Eszterházy Károly Catholic University
International Students
3.4%
Global Ranking
#1501
Acceptance Rate
65%
Tuition
Varies by program
About Eszterházy Károly Catholic University
Founded in 1774 by Bishop Károly Eszterházy, the institution has evolved from a lyceum into a comprehensive university. It officially gained university status in 2016 and came under the maintenance of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Eger in 2021. The university is spread across the historic city of Eger, with its main building, the Lyceum, serving as a baroque landmark. It offers programs at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels across five faculties, including Education, Humanities, Economics, and Natural Sciences. EKCU is known for its strong emphasis on teacher training, viticulture research, and internationalization through programs like Stipendium Hungaricum. Campus life is vibrant, integrated into the cultural fabric of Eger, and supported by modern infrastructure and a dedicated mentor network for international students.
Institution profile
- Short name
- Eszterházy Károly Katolikus Egyetem
- Founded
- 1774
- Ownership
- not for profit
- Institution type
- University
- Selectivity
- moderately selective
- Research university
- Yes
- Global ranking
- #1501
- National ranking
- #10
- Ranking year
- 2026
- Graduate employment
- 85%
- Visa support
- Available
Should you apply?
Key signals to help you make a confident decision.
High acceptance rate
65% — relatively accessible
English requirements defined
IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 46+
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Language req.
- IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 46+
- Application deadlines
- April 30
Academics
- Total students
- 8,602
- Language
- Hungarian
Cost & support
- Tuition
- Varies by program
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Tuition & living costs
Tuition: Varies by program
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About
A historic Catholic university in Eger, Hungary, renowned for teacher training and multidisciplinary research.
Quick facts
Official resources
Contact admissions
- General contact
- international@uni-eszterhazy.hu+36 36 520 400
Ready to apply?
Start your application on the university's official site.