Program Overview

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Portuguese Language, Literature and Culture MA

The Portuguese MA program concentrates on the subjects studied at BA level. In this program, students study literary and linguistic theory, medieval literature, literature of the 19th century and the modern age of Portugal and Brazil, focusing on the work of the most distinguished authors. In linguistics, the studies of history of language are followed by courses on lexicology, morphology, and syntax. Further courses are offered on the translation of scientific texts and academic writing in Portuguese.

Program Details

• Title: Portuguese Language, Literature and Culture MA
• Degree: Philologist in Portuguese Language, Literature and Culture
• Type: Degree program
• Level: Master
• Accreditation number: OH-FHF/1660-4/2009
• Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
• Institute: Institute of Romance Studies
• Department: Department of Portuguese Language and Literature
• Language: Portuguese
• Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)
• ECTS credits: 120
• Minimum number of students: 2
• Maximum number of students: 30

Strength of Program

The aim of this Portuguese MA-program is to train specialists in Portuguese linguistics, literature who would like to pursue a scientific career at a high level in the future and prepare them for PhD studies. The instructors of the courses carefully monitor the progress of the students, who can study one semester in a Portuguese University (in the Erasmus mobility) and can study with the “visiting professors” who give lectures at the Department of Portuguese Language and Literature.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates finish the program with a high level of knowledge of Portuguese. Many of them work as language teachers in public schools or language schools, as editors or literary translators, others find positions in the tourism industry, media and marketing, at governmental institutions or ministries, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Foreign Trade, and at international companies.

Job Examples

• Language teacher
• Editor
• Translator
• International officer

Tuition Fee

• EU/EEA students: 2,500 EUR per semester
• Non-EU/EEA students: 2,500 EUR per semester

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

Other Costs

• 100 EUR (Entrance exam fee)

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a university bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent college degree) in the fields listed below. Full credit acknowledgement is only given for a Bachelor’s degree in Romance Philology, Specialized in Portuguese Studies.

In case of any other degree, each diploma will be considered individually. The applicant must have at least 50 credits in the field of Portuguese studies (Linguistics, Literature, and Culture) to enter the programme. Transcripts from your bachelor's degree as well as course descriptions will be requested.

Language Requirements

• C1 level Portuguese language proficiency.
• The language of instruction for the entire program is Portuguese.
• Accepted language certificates at C1 level (CEFR):
  • DAPLE
  • DUPLE
  • Celpe: Avançado Superior
• English is the language of administration for all international courses at ELTE Faculty of Humanities. All communication in administrative matters will be conducted in English. It is therefore recommended that all applicants speak a minimum of A2 level of English, even if it is not the language of tuition of their chosen programme.

Documents to Submit with Application

• Online application form
• Secondary school certificate (graduation certificate)
• Bachelor-level degree
• Transcript of records
• 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

• Research Proposal
• Letter of Reference

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.

Applications will only be processed if the application fee (non-refundable) has been paid.

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.

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 (based on the submitted documents) and the results of the entrance exam.

Program Leader

• Dr. István RÁKÓCZI, Head of Department of Portuguese Language and Literature

Start Program

• 01, Sep, 2026

Deadline for Applications - September Intake

• 31, May, 2026

Is There a February Intake

• No