EÖT VÖS LOR ÁND UNIVERSITY E LT E
Faculty of Social Sciences Budapest
“If you want to understand THE WORLD
Welcome T O O U R F A C U LT Y !
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Thank you for your interest in our University This is the motto of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Eötvös Loránd
and particularly in our Faculty. The Faculty
University. All our programmes allow students to gain a better under-
of Social Sciences was established in 2003
standing of the world and equip them with the knowledge needed
and consequently it is a young and dynamic
to make the world a better place.
faculty of Eötvös Loránd University, the most prestigious university in Hungary.
T H E F A C U LT Y O F S O C I A L S C I E N C E S
The Faculty of Social Sciences is the country’s largest social science education centre with numerous internationally recognised lecturers. We offer 2
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is a Faculty of Eötvös Loránd University, which is almost 400 years
higher-level vocational training programmes, 6 bachelor programmes for
old and the most famous and most popular university in Hungary
undergraduates and 12 master programmes for graduate students who
offers a range of courses which cover the entire spectrum of the
can continue their academic studies on three doctoral programmes in the
social sciences
Faculty’s Doctoral School of Sociology.
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places emphasis on both theoretical and empirical approaches
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offers high-quality academic and practical training courses
The academic work of our faculty members combines approaches from the
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has links with various international universities and institutions
social and natural sciences, and we place particular emphasis on provid-
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gives students a head start on the Hungarian and international job
ing equal support for academic and practical activities. For students and
markets and prepares them for a career in academia if they wish
scholars who like to study or carry out research in an environment where
to pursue this route
multidisciplinary and innovative approaches are highly appreciated, join-
has friendly and helpful teachers who view students as partners
ing the community of the Faculty of Social Sciences is the perfect choice.
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G Á B O R J U H Á S Z Dean
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Short History
About
OF EÖT VÖS LOR ÁND
EÖT VÖS LOR ÁND
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY
Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) was founded
Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) has 8 faculties and the number
in 1635 in the city of Nagyszombat by Cardi-
of students enrolled yearly has reached 28 000. There is an aca-
nal Péter Pázmány as a catholic university for
demic staff of 1800 highly-qualified teachers and researchers.
teaching theology and philosophy.
In 1777 the University was transferred to Buda,
T H E F A C U LT I E S O F E LT E
and in the second half of the 19th century it developed into a centre of modern higher educa-
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Faculty of Education and Psychology (“ELTE PPK”)
tion, covering many disciplines. In 1950 it was
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Faculty of Humanities (“ELTE BTK”)
named after one of its professors, the world-
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Faculty of Informatics (“ELTE IK”)
famous physicist, Loránd Eötvös.
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Faculty of Law (“ELTE ÁJK”)
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Faculty of Primary and Pre-School Education (“ELTE TÓK”)
Today Eötvös Loránd University is internation-
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Faculty of Science (“ELTE TTK”)
ally recognised and has strong professional
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Bárczi Gusztáv Faculty of Special Education (“ELTE BGGyK”)
connections all over the world. The diplomas
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Faculty of Social Sciences (“ELTE TáTK”)
issued by the university are acknowledged worldwide, and its course credits are trans-
The Faculties of the University are situated on several campuses
ferable in all countries in the European Union.
around the city. The Faculty of Social Sciences is located on the
The University offers more than 50 foreign lan-
Lágymányos Campus in south-west Budapest.
guage programmes in various disciplines at all
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academic levels. Students arrive from all over
For more information please visit the University’s website:
the world to attend these programmes.
www.elte.hu/en
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Short History O F T H E F A C U LT Y
About T H E F A C U LT Y
OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
The history of the Faculty of Social Sciences began
Currently the Faculty of Social Sciences has 14 departments in 6 instituitions:
in the 1960s when a sociology research group was created at the Faculty of Humanities of Eötvös Loránd
Institute of Economics
Institute of Social Studies
University. Later the research group was transformed
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Department of Heath Policy
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Department of Social Policy
and Health Economics
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Department of Social Work
into a department, and the first undergraduate courses started in 1972.
