International Studies Center

igher education in Hungary. Foreign language programs at Hungarian universities minimally require B2 (upper-intermediate) language level and you have to be knowledgeable in your chosen field of studies for admission.

1) The Milestone Stage
If your level of English is below B1 - intermediate level or you are a beginner you can join our program at the Milestone Stage. In the first semester you will learn lots of English and we help you develop your language skills up to intermediate (B1) level. The 400-contact-hour intensive language course in small study groups suits the needs of language learner the best at this early stage. At the end of the course you have to do an exam and a successful exam takes you to the Upgrade Stage.

2) The Upgrade Stage
Have you completed the Milestone Stage of our preparatory program? Your place is right here with us on the Upgrade Stage. We will focus on your language development in a manner that is closer to the academic context awaiting you. There are compulsory subject modules as well as elective courses you can choose from, similarly to university seminars. We meet during the semester 400 contact hours on thematically focused language lessons. You will successfully complete the Upgrade Stage by attaining pass grades in your courses and a complex ECL exam by the end of the semester.

3) The Gateway Stage
This is a stage specifically designed for students with outstanding English skills (already reaching or exceeding B2 level). Preparatory course students will join the Gateway stage after successfully completing Upgrade Stage and attaining B2, upper-intermediate level of English. The 400 contact hours merge language instruction (Academic English and ESP) with field-specific subject teaching. You will enhance your language skills while you will become knowledgeable in your future field of degree studies.