Overview
The Romanian Language, Literature and Culture programme of Eötvös Loránd University provides for a thorough training in order for students to be able to work towards a PhD level. The program also focuses on practical training so that those who graduate will have a chance to engage in the competitive sphere of the labour market (translator, editor, publisher, etc.). Note that the program does not offer teaching qualifications.
The aim of this course is to train high-level specialists capable of meeting the specific demands of the labour market in the fields of cultural and intercultural exchange. In addition to local, national or international authorities in the public sector, it is important to underline the growing need for Romanian graduates in the private sector, e.g. with multinational companies.
The training will also prepare student to continue in one of the Doctoral Schools of the Faculty.
Our graduates find employment mainly in the sectors of education and research, tourism management, banking and finance, and intercultural communications.
Our graduates finish the program with a high level of Romanian. Many of them work as language teachers in language schools, as editors or literary translators, others find positions in the tourism industry, media and marketing, in governmental institutions or ministries, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Foreign Trade, and in international companies.
Strength of program
The Department of Romanian Philology was founded in 1863. It was the first chair of the Romanian language and literature in Europe. The Department has several contracts with universities (University of Bucharest, Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj Napoca, University of Oradea) and academic institutions (George Bariţiu Academic Institute of History) from Romania. Degrees issued by the Faculty, based on European regulations and the Romanian-Hungarian bilateral agreements, are recognized in Romania and also in Europe.
Career paths
Those who graduate from our department can pursue a master program, or can find employment. Here are some examples where those who have graduated from us, work: publishing, journalism, school education, ministry of foreign affairs, cultural relations, self-government state government , tourism etc.
Job examples
Publishing, journalism, school education, ministry of foreign affairs, cultural relations, self-government, state government, tourism etc.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Contemporary problems in romanian literature study
- Actual problems in romanian literature study
- Romanian Language History
- History of the romanian epic genre
- Romanian Culture History
- Comparative History of Romanian and Hungarian Language
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
History Language Studies Literature View 8 other Masters in Literature in HungaryAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must hold a university bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent college degree) in the fields listed below. Full credit acknowledgement is only given for a Bachelor’s degree in Romance Philology, Specialized in Romanian Studies.
- Online application form
- Secondary school certificate
- Bachelor-level degree
- Transcript of records
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Copy of the main pages of the passport
- Copy of application fee transfer
- Copy of the Entrance exam fee transfer
- Language certificate
- Romanian: DELF B2
Tuition Fee
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International
4400 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2200 EUR per semester during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
4400 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2200 EUR per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Budapest
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.