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Department of Economics ››
In 1982 the Institute of Sociology and Social Policy was
SEK Group in the Depart-
Institute of Social Relations
ment of Economics
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established, and the number of students grew contin-
Minority Policy
uously during the 1980s and 1990s. In 2003, the Insti-
Institute of Empirical Studies
tute was joined by other departments of the University
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Department of Statistics
to form the Faculty of Social Sciences. In thirty years
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Department of Social
it has evolved from a Sociology Department which was
Currently students can choose from a wide range of
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Department of Cultural Anthropology
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Dept. of Social Psychology
Institute of Sociology Institute of Political
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Department of Sociology
and International Studies
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Department of the History
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Department of Human Rights
disciplines and from an array of programmes at all lev-
and Politics (UNESCO Chair
els, in addition to an increasing number of courses
in Human Rights)
taught in English. Our range of courses is continuously
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Research Methodology
merely tolerated by the socialist regime into a Faculty covering the whole spectrum of the social sciences.
Department of Ethnic and
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of Sociology ––
Dept. of Historical Sociology
Department of International
The Faculty has nearly 2000 students
expanding in line with changing needs and labour
Relations and European
and an academic staff of approxima-
market requirements.
Studies
tely 100 lecturers and researchers.
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Research
Research Centres
A T T H E F A C U LT Y
O F T H E F A C U LT Y
Staff at ELTE’s Faculty of Social Sciences have recently taken part in numer-
Although each research centre is run by one particular department, the
ous Hungarian and international research projects. These include:
groups are very much interdisciplinary in nature, as members come from various institutes and disciplines. The research centres have strong links
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Human rights in the EU: The Institute for Political and International
with the international academic community as well as with the market.
Studies is working on the “Fostering Human Rights Among European Policies” (FRAME) project (2013-2017) together with 18 organisations from outside Hungary. The researchers are investigating how fundamental principles of human rights are implemented in the EU’s internal affairs and foreign policy.
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Health Economics
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Gender Studies
Cultural identity, diversity, and political change: The “EUinDepth”
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Digital Sociology
research project (2014-18) brings together 8 European universities and
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East-Central, East and South-East Europe
research centres (including the Faculty’s Doctoral School of Sociology)
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Sociology of Communications and the Media
and 7 participating institutions from the Russian Federation. The staff
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Education and Youth
exchange programme strengthens the complementarity of the partici-
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Social Dynamics “Peripato”
pants involved and boosts collaborative research activities.
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Prosopography and Family History
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Anthropologists Studying Roma/Gypsy Culture
As part of the University’s internationalisation programme, it is a prior-
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Poverty and Social Exclusion
ity for the Faculty of Social Sciences to involve teachers and students
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Social Conflict
in various forums on the international stage. Bilateral agreements help
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Science Studies
to strengthen students’ and teachers’ links with foreign universities.
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Urban and Regional Research
Between 2010 and 2015 there were 61 such agreements in place with
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Social Research Methodology
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higher education institutions abroad.
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Study Programmes
The advantages
O F T H E F A C U LT Y
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Bachelor’s Degree Programmes
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Social Policy
Ours is a faculty with outstanding academic staff. We also know what kind
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Social Work
of employees employers look for on the job market. Researchers and profes-
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Applied Economics
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Sociology
(available in English)
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Survey Statistics
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International Relations (available in English)
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Business Administration and
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Commerce and Marketing Social Work
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Sociology
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Business Administration and
The Faculty of Social Sciences has an open and collegial atmosphere
Management (in Szombathely)
where students enjoy studying.
