Hungarian Higher Education System
Higher Education System in Hungary corresponds to the training system known as the Bologna Process. In 1999, in the University of Bologna in Italy, 29 European countries signed a declaration, which aimed to simplify and standardize higher education in Europe. Below you can read about the most important aspects of the Bologna training system.
Hungarian Higher Education System
Higher Education System in Hungary corresponds to the training system known as the Bologna Process. In 1999, in the University of Bologna in Italy, 29 European countries signed a declaration, which aimed to simplify and standardize higher education in Europe. Below you can read about the most important aspects of the Bologna training system.
Three-level education
In Hungary, according to Bologna system, students can earn the following degree types:
1. Bachelor’s degree (180-240 credit points), lasting 3-4 years on average
2. Master’s degree (60-120 credit points), lasting 1-2 years on average
3. PhD (Doctorate) degree, lasting 2-5 years
Credit System
European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System or ECTS is a grading system recognized in the framework of Bologna Process. 60 credits are equivalent to a full academic year or 1500-1800 hours of study. Each course in the curriculum is worth a particular number of credits.
Courses
In Hungary, students attend seminars and lectures. Lectures are usually theoretical courses for bigger audience, while seminars are practice-oriented classes held in a smaller group of students. At the end of each semester, studentshave to pass written or oral exams.
Grading System
The academic process of students enrolled in Hungarian higher education institutions is evaluated according to the following system:
Grade 5 – excellent
Grade 4 – good
Grade 3 – average
Grade 2 – pass
Grade 1 – fail