Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
Quick facts
- World rank
- #601
- 2025
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Students
- 9,000
- International students
- 5%
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1993
Overview
Established in its current form in 1993, Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary traces its legal roots back to the Reformed Theological Academy of Budapest founded in 1855. The university operates primarily in Budapest, with additional campuses in Nagykőrös and off-campus programs in Romania. It is organized into five faculties: Law, Humanities and Social Sciences, Theology, Pedagogy, and Social Studies and Health Sciences. The institution is known for its practice-oriented training and strong emphasis on humanities and law, where it frequently ranks among the best in the country for professor excellence. With a student population of approximately 9,000, it offers a vibrant academic community that integrates spiritual values with rigorous scientific research and international exchange opportunities.
Fields of study
- Psychology
- Humanities
- English and American Studies
- International Relations
- German Language and Literature
- Lexicography
- Law
- Theology
- Education
Accreditation: Hungarian Accreditation Committee (HAC) / Magyar Felsőoktatási Akkreditációs Bizottság (MAB)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall
- Application deadlines
- February 15 (for Fall intake)
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- felveteli@kre.hu
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€2,400 – €6,000 / semester
From about $5,184 / year
Domestic students
€2,400 – €6,000 / semester
Tuition fees are published per semester and vary by program and citizenship. Examples for 2026/2027: BA Psychology: 3100 EUR/sem (EU), 3600 EUR/sem (non-EU); MA Psychology: 5100 EUR/sem; MA English Studies: 1200 EUR/sem; BA English and American Studies: 1300 EUR/sem; LL.M. European & International Business Law: 3000 EUR/sem; MA International Relations: 1400 EUR/sem (EEA), 2750 EUR/sem (non-EEA); MA German: 1200 EUR/sem. Scholarship holders are exempt from tuition fees.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA in English and American Studies (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | €1,300 / semester | Varies | — |
| BA in Psychology (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | €3,600 / semester | Varies | — |
| EMLex - European Master in Lexicography/Europäischer Master für Lexikographie (opens in a new tab)English, German · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €4,000 / year | Varies | — |
| LL.M. in Energy and Natural Resources Law (opens in a new tab)English · Part Time | Master's | — | €2,000 / semester | Varies | — |
| LL.M. in European and International Business Law (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | €3,000 / semester | Varies | — |
| MA in Deutscher Sprache, Literatur und Kultur (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Master's | — | €1,200 / semester | Varies | — |
| MA in English Studies (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €1,200 / semester | Varies | — |
| MA in International Relations in European and Global Transformations (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | €2,750 / semester | Varies | — |
| MA in International Relations with a Focus on East-Asia (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | €2,750 / semester | Varies | — |
| MA in Psychology (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €5,100 / semester | Varies | — |
| MA in Teacher of English Language and Culture (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | €1,200 / semester | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.