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Graduate Programmes

MA in Central European Studies

by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Study programme
Central European Studies
Qualification
MA in Central European Studies
Level
MA
Application period
2025/26 Autumn intake: 1 October 2024 – 15 June 2025
Duration
4 semesters
Teaching mode
on-site
Language requirements
English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
Academic requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social or Human Sciences
ECTS credits to collect
120 credits
Tuition fee
2500 EUR/semester
Other fees
150 EUR application fee
Lecture, seminar – practice
60% (lecture) – 40 % (seminar, practice)

Short description

The programme is for students interested in exploring Central Europe’s fascinating past, present, and future through specially designed courses. The programme provides insight into Central Europe’s historic, political, social and cultural development in a broader comparative context. It is an indispensable approach, as cultures have clashed in the region for many centuries. The programme offers courses in various academic disciplines taught in English by local faculty and professors who are experts in their fields of study.

Entrance examination

Requisites of admission

Any kind of BA or BSc (or equivalent) diploma, preferably in the social sciences and a good command of English, written and spoken, proofed by a language certificate B2 or higher), or a certificate of study conducted in English.

Evaluation criteria
  • Bachelor’s degree
    up to 40 points
  • Competency in the academic literature of Central Europe
    up to 40 points
  • Motivation, future plans
    up to 20 points

During a 20–30-minute online admission interview, the applicant’s knowledge in social sciences, research interests and motivation, commitment to study Central-European issues and language proficiency is assessed. Successful candidates are expected to answer the following questions on their professional backgrounds, and motivations:

  • What are your reasons and your motivations for applying to study this programme in a Central European city?
  • What do you know and what knowledge do you want to gain?
  • What do you want to achieve with this MA in Central European Studies?
  • What specific fields of Central European studies are you interested in and what are your current research interests?
  • How and where do they envision applying your knowledge after graduating?
Final Evaluation

Applicants can score a maximum of 100 points. Applicants who score at least 80 points will be admitted to the MA program. Applicants who score less than 80 points will be rejected.

Career prospects

The program aims to train experts with specialised knowledge to handle tasks related to foreign affairs, economics, research, representation, intercultural relations, cultural diplomacy and organizations in the Central European region. Graduates will be equipped to work in scientific, media related, diplomatic, entrepreneurial, institutional and cultural settings.  They will also be prepared to pursue doctoral studies.

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Dr. Mária Illésné Dr. Kovács

Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

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Established in 1992, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is one of the youngest of eight faculties at the long-established University of Miskolc. The faculty increases the diversity and expands the range of opportunities available at the university. As the regional centre for the humanities, social sciences and teacher training, our faculty continues to be a leading teaching and research centre serving both the region and society. We look forward to welcoming you in person!

Dr. Mária Illésné Dr. Kovács

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