Integrated Foundation Programme – Preparatory Course in English for Engineering and Business Studies

NAME OF THE PROGRAMME
Integrated Foundation Programme – Preparatory Course in English for Engineering and Business Studies

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. Zsuzsanna Konczné Nagy PhD

INTAKE : Fall
STARTING DATE: September, 2024

STUDY MODE
full-time

FEES
Tuition fee: 3000 EUR / academic year
Application fee: 100 EUR

LOCATION
Hungary, Nyíregyháza

LANGUAGE OF DIRECTIONS
English

FIELD
Language programme (preparatory)

DURATION
2 semesters (720 lessons)

ECTS
60 credits / programme
1st semester: 30 credits
2nd semester: 30 credits

QUALIFICATION
Certificate

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
After finishing the language preparatory programme the students can continue their studies in a degree programme in English.

SHORT DESCRIPTION
The „Integrated Foundation Programme – Preparatory Course in English for Engineering and Business Studies” aims to prepare international students for studying in the English language in higher education institutions. The teaching material covers all the levels from elementary English (A2 level) up to upper-intermediate English (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.

The course is scheduled in the 1st semester for 15 weeks (20 lessons per week) and in the 2nd semester for 20 weeks (22 lessons per week) according to a pre-determined schedule.
The course ends with a final language exam.

SPECIALIZATION
In the 2nd semester the students choose 2 optional subjects as orientational course to prepare for their future degree programme. The choice of 2 courses from the vocational orientational courses offered in the given semester is needed to fulfil the training requirements.In these orientational courses, students will learn academic vocabulary and develop their basic knowledge in relation to the 2 chosen specialisations.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The educational package, designed to last for an entire academic year, comprises the following panels:

  1. Mandatory language training:
  • 1st semester:

- 16 lessons / week general English
- 2 lessons / week Modern British Culture
- 2 lessons / week Hungarian language and civilisation

  • 2nd semester:

- 12 lessons / week general English
- 2 lessons / week Modern British Culture
- 2 lessons / week Hungarian language and civilisation

    2.    Orientational training:
2 chosen courses focused on Engineering and Business Studies offered in the given semester – 3-3 lessons / week 

CURRICULUM OF THE PROGRAMME
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
admission@nye.hu

After completing the 2-semester programme, the students will receive a certificate. 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.

ADMISSION

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Secondary school final exam (or higher). Proof of Language proficiency in English - upper intermediate level / CEFR B2 level  Having a language certificate is not a compulsory requirement. English communication skills will be proved in the online interview during the application procedure.

Students with a Bachelor diploma are also accepted if they wish to study in the 2-semester Preparatory Course. 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 – elementary proficiency / CEFR A2 level

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION MODE
online interview via Microsoft Teams

DESCRIPTION OF THE SELECTION AND THE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION PROCESS

THE ADMISSION PROCEDURE CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING PARTS:
•    online interview (20-25 minutes)
•    evaluation of application documents

The application procedure is based on an evaluation system of 100 points (50 points are given for motivation and educational background, and the other 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: Click to view

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. Applicants must do the visa process after the acceptance to the University of Nyíregyháza.