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Commerce and Marketing (in Szombathely)
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Doctoral Programmes (PhD)
fewer people are able to approach these issues in a systematic way. Economics is a fantastic tool for this. It is like
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Cultural Anthropology
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Interdisciplinary Social Research
complicated relationships and which you therefore
(available in English)
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Social Policy
never want to take off.” — Sándor Katona, student on
Postgraduate Specialist Training Courses
the Applied Economics programme
Ethnic and Minority Policy Health Policy, Planning &
Sociology
“Everyone has an opinion on social phenomena but far
Master’s Degree Programmes
(available in English) ––
opment to inspire students to think critically and seek constructive solutions.
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(in Szombathely) ––
sionals who teach the courses make every effort to go beyond skills devel-
Higher-level Vocational Training Programmes
Management (in Szombathely)
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O F S T U DY I N G S O C I A L S C I E N C E S
(available in English)
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Postgraduate Specialist
a pair of glasses which makes it easier to understand
“I am a journalist who reports on society, so I use the knowl-
Financing (available in English)
Training Course
Community and Civil
in International Human Rights
Development Studies
(available in English)
ter is that I can still turn to my former teachers for help
edge I gained here on a daily basis. What is even bet-
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Economic Analysis
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Social Care Quality Manager
and I am still learning from them after several years.
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Gender Studies
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Social Work Supervisor
The Sociology department is home to exciting people
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Human Ecology
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Field Tutor Training Course
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International Relations
and topics.” — Veronika Munk, Sociology graduate,
(not available every year)
currently a journalist, media researcher and sociologist
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Programmes
B A I N I N T E R N AT I O N A L R E L AT I O N S
IN ENGLISH Type of programme: Full-time, taught in English
BSC IN APPLIED ECONOMICS
Duration of programme: 6 semesters (180 credits) Degree: International Relations Expert
Type of programme: Full-time, taught in English Duration of programme: 6 semesters (180 credits)
Our Bachelor degree in International Relations offers students the opportu-
Degree: Economist in Applied Economics
nity to develop specialized knowledge in international politics, security studies, EU politics, ethnic conflict, global justice and human rights. It enables
The Applied Economics Programme aims at training young experts who are
them to understand and analyse complex political and social dynamics that
able to analyse problems from an economist’s point of view. During the train-
go beyond state borders and cultural boundaries. The structure of the pro-
ing, students use the most up-to-date learning materials and gain a wide range
gramme offers the opportunity for students – following introductory courses
of knowledge which prepares them to face challenges either on the interna-
in the first year – to choose from a wide range of elective seminars.
tional labour market or on the international academic field as MSc students. Applied Economics BSc is for students who: are interested in economic fore-
In addition to giving students grounding in history and theory, the BA in Inter-
casts; want to understand economic and market trends and processes; want
national Studies teaches future graduates about international politics, the
to undergo an internationally acclaimed training; want to learn about the new-
European Union and equips them with practical knowledge that can be used
est aspects of applied economics; are also interested in studying other social
in almost all countries around the world. The knowledge acquired during the
science disciplines; and want to build careers at multinational companies;
undergraduate courses lays the foundation for the MA in International Stud-
in politics; the public administration or media sectors, or in the academic field.
ies and other postgraduate qualifications in social sciences.
Contacts
Contacts
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Issues related to the content of the BSc programme:
Alíz Nagy (programme coordinator): aliz.nagy@tatk.elte.hu
Áron Horváth (programme coordinator): horvathar@tatk.elte.hu ––
Issues related to the application procedure, visas, travel & life in Budapest: international@tatk.elte.hu
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Issues related to the content of the BA programme:
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Issues related to the application procedure, visas, travel & life in Budapest: international@tatk.elte.hu
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M A I N C U LT U R A L A N T H R O P O L O G Y
Contacts ––
Type of programme: Full-time, taught in English Duration of programme: 4 semesters (120 credits) Degree: Cultural Anthropologist
Issues related to the content of the MA programme: Sába Tesfay (programme coordinator): tesfaysaba@tatk.elte.hu
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Issues related to the application procedure, visas, travel & life in Budapest: international@tatk.elte.hu
Cultural anthropology is based on critical and interpretative thinking and uses the approaches and methodology of social sciences. Cultural anthropology has an applied perspective; methodologies include interpretation and field research.
