Study location	Hungary, Eger
Type	Bachelor, full degree studies
Nominal duration	6 semesters (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Course code	Art Education

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English B2 (intermediate) Proof of language proficiency: Language exam certificate (EILC, TOEFL or any other internationally acclaimed certificate) or equivalent official document proving that the applicant has an intermediate level of knowledge of English (issued by a school or university etc.), its official translation

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. A relevant portfolio is required. Applicants have to present their portfolio (C.V.; previous musical background; sound track of the applicants vocal/instrumental skill)

More information	uni-eszterhazy.hu/en/music-culture-ba

Overview

The EKCU Institute of Music offers a six-semester bachelor degree programme, where students study and experience a blend of Hungarian music education tradition and a 21th century approach to music education and performance practice. While becoming knowledgeable in the methods and principles of the Kodály concept, students can become members of the faculty ensembles (sing in our award-winning choir, play in chamber music formations and light music bands) and develop their vocal/instrumental skills. Also, at our Computer Music specialisation, students acquire the essential knowledge for a skilled, contemporary musicianship. We are proud of our acclaimed faculty, some of us give concerts all over the world, are prize winning composers and choir leaders, or theatre music specialists and leading music historians.

Entrance exam:
Yes

Type of entrance exam:
oral

Entrance exam location:
Electronic

Entrance exam description:
The admission procedure consits of the following parts:
- 20-30 minutes long online interview
- evaluation of application documents

Online interview: The University will contact all applicants to set up a suitable time for the online interview. Applicants will be interviewed by appointed staff members from the Department and the international office. Professors will check the applicant’s preliminary knowledge of the chosen study area and motivation. The international office will check the language skills and intercultural competences of the applicant.
The admission decision is based on the following results:
- result of previous studies (max. 20 points)
- CV, motivation letter (max. 20 points)
- online interview (max. 60 points)

Minimum admission requirements: 60 points. Those applicants who gain less than 5 points in any section of the admission procedure will be rejected.

Career opportunities

Upon completion of the degree, students can either pursue their studies on Masters level, or get employed by artistic institutions, play/sing in either amateur or professional music ensembles (orchestras, choirs), or work at tv/radio stations. In case of choosing the field of music education, our graduates will be able to enrich their future teaching practices by the unique values of Hungarian music pedagogy.