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Germanic Studies, Specialized in German Studies BA

Program Overview

The German Studies bachelor program aims to train professionals in German language and writing, who are capable of a high level (at least C1 CEFR level) use and acquire in-depth theoretical and practical information related to German in the areas of culture and history. These skills and theoretical knowledge enable students to perform in managing and organizing tasks for tourism, the economy, the media and the press, culture and public administration, and in general they acquire the ability to translate and interpret texts. Note that the program does not offer teaching qualifications.

Specializations

• German language in the economic and business communication
• Translation (German – Hungarian; Hungarian language skills are required)

Program Structure

The BA program comprises a 3 year course of studies. The program is divided into two tracks: the first year track offers a general introduction, the second and third years are reserved for the main module. At the end of each track there are complex examinations. At the end of the general track students take the language proficiency examination, at the end of the main module they take the final examination and conclude their program.

Career Opportunities

After graduation, graduates can work at various companies where good language skills and general knowledge in business, culture, creative writing and translation are needed. Job examples include:

• Human resource manager
• Foreign language correspondent
• Charge d’affaires

Tuition Fees

• EU/EEA students: 2,000 EUR per semester
• non-EU/EEA students: 2,000 EUR per semester
• Application fee:
  • Early Bird applicants: EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 01/10/2025 - 30/11/2025 and between 01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026
  • Regular application fee: EUR 150 (non-refundable) between 01/04/2026 - 31/05/2026
• Other costs: 100 EUR (Entrance exam fee)

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

The students who can apply for the German BA Program are expected to present the documentation of their certificate of matriculation from a secondary school and to submit their application with the necessary attachments. The university only accepts certificates, which are equivalent to the Hungarian certificate of matriculation, thus appropriate for continuing one’s studies in university education.

Language Requirements

• German: CEFR B2

Documents to Submit with Application

• Online application form
• Record of the final two years in secondary school
• Secondary school certificate (graduation certificate)
• CV
• Motivation letter
• Copy of the main pages of the passport
• Copy of application fee transfer
• Copy of the Entrance exam fee transfer
• Language certificate
• Other: An official English translation of the certificates and the records if the language of the original is not English

Optional Documents for Admissions

• Letter of Reference (also called "Letter of recommendation") from a former instructor and/or employer

Application Procedure

Application Deadlines

• Period 1 (with Early Bird discount): 01/10-30/11
• Period 2 (with Early Bird discount): 01/02-31/03
• Period 3: 01/04-31/05

Procedure of the Application

The application starts in the online application system. Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents and follow the instructions during the application process.

Entrance Examination and Selection Process

When the university receives the full application package and it is checked by the Department of International Affairs an entrance exam date option will be sent. The applications are examined by the Admission Board no later than after each application period and applicants are notified of the outcome of the selection. Admission letters are sent out within a few days.

Procedure of the Entrance Examination

The entrance exam contains a discussion about the motivation of the applicant. Successful applicants must have a good command of English to pass the entrance exam. The format of the entrance exam is an online interview. Ranking is based on the overall evaluation of academic excellence and the results of the entrance exam.

Program Leader

Komlósiné Dr. Knipf Erzsébet, Professor of Germanic Studies

Program Details

• Title: Germanic Studies, Specialized in German Studies BA
• Degree: Philologist in Germanic Studies, Specialized in German Studies
• Type: Degree program
• Level: Bachelor
• Accreditation number: OH-FHF/29-4/2011
• Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
• Institute: Institute of Germanic Studies
• Department: Department of German Linguistics, Department of German Literature, Department of German Language Training and Applied Linguistics
• Webpage: Not specified
• Language: German
• Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)
• ECTS credits: 180
• Minimum number of students: 18
• Maximum number of students: Not specified
• Description: The program aims to train professionals in German language and writing.
• Strength of program: The BA program comprises a 3 year course of studies.
• Career opportunities: Graduates can work at various companies where good language skills and general knowledge in business, culture, creative writing and translation are needed.
• Job examples: Human resource manager, Foreign language correspondent, Charge d’affaires
• Offered for the next academic year: Yes
• Start program: 01, Sep, 2026
• Deadline for applications - September intake: 31, May, 2026
• Is there a February intake: No