Eötvös Loránd University International

🌍✨ Discover ELTE Through the Eyes of Our International Students!
We’re excited to share a new blog post in our International Student Blog Series, written by ELTE students from around the world. 🌎💬

📖 Get inspired by their stories, tips, and insights—and find out what makes ELTE and Budapest such a unique place to study!

👉 Read the latest post by Sarah Sabek - she shares her tips for the upcoming springbreak: https://www.elte.hu/en/content/spring-cleaning-your-study-habits.t.3805

🔎 Discoveries from the ELTE Faculty of Humanities: From Roman Altars to Volga Myths

📚 In “Reconsidered Altars at the Customs Station,” Dr. Melinda Szabó (Institute of Archaeological Sciences) explores the Roman Empire’s customs stations through fragmentary inscriptions—revealing stories of slaves-turned-station-chiefs and their roles in the imperial bureaucracy. 🏛️

🌙 In “Sun-Eater, Moon-Swallower,” Dr. Edina Dallos (Department of Turkic Studies) presents a detailed encyclopedia of mythical beings from the Volga region’s Turkic-speaking peoples. This richly illustrated volume sheds light on centuries-old beliefs shaped by Orthodoxy, Islam, and folk traditions. 🌞🐉

Read more: https://btk.elte.hu/en/

🌏 Meet Bah Umaru from Sierra Leone!
He is an ELTE student currently enrolled in Computer Science MSc program (Cybersecurity specialization), ready to guide you through the world of international student life.
💬 "Take full advantage of the available libraries, research centers, and student support services."
👋 If you're considering studying at ELTE, don’t hesitate to reach out to Bah Umaru. He is an International Student Ambassador ready to share his experiences and help answer your questions about university life in Budapest.
✨ Learn more and get in touch here: https://www.elte.hu/en/meet-our-students/bah-umaru

🌏 Meet Gasimli Fidan from Azerbaijan!
Currently enrolled in Educational Science MA with the support of the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship, she is an ELTE student ready to guide you through the world of international student life.
💬 "ELTE offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines, allowing students to pursue their passions and interests."
👋 If you're considering studying at ELTE, don’t hesitate to reach out to her. She is an International Student Ambassador ready to share her experiences and help answer your questions about university life in Budapest.
✨ Learn more about Gasimli Fidan and get in touch here: https://www.elte.hu/en/meet-our-students/gasimli-fidan

📅 Apply until 30 April to the programs of our Faculty of Informatics!

📣 The CENTRAL Network is excited to announce grants for its new Leadership Program in summer 2025. The program will take place between 24 August – 14 September 2025 📅

The CENTRAL leadership program seeks advanced graduate students or doctoral candidates with a minimum B2 level of English proficiency and a basic interest in Central European politics, history, and culture.

⏳ Application deadline: 14 April 2025
👉 More information: https://www.elte.hu/en/content/central-leadership-program-for-graduate-students-and-doctoral-candidates.t.3751

🎓 Empower Your Ambitions with Cutting-Edge Education at ELTE! 🌍
Applications are now open for our international degree programs at the Faculty of Humanities! 🌟

English Studies and English Language Teaching programs at the Faculty:
⏳ Apply until 15 April: 🇬🇧 English Foundation Course (General English)

Apply until 31 May 📅
✨ English and American Studies BA
🇺🇸 American Studies MA
💂‍♀️ English Studies MA
👨‍🏫 Instruction of English as a Foreign Language MA

All programs are taught in English, no Hungarian is required 🌏
Start your journey at ELTE and join a vibrant international community! 🎉
📩 For more details about these programs, visit our website: https://www.elte.hu/en/find-degree-program
Stay tuned for more updates on other programs! 🚀

🌍✨ Discover ELTE Through the Eyes of Our International Students!
We’re excited to share a new blog post in our International Student Blog Series, written by ELTE students from around the world. 🌎💬
📖 Get inspired by their stories, tips, and insights—and find out what makes ELTE and Budapest such a unique place to study!
👉 Read the new post by Raudha Riyaz on how to approach thesis writing more effectively: https://www.elte.hu/en/content/the-art-of-writing-a-thesis-a-personal-story.t.3791

🐶 Are Dogs the New Children? 🍼 |

Are people choosing dogs over children? 📉👶 As fertility rates decline and pet ownership rises, Professor Enikő Kubinyi from ELTE’s Department of Ethology proposes a new theory in Current Directions in Psychological Science.

