Facts & figures
Economist in Applied Economics
English
Program
The goal of this programme is to provide general training in the field of economics at the bachelor level, with special emphasis on social, political, and international applications. Besides rigorous training in methodology, students will acquire a solid knowledge of the concepts, principles and theories of economics, and will be introduced to other social sciences and business studies as well.
The programme is recommended to applicants who are interested in learning how choices and strategic decisions are made at different (individual, firm, and national) 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.
This programme 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. The general character of the programme offers graduates high flexibility in their future career decisions.
Being part of Hungary’s leading science university, the teaching and research environment of the programme is excellent, and unique in the country. The social, political, and international orientation of the faculty offers the students of applied economics an open-minded and vivid milieu, where multidisciplinary thinking opens additional dimensions to ideas. Another strength of the programme comes from the tradition of integrating social sciences when studying economics, political or social issues, and considering economics as part of a broad family of social sciences. Professors of the programme are leading experts in their fields, and have extensive international network linkages. Our aim is to give our students an up-to-date knowledge of the field of economics as well as a special mindset which may help them succeed later in their career.
Structure
Career
The general and broad-based character of the programme gives students high flexibility in their decisions what to do after graduation. One option is to continue their studies at master’s level. The Faculty of Social Sciences offers several English language programmes including International Relations, Cultural Anthropology, Health Policy Planning and Financing, Community and Civil Development Studies, and Ethnic and Minority Policy. If someone wants to make 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 the government, public institutions, NGOs, business firms, in culture, sports, or the media.
- Business Analyst
- Marketing Expert
- Financial Analyst
- Market Analyst
- Sales Manager
Admissions
| EU/EEA students | Non-EU/EEA students | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee/semester | 1200 EUR | 2700 EUR |
| Application fee |
EUR 50 (non-refundable) between 01/10/2025-15/11/2025
EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 20/11/2025-15/01/2026
EUR 150 (non-refundable) between 20/01/2026-30/04/2026
EUR 200 (non-refundable) between 05/05/2026-31/05/2026
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EUR 50 (non-refundable) between 01/10/2025-15/11/2025
EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 20/11/2025-15/01/2026
EUR 150 (non-refundable) between 20/01/2026-30/04/2026
EUR 200 (non-refundable) between 05/05/2026-31/05/2026
|
| Entrance exam fee | - | - |
| Other cost | - | - |
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:
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. Any letter of acceptance issued by the Faculty of Social Sciences is based on the verified fact that the applicant’s command of English has been assessed; therefore, they are considered eligible to pursue their studies at the institution.
If the applicant can prove that they completed their former education entirely in English by submitting a notarized attestation and a detailed academic transcript, no proof of language knowledge will be required throughout the admission process.
| Document | Comment |
| Application form | - |
| Records of final two years in secondary school | - |
| Secondary school certificate | - |
| Motivation letter | The general guidelines and expectations for the letter are: the applicants introducing themselves, their motivation, interests and goals with the programme. The length of the motivation letter is between 1500 and 4000 characters. |
| Copy of the main pages of the passport | needs to be valid |
| Copy of application fee transfer | - |
| Language certificate | If the applicant has one |
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.
Students who (also) hold Hungarian citizenship must apply through felvi.hu Please note that if an application is submitted not according to the aforementioned, it will be rejected.
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:
Super Early Bird Period: 2025 October 1- 2025 November 15 (23:59 CET)
Early Bird Period: 2025 November 20 – 2026 January 15 (23:59 CET)
Regular Period: 2026 January 20 – 2026 April 30 (23:59 CET)
Last Call Period: 2026 May 5 –2026 May 31 (23:59 CET)
These distinct periods allow applicants the flexibility to submit their applications at their convenience. All applicants within each period have an equal chance of gaining admission to the programme.
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.
If the offer is accepted, admission letters are sent out through the online application system as soon as possible, as specified in the offer decision.
Based on the results, certain students may be placed on a waiting list. Final results are expected by the first half of August.
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.
Contacts
Eszter PISTA
Department Administrator
E-mail: econ@tatk.elte.hu
International Office, Faculty of Social Sciences
E-mail: international@tatk.elte.hu
Dr András SZÉKELY-DOBY
Associate Professor
Besides training in methodology, students acquire a solid knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of economics, and are introduced to other social sciences and business studies, as well. The general character of the program is that it offers graduates high flexibility in their future career decisions. 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 the areas of government, business, politics, or media.
Besides training in methodology, students acquire a solid knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of economics, and are introduced to other social sciences and business studies, as well. The general character of the program is that it offers graduates high flexibility in their future career decisions. 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 the areas of government, business, politics, or media.
Find the structure of the programme on this link.