Application form

Thank you for your interest in Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences - MATE. Before you begin to fill in your application form, please take a moment to thoroughly review this document.

To successfully apply for studies at MATE applicants must complete all of the following steps:

• complete all sections of the APPLICATION FORM ​​​​​​
  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from 1^st February until 31 May 2025.
• attach a letter of motivation outlining your reasons for choosing the course
• attach reference forms, recommendation letters from two referees
• enclose applicable academic documents:
  • BSc applicants must enclose an official copy of their secondary school final examination.
  • MSc applicants must enclose an official copy of their BSc degree certificate and transcripts.
• enclose evidence of their English ability - B2 level of English is required:
  
   

  

  ​​​​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.
• attach a brief Curriculum Vitae.
• attach your medical certificate (issued not earlier than 1 January 2025!)
• attach the Payment Confirmation of 100 EUR Registration Fee. The registration fee is non-refundable. (see bank details below)

!!! If you apply for MLA - Master of Arts in Landscape Architecture and Garden Design Programme, please follow further admission requirements with your Professional portfolio (including especially freehand drawings, project designs, relevant student exercises)

• After the revision of your fully submitted Application Package, you will be contacted for an interview.
• After the successful interview we'll send you the Preliminary Letter of Acceptance with the details of paying the tuition fee for the first two semesters.
• After the proved payment you'll receive your Letter of Acceptance.
• With the Letter of Acceptance you can apply for visa for study purposes.
• Before the academic year start we'll send you information about enrollment and other practicalities regarding your study at MATE.

Important note: All documentation must be in English. Translations from other languages must be certified.

Application deadline for 2025/26 academic year:  31 May 2025.

We understand that university enrolment is a major event in the lives of prospective students and we are here to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. You can direct your questions to: admission@uni-mate.hu

100 EUR Registration Fee payment as a private individual:

Beneficiary's name: Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences/ Magyar Agrár- és Élettudományi Egyetem (MATE)
Beneficiary’s bank account number (student joint account) (EUR):11763842-00809885-00000000 (Beneficiary bank: OTP Bank Zrt.)
IBAN: (EUR): HU9511763842-00809885-00000000
SWIFT/BIC: OTPVHUHB
Address of the Bank: OTP Bank, Budapest 1051 Nádor utca 16, Hungary.

Please, write in the Comment Field: Applicant's name_Level_Study Programme_Campus  
E.g.: John Smith_MSc_Agricultural Biotechnology (Animal or plant)_Gödöllő