BA in International Relations

Understand the world. Shape your future.
The International Relations BA at the University of Pécs (Hungary) offers an interdisciplinary education for students who want to understand how the global politics works.

Head of program: Dr. Viktor Glied PhD


Degree
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
Duration of Training
3 years (6 semesters)

Language
English
Intake
Fall

Deadline of Application

Next Starting Date
Fees
Tuition fee: EUR 2350/semester (for non-EU students);
EUR 1800/semester (for EU students)
Application fee: EUR 140
Registration fee: -
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  • Application requirements
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During this three-year BA programme, you will explore international politics, diplomacy, global affairs and international organisations while developing a broad foundation in the social sciences.

Our programme combines theory, current affairs and practical perspectives. You will examine:

International politics and global issues

Diplomacy, history and international organisations

Globalisation and international political economy

International security and conflicts

Major regions and powers, including Africa, China, the United States, Latin America and the Middle East

European Union's politics and institutions

Emerging global challenges

You will also have opportunities to explore special topics and current international developments, allowing you to connect academic knowledge with the rapidly changing world around you.

Your studies are supported by an international and interdisciplinary academic staff, including specialists in major regions of the world and experts from political science, economics, history, business and law.

The University of Pécs is one of Hungary's leading universities, located in Pécs, a vibrant and multicultural university city in the heart of Central Europe. As a student, you will become part of a diverse international community and experience life within the European Union.

International Relations provides transferable skills in critical thinking, political analysis, research, communication and understanding complex global issues. These skills can open doors to a wide range of professional fields.

Graduates can pursue careers in areas such as: Diplomacy • International Organisations • European Institutions • Government and Ministries • NGOs • International Business and Trade • Political Analysis • Journalism and Media • Research and Academia

If you are curious about global affairs, interested in different cultures and regions, and eager to understand the forces shaping international politics, the International Relations BA at the University of Pécs offers a broad and intellectually engaging starting point for your international career.

 

Discipline
Human and Social Sciences
Academic Level/Type
Bachelor

For a successful application please follow the steps below:

  1. To apply, click on the Apply Now button, and start your application.
  2. Register on our application site, fill the application form, upload the necessary documents and submit your application!
  3. After you have submitted your application, you are going to receive information on the further steps.
  4. If we received your application fee, we are going to start the evaluation of your application.

MS Teams interview for applicants:

The interview will take approximately 10–20 minutes. During this time, our colleagues will ask the applicant questions about their motivation, interests, and academic goals.

The purpose of the interview is to gain a better understanding of the applicant’s language proficiency, personal skills, and scientific interests to assess their suitability for our academic community and their commitment to academic integrity.

The applicant has to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application portal of the University of Pécs:

  • Certified and translated (if originals are not in English) copy of school transcripts and certificates showing satisfactory completion of senior high school.
  • We require an apostilled copy of degree certificates issued in the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, Pakistan. The admissions committee may also request additional legalization for documents issued in other countries
  • CV in English
  • Motivation letter (introduction plus field of interest, etc.) in 3000 to 3500 characters. It should focus on the candidate’s competencies, skills, educational background, and work experience. It should clearly explain their motivation for applying for the study program. Please note that the letter should be primarily about the candidate - not about the University of Pécs, preferably written by the candidate themselves and not generated by artificial intelligence tools.
  • Copy of valid passport or national ID
  • Medical certificate, (please fill in the document and attach the serologic test results)
  • vaccination card (showing that you are immunized against HEP B)
  • HEP A/B/C test*
  • HIV test*
  • Chest X-ray: Please attach the chest’s X-ray result (not the film!) in English/Hungarian! (not older than 3 months)
  • Transfer receipt of the application fee
  • Acceptable language exams
  • Admission interview (via MS Teams)
  • *Please note: tests have to be taken within a year!
  • ** Applicants are exempt from the language examination requirement if they meet the following criteria:
  • If the applicant obtained their secondary education in one of the following countries: the USA, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, Australia, Canada (except French-language secondary schools), Singapore, or the Republic of South Africa
  • If the applicant has an International Baccalaureate (IB) qualification: Individual IB certificates may be considered for language test exemption purposes only
    • When applying, please include your grade 11 results, your first semester grade 12 results (Progress Report November) and official predicted grades from your school and ensure that the levels of all subjects are clearly indicated (HL, SL, A or B, etc.)
  • If the applicant has Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel or Oxford AQA International Examinations: with (I)GCSE + A-levels* student is exempted from English test. Cambridge, Pearson and/or Oxford AQA International A-Levels with grades A-C provide extra admission points.
    • When applying, also upload the following: your IGCSE results; or if you did not take IGCSEs, instead provide your (pre-A level) secondary school diploma or transcript

 

1st semester
World History in the 20th Century I-II
Political Geography (Processes of creating a modern state)
The History and Institutions of European Integration
Introduction to international relations
2nd semester
Introduction to Social Communication
International Negotiation Techniques
The History of International Relations I-II.
3rd semester
Fundamentals of Political Law
Comparative Politics I-II.
International Law I-II.
Globalization
4th semester
International Economics
Introduction to Diplomacy
International Civil Society
Sectoral Policies in the EU I-II.
5th semester
Regionalism and Governance
The Issue of European Integration and Nations
International Studies in Practice
6th semester
Social Philosophy
Current Affairs/World Politics in the British and American Media
Introduction to Migration Policy
Introduction to Security Policy

Programme-related questions:

Dr. Viktor GLIED PhD

Head of the program

Phone: +36 30 891 0614

E-mail: glied.viktor@pte.hu

Admission-related questions:

Ms. Vanda BŐCZIN-SIRKECI
international coordinator
Phone: + 36 72 501 600/64127; +36 30 186 1686
E-mail: foreign.humanities@pte.hu