This academic English preparatory program is designed to prepare international students whose native language is not English for studying in English language programs at the university level.
The goals of the program are to help students develop the skills, knowledge and confidence which they will need to successfully complete a degree using English in a variety of academic fields. Students in the program will build on their existing English abilities, learning more about how to use English as a tool for studying at the university level.
This program will consist of 20 hours of instruction per week for 2 semesters, focusing on six skill areas: reading, listening, writing, speaking, grammar and vocabulary. In each of the areas, emphasis will be placed on helping students develop a set of skills and a body of knowledge about English, which will be crucial for using English successfully to achieve their academic goals. In reading and listening classes, emphasis will be placed on comprehending the complex readings and lectures found in university-level courses and on understanding the structure of these texts. In writing and speaking classes, students will learn how to structure academic papers, how to give presentations, and how to work together in seminar groups using English. Finally, throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to expand their grammar and vocabulary knowledge, accuracy and range.
Who should apply?
This program is for students who plan to enrol in an academic program at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences or any Faculty of the University of Szeged which uses English as the language of instruction. Also, anyone who plans to enrol in an English-language academic program in Hungary or elsewhere in the future would greatly benefit from this program.
Application requirements:
High school / secondary education (or higher)
A certificate of completion of secondary education is required. Applicants are expected to be strong, independent users of English at least at the B1 level.
This program is designed for students who are already strong, independent users of English at least at the B1 level. Language proficiency must be demonstrated through an on-line (written and oral exam).
Start of the program: October
Tuition fee: 2900 EUR / semester
Registration fee: 79 EUR
Application fee: 250 EUR
Note: Ten or more students will be needed for a group to begin.
For more information, contact:
International Office: internationaloffice.btk@szte.hu
