Overview

While professional athletes often excel in their respective sports, they may struggle when transitioning into diverse roles across organizations, companies, sports clubs, and federations. Similarly, individuals from various backgrounds, such as economics or law may lack the specialized diplomatic skills needed in roles connected to sports and diplomacy.

With a diverse teaching staff that brings a broad range of nationalities and expertise, the International Sports Diplomacy programme from Hungarian University of Sports Science offers a unique, international experience. This diversity extends to both current students and alumni, enhancing the global scope of the learning environment.

Career opportunities

Sport federations & National Olympic Committees: Lead your organization to new heights, engage in international relations, negotiate for sporting events.

International sporting events: Support the organization of sporting events to make them more visible, more popular and more accessible for participants and spectators.

Team Manager/Director: Oversee operations, manage staff, and ensure athletes have the support to succeed on the international stage.

Sports Programme Manager: Create and manage engaging sports programmes for schools, communities, and organizations.

Sports Consultant: Advise sports organizations or athletes on marketing, communication and international strategies and activities.

Sports Educator/Lecturer: Share your knowledge and train the next generation of sports professionals.

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

For EU and visa-free countries: 30 July

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Budapest, Hungary

Disciplines

International Relations Diplomacy

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

Those who are in their last year of bachelor education can also start their application.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6000 EUR / year

≈ 6000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6000 EUR / year

≈ 6000 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

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for International Sports Diplomacy.

Available Scholarships

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