Preparatory Course at Szent István University (SZIU) in Gödöllő
Preparatory Course
at Szent István University (SZIU) in Gödöllő
You can find us: http://sziu.hu/
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Preparatory Course in Hungarian language at Szent István University is designed for international students who would like to apply for admission to a degree course taught in Hungarian.
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The main campus is in Central-Hungary, in Gödöllő, which is approx. 25 km from the capital, Budapest. The campus can be reached easily and is situated in a pleasant, green environment. The on-campus dormitories offer services of 3-star hotels; therefore, the students can be accommodated in comfortable and modern rooms. The various associations and organizations of students contribute to an active student life on campus. The sport centre and the recently renovated football fields provide several sport facilities to the youth.
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This 40-week course covers one academic year from September to July and it contains 1000-1200 contact hours. Students can also learn about Hungary and Hungarian culture dedicated to cooperative language learning in which students prepare presentations to show in class. From September to April we learn the basics of the Hungarian language. In order to be able to speak Hungarian with confidence from the first day, students are exposed to a balanced treatment of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and skills combined with communicative strategies. Tuition involves 30 language classes per week of the first, and 25 of the second semester. From April Hungarian for Special Purposes course starts besides general language instructions. Students can choose one/two out of two different modules:
- Agriculture, Environment, and Technical Studies
- Business, Economics, and Social Sciences,
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We provide our students with textbooks, course materials.
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The main objective of the Preparatory Course is to develop students' speaking, reading, listening and writing skills in Hungarian to attain intermediate (B2) level. We also focus on developing our students' soft skills and personal competences, raising their intercultural awareness, and giving them an opportunity to establish strong ties to Hungary and Hungarian culture. Examination: the conditions for starting the second semester and completion of the course are successful written and oral exams at the end of the semesters.
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Entry requirements: Secondary school leaving certificate, minimum level of English (A1)
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Type of entrance exam: Skype-interview
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Entrance exam description: After the assessment of secondary school leaving/BSc certificate, there will be a Skype interview with the selected ones, during which the motivation, commitment and general language skills of the students will be examined.
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We also accept scholarship and self-financed students.
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The tuition fee for self-financed students is 1500 EUR per semester.
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After paying your first semester tuition fee, we will provide you with a certificate to apply for your student visa.
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General information by scholarship of Stipendium Hungaricum
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