With this in mind, students of the Cultural Anthropology MA programme will learn about theories and approaches, main research topics and results of cultural anthropology. The programme particularly focuses on fieldwork research. The students of the programme make participant observations in micro communities to attain the cultural anthropological skills and obtain anthropological experience. The students write and defend their thesis from interpretations of their fieldwork research. Each student chooses a fieldwork supervisor who will permanently consult with them about their fieldwork experiences and research results.
Critical anthropological thinking and fieldwork experiences help the students understand the differences and difficulties of social interactions, cultural and intercultural communication and their significances in a sensitive and interpretative way. Cultural knowledge is the basis of international communication and cooperation.
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MA IN ETHNIC AND MINORIT Y POLICY
The increase in migration and the simultaneous growth in xenophobia contribute to a pressing need in Central and
Type of programme:
Eastern Europe and in the Balkans for
Full-time, taught in English
highly-trained professionals who have the
Duration of programme:
insight and expertise to identify the main
4 semesters (120 credits)
social and psychological reasons behind
Degree: Ethnic and Minority Policy Expert
tensions and discrimination, and who are also equipped with the skills and tech-
The ELTE Ethnic and Minority Policy Pro-
niques to handle and moderate these con-
gramme (ELTE MSP) is an international two-
flicts. A key objective of the Programme is
year postgraduate MA programme which
therefore to provide the expertise neces-
was established in 1993. It is a special inter-
sary for this within Europe. However, much
disciplinary educational programme that
of the research analysis and scientific
aims to create an international community of
methods are also relevant for those who
students and lecturers. A core strength of the
study ethnic / race / majority-minority rela-
programme lies in a coordinated approach
tions elsewhere in the world.
whereby theory, applied research, and intervention skills are joined together to provide
Contacts
a unique academic ‘training-ground’ for
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future minority policy experts. Extra-curric-
of the MA programme:
ular activities have been designed to place
Anikó Gregor (programme coordinator):
students on various internships where they
gregor@tatk.elte.hu
become acquainted with real-life minority
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Issues related to the content
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Issues related to the application proce-
situations to introduce students to an active
dure, visas, travel and life in Budapest:
research culture in a supportive environment.
international@tatk.elte.hu
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M S C I N H E A LT H P O L I C Y , P L A N N I N G A N D F I N A N C I N G — S P E C I A L I S AT I O N I N H E A LT H E C O N O M I C S
The MSc in Health Policy, Planning and Financing prepares students for careers in both the private and public sectors. These include healthcare governance and financing at the national and local level as well as careers at pharmaceutical companies, public and private healthcare providers and
Type of programme: Full-time & part-time degree programme*, in English
education and research institutions. Foreign students studying at Hungar-
Duration of programme: 4 semesters (120 credits)
ian medical universities may choose to combine their medical degree with
Degree: Expert in Health Care Policy, Planning and Financing
the degree offered by our programme.
Specialisation: Health Economics Contacts The MSc in Health Policy, Planning and Financing is unique in Central
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Zoltán Vokó (co-director of the programme): voko@tatk.elte.hu
and Eastern Europe. It equips students with the basic knowledge offered on similar programmes in Western Europe, but it also allows students to apply their knowledge and specific analytical skills in the context of low
Issues related to the content of the MSc programme:
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Issues related to the application procedure, visas, travel & life in Budapest: health_economics@tatk.elte.hu; international@tatk.elte.hu
and middle-income countries.
The specialisation in Health Economics, launched in English, offers multidisciplinary expertise and a problem-orientated approach. Such knowledge and skills will remain relevant in the long run and help graduates understand and analyse key issues relating to the healthcare systems of the future. These include the efficiency of health technologies, sustainability of health financing, and techniques to measure and influence the performance of healthcare systems.
