Overview

Participants ofr Special Needs Education programme at Eötvös Loránd University will possess the skills required for special needs activities in addition to specialised and practical knowledge, which will enable them to help children, young people and adults with disabilities and impairments improve their skills and functions (cognitive, social, somatic, sensory and perceptual) and to assist them in life management, rehabilitation, environmental adjustment and social integration.

Key facts

This program is recommended to applicants who are interested in people with disabilities and the possibilities of providing assistance to them, have good communication, social and creative skills and are motivated to participate in a high-quality professional training. Our training program is particularly suitable for those with high levels of empathy, good cooperation and interpersonal skills, responsibility and self-awareness.

This program enables students to interpret medical and psychological diagnoses and test results, related to disabilities within their field of expertise. Our training program enables students to apply their psychological knowledge appropriately, adapting it to the needs of people with specific disabilities.

Participants will be trained to implement complex special needs diagnostics, including the use of state-of-the art diagnostic tools, and design relevant, goal-oriented special needs activities and processes on the basis of medical and psychological diagnoses and test results.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor's degree program can pursue their professional careers in public education institutions, health care services, the child protection system, social care services, non-governmental organisations or institutions of the judicial system. In special needs institutions, groups or classes that correspond to their specialisation, graduates will be able to independently and responsibly provide nursery, kindergarten and primary school education (generally for pupils in grades 1-6, and in the education of children with intellectual disabilities in grades 1-8) in all training and education fields and all areas of literacy.

Job examples

early intervention teacher and therapist for children with disabilities (at early intervention centers)

class teacher at a special school for children and youngsters with disabilities (according to the specialisation)

consulting/supporting teacher for individuals with disabilities in integrative/inclusive nurseries, kindergartens, schools,

rehabilitation instructor for adults with disabilities (at medical or social care institutions)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Policy

General Anatomy and Neuroanatomy

Developmental Biology

Pedagogy

Social Psychology and Psychology of Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Budapest, Hungary

Disciplines

Special Education

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

If the applicant completes his/her secondary education during the current term but his/her certificate is not issued by the application deadline, a proof of a valid student status or a certification verifying that the applicant will receive matriculation during the current term is required instead.

Language proficiency in case of English language training: at least a B2

Record of the final two years in secondary school

Secondary school certificate

Bachelor-level degree

Transcript of records

CV

Motivation letter

Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid)

Passport photo Proof of application fee transfer Proof of entrance exam fee transfer

Language certificate

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3980 EUR / year

≈ 3980 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3980 EUR / year

≈ 3980 EUR / year

Living costs

Budapest

Hungary

172338 - 268251 HUF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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