Romance Philology and Cultures Specialized in Spanish Studies BA

Open for applications
Tuition €2,000 EU/EEA students 2000 Non-EU/EEA students 2,000 EUR
Country Hungary

About this program

What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.

Short description

The aim of the program is to train professionals in the Spanish language and culture who possess theoretical knowledge and practical skills within the domain of social sciences to carry out multi-faceted, inter- and multidisciplinary research. Graduates have ample theoretical knowledge to continue their studies in the second cycle.

Strength of program

BA degree holders will have comprehensive knowledge of the Spanish culture be able to communicate in Spanish both in writing and in speech at an advanced level to be prepared to study the Spanish language and culture with state of the art methods and techniques of research, comprehend texts in general and be able to summarize, translate, and interpret them to be able to make use of their knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental problems of Hungary, Spain, and Latin-America in their careers.
The BA system program lasts 3 years. The program is divided into two periods: the first year as the foundations, the second and third years as the main part of the program. At the end of each period there are comprehensive examinations. At the end of the foundations stage, students have a proficiency exam in Spanish, at the end of the main part of the training students write their thesis and take the final exam. Note that the program does not offer teaching qualifications.


 

Program overview

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Program length

6 semesters (3 years)

How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.

Qualification level

Bachelor

The academic level you will earn, such as Bachelor, Master, or PhD.

Country

Hungary

The country where this university is based.

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

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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

Open for applications
  1. Early Bird Application Deadline (Phase 1) International

    First early bird submission window (01/10/2025–30/11/2025) offering a discounted application fee (€100).

  2. Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Application Deadline International

    Government scholarship application deadline via Tempus Public Foundation portal. Covers 100% tuition, monthly living stipend, housing allowance, and medical insurance.

  3. Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship Application Deadline International

    Government scholarship open to international candidates of Hungarian diaspora heritage residing outside Hungary.

  4. Early Bird Application Deadline (Phase 2) International

    Second early bird submission window (01/02/2026–31/03/2026) offering a discounted application fee (€100).

  5. Self-Funded International Application Deadline International

    Final application submission deadline for self-funded non-EU/international applicants submitting via apply.elte.hu.

  6. Self-Funded EU / EEA Application Deadline EU

    Final application submission deadline for self-funded applicants holding EU/EEA citizenship.

  7. Online Spanish Language & Motivation Interview International

    Online oral entrance assessment conducted in Spanish to evaluate B2 language capability and academic motivation.

  8. Admission Decision & Visa Acceptance Letters Issued International

    Official notification of admission decisions and issuance of visa support documents in apply.elte.hu for D-type student visa processing.

  9. Autumn Semester Academic Commencement International

    Official commencement of orientation activities and regular autumn lectures at ELTE Faculty of Humanities.

3-year (6 semesters, 180 ECTS) Bachelor of Arts degree program offered by the Faculty of Humanities (BTK), Department of Spanish Language and Literature. Tuition fee: €2,000 per semester for self-funded EU/EEA and non-EU international students. Tiered application fee structure (€100 Early Bird / €150 regular non-refundable) plus a €100 entrance exam fee. Minimum B2 Spanish language proficiency required.

About the university

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Leading research university in the heart of Hungary offering a great environment for research and quality education with Hungary’s largest selection of exchange and degree programs to the international community. Diplomas issued at ELTE are acknowledged w