NAME OF THE PROGRAMME
Hungarian as a Foreign Language
NAME OF THE DEGREE
N/A
LEVEL OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME
Non-degree
NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
Institute of Languages and Literature – Department of Language Teaching and Examination
HEAD OF THE PROGRAMME
Dr. PHD Kálmán Ervin KISS
INTAKE: Fall
STARTING DATE: September, 2025
STUDY MODE
full-time
FEES
Tuition fee: 4000 EUR / academic year
Application fee: 100 EUR
LOCATION
Hungary, Nyíregyháza
LANGUAGE OF DIRECTIONS
Hungarian (English as an intermediary language)
FIELD
Language programme (preparatory)
DURATION
2 semesters (960 lessons)
ECTS CREDITS
60 credits / programme
1st semester: 30 credits
2nd semester: 30 credits
QUALIFICATION
Certificate in level B1 or B2 in Hungarian language (depending on the result of the final language test)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
After finishing the language preparatory programme the students can continue their studies in a degree programme at a Hungarian higher education institute in Hungarian language.
SHORT DESCRIPTION
The course "Hungarian as a Foreign Language" aims to prepare international students for studying in Hungarian higher education institutions. The teaching material covers all the levels from beginner (A1 level) up to B2 level. In the modules, designed in line with CEFR levels, several language competences (reading, writing, speaking and listening) are simultaneously developed. In addition to the acquisition of language skills needed for everyday life and university courses, knowledge connected to civilisation and culture is included in the course programme, as well.
SPECIALIZATION
In the 2nd semester the students choose 2 optional subjects as orientational training to prepare for their future degree programme.
2 from the specialist language orientational trainings offered in the given semester are needed to fulfil the programme requirements.
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Mathematics
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Physics
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Business
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The educational package, designed to last for an entire academic year, comprises the following panels:
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Mandatory language training:
1st semester:
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30 general Hungarian lessons / week
2nd semester:
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22 general Hungarian lessons / week
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2 Hungarian cultural and civilisational lessons / week
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Orientational training:
2 chosen courses as orientational training: 3 - 3 lessons / week
CURRICULUM OF THE PROGRAMME
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
admission@nye.hu
The final exam consists of written and oral parts. Minimum result: 60 per cent (oral and written parts separately). After completing the 2-semester programme, the students will receive a certificate about result of the final language test. To qualify for the certificate, students may miss up to three times the weekly number of lessons per subject per week in a semester without an excuse. Students who wish to continue their studies at the University of Nyíregyháza after the 2-semester programme, will have priority in the admission procedure of the Bachelor’s degree.
ADMISSION
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Secondary school leaving certificate (or higher)
- Proof of Language proficiency in English – upper-intermediate level / CEFR B2 level or higher
Having a language certificate is not a compulsory requirement. English communication skills will be proved in the online interview during the application procedure.
- A motivation letter and at least 1 reference must be added to your application. (In the motivation letter please, give information about your study plans following the completion of the 2-semester-programme at the University of Nyíregyháza.)
ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS
online oral interview in English
MINIMUM LEVEL OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
English – upper-intermediate / CEFR B2 level or higher
ENTRANCE EXAMINATION MODE
online interview via Microsoft Teams
DESCRIPTION OF THE SELECTION AND THE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION PROCESS
The application procedure is based on an evaluation system of 100 points (50 points are given for motivation and educational background, and the remaining 50 points for language proficiency and intercultural preparedness according to the online interview). Following the formal check up of the application documents, the staff of the institute will organize the oral entrance examination. The entrance exam is successful, if the applicant reaches at least 60 points. For further information regarding the exam topics please, visit our website.
The entry qualification documents are accepted in English or Hungarian. You can often be provided a suitable transcript in English by your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Please, bring the original entry qualification documents with you when you travel to the university.
Students must do the visa process after the acceptance to the University of Nyíregyháza.