Balassi Summer University

BUDAPEST

2018

4 weeks, 80 Hungarian language lessons, 8 lectures on Hungarian culture,

„Táncház”, excursions, afternoon programmes

The Balassi Summer University (23 July 2018 – 17 August 2018) awaits everyone who wish to learn Hungarian language and want to know more about Hungarian culture.

In the 4-week programme intensive Hungarian language lessons are combined with lectures on Hungarian literature, history, geography, music, theatre, folk and fine arts etc. The course taking place in Budapest provides a fine opportunity to introduce participants into the Hungarian cultural heritage, as well as for them to discover and experience individually a variety of enriching cultural programmes offered by the capital city. /

Our qualified, experienced and enthusiastic Hungarian as a foreign language teachers, who are always open to the students’ needs,ensure the high standard of education.

/ Individuals entitled to sumbit their scholarship applications until 7 March 2018 mindnight, are:
  • of Hungarian descent, citizens and residents of the Western diaspora communities, and of minimum 18 years of age, or
  • of non-Hungarian descent, citizens and residents of other countries, and of minimum 18 years of age.

The programme is also available on a self-paying basis.

Important dates for those applying for the programme on a self-paying basis:

Deadline for application:6 July, 2018

Arrival:22 July, 2018

Instruction begins:23 July, 2018

Departure:17 August, 2018

Course fees:

Full programme tuition fee:238,500 HUF (appr. 770 Euro)

Language classes only: 166,000 HUF (appr. 535 Euro)

Accomodation*:

- in a 3-bedded room20,000 HUF (appr. 65 Euro)

- in a 2-bedded room30,000 HUF (appr. 95 Euro)

The full programme tuition fee includes the cost of language courses, lectures, field trips and course materials.

*Please note that accommodation prices are subject to change.

Balassi Summer University offers:

LANGUAGE CLASSES (80) / 4 lessons/day (small groups, focusing on communication, interactive tasks, language laboratory)
CULTURAL LECTURES (14) / e.g. The Hungarian Language, The Hungarian Dream, Spotlight on the Hungarian Theatre: Its Past and Present, „Survival Hungarian Literature”, The Milestones of Hungarian History, The Revolution and War of Independence in 1956, The History of Hungarian Movie
EXCURSIONS (2) / to Northern Hungary and to Lake Balaton
AFTERNOON PROGRAMMES
(12 - and a lot more possibilities in the Budapest summer) / Gellért Hill
Walk / Parliament
of Hungary / Zwack
Museum / Folk dance event
Introduction to Hungarian Wine with tasting / Budapest Zoo / Hidden Treasures:
City Walk / House of
Terror
National Museum / Margitsziget
Musical Fountain / Opera House / City Park

For further information please contact Tilla Korcsmáros study coordinator.

In person: H-1016 Budapest, Somlói út 51., room 214

Telephone: +36-1-381-5146

E-mail:

Further information at the webpage of MFA–Balassi Intézet: