Overview

Sociology from Eötvös Loránd University ensures the existence of a new generation of scientists dedicated to sociology and social sciences and thoroughly prepares doctoral students for acquiring the PhD qualification and for carrying out independent academic research and lecturing activities at a post-graduate academic level.

The program follows international educational standards in social sciences and thus provides highly qualified research experts, university teachers, and training specialists of both theoretical and practical approach for the different fields of social policy practice at a high level, also recognized at an international scale.

Careers

University professor

Social researcher

Scientific experts

Political analyst

Political expert

Social policy analyst

Political expert

Media expert

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Theory

History of sociology

Research design and method

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Budapest, Hungary

Disciplines

Sociology

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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

72

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students having an MA degree in any of the social sciences can apply. Applicants shall send in a list of publications as part of the application.

Certification of English (oral and written): minimum B2 level or above (CEFR B2; IELTS: 6; TOEFL 72)

Online application form

Master-level degree

Transcript of records

cv

Motivation letter

Research work plan

Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid)

Copy of application fee transfer

Reference work

Language certificate

Letter of Recommendation

list of publications

Statement by the supervisor, that they accept the role of supervisor/tutor until the end of the student's academic career

Copy of awards in professional competitions

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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

4000 EUR / year

≈ 4000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2400 EUR / year

≈ 2400 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.

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Scholarships Information

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Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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