The Hungarian Higher Education System

In response to questions, on the system of education by a significant number of parents, students and teachers. I have decided to publish this in my blog, so as to ensure, that, it will be much more clearer to the enquirers.

Hungary has been taking part in the Bologna Process since 1999, whose most important goal is the creation of the European Higher Education Area. With effect from 1^st of September 2006, the new Bologna regime two-cycle degree system has been introduced. The 1^st degree programmes (3 to 4 years) lead to Baccalaureus / Bachelor’s degrees, while 2^nd degree programmes (1 to 2 years) lead to Magister / Master’s degrees. Unified, undivided, long term Master’s degree programmes (5 to 6 years) are offered in 17 fields of study (e.g. in Human Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Architecture and in the fields of Arts). All Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees grant access to the labour market. Based on a Magister / Master’s degree or its foreign equivalent, PhD or Doctor of Liberal Arts (DLA) degrees as 3^rd cycle degrees can be awarded after 3 years of study.

In addition to the degree programmes described above, Higher Education Institutions offer non-degree programmes too, such as higher-level vocational trainings, postgraduate specialist training courses based on a 1^st of 2^nd degree as well as summer Universities and partial training in the framework of lifelong learning education.

Higher Education Programmes may be offered in full-time training or distance learning courses.