Balassi Summer University
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
https://sao.bbi.hu/palyazatok/kitoltes/balassi-nyari-egyetem-2018
https://sao.bbi.hu/palyazatok/kitoltes/balassi-summer-university-2018
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 room 20,000 HUF (appr. 65 Euro)
- - in a 2-bedded room 30,000 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) |
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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 |
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EXCURSIONS (2) |
to Northern Hungary and to Lake Balaton |
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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 |
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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: balassisummeruni@mfa.gov.hu
Further information at the webpage of MFA–Balassi Intézet: www.balassi-intezet.hu