About this program
What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.
Short description
The program is offered by the School of English and American Studies. The program can be completed either as a major or a minor program, the latter is only available for students who study in other major programs at ELTE. Students taking the program as a major opt for either the English or the American track at the end of the first term. The three-year long program does not provide teaching qualifications.
Strength of program
Students in the English studies track within the English and American Studies BA program are offered a chance to acquaint themselves with the foundations of literary and linguistic analysis, the British and American political culture, language development, academic argumentation and essay writing, as well as typography in the first phase of their studies. This is followed by a series of seminars and lectures aimed at developing students’ competence in using English as a language of global communication, academic writing, and everyday oral argumentation in a scholarly and business environment. Students will thus attain the foundations of academic research, evaluation and critical thinking in English literature, British and American socio-political history, and develop an understanding of the linguistic levels of description and analysis of English (phonology, syntax and the foundations of language history).
Students opting for the American Studies track within the English and American Studies BA program are given the opportunity to acquaint themselves with the background and idiosyncratic features of American history, culture, literature, and the American variety of English. By focusing on these areas of research, the aim of the American Studies track is to impart the students with the foundations of critical thinking and academic research in order to prepare them for future studies or for successful endeavours when entering the job market.
Program overview
Key facts about what you will study and how the program is delivered.
Program length
6 semesters (3 years)
How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.
Language requirement
English
This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.
Eligibility & requirements
Check whether your academic background matches what the university expects.
Entrance / admission test
Not required
No separate entrance test is listed for this program. The university may still review your academic profile and documents.
Admission intakes & deadlines
Application dates and milestones for each intake period. Deadlines may vary by applicant category.
September 2026 Intake
Classes start September 2026
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Early Bird Application Deadline (Phase 1) International
First early bird submission window (01/10/2025–30/11/2025). Uses promo code EARLYBIRD1 for a reduced application fee.
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Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Application Deadline International
Central scholarship submission deadline via the Tempus Public Foundation portal. Includes full tuition waiver, monthly stipend, accommodation allowance, and medical coverage.
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Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship Application Deadline International
Scholarship deadline for international candidates of Hungarian heritage living outside Hungary.
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Early Bird Application Deadline (Phase 2) International
Second early bird submission window (01/02/2026–31/03/2026). Uses promo code EARLYBIRD2.
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Self-Funded International Application Deadline International
Final submission deadline for self-funded non-EU/international applicants submitting applications through apply.elte.hu.
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Self-Funded EU / EEA Application Deadline EU
Final application deadline for candidates holding citizenship within the EU/EEA region.
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Online Entrance Examination & Admissions Interview International
Online oral interview evaluating English language fluency, essay writing background, and overall academic motivation for humanities studies.
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Admission Decision & Visa Acceptance Letters Issued International
Admission notifications and official visa support documentation issued for D-type student visa applications.
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Autumn Semester Academic Commencement International
Official start of orientation activities and autumn semester lectures for the 2026/2027 academic year.
About the university
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