Entrance Examination
Please note that this programme is available exclusively on a self-funded basis. Applications are not accepted during the Early Bird 1 application period.
Type of entrance examination: Oral
Place of entrance examination: Online
Applicants with a complete application package will be notified after the application deadline of the exact date and time of their interview, which will be conducted via MS Teams. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary technical equipment and suitable conditions for the interview.
Applying through the Hungarian Central Admission Procedure
If you apply through the Hungarian Central Admission Procedure, you must submit your application through felvi.hu. An oral entrance examination is also required, but it is held in person rather than online. For information about the admission procedure, please visit felvi.hu. If you have any questions, please contact felveteli@tatk.elte.hu.
Preparation for the Interview
As the programme welcomes students from diverse academic backgrounds, the entrance examination is not intended primarily to test specific knowledge. Instead, it aims to assess applicants’ motivation, their understanding of the basic concepts and tools of economics, and their analytical skills necessary to successfully participate in the programme.
To prepare for the entrance examination, applicants are encouraged to consult one of the introductory textbooks listed below. Applicants are not expected to know the material by heart; rather, they should have a good understanding of the most important concepts, principles, and results.
Admission Decision
After the admission interview, applicants will be informed of the selection outcome through the online application system within approximately one month. A successful oral entrance examination is a prerequisite for admission. If an applicant fails the oral entrance examination, their application will be rejected. If the offer is accepted, the admission letter will be sent through the online application system as soon as possible, as specified in the offer decision.
Based on the results, certain applicants may be placed on a waiting list. Final results are expected by the first half of August.
Recommended Readings
- Mankiw, N. Gregory. (2024). Principles of Economics, 10th ed. Boston, MA: Cengage. Previous editions are equally suitable and are also used in our bachelor's programme.
Additional readings
- Frank, Robert H., and Ben S. Bernanke. (2024). Principles of Economics. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
- Hubbard, R. Glenn, and Anthony Patrick O'Brien. (2024). Economics, 9th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson.
- Krugman, Paul R., and Robin Wells. (2024). Economics, 7th ed. New York, NY: Worth Publishers.
Entry Requirements
Full credit acknowledgement: Economics, Applied Economics, Economic and Financial Mathematical Analysis.
Partial credit acknowledgement: Human Resource Management, Business Administration and Management, Commerce and Marketing, International Business, Finance and Accounting, Tourism and Catering, and Business Informatics.
Other bachelor's degrees: Individual consideration based on the content of the applicant's previous studies.
If the applicant's previous degree does not meet all the required criteria, they may be required to complete additional credits in the relevant fields during the first year of the programme.