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From September 2016 the MSc programme can be completed as a 2-year part-time programme, too.The part-
time programme is especially tailored for those who already have working experience and would like to further develop their knowledge and skills without giving up their working position. The contact hours of the course are organised in three e ducational weeks in each semester. One week (Monday to Saturday) presence is required per month in each month from September to N ovember (first semester) and from February to April (second semester).
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PH D IN SOCIOLOGY
P O S T G R A D U AT E S P E C I A L I S T
(PROG R A M M E O F T H E DOC TO R A L S C H OO L
TRAINING COURSE
OF SOCIOLOGY)
I N I N T E R N AT I O N A L H U M A N R I G H T S
Duration of programme: 8 semesters (240 credits)
Duration of programme: 2 semesters (60 credits)
The programme aims to train a new generation of scientists dedicated
The Postgraduate Specialist Training Course is an interdisciplinary one-
to sociology and the social sciences and equip them with the necessary
year programme that focuses on the study of international human rights
skills to acquire a PhD qualification, carry out independent academic
from both a theoretical and practical perspective. Students take courses
research and lecture at postgraduate level.
offered by the European Studies Department, as well as human rights courses offered by other departments of the ELTE Faculty of Social
There are several key strengths of this PhD programme. The Department has
Sciences, such as Cultural Anthropology, Political Sciences, and Sociol-
links at several universities abroad and in addition to being compatible with
ogy. It is a part-time correspondence course. We welcome those who wish
international social science doctoral programmes, the PhD programme also
to pursue a career in international human rights, for instance those who
gives students the opportunity to study abroad for short periods of time.
plan to go on UN peacekeeping and/or political mission trips, or those
We offer a research-orientated training programme, which is interdiscipli-
who work for governmental or non-governmental organisations dealing
nary in nature and combines quantitative and qualitative methods.
with human rights issues.
Contacts
Contacts
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Issues related to the content of the PhD programme: Antal Örkény (director of the Doctoral School): orkeny@tatk.elte.hu
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Issues related to the application procedure, visas, travel & life in Budapest: international@tatk.elte.hu
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Issues related to the content of the programme: Kriszta Kovács (programme coordinator): kriszta.kovacs@tatk.elte.hu
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Issues related to the application procedure, visas, travel & life in Budapest: international@tatk.elte.hu
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Why studying IN BUDAPEST
Discover THE CITY
I S A G R E AT C H O I C E ––
take a walk by the Danube, on Margaret Island or in the City Park
Over the past decade Budapest has become one of Central Europe’s
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get an amazing view of the city from Gellért Hill or Buda Castle
most popular destinations for both tourists and students, especially
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take a boat trip on the Danube and see the Chain Bridge close up
among young people. This should come as no surprise, as Budapest
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buy local specialities in the Central Market Hall
offers a plethora of cultural events, cafés, ‘ruin pubs’ and baths, as well
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see the Hungarian Parliament from the inside
as vibrant nightlife, affordable accommodation and services. The ser-
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experience the atmosphere of the ‘ruin pubs’ in the city centre
vice infrastructure for visitors and expats is also well-organized.
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try Budapest’s thermal baths and swimming pools
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go to museums, concerts and cinemas
With its rich cultural traditions and international atmosphere, Budapest offers a vibrant student life. At the meeting point of East and West, Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is an excellent place to
MENTORING SYSTEM
study old and new, cultures, societies, traditions as well as ongoing social change.
The Faculty of Social Sciences runs a mentoring system for international students. International students can therefore request and
Our campus is situated on the banks of the Danube, south-west of the
receive assistance even before they arrive. The direct relationship
city centre, with excellent road and public transport connections to
between the mentor and the student means that problems can be
the very heart of Budapest.
addressed on an individual and personalised basis.
