Study in Hungary (in English) - ISEP Exchange

Fields of Study

• Area Studies

  United States Studies

• Biology

• Business

  Business Management

• Engineering: Recommended!

  Agricultural Engineering,  Chemical Engineering,  Civil Engineering,  Computer Software Engineering,  Electrical and Electronics Engineering,  Mechanical Engineering

• English Language and Literature: Recommended!

  American Literature (United States),  English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

• Foreign Languages and Literatures:

  Dutch/Flemish Language and Literature ,  French Language and Literature,  German Language and Literature,  Italian Language and Literature,  Linguistics,  Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

• Natural Resources/Conservation

  Environmental Science

Academic Requirements

• U.S. GPA: 2.75 or higher
  *accepts lower GPA with explanation
• TOEFL iBT Score: 78
• LPR not required for the following countries: United Arab Emirates,  Australia,  Bulgaria,  Botswana,  Canada,  Ghana,  New Zealand,  United Kingdom,  United States
• LPR accepted as alternate to TOEFL or IELTS
• LPR Writing Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
• LPR Reading Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
• LPR Listening Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
• LPR Speaking Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced

Special Application Instructions

English Proficiency

Non-native English speaker students will be interviewed through Skype to confirm their level of English. Students should be able to demonstrate English language skills equivalent to the B2 level according to the Common European Framework Of Reference for Languages.

Internal Application  

Students will be expected to submit a supplemental application which is required of the host institution for the purpose of admission and enrollment. Instructions will be sent by the ISEP Host Coordinator by email after placement.  

Physical & Learning Accommodation Needs 

Debrecen University has certain services available to students with reasonable accommodation requests.  Students should speak with their ISEP Student Services Officer in advance to request if specific accommodations can be arranged. 

Special Needs Support

• Mental Health
• Mobility
• Hearing
• Visual
• Speech
• Learning

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Course Search

1. Students must review courses available by department using the link to the Faculty Bulletins in this link.

2. When selecting courses, please keep in mind the semester in which each course is offered. The bulletins will indicate the semesters in which a course is offered in a few ways outlined in the key below. 

Autumn Semester = Sem 1 = Odd numbered courses

Spring Semester = Sem 2 = Even numbered courses

Academic Notes

Qualified undergraduate students may be eligible to take graduate level courses on a case by case basis. 

Please note that most courses are suitable for 3rd of 4th year undergraduate students but qualified second year students may be eligible to enroll if they demonstrate sufficient major coursework at the time of application. 

Taking Courses Across Faculties/Departments

Due to the location of courses and Hungarian academic system, cross-registration across faculties/departments may be difficult. Students intending to take courses from a variety of disciplines should be aware that timetables may clash across faculties, and are encouraged to take the majority of their courses within one faculty.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Fall Semester 

Arrival: First week of September 

Departure: Classes end mid-December; exam period ends last week of January. Students leave depending on whether they have received permission to conduct exams from home or if they are required to stay. 

Spring Semester 

Arrival: Second week of February 

Departure: Classes end late May; exam period ends last week of June. Students leave depending on whether they have received permission to conduct exams from home or if they are required to stay

EARLY EXAMS - FALL SEMESTER

Students should be aware that most exams take place during January for the fall semester. In many cases early examination arrangements are possible, however students are responsible for making these arrangements with their professors on an individual basis.

PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible. 

VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT: Most students attending this program will be required to obtain a visa/residence permit. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.