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Human Behaviour Analyst
English
Program
The aim of the programme is to train professionals in the theoretical foundations and basic methods of psychology and to give insights into the applied branches of the discipline, such as skills and techniques that can be used to measure, explore and develop individuals, groups or organizations. Students will obtain an integrated knowledge of cognitive, affective, developmental, personality and social psychology. It is also aimed to provide modern knowledge and a sense of vocation that support further studies in any psychology MA programme.
The English language psychology program of ELTE has a long history and is an internationally recognized faculty. The programme has existed since 1991. During these years, the Institute has admitted 50-60 students per year from a wide range of countries. The student-to-teacher ratio supports a tutorial-like atmosphere, which can boost communication and the teaching effectiveness. In terms of the number of faculty members and students, professional qualifications, administrative capacity and infrastructural conditions, the Faculty of Education and Psychology at ELTE is among the top 250 Psychology programmes globally, and the best Institute of Psychology in Hungary.
Structure
Career
A behaviour analyst can carry out activities that support the work of a qualified psychologist in organisations and institutions providing education, training, development, re-education, correction, treatment and rehabilitation. Furthermore, a behaviour analyst can also work in any psychological laboratory and complete and evaluate several standard experiments and aptitude tests of organisational psychology. In specific cases, however, the supervision of a qualified psychologist is necessary. A behaviour analyst is trained and prepared to conduct and analyse several studies regarding human interventions, such as standard or intentional survey of competence, adaptivity, attitude or functioning; the demand for such professionals is high in any country of the world. Institutes that already employ a well-trained and qualified psychologist can also claim professionals to work under supervision and deepen their competence this way. Thus, the human resources and financial budgets might get better organized and become more productive whilst remaining cost effective – benefiting both employers and employees.
- Behaviour analyst
- HR assistant
- Research assistant
Admissions
| EU/EEA students | Non-EU/EEA students | |
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| Tuition fee/semester | 4,700 EUR | 4,700 EUR |
| Application fee |
EUR 60 (non-refundable) between 20/11/2025-30/01/2026
EUR 120 (non-refundable) between 01/02/2026-25/03/2026
EUR 120 (non-refundable) between 26/04/2026-15/06/2026
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EUR 60 (non-refundable) between 20/11/2025-30/01/2026
EUR 120 (non-refundable) between 01/02/2026-25/03/2026
EUR 120 (non-refundable) between 26/04/2026-15/06/2026
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| Entrance exam fee | 120 EUR (non-refundable) | 120 EUR (non-refundable) |
| Other cost |
Entry requirements
The students who can apply for a BA in Psychology programme for the 2025/2026 academic year, are expected to present the documentation of their certificate of matriculation from a secondary school and to submit their application with the necessary attachments.
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.
The educational and outcome requirements are defined by the Ministry of Human Capacities (Regulation No. 18/2016. (VIII. 5.)). The details of the application and admission process are defined by the Organisational and Operational Regulations of ELTE.
Language requirements
IELTS 6.5+ or a B2 level Cambridge certificate OR TOEFL-t 79-93
| Document | Comment |
| Online application form | - |
| Record of the final two years in secondary school | - |
| Secondary school certificate | - |
| 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) | needs to be valid |
| Proof of application fee payment | - |
| Proof of entrance exam fee payment | - |
| An official English translation of the certificates and the records if the language of the original is not English | - |
| Language certificate | IELTS 6.5+ or a B2 level Cambridge certificate |
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.
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 and the entrance exam fee should be paid using the new Epay system. More details coming soon.
The deadline for application means the deadline of submission of the full and complete application package in the online system.
The application procedure includes 4 periods in order to give the applicants the freedom to submit their application when it’s most suitable for them.
- Early bird application: until January 31st - discounted application fee: 60 EUR
- Regular application 1: February 1st – March 25th regular application fee: 120 EUR
- Regular application 2: April 26th – June 5th regular application fee: 120 EUR
Last Call: June 16th – July 10th - increased application fee: 180 EURCancelled
We do not take applications between March 26th and April 26th!
The application procedure may include more periods in order to give the applicants the freedom to submit their application when it’s most suitable for them. The applicants of each period have the same chance to get admittance for the programme. However, please note, that the Faculty of Education and Psychology ELTE reserves the right to cancel the entrance periods in case the number of the admitted applicants reaches the limit.
Due to the high number of application the Last Call period has been cancelled for this program.
When the university receives the full application package and it is checked by the Student Affairs and Registrar’s Office an entrance exam date option will be sent in the online application system after the application deadline for the relevant period. Please, check your messages in the application system, and the e-mail address that is linked to the account regularly.
How to pay the application fee?