🔬 Her research suggests that the growing emotional bond with dogs isn’t replacing parenthood but is a response to weakening social support systems. With fewer community childcare networks, people may turn to pets for companionship and emotional fulfillment.

🐕‍🦺 Some see dogs as "practice children," while others form deep emotional attachments, sometimes prioritizing their pets over human relationships.

💡 The study explores the complex role of dogs in modern society and their impact on human behavior. Could strengthening family support reduce this trend? Let us know your thoughts!

📖 Read more: https://biologia.elte.hu/en/content/are-dogs-the-new-children.t.45952

📣 Live session about ELTE Faculty of Science! 📣
📍 elteinternational Instagram
📅 8 April, 16:30
✨ We are looking forward to provide you with information about the faculty with the help of our co-host Ariunkhishig Munkhsuk, an Environmental Science MSc student of ELTE! 🎙

🌟 Meet Çilem from Türkiye!
She is currently pursuing Ethnic and Minority Policy MA as a Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship-holder at ELTE.
💬 "This program helps me develop critical thinking and research skills, giving me a strong academic foundation."

As one of our International Student Ambassadors, Çilem is here to share valuable insights about studying at ELTE and life in Budapest.
✨ Curious about what it’s like to be an international student at ELTE? Feel free to reach out to her for tips, advice, and inspiration!
👉 Learn more and find her/his contact details here: https://www.elte.hu/en/meet-our-students/cilem-karsit

🌏 Meet Samanya from India!
Currently enrolled in Communication and Media Studies MA with the support of the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship, she is an ELTE student ready to guide you through the world of international student life.
💬 "The campus is alive with cultures and perspectives from all around the world. I’ve made friends from nearly every continent, and we never run out of topics to discuss."

👋 If you're considering studying at ELTE, don’t hesitate to reach out to Sam. She is an International Student Ambassador ready to share her experiences and help answer your questions about university life in Budapest.
✨ Learn more about Sam and get in touch here: https://www.elte.hu/en/meet-our-students/solomie-samanya-munnangi

🌍🧩 Embracing Neurodiversity: Autism Awareness Day 🧠💙

On April 2nd, we dedicate this post to individuals on the Autism Spectrum, recognizing their unique strengths and challenges while celebrating the beauty of diversity within our communities. 📚💙

At Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), we believe in the power of education to foster inclusivity and drive positive change. Our Faculty of Special Needs Education already offers a Hungarian-language degree program focusing also on the education of individuals with autism. 🎓🌟
🌍📖 In the 2025 September intake, for the first time, our Special Needs Education BA program will be available in English, and applications are now open: https://www.elte.hu/en/special-needs-education-ba

🎓 Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey? 🌍
Applications are now open for our international degree programs at the Faculty of Informatics 🌟
Learn more about the Doctoral School of Informatics:
The goal of this program is to give regular courses to students and prepare them for obtaining a scientific degree, and to offer them teaching experience in higher education. The objective is to train computer science and info-communication technology experts with professional knowledge based on solid theoretical background.

Start your journey at ELTE and join a vibrant international community! 🎉
📩 For more details about this program, visit our website: https://www.elte.hu/en/doctoral-school-of-informatics
Stay tuned for more updates on other programs! 🚀

📢 Don't forget to register until 6 April! 📢
🇪🇸🇭🇺 We are glad to announce that in cooperation with the Embassy of Hungary Madrid, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) is organizing an ELTE Alumni Get Together event!
📍 Embassy of Hungary, Madrid, Spain
📅 on 08 April 2025

We would like to use this opportunity to get in touch in the city with our ELTE alumni from the vicinity (former students who graduated at the university. All Spanish, International and Hungarian alumni are warmly invited, no matter the type of program you participated in. 🎓

Please note that due to the venue's lack of space, only the first 20 registrant can attend! Please Stay tuned for updates on the exact time and place of the event.

✍️ Please register here: https://www.alumni.elte.hu/en/event/meet-elte-in-madrid-spain/2025/04/01/1453

✍ "For the longest time, I believed that some people were just naturally great at academic writing while others struggled. I used to think, “I’m just not a research person”. But once I started seeing mistakes as part of the learning process rather than proof that I wasn’t good enough, everything changed. Instead of giving up when I struggled with a difficult section, I started telling myself, “Okay, this is just something I haven’t mastered yet.” That little word—yet—makes a huge difference when you’re tackling something as big as a thesis."

👉 Read more about the art of writing a thesis from our Psychology MA student Raudha 👩‍🎓 on our website: https://www.elte.hu/en/content/the-art-of-writing-a-thesis-a-personal-story.t.3785