Eötvös Loránd University · Hungary
Early Childhood Education
Prepares nursery educators for children aged 0-3: pedagogical competence and the cognitive and emotional development of the first three years, taught in English.
- Where
- BudapestHungary
- Degree
- BA
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
- Apply by
- 31 May 2027
- Admission
- SelectiveEntrance exam · 30 places
- EU/EEA fee
- €4,400 a year€2,200 a semester
More facts
- Degree
- BA
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
Deadlines
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31 May 2027
Applications closeHard deadlineDetails
Source -
6 July 2027*
IB results releasedDetails
After most Hungarian deadlines. You apply on predicted grades and entrance exams, and upload the Diploma once you have it.
Source
* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.
What it is
The course prepares you to work with children from birth to three in nurseries, combining pedagogical competence and early-years methodology with a strong emphasis on practical training. You can follow a specialisation in Innovation in Early Childhood Education or in German Nationality Early Childhood Education, and a double-degree option with the University of Florence lets a few students spend their second year abroad. Graduates work as nursery educators in public and private institutions or as self-employed childcare providers.
What you need
- Health statement and an introduction video of 3-5 minutes; advanced English, B2, is assessed in the Teams interview.
Requirements in full
Every IB applicant at Eötvös Loránd University
The IB Diploma counts as your secondary certificate (ELTE wants it equivalent to the Hungarian matriculation). English B2, or an English-medium school certificate; economics degrees encourage IB results.
How places are decided
- Online professional entrance exam, English interview, and a 3-5 minute introduction video you record yourself.
Sources (2)
- Early Childhood Education at ELTE — checked 2026-09-30
- IB applicants at ELTE