Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Type	Bachelor, full degree studies
Nominal duration	6 semesters (180 ECTS)
Study language	German
Awards	BA (Philologist in Germanic Studies, Specialized in German Studies)
Course code	Arts and Humanities
Accreditation	OH-FHF/29-4/2011.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The students who can apply for the German BA Program are expected to present the documentation of their certificate of matriculation from a secondary school and to submit their application with the necessary attachments. The university accepts only certificates, which are equivalent to the Hungarian certificate of matriculation, thus appropriate for continuing one’s studies in university education. If the certificate is not in English, the university needs an official translation, which could be a translation by the secondary school as well. If the applicant completes their secondary education during the current term and their certificate is not issued before the application deadline, a proof of student status or a certification, which verifies that the applicant will receive matriculation is required instead. In case of being accepted as a student, however, the applicant must present their certificate of matriculation upon enrolment at the latest. This program is not available for Hungarian citizens. The educational and outcome requirements are defined by the Ministry of Human Capacities, Regulation No. 18/2016. (VIII. 5.). The details of the application and admission process are defined by the Organisational and Operational Regulations of ELTE. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German. In most cases you can request a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Territory requirements

Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Albania, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Korea, St Lucia, Sudan, Syria, São Tomé & Príncipe, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen.

Language requirements	German CEFR B2

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application. — Record of the final two years in secondary school — Secondary school certificate. Notarized copy only on request — CV: Curriculum Vitae in English, in MS Word format with one low resolution photo — Motivation letter — Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid) — Language certificate. Official test result or certificate must be provided;see program specific proficiency requirements. Other: An official English translation of the certificates and the records is required to be submitted, if the language of the original is not in English. Optional documents for admissions — Letter of Reference: Also called “Letter of recommendation.” From a former instructor and/or employer. — Letter of Authorization: If the applicant uses the services of a non-contracted third party during the application process, a Letter of Authorization must be signed. Applications will not be processed without.

More information	germanisztika.elte.hu

Overview

Program description:
The German Studies bachelor’s course aims to train professionals in German Language in speech and writing, who are capable of a high level (according to the common European language system, at least C1 level) use and acquire in-depth theoretical and practical information related to German in the areas of culture and history. These skills and knowledge enables students to perform managing and organizing tasks for tourism; the economy, the media and the press; culture and public administration; the general ability to translate and interpret texts.

Specializations:
German language in the economic and business communication
Translation (German – Hungarian; Hungarian language skills are needed)

Strength of program:
The BA program comprises a 3 year course of studies. The program is divided into two tracks: the first year track offers a general introduction, the second and third years are reserved for the main module. At the end of each track there are complex examinations. At the end of the general track students take the language proficiency examination, at the end of the main module they take the final examination and conclude their program.

Im Rahmen der germanistischen BA-Ausbildung sollen Fachleute für die deutsche Sprache ausgebildet werden, die mündlich und schriftlich auf einem hohen (C1) Niveau kommunizieren können. Im Studiengang werden die Kompetenzen der Studierenden bei der Verwendung des Deutschen in der alltäglichen Kommunikation, im akademischen Bereich, wie auch beim Übersetzen und Dolmetschen gefördert. Somit eignen sich die Studierenden die Grundlagen der akademischen Forschung, der Bewertung und der kritischen Überlegung im Bereich der deutschsprachigen Literatur an und erhalten einen Einblick in die sprachwissenschaftlichen Ebenen der Beschreibung und der Analyse des Deutschen. Der Studiengang bereitet die Studierenden für spezialisierte MA-Ausbildungen vor. Spezialisationsmöglichkeiten: Kontrastive Linguistik und Translatologie, Deutsch im Beruf.

Entry requirements: Abschluss, Sprachnachweis auf B2-Niveau

Entrance exam: Yes

Type of entrance exam: Oral

Entrance exam location: Electronic

Entrance exam description:
The application documents are processed by the Department of International Affairs and then forwarded to the department responsible for the given degree programme. The department checks the documents and organizes an interview by telephone, online (e.g. Skype) or in person. After the entrance interview, the department comes to a decision and informs the Department of International Affairs.

Contact:
Mr Rezső Jarmalov
Stipendium Hungaricum coordinator
stipendiumhungaricum@btk.elte.hu

Preparatory year available: No

Specialisation year available: No

Minimum number of scholarship holders: 2

Maximum number of scholarship holders: 20

Link: www.elte.hu/en/german-studies_specialized-in-german-ba

Programme structure

Find the detailed structure of the program on the site of the Faculty:

German Studies, specialized in German Studies

Career opportunities

Career opportunities:
After graduation, graduates can work at various companies where good language skills and general knowledge in business, culture, creative writing and translation are needed.

Job examples:
Human resource manager, Foreign language correspondent, Charge d’affaires