FAQ

You may apply for a second Master’s degree under the Stipendium Hungaricum programme only if your first Master’s degree was not completed within the SH framework. If you obtained your Master’s degree under the SH programme, you are eligible to apply only for the next study cycle (PhD).

Yes, as a self-financing applicant, you may apply for more than one programme; however, a separate application fee must be paid for each programme you submit.

Under Stipendium Hungaricum (SH) scholarship, applicants are allowed to apply for up to two programmes, while under Scholarship for Christian Young People (SCYP) scheme, applicants may apply for only one programme.

Information about doctoral (PhD) programmes and the application process is available here.

To find a potential supervisor, you may

• contact the scientific secretary or international coordinator of the respective doctoral school or
• browse research topics on the official Hungarian doctoral website where you can select a topic and contact the supervising professor directly.

If you need further help, contact MATE Doctoral and Habilitation Office.

Each programme description includes details about the required academic background. You can find information about available programmes here and view the curricula to get more details.

If your previous studies are closely related to your chosen programme but some courses are missing based on MATE curriculum, you may be allowed to take the necessary BSc/BA subjects during your first year, depending on the decision of the programme lead.

Yes, an entrance exam is required for admission.

Applicants should review the relevant program syllabus and prepare to discuss their motivation during the interview, as this is a key focus of the assessment.

It is also important to revise core subjects related to the chosen program.

In addition, PhD applicants must demonstrate strong knowledge of their selected research field, particularly in terms of research methodology.

The average class size for Master’s programmes is typically 5–15 students, allowing for a more interactive and personalized learning experience.

Professors are generally accessible via email and are open to academic consultations. In addition, the secretaries of the respective institutes can provide administrative support and help students communicate with academic staff when needed.

You can find the list of acceptable English language certificates on the university’s official website.

If the language of instruction in your previous studies was English, you may submit either:

• a certificate issued by your institution confirming that your studies were conducted in English, or
• your diploma or transcript, clearly stating that the medium of instruction was English.

During the visa interview, the applicant’s language proficiency is assessed, and the result significantly influences the decision-making process.

You can explore all available BSc and MSc programmes (including tuition fees) here.

If you are interested in the detailed curriculum and course structure, please visit the programme of the academic year.

The academic calendar for the current academic year — including semester start and end dates, examination periods, and holidays — is available on the university’s website.

You can find a detailed list of our available English-taught BSc and MSc programmes on this page, along with up-to-date information on tuition fees for each programme. The link also provides brief programme descriptions and essential academic details to help you choose the course that best fits your interests and study goals.

The academic calendar is available using this link.