Bachelor of Arts in Portuguese

2 July 2017

The aim of the instruction is to train specialists in Portuguese, Brazilian and African Portuguese cultures and literatures. At the beginning of the Portuguese studies we offer very intensive language lessons for the students who don’t speak the Portuguese language. After the history of Portugal and the Portuguese word, Brazil and PALOP (Portuguese Language Speaking African) countries, we initiate the students to the literature do Portugal and the Portuguese speaking countries and offer courses about the different cultural aspects of these countries. In our specialized courses the students can get to know the cinema, theatre, music and fine arts of Portugal and Brazil.

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Overview

Program title Romance Philology: Specialized in Portuguese Studies BA

Academic level Undergraduate (Bachelor)

Program type Degree program

Degree title Philologist in Romanistics, Specialized in Portuguese Studies

Degree type Bachelor of Arts

Faculty Faculty of Humanities

Institute Institute of Romance Studies

Department(s) Department of Portuguese Language and Literature

ECTS credits 180

Language of tuition Portuguese

Duration 3 years (6 semesters)

Place Trefort Kert, Astoria

Program

Strength of program

The BA-training admits students without knowledge of Portuguese language too, we have very good language teaching. Our specialty is the close cooperation with the Portuguese Camões Institute and the Galego Language Centre in Budapest, so we can offer possibilities of Portuguese Language Exam and learning Galego and Catalan language and culture.

Career opportunities

The students of Portuguese after 3 years of training have a reliable knowledge of Portuguese language (level B2, C1) and the Portuguese language cultures, so they can get a job in transnational companies, in the tourist industry, in the foreign trading, in different mass media forums, or as translators and interpreters

Admissions

Application documents

Required documents for admissions

A fully completed Application Form

Only electronically typewritten application forms will be considered.

Download the Application Form

Relevant pages of the passport

Scanned, in color all personal details and expiry date must be shown. Passport must be valid.

Proof of language proficiency

Official test result or certificate must be provided; see program specific proficiency requirements

An official copy of your completed secondary education (high school)

Notarized copy only on request.

Academic records

Also called "Transcript of records"

Statement of Purpose in target language

A maximum of 500 words. Also called "Letter of Motivation."

Copy of application fee transfer

A bank slip showing that the application fee has been transferred to the University’s bank account

Additional documents for non-EEA applicants

Official bank account statement

Showing the cash flow of the past 12 months

Copy of Residence Permit

If the applicant is staying in Hungary with a Residence Permit

Copy of entry visa into the Schengen Zone

If the applicant has entered Hungary on a Schengen zone visa

Optional documents for admissions

a Curriculum Vitae in English

In MS Word format with one low resolution photo

CV - Templates and Guidelines (external link)

Letter of Reference

Also called "Letter of recommendation." From a former instructor and/or employer.

Letter of Authorization

If the applicant uses the services of a non-contracted third party during the application process, a Letter of Authorization must be signed. Applications will not be processed without.

Letter of Authorization.pdf

Application procedure

After the applicant has decided which program he or she would like to apply for, and made sure all entrance requirements are met, the applicant is requested to send the required documents to admissions@btk.elte.hu.

Should the applicant want to apply in person, he or she can do so at the International Student Services office during office hours (see contact tab for more information).

Applications will only be processed if the application fee (150EUR; non-refundable) has been transferred to the Faculty’s bank account.

Keep in mind that processing the application might take 3 to 5 weeks—please make sure to apply on time if you require a visa to travel to Hungary.

For more information about the application procedures, please visit the Faculty's website at http://www.btk.elte.hu/en/apply.

Admission requirements – Language requirements

Approximately B2 level Portuguese language profiency

Entrance exam

An entrance exam might be conducted, depending on your (academic) credentials. Should this be required, a member of the relevant department will contact you with more information, as to make sure you can prepare accordingly.

Launch of Program

Offered for the academic year 2017/2018? Yes

Is there a February intake? No

Minimum number of new students 1

Maximum number of new students -

Tuition and Fees

EU/EEA students - Application fee €150.00

non-EU/EEA students - Application fee €150.00

EU/EEA students - Registration Fee €0.00

non-EU/EEA students - Registration Fee €0.00

EU/EEA students - Tuition fee/semester €1,500.00

non-EU/EEA students - Tuition fee/semester €1,500.00

Contact

Program coordinator Dr. István Rákóczi

Head of Dept. of Portuguese Language and Literature

rakoczi.istvan@btk.elte.hu

+36 1 411 6500 EXT. 3073

Múzeum krt. 4/C. fszt. 152.

Budapest

1088

Hungary

Program leader Dr. István Rákóczi