🇭🇺Hungary · University of Pécs
MA in Social Policy
Master’s · Full Time · On Campus · 2 years · Intake: Fall & Spring
Updated 19 August 2026
Tuition Fee: €2,500Deadline: ASAPIELTS: 6.0Location: Pécs, Hungary
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Key Highlights
Tuition Fee
€2,500
৳354,600 BDT
Application Fee
€140
Deadline
ASAP
Apply early
Location
Pécs, Hungary
Programme Link
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At a glance
Basic Information
Course NameMA in Social Policy
LevelMaster's
Course TypeFull Time
Campus ModeOn Campus
Duration2 years (4 semesters)
IntakesFall & Spring
DisciplineHuman and Social Sciences / Social Policy
Eligibility
Academic Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Requirement (Main)
- A recognised Bachelor’s degree from an internationally recognised university is required
- Degree relevance and previous coursework are assessed by the department and the Faculty Credit Transfer Committee
Note
Admission is selective. Degree relevance, documents, motivation, English ability, analytical readiness and entrance-interview performance are assessed; meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee an offer.
Tests
Standardized Test Requirement
No GMAT or GRE is listed. Applicants complete a 10–15-minute interview, normally online or in person, covering background, motivation, knowledge and experience, communication, leadership and career plans; a prescribed article is also discussed.
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Minimum per Band |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 90 / 4.5 new scale | Not specified |
| PTE Academic | 59 | Not specified |
Notes
- The University also accepts Duolingo 115 and other recognised B2 certificates. Test results submitted for this programme must be taken within one year.
- For MA programmes of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, an English-medium Bachelor’s certificate is generally not accepted as a substitute for formal English evidence.
Waiver: Not Available.
Funding
Scholarships
No programme-specific scholarship is advertised. Bangladeshi applicants may consider Stipendium Hungaricum when this course appears in the live Bangladesh programme list. The separate, competitive scholarship may cover tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation support and medical insurance; nomination and scholarship admission are not guaranteed.
Good to know
Remarks & Additional Information
- Apply ASAP. The next Spring intake starts 1 February 2027 and closes 30 September 2026. Non-EU tuition is EUR 2,500/semester; the application fee is EUR 140 and no registration fee is listed.
- Students choose Employment Policy or Territorial/Rural Development Policy. The four-semester curriculum covers comparative social policy, income transfers, programme evaluation, law, human services, local development and a Social Policy Practicum.
- Bangladesh: use bank transfer for all University fees, as SimplePay card payments are not accepted. Pay the portal/invoice amount before the Letter of Admission; explain any study gap clearly. Residence-permit decisions remain authority-controlled.
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