Faculty of Social Sciences (Undergrad)

1. International Relations BA
2. Sociology BA*

ELTE Lágymányos Campus, home to three ELTE Faculties including the Faculty of Social Sciences, is located on the bank of the Danube in the Southern part of Budapest, with other universities and research institutes situated nearby. The modern building in a relaxed environment is accessible for people with disabilities.

ELTE Faculty of Social Sciences is the country’s largest social science education centre with numerous, internationally renowned and widely published faculty members which guarantees the highest level of instruction. Our school – besides strict academic requirements – has an open and collegial atmosphere where students enjoy studying. The staff’s preparedness and willingness to help makes our institution a truly inspiring space/stimulating environment.

We have a faculty with outstanding professional knowledge, and we know what kind of employees employers look for on the job market. The researchers and professionals who teach our courses make every effort to incorporate the results of humanities and natural sciences, to back up theory with practical approaches, and to go beyond skills development to inspire students to critical social thought, to seek constructive solutions, and to have an open worldview.

We recommend our courses especially to those who wish to enhance their knowledge in the field of social sciences or who wish to specialise in a narrower field of study within it. We also welcome students with various scientific backgrounds that provide significant added value to all that is taught at our faculty.

Tolerance and openness are the core values of our faculty. The programs that reach beyond studies (festivals, film clubs, discussions and debates) provide students with the opportunity to get to know one another’s cultural backgrounds.

Students participating in our English language programs not only receive an internationally recognized degree, but also enjoy the benefits of being a member of the ELTE community. This entails sporting opportunities at our sports facilities, the services of the country’s largest university library, and numerous other benefits.

• Best university of Hungary based on lecturer and student excellence
• It is at the top of Hungarian university rankings compiled by 15-25-year-olds
• Market research shows that it is one of the most popular Hungarian brands
• One of the highest ranking Hungarian university in the ARWU global university rankings
• The only Hungarian establishment among the top 200 European universities in the rankings compiled by the University of Leiden
• ELTE offers the widest range of higher education in Hungary
• 9 faculties
• According to 86% of our students, ELTE provides the best courses in their respective fields in the country

• The Best University In Hungary (Hvg National Ranking 2018).
• Among The Top 300 Universities In Europe (Cwts Leiden Ranking).
• Elte Is In The Top 5% Of Higher Education Institutions Worldwide.
• ELte Is The Most Popular Higher Education Institution In Hungary (2019) Chosen By 30,000+ Students.
• Elte Has A Global Network Of Partnerships Involving Over 800 Higher Education Institutions.
• The oldest university operating continuously since its foundation in 1635.

ELTE provides you or helps you finding a suitable accommodation throughout your studies. We distinguish two accommodation services: dormitories and housing.

The Dormitory Centre, a central department, offers hundreds of high quality and affordable places and strong community in the ELTE dormitories. More than half of the international students request a dormitory place. The Housing Office, its sub-department, helps you finding an accommodation according to your individual needs by our partners on the private market including apartment houses, flats, and hostels. They are harmonized so you can apply to both services at once.

21,000 HUF per month per person for a regular room; approx. 28,000 HUF per month per person for a guest room (with bathroom).