University of Szeged, Faculty of Arts, Institute for English and American Studies,

Center for Translator and Interpreter Training and Hungarian Studies

Welcome to the Szeged Hungarian Studies Center!

Introduce yourself to the language, history and culture of Hungary!
 
The Szeged Hungarian Studies Center offers courses in Hungarian and English on Hungarian history, literature, film, cultural history, art history, cultural geography, folklore and music as well as five levels of Hungarian language courses.
 
Enroll in a high-quality program at the Szeged Hungarian Studies Center and spend a few weeks in the summer, a semester, or a whole school year in a lovely college town enjoying the inspiring international community.

Why study at the Szeged Hungarian Studies Center?

  • Classes are small; students receive personal attention from professors.
  • Individual attention is given by Hungarian Studies staff and mentor students.
  • The medium of instruction is English.
  • It is an affordable way to explore a new culture and study a unique language.
  • The city of Szeged is only a 2-hour train ride from Budapest and from the airport if you want to travel to other European cities.
  • We offer a student orientation program the week before your semester starts.

Educational programs

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Language classes during the Fall and Spring semesters

Language classes during the Fall and Spring semesters

We offer language classes throughout the Fall and Spring semesters at five different levels, from beginner to advanced. To achieve the best results, we ask you to fill in a placement test before you start studying Hungarian.

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Intensive Hungarian preparatory program

Intensive Hungarian preparatory program

The Szeged Hungarian Studies Center offers a complex and intensive two-semester preparatory program in Hungarian as a foreign language for international students who wish to study at a Hungarian university.

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Summer University

Summer University

Get the most out of your summer! If you would like to begin or brush up on your Hungarian in a lively international community, spend a few summer weeks in a lovely college town and enjoy multicultural friends and dynamic surroundings!

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For foreign students

For foreign students

The Hungarian Studies Master’s program is offered for those who wish to become professional representatives of Hungarian culture for foreigners either in Hungary or abroad. The program focuses on the language, the history and the various cultural fields of Hungary in a European context.

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For Hungarian students

For Hungarian students

This Master’s program is offered for those who wish to become professional representatives of Hungarian culture for foreigners either in Hungary or abroad.

 

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Studying in szeged

Studying in szeged

Szeged is an ideal place to be a student. Come and enjoy the inspiring university town, the programs and the international community. Before your studies start, we offer you an orientation week where all your academic and practical questions are addressed.

Testimonials

My semester in Szeged was nothing short of amazing. The faculty are extremely knowledgable and helpful. I learned so much and in a comfortable and engaging atmosphere where my curiosities were fueled. All of the other students were very, very friendly and welcoming.

Learn Hungarian

The Szeged Hungarian Studies Center offers five levels of Hungarian language instruction in a wide variety of formats. During the Fall and the Spring semesters all language classes are taught 2, 3 or 4 times a week for 90 minutes.

Study options

If you would like to start an exciting new chapter in your life, come to the Szeged Hungarian Studies Center and choose one of our programs. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs, study abroad semesters, an intensive Hungarian preparatory year and a summer university as well.