Prospective students of all nationalities are welcome to apply. Visit the links on this page to learn more about the programmes and the application requirements. Candidates are kindly reminded that as some of the application details between the self-financed and the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programmes vary slightly, studying the appropriate applicant category below is of primary importance.

One criterion we must call your attention to in advance is the applicant’s age. This is due to the highly bureaucratic character of the Hungarian public administration system, which requires the presence of a relative/legal guardian of an underage person to be present and to sign for the minor in all official situations, the Faculty of Economics only accepts students who are over the age of 18 at the time of enrolment (the beginning of September), which is the legal age in Hungary. Exceptions to this rule can only be made in the following cases:

• if the application is submitted to the self-financed programmes;
• if both the prospective student and a close relative/legal guardian already reside in Hungary and have a Hungarian residence permit.

A declaration stating the presence of an adult/legal guardian in Hungary, as well as proof of a residence permit must be submitted together with the application documents.

The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship programme requires candidates to attain the age of 18 by the start of their studies. 

SELF-FINANCED STUDENTS

For the admissions requirements visit the following links:

• International Business Economics BA
• Finance and Accounting BA

Applications are accepted through the ELTE Dream Apply system that you can access below. The application process normally starts in mid-November and closes in early May. This schedule allows applicants to participate in the admission exams (by default, held in May) and successful candidates to obtain their visa and insurance, and to deal with all other administrative matters before starting their studies in September. For more information, visit the “Before your arrival” section on our website, here.

• Finance and Accounting
• International Business Economics

STIPENDIUM HUNGARICUM SCHOLARSHIP HOLDERS

Students with excellent academic records can apply for the Stipendium Hungaricum (SH) scholarship. For those who are awarded the scholarship, the tuition fee is covered by the programme. They also receive monthly allowance to help with their living costs. 

Prospective scholarship holders have to apply to their chosen programme NOT directly at the Faculty of Economics or ELTE but via the SH application platform called the Stipendium Hungaricum Dream Apply platform, which is usually open between mid-November and mid-January. For the eligibility and application criteria, visit the Stipendium Hungaricum website. The application timeline and a number of useful documents on that website will make the application process smoother.  Finally, if you would like to learn about the scholarship provider’s regulations for scholarship holders (Tempus Public Foundation, TPF) in advance, follow the link to Frequently Asked Questions – Already a scholarship holder.

STIPENDIUM HUNGARICUM SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS WISHING TO TRANSFER TO ELTE GTK 

Students who already hold a Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship and wish to change their programme and/or institution and/or the language of their studies (maximum once per training level and within one calendar year of the start of the scholarship period) are advised to follow the guidelines below.

1. Read the information on ELTE’s institutional website (Current Students > Stipendium Hungaricum > During your studies > Change…) first. Pay particular attention to the FAQ section, the required documents, and the deadlines.
2. Examine the information on the Stipendium Hungaricum website, particularly the “Already a Scholarship Holder” section in the FAQ part. You will find valuable advice and even a document you may wish to use for your transfer application there.
3. Double check the eligibility requirements for your chosen programme (International Business Economics or Finance and Accounting) on the SH Partners page as the applicant’s country of origin determines to which programmes he/she can apply. 
4. Be aware of the scholarship extension regulations as you will most likely need some extra time to complete your studies after transferring to the Faculty of Economics.  
5. Contact the Faculty of Economics early, preferably already in February but by 1 April the latest. To express your transfer intent and for further instructions, write to sh@gtk.elte.hu.
6. Participate in the admissions exams held by the Faculty of Economics, usually in April.
7. Continue to follow the Tempus Public Foundation and ELTE institutional guidelines accessible on their websites (see above) to complete your transfer application.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The Faculty of Economics only accepts students for the Autumn/Fall semester. This means that no transfer during a running academic year is possible.