University of Szeged
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
The Hungarian Studies Center offers a comprehensive one or two-semester preparatory program for foreigners who wish to study Hungarian as a foreign language and Hungarian culture in English.
If you wish to study Hungarian culture and learn the language, you can spend one or two semesters at the Szeged Hungarian Studies Center. We offer courses in English in the field of Hungarian history, linguistics and Hungarian culture (literature, film, art history, cultural geography, folklore and music). Hungarian language instruction starts from the beginner level.
Who should apply? This program is appropriate for anyone interested in Hungarian as a foreign language and culture, or planning to study or work in Hungary in the future.
The Hungarian language and culture preparatory program starts with an orientation week to help students prepare for their studies. Besides practical issues, at the beginning of the fall semester, students participate in a cultural sensitization training that familiarizes them with the new culture and learning environment and offers ways of overcoming potential problems.
During the fall semester we offer pronunciation practice in a language lab.
At the end of the spring semester, students are eligible for reduced pricing to attend the 4-week intensive Summer University organized by the Hungarian Studies Center. You can find details about it through the website, see below.
Application requirements: A certificate of completion of secondary education is required. Students are expected to have a good command of English. Minimum English test score requirements are: IELTS level 5.5, Cambridge English 150 points overall, Cambridge Preliminary pass with merit, TOEFL 53 points, or TOEFL ITP 477 points.
Start of the program: Every September and February
Duration of the programme: 1 or 2 semesters
Who should apply? This programme is appropriate for anyone interested in Hungarian
as a foreign language and culture, or are planning to study or work in Hungary in the
future.
Application requirements: A certificate of completion of secondary education is
required. Students are expected to have a good command of English. Minimum English
test score requirements are: IELTS level 5.5, Cambridge English 150 points overall,
Cambridge Preliminary pass with merit, TOEFL 53 points, or TOEFL ITP 477 points.
Tuition fee: 2200 Euro/semester (Please kindly note that after being accepted, non-
EU applicants will need to pay 2 semesters' tuition fee together for the first academic
year. For further information you can contact us at: internationaloffice.btk@szte.hu)
Other fees: 79 EUR (non-refundable) application fee and 250 EUR (non-refundable) entrance exam fee
| Online application |
For more information on the program structure, see our website or contact: Dr. Anett Árvay via email at: hungarian.studies.szeged@szte.hu
If you have questions about the application procedure or about life in Szeged, please contact the International Office of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Szeged at: internationaloffice.btk@szte.hu
If you need further information on the requirements, credits or registration, we would like to kindly ask you to contact the faculty's Registrar's Office: registrarsoffice.btk@szte.hu.They are responsible for the requirements, proof of language proficiency, enrolment, and all applicants' submitted documents.