„Just be ready for such a great experience at ELTE, you’ll fall in love
„Eötvös Loránd University offers its international students a broad range
with the city as well as the people who will take care of you during
of student activities organised by ESN ELTE. As a new student in an unfamil-
your stay.” — Eduardo Carrasco Martín, Erasmus student from Spain
iar environment, I cannot emphasise enough how much the Student Network helped me to adapt.” — Joren Brouns, Erasmus student from Belgium
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Student life
Location
ON THE CAMPUS
O F T H E F A C U LT Y
The University is more than just an educational insti-
The Faculty of Social Sciences – as well as the Faculty of Science and the
tution. It is also a creative community which plays
Faculty of Informatics – is housed in the modern buildings on the “Lágy-
a decisive role in people’s careers. Our Faculty
mányos Campus” situated on the banks of the Danube, in the southern part
views future social science professionals as active
of Budapest. The Lágymányos Campus consists of two buildings: the
individual thinkers. We do not just want our stu-
North Building (Északi Tömb) at Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A and the South
dents to listen, we also want their voices to be heard
Building (Déli Tömb) at Pázmány Péter sétány 1/C. The buildings are acces-
both within and beyond the university walls and
sible for people with disabilities. They are open between 06:00 and 22:00
community life in the Faculty very much reflects this.
on workdays and 06:00 and 18:00 on Saturdays.
Teachers and students at the Faculty of Social Sciences regularly organise joint conferences,
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film clubs, academic discussions and debates, often inviting renowned Hungarian and international researchers and key figures. These events allow students to get to know each other’s cultural backgrounds.
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North Building (É)
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Northern entrance Danube entrance Southern entrance South Building (D) Northern entrance Danube entrance Western entrance Budapest University Athletics Club
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Students participating in our English-language
tram 4 or 6; bus 153, 154 or 212
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programmes also enjoy the benefits of being a mem-
bus 153 or 154
ber of the ELTE community. This includes sporting opportunities at the University’s athletic facilities, the services of the country’s largest university library, and numerous other benefits.
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Public transport to the Lágymányos Campus:
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by tram 4 or 6 and by bus 153, 154 or 212 to Petőfi híd, budai hídfő
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by bus 153, 154 to Egyetemváros –
A38 hajóállomás / Magyar Tudósok körútja
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The North BUILDING –– Office of International Affairs (room 7.35) –– Dean’s Office (rooms 7.90-7.92) –– Finance Office (rooms 7.51-7.52) –– Department of Sociology –– Department of the History of Sociology –– Department of Social Work
7TH FLOOR
6TH FLOOR
–– Academic Registrar’s Department (rooms 6.54-6.56) –– Department of Statistics –– Department of Social Research Methodology –– Department of Economics –– Department of Health Policy and Health Economics –– Department of Human Rights and Politics –– Department of Int. Relations and European Studies –– Teachers’ club (room 2.139) –– Department of Historical Sociology –– Department of Social Psychology –– Department of Cultural Anthropology –– Department of Ethnic and Minority Policy –– Department of Social Policy –– Quaestura Student Service Office –– ELTE Gift Shop –– Snack bar –– Faculty Hall (0.100C) –– Assembly Hall –– Snack bar –– Némedi Dénes Faculty Library (room -1.45) –– Students’ Union (room -1.68) –– Angelusz Róbert College Office (-1.49) –– Conference room (-1.75) –– Harmónia lecture room (-1.85)
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3RD FLOOR
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Email: iro@elte.hu Phone: +36-1-411-6500 Website: http://www.elte.hu/en/
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Layout design: Csönge Balla — Photo credits: Bakró-Nagy Ferenc, Horzsa Gergely, Lőrincz Dalma, Mikheil Kurdadze, Posztós János, Tóth Ágnes, Zsámbok Máté Olivér — Publisher: Gábor Juhász, Dean Published by: ELTE Faculty of Social Sciences, 2017