Hungarian

About the Indiana Online and Overseas Hungarian Programs

Learn the Language then Study Abroad!

Students who study Elementary Hungarian in Indiana University's Language Workshop or the University of Pittsburgh's Summer Language Institute can combine 2 semesters of intensive language study with an optional 4-week language and culture program in Budapest.

First, Learn Intermediate Hungarian

To join the Budapest program, you need Intermediate Hungarian skills. There are two ways to acquire them:

  1. The Indiana University Online Language Workshop: Hungarian 101 and 102 delivered in live classes, 18 hours/week for 8 weeks, online;
  2. The University of Pittsburgh's Summer Language Institute: Hungarian 101 and 102, delivered in person, 30 hours/week for 6 weeks, in Pittsburgh.

Then, Study Hungarian Culture in Budapest

Earn 3 college credits with Indiana's on-site introduction to Hungarian Culture, designed specifically to be taught in Hungarian for students with Intermediate levels of proficiency.

The Indiana University Online Workshop and the University of Pittsburgh's Summer Language Institute each provide 2 semesters of accelerated study to help develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills quickly.

In either program, you will complete 1 full year of language training in only 2 months in real-time classes conducted in the language of study, emphasizing the development of real-time interpersonal communication skills, and preparing them to study abroad with confidence at the end the program.

In Indiana's Online Workshop you will study 18 hours per week in live online classes with an instructor and with other students for 8 weeks.

In the University of Pittsburgh's Summer Language Institute program you will study in person 30 hours per week for 6 weeks.

Both programs offer college credit for 2 semesters of language study plus a range of optional cultural activities with visiting scholars, performers, and practitioners.

The small class sizes, expert instructors, and highly motivated students of these programs provide a stimulating setting for you to develop your oral and written communication skills rapidly.

Whichever program you choose, you will be part of a diverse group of talented language learners, including advanced high-school students, undergraduates, graduate students, scholars, professionals, and others.

Once you complete Indiana's Online Hungarian Workshop or Pittsburgh's Summer Language Institute Hungarian courses, or otherwise acquire intermediate Hungarian, you are eligible to join Indiana's cultural immersion program in Budapest.

The 4-week Budapest Cultural Immersion program provides 3 college credits and 18+ hours a week of instruction -- in the classroom and in extramural activities and excursions -- conducted in Hungarian at the Intermediate Low/Mid level.

In the Budapest program, you will study in classrooms of Central European University in downtown Budapest, within walking distance of the city's most prominent cultural attractions and restaurant districts, and will live in a CEU dorm, an easy commute to downtown on public transportation.

Your guide to Hungarian culture will be Dr. Valeria Varga, head of Hungarian Language Instruction at Indiana University, with support from local program staff.

Apply for the Budapest Program and for the Online Hungarian program using the

INDIANA UNIVERSITY APPLICATION

 Apply for the in-person Hungarian program using the 

PITTSBURGH UNIVERSITY APPLICATION

If you plan to study Hungarian in Pittsburgh then go to Budapest with Indiana, you will need to complete BOTH applications.

Be aware that Indiana and Pittsburgh each have a range of funding opportunities. For Indiana, you apply for these using the main application. For Pittsburgh, a separate application may be required. Please contact Pittsburgh for details.

  • Hungarian Online
    • Dates: May 19 – July 11, 2025
    • Times: Monday – Thursday, 11:00am-3:00pm, eastern daylight time, Fridays 11:00am-1:00pm.
  • Hungarian in Pittsburgh
    • Dates: June 3 – July 11, 2025
    • Times: Monday – Friday, 6 hours/day TBA
  • Hungarian Culture in Budapest
    • Dates: July 14 – August 8, 2025
    • Times: Monday – Friday, 8:00-11:00am, plus extramural activities & excursions (times may vary depending on activity/excursion schedules)

ONLINE HUNGARIAN COST ESTIMATE ($2,930)

  • Language Workshop Estimated Tuition - $2,580*
  • Language Workshop Program Fee - $350

*This is the rate for 8 undergraduate credits for in-state nondegree online language students. All Workshop students pay in-state rates, but students receiving graduate credit, students in 6-credit or 10-credit courses, students in IU schools with their own tuition may be subject to different rates. IU students are also subject to a $590 IU Student Services Fee.

All rates on this page are subject to change.Consult https://academics.iu.edu/fees for current fee levels.

PITTSBURGH HUNGARIAN COST ESTIMATE ($5,390**)

  • SLI Program Fee ($5,030)
  • U PITT Fees ($360)
  • Housing (not included)
  • Meals (not included)

*2024 rates. 2025 rates may differ. See the PITT Hungarian page for current rates.

INDIANA HUNGARIAN CULTURE IN BUDAPEST PROGRAM (PENDING)

    • Credit Loads, Online Study
      • All courses must be taken for credit. The Workshop does not offer courses for audit. 
      • Workshop online programs offer 8 undergraduate credits

    • Graduate Credit
      • IU graduate students receive graduate credit if it is available for their course.
      • Graduate course loads are more variable than undergraduate. Contact languageworkshop@iu.edu for the exact graduate credit load if you are an IU graduate student.
      • Non-IU participants may petition to receive graduate credit if it is available for their course.
        • Approval is not automatic.
        • Application fees apply.
        • Not all courses offer graduate credit.
        • IU cannot guarantee that your home university will accept graduate credit.
        • Write to languageworkshop@iu.edu to schedule a credit advising session.

    • Credit for the Optional Budapest Program
      • See the Budapest Study-Abroad page for details.

    • Credit for Pittsburgh SLI Hungarian

  • ONLINE COURSES
    • Live Instruction: 18 hours/week, 144 hours total
    • Independent Work: 10-15 hours/week, 120 hours total
    • Cultural activities: 30-60 min/week, 5-10 hours total
    • OPI Certificate: Provided at end of program
    • Transcript: Available at end of program

  • OPTIONAL STUDY-ABROAD COURSES

  • Indiana University Online Workshop courses are open to all, including:
    • Students from Indiana University
    • Students from other universities and colleges
    • Graduate, undergraduate, and community college students
    • Lifelong learners
    • High-School students over age 16 on day 1 of the program

  • Indiana University's Program in Budapest is open to anyone who:
    • Has completed the Indiana University Summer Hungarian Workshop;
    • Has completed the University of Pittsburgh Summer Language Institute Hungarian sequence;
    • Has otherwise completed 2 semesters of Hungarian language or the equivalent but no more than 3 semesters and who passes a placement exam;
    • Is at least 18 years old on day 1 of the program

Students who have 2 semesters of Hungarian but who did not attend the Indiana University Online Summer Hungarian Workshop and did not complete the Hungarian sequence in the University of Pittsburgh's Summer Language Institute may apply for the Budapest program. Such students will complete a placement exam and interview to confirm that their mastery of Hungarian is at the appropriate level for this program.

Graduate students studying in Indiana's Budapest Workshop are eligible for Title VIII Graduate Fellowships, regardless of whether they participate in Indiana's Online Hungarian Workshop or not.

Undergraduate students who participate in both the Online Hungarian Workshop and the Budapest Workshop are eligible for Women Engaging Globally scholarships or Hamilton Lugar scholarships.

For full program details, read the program handbooks. 

Program Handbooks