Apor Vilmos Catholic College
Vác, Hungary
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1993
Overview
Apor Vilmos Catholic College (AVKF) is a prominent Hungarian higher education institution with a deep-rooted Catholic identity, named after the martyred bishop Vilmos Apor. Established with a long history of teacher training, the college focuses on early childhood education, social pedagogy, mental health, and community development. It maintains a strong commitment to research and innovation, frequently organizing international conferences and participating in Erasmus+ programs. The college provides a supportive, values-based environment for students across its campuses in Vác and Budapest. It is recognized by the Hungarian Educational Authority and serves as a hub for pedagogical development and social science research in the region.
Fields of study
- Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Kindergarten Education
- Social Pedagogy
- Mental Health
- Community Development
- Religious Studies
- Theology
Accreditation: Hungarian Higher Education Accreditation Committee (MAB)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- 2026-02-15
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- felvi@avkf.hu
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees apply to self-financed (önköltséges) students. Many students are eligible for Hungarian state-funded (állami ösztöndíjas) spots. Fees vary by program and mode of study (nappali/full-time vs levelező/correspondence). Fee details are listed under Hallgatóknak → Hallgatói pénzügyek on the official website.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Csecsemő- és kisgyermeknevelő (opens in a new tab)Hungarian · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Feb 15, 2026 | September |
| Hittanár-nevelőtanár (opens in a new tab)Hungarian · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Aug 7, 2026 | September |
| Kántor (opens in a new tab)Hungarian · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Aug 7, 2026 | September |
| Katekéta-lelkipásztori munkatárs (opens in a new tab)Hungarian · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Aug 7, 2026 | September |
| Mentálhigiénés közösség- és kapcsolatépítő (opens in a new tab)Hungarian · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Feb 15, 2026 | September |
| Neveléstudomány (opens in a new tab)Hungarian · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Feb 15, 2026 | September |
| Óvodapedagógus (opens in a new tab)Hungarian · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Feb 15, 2026 | September |
| Tanító (opens in a new tab)Hungarian · On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Feb 15, 2026 | September |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.