CertificateEnglish Preparatory Programme
| Study location | Hungary, Szeged |
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| Type | Preparatory Course/Year, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 semesters |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | Certificate |
| Course code | XELKAAA_EN_BTK |
| Tuition fee | €2,200 per semester The schedule of tuition fee payment is determined on the basis of consulate/visa regulations. In case of applicants coming from visa restricted countries, payment of the full tuition fee (1st and 2nd semester) is required. Details will be indicated in the letter of admission. In case of visa rejection or other circumstances beyond the applicant’s control which prevent the applicant from starting their studies, a postponement for the next academic year/semester or a full refund can be requested. To request a refund, applicants must submit an official refund request along with the official documentation that proves the reason why they cannot start their studies. Please contact the Registrar’s Office regarding the necessary steps at registrarsoffice.btk@szte.hu. |
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| Application fee | €79 per programme The 79 EUR Application Fee (non-refundable) is payable by programmes: as many programmes are indicated in your application profile as many times 79 EUR should be paid. |
| Examination fee | €250 one-time Please note that then Entrance Exam Fee is non-refundable. |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) This program is for students who plan to enrol in an academic program at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences or any Faculty of the University of Szeged which uses English as the language of instruction. Also, anyone who plans to enrol in an English-language academic program in Hungary or elsewhere in the future would greatly benefit from this program. A certificate of completion of secondary education is required. Applicants are expected to be strong, independent users of English at least at the B1 level. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English This program is designed for students who are already strong, independent users of English at least at the B1 level. Language proficiency must be demonstrated through an on-line (written and oral exam. |
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Overview
This academic English preparatory programme is designed to prepare international students whose native language is not English for studying in English language programmes at the university level.
The goals of the programme are to help students develop the skills, knowledge and confidence which they will need to successfully complete a degree using English in a variety of academic fields. Students in the program will build on their existing English abilities, learning more about how to use English as a tool for studying at the university level.
This programme will consist of 20 hours of instruction per week for 2 semesters, focusing on six skill areas: reading, listening, writing, speaking, grammar and vocabulary. In each of the areas, emphasis will be placed on helping students develop a set of skills and a body of knowledge about English, which will be crucial for using English successfully to achieve their academic goals. In reading and listening classes, emphasis will be placed on comprehending the complex readings and lectures found in university-level courses and on understanding the structure of these texts. In writing and speaking classes, students will learn how to structure academic papers, how to give presentations, and how to work together in seminar groups using English. Finally, throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to expand their grammar and vocabulary knowledge, accuracy and range.
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