Eötvös Loránd University · Hungary
Kindergarten Education
Trains kindergarten educators for children aged 3-6: pedagogy theory, practical skills and planning of pre-school activities, taught in person in English in Budapest.
- 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 combines psychology, pedagogy, methodology and language skills, with child development, differentiated lesson planning and activities for children aged three to six. Play-based education, a distinctive feature of Hungarian kindergartens, is central. The programme is practice-oriented, with a series of placements throughout the studies, and the faculty runs a Play Lab and workshops for educators. Graduates work as kindergarten or day-care teachers in municipal, church-run and private settings.
What you need
- Medical fitness statement and aptitude tests (English interview, singing, physical video); advanced English, B2, shown in the 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
- Four-part exam, all parts passed: professional test, English interview, singing and physical aptitude videos.
Sources (2)
- Kindergarten Education at ELTE — checked 2026-09-30
- IB applicants at ELTE