Program Overview

Preparatory Courses in English for Medical Studies

The University of P嶰s offers preparatory courses in English for medical studies, specifically designed for international students. These courses aim to meet the language development needs of students and facilitate their integration into the context of higher education in Hungary.

Program Overview

The preparatory courses are non-degree programs, lasting 5, 10, or 15 months, depending on the student's English proficiency level. The programs are divided into three stages: the Milestone Stage, the Upgrade Stage, and the Gateway Stage.

• The Milestone Stage is designed for students who need additional support in meeting the minimum English requirements.
• The Upgrade Stage focuses on language development in an academic context, helping students attain upper-intermediate (B2) level.
• The Gateway Stage is specifically designed for students with outstanding English skills, merging language instruction with field-specific subject teaching.

Program Details

The program details are as follows:

• Degree: Non-degree course
• Duration of Training: 5, 10, or 15 months
• Language: English
• Intake: Fall, Spring
• Deadline of Application: October 20 for the fall intake and July 15 for the spring intake
• Next Starting Date: January for the 15-month program and September for the 10-month program
• Fees:
  • Tuition fee: 4,200 EUR for 400 lessons, 6,500 EUR for 800 lessons, and 9,300 EUR for 1200 lessons
  • Application fee: 200 EUR
  • Registration fee: 150 EUR
  • Coursebook fee: 200 EUR

Description of the Program

The International Studies Center at the University of P嶰s offers complex and integrated preparatory programs for degree studies. These programs meet the language development needs of international students and facilitate their integration into the context of higher education in Hungary. The programs are designed to help students attain the required language level and knowledge base for their chosen field of study.

Application Procedure

The application procedure involves the following steps:

• Registering on the application site
• Filling out the application form
• Uploading necessary documents
• Submitting the application
• Receiving information on further steps after submitting the application
• Evaluation of the application after receiving the application fee

Application Requirements

The general entry requirements include:

• Certified and translated 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, HEP A/B/C test, HIV test, and chest X-ray result
• The length of the course depends on the level of English knowledge, with the 1200-contact-hour (15-month) preparatory course syllabus necessary for those with no evaluable language skill in the target language.

Transparency of Entry and Output Requirements

The program starts with an online placement test and ends with an internationally recognized ECL language exam (upper-intermediate or advanced). The output requirements include attaining a B2 level language exam and sufficient knowledge base in the chosen field of study.

Program Length and Study Stages

The program length and study stages are as follows:

• 5 months / 400 lessons: Gateway Stage
• 10 months / 800 lessons: Upgrade + Gateway Stages
• 15 months / 1200 lessons: Milestone + Upgrade + Gateway Stages

Discipline and Academic Level

The discipline is Medical & Health Sciences, and the academic level is Preparatory Courses.