Detailed introduction of Eötvös Loránd University:

Introduction

Located in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, Eötvös Loránd University is one of the oldest and largest institutions of higher learning in Hungary. It enjoys a high reputation in the Hungarian and European education circles, has trained many outstanding professionals, and has made important contributions to the development of science, culture, education and other fields in Hungary and the world.

Overview

Student size: There are about 31,750 students, of which international students account for 11%.

Course settings: It provides a wide range of courses from preparatory to doctoral, including humanities and arts, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, law, economics and other fields, such as literature, history, philosophy, psychology, physics, chemistry, biology, law, economics, medicine and other professional degree courses.

History and founding time

The school was founded in 1635 , is the longest continuously operating university in Hungary.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a team of highly qualified teachers, who have profound academic attainments and rich teaching experience in their respective professional fields, and can provide students with high-quality education, teaching and guidance.

Teaching Resources and Facilities: The school is equipped with advanced teaching facilities and complete learning resources, such as libraries, laboratories, computer centers, research institutions, etc., which provide strong support for students' learning and research. In addition, the school also actively carries out international cooperation and exchange projects, and has established cooperative relations with many well-known universities around the world, providing students with broad international exchange and learning opportunities.

Institutional Nature

Eötvös Loránd University is a non-profit public higher education institution.

Educational Philosophy

Its mission includes preserving and enriching culture at the national and global levels, cultivating science and inheriting academic knowledge, and shaping and meeting the long-term needs of society. Committed to closely integrating education and research, it represents two aspects of the traditional university concept, namely, a creative community of teachers and students and an institutional ideal of actively engaging in research in a variety of scientific and academic disciplines.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: It has significant advantages in disciplines such as law, psychology, humanities and arts, and education. Law is ranked 201-250 in the 2025 THE World University Rankings; Psychology is ranked 301-400; Humanities and Arts is ranked 401-500; Education is ranked 601+.

Key Laboratories: The school has several advanced research laboratories, such as the Biotechnology Fiek Laboratory, which has developed low-cost detection methods suitable for large-scale testing.

Faculties

The school has several faculties, including ÁJK Faculty of Law, BGGYK, Bárczi Gusztáv Faculty of Special Needs Education, BTK Faculty of Humanities, GTK Faculty of Economics, IK Faculty of Informatics, PPK Faculty of Education and Psychology, TÓK Faculty of Primary and Pre-school Education, etc.

Ranking

In the 2025 THE World University Rankings Ranked 801-1000 in the world university rankings.

Ranked 564 in the 2025 QS World University Rankings.

Expenses

Tuition fees: $881 per year for Hungarian citizens, $2,097 per year for international students for undergraduates, $2,097 per year for masters, and $3,670 per year for doctoral students.

Other expenses: Students also need to consider living costs such as accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.

Campus

Main campus location: Egyetem tér 1-3, 1053 Budapest, Hungary.

Environment and facilities: The campus has a unique architectural style, combining historical and modern elements to create a strong academic atmosphere. In addition to teaching facilities, the campus is also equipped with complete sports facilities, student activity centers, etc., providing students with a colorful extracurricular life and promoting the all-round development of students. In addition, the school also has a branch campus in Szombathely.