You are required to pay 60/120/180 EUR application fee (non-refundable) depending on the application period, at the following link: ELTE Online Fizetési Rendszer
Please follow the instructions below carefully:
In the Faculty dropdown menu select the Faculty of Education and Psychology |
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In the payment title; please select the application fee option |
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In the Subtitle field, select the programme level you are applying for(BA,BSc/MA,MSc/PhD) |
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In the Discount Code field, enter the code based on your application period: |
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Early Bird period: enter this specific code: EARLY BIRD PPK (valid between: 2025.11.25 – 2026.01.31)
Regular application period: enter this specific code: REGULAR PPK (valid between: 2026.02.01 – 2026.06.15)
Late application period: enter this specific code: LAST CALL PPK (valid between: 2026.06.16 – 2026.07.10)
The discount codes work without accents, but they are sensitive to spaces. To avoid any issues, the best option is to copy and paste the code directly as shown above.
Procedure of the entrance examination
You are required to pay 120 EUR entrance examination fee (non-refundable) at the following link: ELTE Online Fizetési Rendszer
In the Faculty dropdown menu select the Faculty of Education and Psychology |
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In the payment title; please select the entrance examination fee option |
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In the Subtitle field, select the programme level you are applying for(BA,BSc/MA,MSc/PhD) |
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There are no discounts for the entrance examination fee!
The applications are examined by the Admission Board and applicants are notified of the outcome of the selection in the online application system after the decision is official. Admission letters are sent out in the online application system.
Type of entrance examination: oral
Place of entrance examination:in person or online. (Via MS Teams)
Entrance examination and selection process
The applicant receives a popular psychology-related magazine article and has one hour to read it before the oral examination begins. In the oral examination, the applicant should discuss the article with the examiners, and is expected to be able to summarize the main points of the article and reply to related questions. The committee assesses whether the applicant has the adequate vocabulary to understand the topic and skills to analyse the text. Notes can be taken during the preparation (i.e., while reading the article) and used during the discussion. In the second part of the interview, the applicant has the opportunity to share their background and express their motivation. The entrance examination can be taken in person or online via Teams. (For that, it is not necessary to download the app).
Results and the official decision will be announced within a month after the entrance exam date in the application system. The ranking is based on a total evaluation of the academic excellence (based on the submitted documents) and the results of the entrance exam.
Contacts
Violetta FRANK
International Admission Coordinator
E-mail: admission@ppk.elte.hu
TEL: +36 1 461 4500 / 3499
Postal address: 1075 Budapest, Kazinczy utca 23-27.
More information
Orhidea KISS
Associate Professor, Deputy Director of Institute of Psycholgy
Join our student guide, Peter Enim (PhD student at the Doctoral School of Psychology) for a tour at the Faculty of Education and Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest, Hungary.
Join our student guide, Peter Enim (PhD student at the Doctoral School of Psychology) for a tour at the Faculty of Education and Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest, Hungary.
The structure of the program is available on this link.
In line with the programme’s objectives, the curriculum highlights the importance of the theoretical foundations of psychology as a profession. Therefore it includes courses with high credit value on methodology, lectures and seminars about the main subfields of psychology and its applied branches to offer students the skills and competencies required for a behaviour analyst. Apart from the compulsory subjects, we also offer specialised courses that allow students to deepen their knowledge in their fields of interest.
Students participate in research field practices of the four basic subfields of psychology. The BA thesis is prepared as a portfolio of the empirical findings of the research field practice papers, one of which is extended into a full research paper.
The final exam is a defence of the full research paper. Students are required to reflect on their research field practices and their studies in psychology more broadly. They are expected to show evidence of their methodological skills and the appropriate use of statistical methods.
Structure courses
COMMON STUDIES OF COMMON FIELDS, COMMON BRANCH ASSORTMENT, BASIC MODULES
Philosophy of Science and History of Psychology
Study and Communication Skills
Introduction to Psychology
Basics of Research Methods
Biological Psychology 1
Biological Psychology 2
Biological Psychology Practical
Evolutionary Psychology and Behavioral Genetics
Culture and Society
Data Analysis and Statistical Inference
OPTIONAL BASIC SCIENCE STUDIES
Introduction to Bordering Sciences
BASIC SCIENCE STUDIES
Cognitive Psychology 1
Cognitive Psychology 2
Affective Psychology
Research Field Practice in Cognitive/Affective Psychology
Comprehensive Exam in Cognitive/Affective Psychology
Personality Psychology 1.
Personality Psychology 2.
Research Field Practice in Personality Psychology
Comprehensive Exam in Personality Psychology
Developmental Psychology 1
Developmental Psychology 2
Research Field Practice in Developmental Psychology
Comprehensive Exam in Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology 1
Social Psychology 2
Research Field Practice in Social Psychology
Comprehensive Exam in Social Psychology
HISTORY AND APPLICATION OF PSYCHOLOGY
Special Course in Applied Psychology
Psychological Ethics and Legal Issues
BORDERING SCIENCES AND DIFFERENTIATED RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Introduction to Neuroscience
Research Methods Practical 1.
Research Methods Practical 2
Research Methods Practical 3.
Research Methods Practical 4.
Psychological Skill Training
MAIN FIELDS OF APPLICATION IN PSYCHOLOGY
Introduction to Adult and Child Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology Practical
Introduction to Health Psychology
Introduction to Educational Psychology
Introduction to Work and Organisational Psychology
Introduction to Counselling Psychology