The summer Hungarian in Budapest program provides an immersive cultural experience tailored to the needs of Intermediate students of Hungarian.
Open to any student with at least 2 semesters of Hungarian and no more than 3, the program features:
- daily language and culture instruction aimed at solidifying and activating language skills students' language skills
- an immersive Hungarian-only environment
- faculty and staff trained in transmitting complex information with intermediate-level language
- carefully planned activities and excursions intended to immerse students in Hungarian history and culture using intermediate-level language.
Students who complete the course successfully will reach a proficiency of Intermediate Low or better. They will be able to communicate in day-to-day situations, will be able to read and write effectively on familiar topics, will know how to interact in culturally appropriate ways, and will have a solid foundation for further study or travel.
Indiana University offers an 8-week online program in Hungarian for beginners, covering the same material as the 6-week in-person program at the University of Pittsburgh.
Completing either program qualifies you for priority admission to Indiana University's study-abroad program in Budapest.
Explore the Online Hungarian Program
The University of Pittsburgh offers a 6-week in-person program in Hungarian for beginners, covering the same material as the 8-week online program at Indiana University.
Completing either program qualifies you for priority admission to the Indiana University study-abroad program in Budapest.
Explore the Online Hungarian Program
If you are an Indiana University student, successfully completing the Central Eurasian Studies Department's Introductory Hungarian 1 and Introductory Hungarian 2 sequence qualifies you for priority admission to the Indiana University study-abroad program in Budapest.
Explore the Online Hungarian Program
If you have completed an elementary course in Hungarian equivalent to any of the prerequisites above, you may take a placement exam to determine whether your Hungarian proficiency is at a level appropriate for Indiana University's summer Hungarian in Budapest program (not too high and not too low).
Apply as usual and describe your Hungarian training in the "past language experience" section of the application.