Program Overview

Preparatory Courses in English for International Relations

Introduction

The International Studies Center offers complex and integrated preparatory programs for degree studies that meet the language development needs of international students and facilitate their integration into the context of higher education in Hungary.

Program Details

• Degree: Non-degree course
• Duration of Training: 5/10/15 months
• Language: English
• Intake: Fall, Spring
• Deadline of Application: 10/20/2025
• Next Starting Date: 01/12/2026
• Fees:
  • Tuition fee: 4,200 EUR for 400 lessons, 6,500 EUR for 800 lessons, 9,300 EUR for 1200 lessons
  • Application fee: 200 EUR
  • Registration fee: 150 EUR
  • Coursebook fee: 200 EUR

Description of the Program

The preparatory programs are made up of three stages, each comprising 400 lessons:

1. The Milestone Stage: Designed for students who need additional support in meeting the minimum requirements in English. Communicative and cooperative language classes assist students to attain intermediate (B1) level.
2. The Upgrade Stage: Focuses on language development in a manner that resembles more the academic context awaiting students. Students have the opportunity to select courses from a range of compulsory and elective modules modelled upon university seminars, assisting them to attain upper-intermediate (B2) level.
3. The Gateway Stage: Specifically designed for students with outstanding English skills (already reaching or exceeding B2 level). The 400 contact hours merge language instruction (Academic English and ESP) with field-specific subject teaching, thus improving language skills while becoming knowledgeable in their future field of degree studies.

Transparency of Entry and Output Requirements

• The preparatory program starts with an online placement test (written and oral) to find the best possible study stage for students to join.
• The program ends with an internationally recognized ECL language exam (upper-intermediate or advanced).

Program Length and Details

Discipline and Academic Level

• Discipline: Human and Social Sciences
• Academic Level/Type: Preparatory Courses

Application Procedure

1. Register on the application site, fill the application form, upload the necessary documents, and submit the application.
2. After submitting the application, receive information on further steps.
3. If the application fee is received, the evaluation of the application will start.

Application Requirements

• General Entry Requirements: For general entry and language requirements, please refer to the relevant page.
• No language requirement at the preparatory courses of ISC, but the length of the course depends on the level of English knowledge.
• The 1200-contact-hour (15-month) preparatory course syllabus is necessary for those candidates who do not have evaluable language skill in the target language.
• Documents to be submitted:
  • Certified and translated (if originals are not in English) copy of school transcripts showing satisfactory completion of senior high school.
  • Europass CV in English
  • Copy of valid passport or national ID
  • Medical certificate, including:
    • Vaccination card (showing that you are immunized against HEP B)
    • HEP A/B/C test
    • HIV test
    • Chest X-ray: Please attach the chests X-ray result (not the film!) in English/Hungarian! (not older than 3 months)