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Philologist in Slovenian Language and Literature
Slovenian
Program
ELTE’s MA in Slovenian Language and Literature is an ideal choice if you wish to further develop and enrich your Slovenian language skills and deepen your existing knowledge of Slovenian language and literature. It is also suited to those who would like to study at a Slovenian university through a scholarship programme. This programme is recommended for students who already possess academically grounded knowledge of the background of the Slovenian language and literature, including its relevance to the cultural and intellectual constructions of Hungarian and European identity. Students are familiar with the methods used to examine literary, linguistic, linguistic-cultural and cultural texts and phenomena, as well as with possible approaches to their interpretation.
Programme details
Graduates of the programme acquire appropriate specialist and practical knowledge in the study and application of the Slovenian language. They are able to undertake independent research and applied professional tasks in Slovenian language teaching and research, contribute to the operation of professional systems, and carry out activities in the fields of research and development. They are also prepared to communicate Hungarian achievements in Slovenian language and literature, and more broadly in Slavic Studies, at national and international academic forums. The programme prepares graduates to continue their studies at doctoral level.
Students graduating from our university with an MA degree in Slovenian Studies have general knowledge of philology with a specialization in Slovenian literature and linguistics. The structure of our MA program is flexible and meets the needs of students with various interests. The strength of the course is also indicated by the scholarly achievements of the department staff (eg. regular participation in national and international conferences, regularly organized international conferences on Slavistics, numerous books and other national and international publications.)
Structure
Career
Students graduating from our university with an MA degree in Slovenian Studies have an opportunity to work for Slovenian or/and Hungarian joint companies, in the field of culture or the educational sector, in the tourist industry, or to find employment related to the cooperation between Slovenia and Hungary in a broader sense. Our graduates can also engage in an academic career and after completing their doctoral training and the successful defense of the doctoral dissertation obtain a PhD degree.
Scholar in Slovenian Studies
Organizer in various fields of Slovenian culture
Expert on Slovenian culture
Journalist
Literary translator
Specialist in diplomacy
etc.
Admissions
| EU/EEA students | Non-EU/EEA students | |
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| Tuition fee/semester | 2,500 EUR | 2,500 EUR |
| Application fee |
The application fee is discounted for Early Bird applicants: EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 01/10/2026 - 30/11/2026 and between 01/02/2027 - 31/03/2027;
The regular application fee is: EUR 150 (non-refundable) between 01/04/2027-31/05/2027
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The application fee is discounted for Early Bird applicants: EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 01/10/2026 - 30/11/2026 and between 01/02/2027 - 31/03/2027;
The regular application fee is: EUR 150 (non-refundable) between 01/04/2027-31/05/2027
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| Entrance exam fee | 100 EUR | 100 EUR |
| Other cost |
Entry requirements
Applicants must hold a university bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent college degree) in the fields listed below. Full credit acknowledgement is only given for a bachelor’s degree in Slavonic Studies, Specialized in Slovenian Studies.
In the case of any other degree, each diploma will be considered individually. The applicant must have 30 credits in the field of Slovenian language, linguistics, literature or culture studies which might be acquired during the MA studies according to the Academic Regulations of the university.
Transcripts from your bachelor's degree as well as course descriptions will be requested.
The educational and outcome requirements are defined by the Ministry of Human Capacities, Regulation No. 18/2016. (VIII. 5.). Details of the application and admission process are defined by the Organisational and Operational Regulations of ELTE.
Language requirements
Slovenian
Minimum B2 level (CEFR)
Admission to the master’s programme requires a state-recognised intermediate-level (B2), comprehensive language examination in Slovenian, or an equivalent secondary school-leaving certificate or diploma.
English is the language of administration for all international courses at ELTE Faculty of Humanities. All communication in administrative matters will be conducted in English. It is therefore recommended that all applicants speak a minimum of A2 level of English, even if it is not the language of tuition of their chosen programme.
| Document | Comment |
|---|---|
| Secondary school certificate (graduation certificate) | Notarized copy only on request. |
| Bachelor-level degree | An official copy of your completed Bachelor degree |
| Transcript of records | |
| CV | |
| Motivation letter | A maximum of 500 words |
| Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid) | Scanned, in colour all personal details and expiry date must be shown. Passport must be valid. |
| Copy of application fee payment receipt | |
| Copy of the Entrance exam fee payment receipt | |
| Language certificate | Official test result or certificate must be provided; see program specific proficiency requirements |
Optional documents for admissions
Curriculum Vitae in English
In MS Word format with one low resolution photoResearch Proposal
Please consult the coordinating department for more informationLetter of Reference
Also called "Letter of recommendation." From a former instructor and/or employer.
Application deadlines
The deadline for application means the deadline of submission of the full and complete application package in the online system.
