Study location	Hungary, Gyöngyös
Type	Preparatory course, full-time
Nominal duration	2 semesters (60 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	NON

Tuition fee	€2,000 per semester
Application fee	€100 one-time

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get 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.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE, IELTS 5+ or TOEFL 59+ ​​​​Certificate of secondary education accomplished in English may also be taken into account. Bachelor’s degrees from English-speaking countries are also acceptable. Applicants need to present an official (duly signed and stamped) justification that the medium of instruction for the applicant’s entire study programme was English.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. High school leaving certificate and transcript of records Proof of English knowledge letter of motivation outlining your reasons for choosing the course medical certificate (issued not earlier than 1 January 2025!) CV Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Proof of accommodation Student visa

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Overview

Foundation course for Studies in English
(For students applying for Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in all disciplines at MATE)

Description of the preparatory course:

We offer the preparatory course to students whose professional skills and knowledge of English are not sufficient to be enrolled in the Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programmes in Engineering (Technology), or Agricultural Sciences, or Business and Management (Economics).
Students develop their English language skills, and study the subjects necessary for the entrance exam of their chosen discipline or to start the relevant academic programme.

English language requirements for entry to the programme: level B1 (all applying students take an English written and oral entry test)

Duration:
• 1st semester: last week of September/first week of October – mid-December + examination period (December – January)
• 2nd semester: first week of February – mid-June (with the exams and exam preparation included)

Total length of the course: 800 hours (with the exams and exam preparation included)

• Length of the first semester: 300 hours (10 weeks, 30 hours/week)
• Length of the second semester: 500 hours (17 weeks, 30 hours/week)
(with the exams and exam preparation included)

Location of the foundation course:
MATE Károly Róbert Campus
3200 Gyöngyös, Mátrai út 36.
karolyrobertcampus.uni-mate.hu/

Location of the dormitory:
MATE Károly Róbert Dormitory
3200 Gyöngyös, Bene út 69.
krc.uni-mate.hu/dormitory

Contact e-mail address:
foundation.course@uni-mate.hu

Programme structure

2 semesters 60credits

Model curriculum:
Find your programme in the table at the link below and click on the PDF

en.uni-mate.hu/bsc-and-msc-programmes-in-english