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MAHungarian Studies

Tuition fee €2,200 per semester

Applicants from visa restricted countries are required to pay 2 semesters in advance by the Hungarian consulate in their country. For further information on visa application, please check the website of the Hungarian Embassy in the given country.
After a successful admission process, applicants are expected to arrive and academically register until the third week of September in the fall intake and until the third week of February in the spring intake. Exceptionally, they can still participate in the Academic Registration on the 4th week of the semester. If they fail to arrive by this deadline, they cannot register academically and cannot start their studies in that particular academic year.

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.

Application fee €35 per programme

The 35 EUR Application Fee (non-refundable) is payable by programmes: as many programmes is indicated on the application form as many times 35 EUR should be paid.

Examination fee €250 one-time

Please note that then Entrance Exam Fee is non-refundable.

Overview

The aim of Hungarian Studies MA program is twofold, first, it offers a comprehensive overview of various fields of Hungarian culture including Hungarian history, Film, Visual arts, Folklore and Music, Cultural geography, Literature, second,* it also prepares students to represent Hungarian culture in various intercultural contexts*.
The program has two specializations: 1. Hungarian as a foreign language specialization. Students will be equipped with the necessary methodological and linguistics skills to teach Hungarian, besides the teaching practice is monitored and supported by experienced mentors.
2. Students who wish to choose the History specialization will be provided with profound knowledge on the field of Hungarian history.
Reserach areas: Hungarian History, Hungarian Literature, Hungarian Film history, Public memory of Hungary, Teaching Hungarian as a foreign language, Hungarian linguistics, Contrastive analysis of the folklore and music of Hungary and a chosen culture.

Start of the programme: September of each year
Tuition fee: 1900 Euro/semester
Application fee: 35 EUR
Entrance Exam fee: 250 Euro

With questions on the programme, please contact Dr. Anett Árvay via email at:anett.arvay@hstud.u-szeged.hu

Programme structure

Level of the programme: Master
Duration of the programme: 4 semesters
Registered in: EU
Credits: 120 credits

Apply now! Fall semester 2025/26
Application start
1 Jan 2025
Application deadline
30 Apr 2025, 23:59:59
Central European Time
Studies commence
8 Sept 2025
Apply now! Fall semester 2025/26
Application start
1 Jan 2025
Application deadline
30 Apr 2025, 23:59:59
Central European Time
Studies commence
8 Sept 2025