Law, Politics and Economics Eötvös Loránd University

Overview

The Law, Politics and Economics degree from Eötvös Loránd University programme equips students with strong analytical and decision-making skills relevant to both businesses and policymakers.

Key facts

This program is recommended to applicants (1) who want to broaden and integrate their existing knowledge in one of the three disciplines with the other two, or (2), coming from diverse backgrounds, seek to understand the interconnections of law, politics and economics.

The program enables students to obtain both general skills and deep knowledge of the European regulatory landscape. A wide range of electives allows students to tailor their studies to their individual interests and career goals.

This programme is delivered jointly by the Law Departments, the Institute of Political Science, and the Department of Economics within the Faculty of Law. The curriculum is expertly coordinated to guarantee a truly interdisciplinary education.

ELTE Law is consistently recognized as Hungary’s most prestigious law faculty, holding a strong global position (ranked 300+ by THE and 301-350 by QS in 2025). The faculty also hosts a highly-ranked Institute of Political Science (offering BA/MA programmes in Hungarian) and the nation's oldest Department of Economics, which specializes in the economic analysis of law, institutions, and public policies.

They offer a robust international experience through Erasmus partnerships with over 110 universities in the EU and beyond, complemented by strong academic connections globally.

The curriculum allows students to tailor their studies based on prior knowledge and interests. Two elective modules prepare for career paths in either business or government.

Job examples

• Regulatory affairs specialist / compliance officer at a large corporation (e.g., in finance, tech, or pharmaceuticals).

• Policy analyst / advisor for a government, a think tank or an EU institution.

• Government relations manager at a lobbying firm.

• Economic development consultant at an NGO.

• Executive manager at a nonprofit organisation.

• Research analyst at an international organization.

• Journalist for a public affairs magazine.