Program Overview

BA in Romance Philology and Cultures (Specialization in Spanish Studies)

The BA in Romance Philology and Cultures with a specialization in Spanish Studies is a degree program offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The program aims to prepare professionals in the field of Hispanic Studies, with a focus on literature, linguistics, and cultural studies. All courses are taught in Spanish.

Program Details

• Degree: Philologist in Romanistics, Specialized in Spanish Studies (BA)
• Duration of Training: 3 years (6 semesters)
• Language: Spanish
• Intake: Fall
• Deadline of Application: 06/30/2026
• Next Starting Date: 09/01/2026
• Fees:
  • Tuition fee: EUR 2200/semester (for non-EU students); EUR 1700/semester (for EU students)
  • Application fee: EUR 140

Description of the Program

The program consists of 180 ECTS credits distributed across four modules:

1. Introduction Module: Humanities and Social Sciences (12 ECTS)
2. Basic and Core Courses Module (108 ECTS)
3. Specialization in Language for Specific Purposes (50 ECTS)
4. Elective Courses Block (10 ECTS) The program lasts for three years (six semestres).

Discipline and Academic Level

• Discipline: Human and Social Sciences
• Academic Level/Type: Bachelor

Application Procedure

To apply, follow these steps:

1. Register on the application site and fill out the application form.
2. Upload the necessary documents and submit the application.
3. After submitting the application, information on further steps will be provided.
4. The evaluation of the application will start upon receipt of the application fee.

Application Requirements

The applicant must present the following documents:

• Diploma of Bachelor's degree
• CV in Spanish
• Letter of Motivation (3000 to 3500 characters)
• Video of motivation
• Certificate of language proficiency at the B2 level (e.g., DELE, ECL, or other recognized certificates)
• No language certificate is needed if the candidate meets one of the following criteria:
  • Spanish is their native language
  • They have obtained a degree in Spanish
  • They have studied Spanish for two semesters at the University of Pécs (PTE) or another Hungarian university (certificate of this training is required)
• Other documents to be presented (in Spanish or Hungarian):
  • Medical certificate
  • Pulmonary radiography result (not older than one year)
  • Vaccination card (certificate of vaccination against hepatitis B and C) or serological certificate for hepatitis B and C
• Admission exam: Yes
• Type of admission exam: Oral
• Place of the admission exam: Online (MS Teams)
• Description of the admission exam: Evaluation of the presented documents, online interview, and ranking of the candidates

Examples of Subjects During the Studies

1st Semester

• Introduction to Linguistics I
• Philosophy
• Spanish Language Practice I-II

2nd Semester

• Spanish Language Practice III-IV
• Morphosyntax 2
• Spanish Language Practice III-IV

3rd Semester

• History of Spanish Literature until 1681
• Grammatical Exercises 1
• Applied Linguistics 1

4th Semester

• Hispanic-American and Colonial Literature of the 19th Century
• Latin American Culture and Civilization
• History of Hungary in the 20th Century

5th Semester

• Language for Specific Purposes 3
• Translation and Language for Specific Purposes
• Tutoring Seminar

6th Semester

• Reading of Literary Texts (20th Century)
• History of the Spanish Language
• Bachelor's Thesis (Tesina)