Period 1 (with Early Bird discount): 01/10-30/11/2026 23:59 (CET)
Period 2 (with Early Bird discount): 01/02-31/03/2027 23:59 (CET)
Period 3: 01/04-31/05/2027 23:59 (CET)
The application procedure includes 3 periods in order to give the applicants the freedom to submit their application when it’s most suitable for them. The applicants of each period have the same chance to get admittance for the programme. However, please note, that the Faculty of Humanities ELTE reserves the right to cancel the entrance periods in case the number of the admitted applicants reaches the limit during the previous entrance periods.
Procedure of the application
The application starts in the online application system. Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents and follow the instructions during the application process.
Applications will only be processed if the application fee (non-refundable) has been paid on the University’s online payment platform.
Before making the payment please visit the Faculty’s website (go to section Application and Entrance Exam fees) for detailed guidance on how to use the payment platform.
Payment platform: https://epay.elte.hu/
Entrance examination and selection process
After the university receives the full application package and it is checked by the Department of International Affairs, applicants will be invited to an oral entrance exam. An entrance exam date option will be sent no later than the application deadline for the relevant period. Please, check your messages in the application system, and the e-mail address that is linked to the account regularly.
Procedure of the entrance examination
The entrance exam contains a discussion about the motivation of the applicant. Successful applicants must have a good command of Slovenian to pass the entrance exam. The format of the entrance exam is an online interview. Ranking is based on the overall evaluation of academic excellence (based on the submitted documents) and the results of the entrance exam.
Results and the official decision will be announced in the application system. Admission letters are sent out also in the online application system within a few days.
Oral examination
The admission exam is based on the specified bibliography and list of topics.
I. Linguistics
1. The vowel and consonant system of Slovenian.
2. Noun categories and noun words.
3. The use of verbal forms (conjugation, person, number, tense, mood, voice).
4. Adjectival words.
5. Slovenian syntax.
6. The parts of the Slovenian sentence.
7. The history of the Slovenian language – before and after the formation of the literary language.
II. Literature
1. The development, characteristics and main representatives of Slovenian Romanticism.
2. Slovene realist prose and the novel.
3. The emergence of Slovenian Modernism, its trends and main representatives.
4. Expressionism in Slovenian literature.
5. Social realism in the period between the two world wars.
6. Literature in Slovenia during the Second World War.
7. Literary periods and movements of the second half of the 20th century.
Recommended reading
• Glušič, Helga: Slovenska pripovedna proza v drugi polovici dvajsetega stoletja. Ljubljana: Slovenska matica, 2002.
• Kos, Janko: Pregled slovenskega slovstva. Ljubljana: DZS, 2002.
• Kos, Janko: Primerjalna zgodovina slovenske literature. Ljubljana: Mladinska knjiga, 2001.
• Lečič, Rada: Slovenski glagol. Ljubljana: Založba ZRC, ZRC SAZU, 2004.
• Logar, Tine: Slovenska narečja. Ljubljana: Mladinska knjiga, 1993.
• Mukicsné Kozár, Mária: Etnološki slovar Slovencev na Madžarskem – A magyarországi szlovének néprajzi szótára. Monošter-Szombathely, 1996.
• Pogačnik, Jože et al.: Slovenska književnost III. Ljubljana: DZS, 2001.
• Pogačnik, Jože: Slovenska književnost I. Ljubljana: DZS, 1998.
• Poniž, Denis: Slovenska lirika 1950-2000. Ljubljana: Slovenska matica, 2001.
• Toporišič, Jože: Slovenska slovnica. Maribor: Obzorja, 2004.
• Vidovič Muha, Ada: Slovensko skladenjsko besedotvorje ob primerih zloženk. Ljubljana: Znanstveni inštitut Filozofske fakultete, 1988.
• Zadravec, Franc: Slovenska književnost II. Ljubljana: DZS, 1999.
• Žagar, France: Slovenska slovnica in jezikovna vadnica. Maribor: Obzorja, 2001.
• Žele, Andreja: Glagolska vezljivost: iz teorije v slovar. Ljubljana: Založba ZRC, ZRC SAZU, 2003.
• Žele, Andreja: Vezljivost v slovenskem jeziku. Ljubljana: Založba ZRC, ZRC SAZU, 2001.
For more information about the application procedures, please visit the Faculty’s website
Contacts
Admission
Department of International Affairs
E-mail: admission@btk.elte.hu
Address: 1088 Budapest, Múzeum krt. 4.
More information
Website
Dr. habil. Mária LUKÁCSNE BAJZEK
Associate professor
Head of Slovenian Studies
Find the structure of the program on the webpage of the Faculty.
Main areas of specialisation
• Foundational knowledge in the humanities and social sciences, specialist knowledge in Slovenian literary studies, linguistics and cultural studies, as well as language training (50-90 credits).
• Elective specialised programmes related to the field of study, covering linguistic, literary studies or cultural studies topics connected to the Slovenian language and culture (20-40 credits).