Summer University in Nyíregyháza

 
 
The University of Nyíregyháza welcomes non-Hungarian higher education students, graduates and professionals interested in Hungarian language and culture!
 
  • Would you like to learn Hungarian in a very interesting, effective and playful way?
  • Apply to our Hungarian as a Foreign Language -  Summer University
    not only to learn the language but also to receive up-to-date informations about Hungarian culture, cuisine, traditions and much more in a very amusing way, in small multicultural groups.

  • Learn our unique and very interesting language in the native linguistic environment and learn more than just a language!

COURSE LOCATION
Europe | Hungary | Nyíregyháza | University of Nyíregyháza

ORGANIZING UNIT

University of Nyíregyháza, Institute of Languages and Literature – Department of Foreign Language Teaching and Examination

DATE
Between the 6th and 19th of July 2026
 
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Hungarian and English
 

SCHEDULE
You can make yourself familiar with the Hungarian language and culture.
From Monday to Friday 3x2 courses will be held in multiple groups:

•    small-group language lessons
•    30 lessons per week (from Monday to Friday;the full course lasts two weeks)
•    thematic conversations

You will receive a Certificate of attendance and ECTS credits after finishing the course itself.

 

SOCIAL PROGRAM
Our International Summer School gives you the opportunity to experience more than just studying!

We find it important to encourage our students to explore villages, towns and natural reserves in the region in order to expand their cultural and geographical knowledge of the area. Therefore we organize trips in the region along with different cultural programs.
 
Planned excursions and events:
  1. Welcome Event with cultural programme and presentation
  2. Excursion to Sóstó: Visiting Lake Sóstó and the Nyíregyháza Museum Village / Open-Air Museum
  3. Visiting the Botanical Garden
  4. Sightseeing in Nyíregyháza with tour guide: Kossuth Square, Heroes' Square, Lake Bujtos, Jósa András Museum
  5. Having a walk and other sport activities in Sóstó Forest
  6. Excursion introducing Szabolcs - Szatmár - Bereg County
  7. Excursion to Tokaj with wine tasting
  8. Visiting the Aquarius Bath by night
  9. Hungarian folk dance-house
  10. Visiting the Nyíregyháza Zoo
  11. International Party as closing event
    + evenings: lectures and thematic conversations on Hungarian-related topics

FREE*If you apply for the scholarship of Tempus Public Foundation in advance.

In case of a winning application you only have to cover the travel expenses and the insurance costs by yourself!
 
APPLICATION  DEADLINE FOR SCHOLARSHIP
27 February 2026, 5 PM Central European Time
 

WHO CAN APPLY?
Every foreign higher education student, graduate and professional can apply, who fulfills the following requirements:

  • interested in the Hungarian language and culture and would like to gain further knowledge in Hungarian summer university courses
  • over 18years of age at the time of submitting the application (there is no age limit)
  • Hungarian isn’t his/her native language
  • doesn’t live in Hungary (doesn’t have permanent residence in Hungary, isn’t employed in Hungary and doesn’t have immigration / settlement permit or applied for such a permit in Hungary)
  • not studying at a Hungarian higher education institution (scholarship holders or fee-paying students are not eligible)
  • possesses adequate linguistic knowledge in English or Hungarian to be able to communicate

For detailed information, eligible countries, non-eligibility and application please read the Call for Applications for Hungarian State Scholarships 2025/2026 available at the following link.

IMPORTANT!
Higher education students should attach the copy of the transcript of records regarding the last completed semester, graduates the copy of the highest degree / diploma of higher education, whereas professionals should attach one reference from their university, whereas graduates should attach the reference from their workplace to the application!
 
HOW TO APPLY?
You can apply in the online system of Tempus via the following link
 
 
* You can join our Summer University Nyíregyháza also as an individual applicant at your own expense in a fee-paying way.
 
COURSE FEE - 2 WEEKS
Fee-paying (tuition fee)
 
  1. Tuition fee (60 Hungarian lessons): 35,000 HUF (the participation fee does not include the cost of textbooks, which is approximately 10,000 HUF)
  2. Accommodation and meals: participants are responsible for their own arrangements
  3. Activities and trips: participation is voluntary; costs are borne by the participants (not included in the tuition fee).
 

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Available soon

APPLICATION FORM FOR FEE-PAYING PARTICIPANTS HERE. - Available soon

CONTACT US
Krisztina Késmárki
 
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