Highlights
Tuition fee
4400 EUR / year
3400 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
4400 EUR / year
3400 EUR / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Pécs, Hungary
Campus location
Pécs, Hungary
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

This Human Resources Counselling MA course from University of Pécs purpose is to educate and train professionals who are experts in providing help to organisations and companies regarding any area of human resources management, one of the functional areas of leadership counselling.

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Overview

The Human Resource Counselling MA program ( University of Pécs , Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences) trains professionals who support organizations and individuals in the world of work. The program has a dual focus: helping organizations find the right person for a role and helping individuals find the job or career path suited to them.

Students gain knowledge in HR management, psychology and counselling methods, economics and business, career guidance, labour law, organizational psychology, employer branding, adult education, business communication, coaching, and change management. Special attention is given to career planning, conflict and time management, and equal opportunities for disadvantaged groups.

Training lasts 4 semesters (120 credits) and includes compulsory field practice. Graduates can work in HR departments of private, public or non-profit organizations, HR consultancy, recruitment, career guidance or adult education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Organizational Psychology
  • The Method of Counseling
  • The Operation of HR Organizations
  • Career Guidance
  • Theory of Human Resources Counseling
  • Practice of Human Resources Counseling

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
110
TOEFL® IBT
OR
80
OTE
125
IELTS
5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Pécs, Hungary

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
110
TOEFL® IBT
OR
80
OTE
125
IELTS
5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Certified and translated (if originals are not in English) BA Degree in Human Resource Counselling, BA  (For lack of the above degree, other degrees can also be accepted if they include the following disciplines
  • Certified and translated (if originals are not in English) copy of school transcripts 
  • Europass CV in English
  • Motivation letter (introduction plus field of interest, etc.) in 3000 to 3500 characters.
  • Copy of valid passport or national ID
  • Medical certificate, (please fill the document and attach the serologic test results)
    • vaccination card (showing that you are immunized against HEP B)
    • HEP A/B/C test*
    • HIV test*
    • Chest X-ray: Please attach the chest’s X-ray result (not the film!) in English/Hungarian! (not older than 3 months)
  • Transfer receipt of the EUR 140 application fee
  • You do not have to submit an official English test result if you have completed your undergraduate studies in the English language. 
  • Admission interview (via MS Teams)

Work experience

The admission interview lets us get to know your primary motivation for studying Human Resource Counselling, your command of English, and your prior knowledge of human resource management, counselling, and guidance.

Technological requirements

The interview will take approximately 10-20 minutes. The main purpose of the interview is to evaluate applicants' English language proficiency, communication skills, and ability to express their academic background knowledge, interests, and motivations. It also offers applicants an opportunity to discuss their academic and professional goals with the admission committee. 

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    4400 EUR / year
    ≈ 4400 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    3400 EUR / year
    ≈ 3400 EUR / year

Additional Details

  • Application fee: EUR 200

Living costs

Pécs

Hungary
118000 - 165000 HUF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Human Resources Counselling.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Scholarship Programme for Christian Young People
Merit-based

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University of Pécs
Pécs, Hungary
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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