidate should understand technical texts on unfamiliar topics, communicate with native speakers, prepare written assignments, express extended ideas, and participate actively in social communication.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. The letter should contain approximately 2000 characters. You should explain your experiences and ideas, how you met this field and why you think this profession would be suitable for you, what your aim is with the degree, how you would imagine your career, which area you are interested in, what further studies you are planning. Secondary school certificate Record of the final two years in secondary school CV Motivation letter The letter should contain approximately 2000 characters. You should explain your experiences and ideas, how you met psychology and why you think this profession would be suitable for you, what your aim is with the psychology degree, how you would imagine your career, which area you are interested in, what further studies you are planning. Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid) Copy of application fee transfer Entrance exam fee An official English translation of the certificates and the records if the language of the original is not English

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

The letter should contain approximately 2000 characters. You should explain your experiences and ideas, how you met this field and why you think this profession would be suitable for you, what your aim is with the degree, how you would imagine your career, which area you are interested in, what further studies you are planning.

Secondary school certificate

Record of the final two years in secondary school

Motivation letter
The letter should contain approximately 2000 characters. You should explain your experiences and ideas, how you met psychology and why you think this profession would be suitable for you, what your aim is with the psychology degree, how you would imagine your career, which area you are interested in, what further studies you are planning.

Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid)

Copy of application fee transfer

Entrance exam fee

An official English translation of the certificates and the records if the language of the original is not English

More information	elte.hu/en/pedagogy-ba

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 Education 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.

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