Program Overview

Slovakian Language and Literature MA

The Slovakian Language and Literature MA program is designed to prepare students to become well-trained specialists in Slovakian philology. Students acquire comprehensive knowledge of Slovakian literature from its early period to date in a European context, as well as extensive knowledge of Slovakian grammar and the history of the Slovakian language.

Program Details

• Degree: Philologist in Slovakian Language and Literature
• Type: Degree program
• Level: Master
• Accreditation number: FNYF/190-2/2019
• Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
• Institute: Institute of Slavonic and Baltic Philology
• Department: Department of Slavonic Studies
• Language: Slovak
• Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)
• ECTS credits: 120
• Minimum number of students: 2
• Maximum number of students: 5

Description

The program ends with a thesis on a chosen subfield of Slovakian philology. The MA program consists of a basic common component (60 credits) and an optional specialization (22 credits). This program is recommended to applicants who have a special interest in Slovakian language and literature and wish to work in an area that requires Slovakian language skills or is related to Slovakian culture. Note that the program does not offer teaching qualifications.

Strength of Program

Students graduating from our university with an MA degree in Slovakian Studies have general knowledge of philology with a specialization in Slovakian literature and linguistics. The structure of our MA program is flexible and meets the needs of students with various interests. The strength of the course is also indicated by the scholarly achievements of the department staff.

Career Opportunities

Students graduating from our university with an MA degree in Slovakian Studies have an opportunity to work for Slovakian or/and Hungarian joint companies, in the field of culture or the educational sector, in the tourist industry, or to find employment related to cooperation between Slovakia and Hungary in a broader sense. Our graduates can also engage in an academic career and, after completing their doctoral training and the successful defense of the doctoral dissertation, obtain a PhD degree.

Job Examples

• Scholar in Slovakian Studies
• Organizer in various fields of Slovakian culture
• Expert on Slovakian culture
• Journalist
• Literary translator
• Specialist in diplomacy
• etc.

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 Slavonic Studies, Specialized in Slovakian Studies.
• Language requirements: Slovak (minimum B2 level, CEFR), English (minimum A2 level, recommended for administrative purposes)

Documents to Submit with Application

• Secondary school certificate (graduation certificate)
• Bachelor-level degree
• Transcript of records
• CV
• Motivation letter
• Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid)
• Copy of application fee payment receipt
• Copy of the Entrance exam fee payment receipt
• Language certificate

Optional Documents for Admissions

• Curriculum Vitae in English
• Research Proposal
• Letter of Reference

Application Procedure

• 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

• 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. habil Robert KISS SZEMAN, Associate professor, Head of Slovakian Studies

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