MA in International relations in European and global transformations

The application for self-financed students for the 2026/2027 academic year will be open from 1 February 2026 until 30 April 2026.

A full time, one-year masters programme in the heart of Central-Europe at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary, Budapest.

Duration: one academic year (from September to June)
Teaching location: Budapest, Hungary (EU)
Language of instruction: English

Programme structure

This one-year (two-semester), English-language MA programme offers an interdisciplinary introduction to contemporary Europe in the context of global transformation. It examines the key political, institutional, and policy dimensions of European integration while situating them within broader global, societal, and environmental developments shaping Europe today.

The programme covers the EU’s internal structures, the evolution of its external relations, and their transatlantic and Eurasian political and security contexts. It provides a solid foundation for analysing complex transnational policy areas—such as trade, energy, and investment—within current international frameworks. Courses on global governance, diplomacy, and negotiation practice offer insight into the functioning of multilateral and bilateral international relations. Overall, the programme equips students with applicable knowledge of contemporary political, economic, environmental, and social transformations at both regional and global levels.

Main subject areas:

• European Union Governance and External Relations
• European, Transatlantic and Eurasian Security
• International Organizations, Politics and Diplomacy
• International Investment, Trade and Energy Policy
• Global Environmental and Societal Transformations
• Practical Skills: Academic and Policy Research & Writing, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Survey Design and Implementation

The relevant curriculum can be found here.

Admission Criteria and Application Process

Entry requirements:

• First degree (BA or LLB) in all areas of humanities, social sciences, economics or law
• Minimum CEFR B2 level (internationally recognized language exam certificate, for example: TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson, Cambridge Proficiency; or a CEFR B2 level certificate recognized by state authorities in the applicant’s country).
• Application form You can access the application form by clicking here.
• Motivation letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Payment of the application fee (non-refundable cost): 50 EUR/programme paid in 10 working days after filling in the application form.

Bank account details
Name of the recepient: Karoli Gaspar Egyetem
Account number: 10404089-00033906-00000001
IBAN: HU03 1040 4089 0003 3906 0000 0001
SWIFT code: OKHBHUHB
Description: Full name of applicant_IR EGT

Fee-paying students

Self-financing applicants
The programme starts in September.
Tuition fee: 2,750 EUR/semester (for non-EEA citizens); 1,400 EUR/semester (for EEA citizens)
Self-funding applicants shall submit their documentation via our Online Application Platform.

Contact Information

Contact person: Csaba Törő
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Address:
Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Registrar’s Office
1088 Budapest, Reviczky u. 4., Hungary