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Karoli Gaspar University

Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary is a Christian university in Budapest, Hungary. The university has over 8,000 students. The university has four faculties and offers courses leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. According to the HVG Higher Education Ranking 2021, Károli Gáspár University is the 4th best university in Hungary. It ranks 2nd in terms of faculty qualifications and 1st in terms of the proportion of faculty with PhDs.

Hungary, Budapest
The university's central campus, often referred to as Kálvin tér, is located in an area well connected to public transport, making it easily accessible for both students and faculty.
Acceptance rate - 70%
Number of students - 8,600 Number of students - 8,600
International students - 5% International students - 5%
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#4 Best University in Hungary HVG Higher Education Ranking 2021
#2 Teacher Qualification in Hungary HVG Higher Education Ranking 2021
#1 Ratio of Teachers with Academic Degrees in Hungary HVG Higher Education Ranking 2021

Quick Facts

The university's central campus, often referred to as Kálvin tér, is located in an area well connected to public transport, making it easily accessible for both students and faculty. The university's central campus, often referred to as Kálvin tér, is located in an area well connected to public transport, making it easily accessible for both students and faculty.
Acceptance rate - 70% Acceptance rate - 70%
Number of students - 8,600 Number of students - 8,600
International students - 5% International students - 5%

About University

Károli Gáspár University is one of the reformed higher education institutions in Hungary, offering courses in the humanities, health, economics, religious studies, law, education and social sciences. Although the university itself was founded under this name in 1993, its legal predecessor, the Pest Theological Academy (after the unification of the city in 1873, the Budapest Reformed Theological Academy), had existed since 1855. With the foundation of the university in 1993, the Reformed educational institutions that existed at that time and were already active in the 19th century were revived and united under the leadership of what became Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary.

According to the HVG Higher Education Ranking 2021, Károli Gáspár University is the 4th best university in Hungary. It ranks 2nd in terms of faculty qualifications and 1st in terms of the proportion of faculty with PhDs.

Academic Programs

Taught in English

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

0+ programs

Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

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Fall 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: 29 Apr, 2025
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Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 29 Apr, 2026
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Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

Motivation Letter Required

English Language Level

IELTS

5.5

TOEFL iBT

72

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to apply Karoli Gaspar University

1

Selecting a training program

Go to the official website of the university and select the program you want to enroll in. You can view programs by faculty or by specialty.

2

Checking entry requirements

Before applying, please make sure you meet the program's entry requirements.

3

Filling out the application

Fill out the online form at this link . The form requires personal details, academic qualifications and other required information.

4

Uploading supporting documents

You will also need to upload supporting documents such as academic transcript, language proficiency certificate and motivation letter.

5

Submitting an application

After completing the form and uploading all the required documents, you can submit your application online.

6

Payment of the entrance fee

Payment of the entrance fee (non-refundable): 50 EUR/program is paid within 10 working days after filling out the application form

7

Receiving an invitation for an interview

After reviewing your applications, the university will invite you for an interview. The interview provides the university administration with an opportunity to personally assess the student’s motivation, academic and professional goals, and English language proficiency.

8

Obtaining a visa

To obtain a visa to Hungary, applicants must personally submit documents for a category "D" visa to the Visa Application Centres in Almaty and Astana, as third party representation is not allowed. All applicants aged 6 years and above must provide fingerprints. The consular fee is 110 euros and an additional 40 euros for servicing all applicants.

9

Preparing for departure

Preparing for departure includes booking tickets and accommodation, medical preparation, collecting necessary documents, financial preparation, packing luggage, learning local rules and customs, and familiarizing yourself with transportation.

Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$2,821/year
Includes academic materials
Accommodation (per year)
$5,000/year
Transport (per year)
$100/year
Nutrition (per year)
$1,000/year
Entertainment (per year)
$350/year
Scholarships
• Stipendium Hungaricum (BA Psychology only)

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• Faculty of Theology

World-class facility

• Faculty of Pedagogy

World-class facility

• Faculty of Economics

World-class facility

Health Sciences and Social Studies

World-class facility

• Faculty of Law

World-class facility

• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

World-class facility

• International Office

World-class facility