Highlights
Tuition fee
7000 EUR / year
3100 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
7000 EUR / year
3100 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
Budapest, Hungary
Campus location
Budapest, Hungary
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

As we understand it, the Social Policy degree at Eötvös Loránd University is an interdisciplinary social science discipline whose primary aim is to analyse social responses to social needs. As a problem-oriented discipline and activity, social policy combines sociological, economic, legal and social work knowledge.

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Overview

The Social Policy programme from  Eötvös Loránd University  aims to train social policy practitioners who, based on their theoretical and methodological knowledge, can participate in policymaking in the field of social policy, manage and contribute to the operation of the care system, represent social interests, and theorize, research, and teach social and social policy. The programme focuses on the European Union and the European social model, embedding it in a global context.

Career opportunities:

Graduates can find employment in central and local government agencies, their associated research institutions, independent research centres, international organizations, service providers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, as well as in human resource management. Many of our former students work in higher education and research institutes.

Job examples

  • Research fellow in public and private social research institutes
  • Manager / head of department in regional / municipal office for social welfare
  • Head of various social care institutions
  • Project manager in social development agencies
  • Policy advisor for MPs, MEPs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Economics of the Public Sector
  • The legal and political environment of social policy
  • Global Social Policy
  • The European Union: institutions, fundraising and project planning
  • The history of social care

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
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46
IELTS
5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Budapest, 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

TOEFL® IBT
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46
IELTS
5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • BA or higher in: Social Work and Social Pedagogy.

  • In the case of other bachelor’s degrees: individual consideration.

  • If the BA degree does not meet all the necessary requirements, the applicant may be required to complete additional credits in the relevant fields during their first year of study to fulfil these requirements upon acceptance.

  • Copy of passport

  • Online application form

  • Bachelor-level degree

  • Transcript of records

  • Motivation letter

  • Copy of application fee transfer

  • Language certificate

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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
    7000 EUR / year
    ≈ 7000 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    3100 EUR / year
    ≈ 3100 EUR / year

Living costs

Budapest

Hungary
172338 - 268251 HUF / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Policy.

Available Scholarships

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

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
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
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
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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