Program Overview

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Hungarian BA Program

The Hungarian BA program is designed to provide students with a professional level of Hungarian in its language and literature. The program offers language training based on the experience of the Hungarian as a Foreign Language Department of Eötvös Loránd University, and also emphasizes the importance of literary and cultural studies.

Program Details

• Title: Hungarian BA
• Degree: Expert in Hungarian
• Type: Degree program
• Level: Bachelor
• Accreditation number: FNYF/1494-3/2017
• Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
• Institute: Institute of Hungarian Literature and Cultural Studies, Institute of Hungarian Linguistics and Finno-Ugric Studies
• Language: English
• Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)
• ECTS credits: 180
• Minimum number of students: 5
• Maximum number of students: 30

Description

The aim of the Hungarian BA program is to provide students with a professional level of Hungarian in its language and literature. Eastern, and Eastern-Central Europe are in the position to become central actors in cultural and economic connections between Asia and Europe. This can be seen as a developing trend that will grow in the coming years. Budapest, as the capital of Hungary, is one of the hubs in the region and the center of Hungarian culture. Students of the Hungarian BA program specialize in Hungarian as a Foreign Language.

Strength of Program

The professional understanding of not only the Hungarian language but also Hungarian literature and culture, and several of the cultural factors that define Europe at an international level will position graduate students favourably in becoming actors in this quickly developing economic and cultural field. Eötvös Loránd University is located on two main campuses around the city centre and boasts nearly 30,000 students and a thriving university life. It is one of the largest universities in Eastern-Central Europe and houses the world’s most prestigious institutes for the study of Hungarian language, tradition, history, culture, and art. Students enrolling in the program will be learning from many academics who are leading figures in their fields, guaranteeing the highest possible standard of training.

Program Structure

The BA program lasts 3 years. The program is divided into two modules: the first year as the foundation module, the second and third years as the main module. At the end of each period, there are complex examinations. Note that the program does not offer teaching qualifications.

Career Opportunities

Those holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in Hungarian BA are eligible for admission to the Hungarian Studies MA or similar philological degrees. They will be able to work in different fields, such as journalism, education in non-state funded schools, government organizations, diplomacy, and any other jobs that do not require degree-specific skills.

Job Examples

• Academic: BA graduates are eligible for admission to MA in Hungarian Studies or similar philological degrees.
• Out of University careers: journalism, teaching Hungarian in non-state funded schools, government organizations, diplomacy, any other job not requiring degree-specific skills, etc.

Tuition Fees

• EU/EEA students: 2,000 EUR per semester
• Non-EU/EEA students: 2,000 EUR per semester
• Other costs: 100 EUR (Entrance exam fee)

Application Fee

The application fee is discounted for Early Bird applicants: EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 01/10/2025 - 30/11/2025 and between 01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026; The regular application fee is: EUR 150 (non-refundable) between 01/04/2026 - 31/05/2026

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

The students who can apply for the Hungarian 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.

Language Requirements

B2-level language certificate in Hungarian or Advanced level Hungarian “Matura” examination.

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 payment receipt
• Copy of the Entrance exam fee payment receipt
• 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

The deadline for application means the deadline of submission of the full and complete application package in the online system.

• Period 1 (with Early Bird discount): 01/10-30/11/:59 (CET)
• Period 2 (with Early Bird discount): 01/02-31/03/:59 (CET)
• Period 3: 01/04-31/05/:59 (CET)

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 no later than the application deadline for the relevant period.

Program Leader

Dr. Edit ZSADÁNYI, Associate professor, Institute of Hungarian Literature and Culture Studies

Additional Information

Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) offers more than 100 degree programs to international students in the fields of Business, Education and Psychology, Humanities, Informatics, Law, Primary and Pre-School Education, Social Sciences, and Science. Currently, about 3000 international students study at ELTE, and the community of international students is growing from year to year.