Alapadatok
Social Integration Counsellor
Angol
Program
The goal of this program is to provide students with knowledge about the multifaceted nature of intercultural issues, multi/interculturalism, and social integration by means of a multidisciplinary approach, which includes psychology, education, sociology, and anthropology. The program is both theory-based and practice oriented. Courses are based on latest research in relevant fields, and students are given opportunities to test and apply their theoretical knowledge in practical situations. Approximately half of the program consists of trainings, seminars, and field work.
This program is recommended to applicants who are interested in the cultural, intercultural, and social aspects of psychology and education. We look for those applicants who see a great challenge in the organization of the working together of people of different sociocultural backgrounds, in the initiating and maintaining of intercultural dialogue, in the efficient resolution of emerging conflicts, and in profiting on the assets of diversity as well as in the promotion of the living together and successful cooperation of various minority and majority groups.
This program enables students to understand and effectively work with culturally diverse populations in different institutions and in different settings, ranging from small communities to multinational corporations. With their sound knowledge and competences in intercultural psychology and education, graduates of the program will be able to consciously treat the diversity of values in different societies, helping to promote social equity, human rights, social integration and cooperation of different minority and majority groups. Completing the program, students will be prepared to pursue doctoral studies, as well.
The program, which is one of the few of its kind in Europe, is strongly committed to interdisciplinary studies with a focus on psychological and educational issues. Focusing on the human dimensions of intercultural issues and interactions, while also giving ample consideration to their global context, the Program distinguishes macro-historical, macro-political or macro-sociological approaches.
- unique program with strong interdisciplinary focus
- professional preparedness
- administrative capacity to help facilitate student life
- almost 40 civil partner organisations for practice
Felépítés
Karrier
Graduates will be able to understand the characteristics of intercultural relations and communication and co-ordinate the work of people from different cultures effectively in various fields both at national and international level in public administration, minority self-government, minority and mainstream media, schools as well as other formal and informal educational institutions, multi-national and civil organizations. After receiving an MA degree, students may apply to continue their studies in our PhD program.
- Social Integration Counsellor
- Coordinator at international office of universities
- Integration of migrants at organizations
- Person in charge of diversity managements at companies
Felvételi
Entry requirements
Fully recognised studies: Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Sociology.
In the case of degrees gained on other fields except for the mentioned ones above, each degree will be considered individually, and transcripts from your Bachelor's degree as well as course descriptions will be requested.
If the applicant takes the final examination during the current semester, and their degree certificate (diploma) is not issued before the last application deadline, a certification is required, which verifies that the applicant will presumably receive a degree. In case of being accepted as a student, however, the applicant must present the diploma upon enrolment at the latest.
This program is not available for Hungarian citizens.
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
Minimum level of language proficiency (oral) (A1-C2): C1
Minimum level of language proficiency (written) (A1-C2): C1
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 Faculty of Education and Psychology doesn't require an official language certificate.
| Document | Comment |
| Online application form | - |
| Bachelor-level degree | - |
| Transcript of records | - |
| CV | - |
| Statement (or letter) of purpose (900-1000 words) | Guidelines for Statement (or letter) of purpose https://ppk.elte.hu/file/guidelines.pdf |
| Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid) | - |
| Copy of application fee transfer | - |
| Entrance exam fee | - |
| Reference work | It can be any paper written in English by the applicant within the field of pedagogy (BA thesis extract, a research paper, a seminar paper, a research report, a published journal article or a book chapter, a case study, a literature review, etc.) Either a new paper or an improved version of an earlier work can also be written for the current application. The ideal length should be between 5-15 pages excluding references and the appendices. There are no special requirements concerning the format. |
| Official English translation of the certificates and the records if the language of the original is not English | - |
Fully recognised studies: Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Sociology.
In the case of degrees gained on other fields except for the mentioned ones above, each degree will be considered individually, and transcripts of your Bachelor's degree as well as course descriptions will be requested.
If the applicant is taking the final examination during the current semester, and their degree certificate (diploma) is not issued before the last application deadline, a certification is required, which verifies that the applicant will presumably receive a degree. In case of being accepted as a student, however, the applicant must present the diploma 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 2: April 26th – June 15th
- Last Call: June 16th – July 10th - increased application fee: 180 EUR
We do not take applications between March 26th and April 26th!
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 |  |
In the payment title; please select the application fee option |  |
In the Subtitle field, select the programme level you are applying for(BA,BSc/MA,MSc/PhD) |  |
In the Discount Code field, enter the code based on your application period: |  |
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 |  |
In the payment title; please select the entrance examination fee option |  |
In the Subtitle field, select the programme level you are applying for(BA,BSc/MA,MSc/PhD) |  |
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. Admission letters are sent out in the online application system.
The admission procedure contains an oral entrance exam. The entrance exam is a discussion in English about a social integration/an intercultural education and/or intercultural psychology related article, which the applicant receives at the beginning of the oral examination. The applicant has one hour to read and make notes after that the actual oral examination takes place. During the oral examination the applicant should be able to summarize the article and answer the questions regarding the article. The entrance exam can be taken personally or via an MS Teams meeting. (The application does not need to be downloaded, the meeting is accessible through the browser.)
Successful applicants must have a good command of English and pass the entrance exam. There will be a short discussion about the applicant’s background and motivation. Also, the letter of purpose will be evaluated.
Results and the official decision will be announced within a month after the entrance exam date, in the application system.
Type of entrance examination: oral
Place of entrance examination: in person or online. (Via MS Teams)
Elérhetőségek
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.
Lan Anh NGUYEN LUU, PhD
Director of Institute of Intercultural Psychology and Education
The structure of the program is available on this link.