Overview

About Political Science and International Studies at McDaniel College Budapest

This major in Political Science and International Studies at McDaniel College Budapest provides intellectual and practical preparation for public service, diplomacy, and journalism, and serves as a preparation for law studies and other graduate-level pursuits.

Small classes permit students to hone their information literacy, research methods, and communication skills.

McDaniel’s Budapest campus exposes students to a host of different cultures and international institutions, while its campus in Maryland provides a platform for work in Washington, D.C

Careers

Students completing the Political Science and International Studies major pursue careers in government and politics, intelligence, international business, international non-profit organizations, law, research and analysis, and media.

They advance to postgraduate work in fields like electoral studies, media and politics, public policy, international security, international law, peace studies, political philosophy, governmental institutions, and studies of major geographic regions (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Political Science

Classical Political Thought

Modern Political Thought

State and Local Government

International Law and Organization

Approaches to International Relations

The European Union: History, Institutions, and Major Policies

American Political Thought

American Public Policy

Comparative Politics of Western European Polities

Environmental Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admissions. This means that students may enter the four-year degree program either in the Fall Semester or in the Spring Semester.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

65

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IELTS

5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Budapest, Hungary

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 8 other Bachelors in International Relations in Hungary

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

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65

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5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal essay (at least 300 words)

Photocopy or official transcript from your senior high school, a Certificate of Final Examination, a Diploma of Graduation, or other documents verifying that you have completed your secondary education

Two Letters of Recommendation in English from the principal or instructors of the secondary school from which you graduated;

One passport-size photo;

A medical certificate in English verifying that you do not suffer from any chronic diseases, and are physically and mentally capable of undertaking studies at an institution of higher education;

Curriculum Vitae in English (attach as a separate page);

Photocopy of the page in your passport containing your personal data.

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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

8600 EUR / year

≈ 8600 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

8600 EUR / year

≈ 8600 EUR / year

Additional Details

1st and 2nd year EUR 4,300/semester

3rd and 4th year EUR 4,600 /semester

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.

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Overview

About Political Science and International Studies at McDaniel College Budapest

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Budapest

Funding

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