5 to 17 July 2026
for all students at universities or universities of applied sciences in Austria
Summer colleges offer you the opportunity to learn languages during the summer holidays and at the same time enjoy the summer to the full. This works particularly well if you can experience the people and culture of the host country up close. While you learn Hungarian, Hungarian students learn German (tandem principle).
Organisation:
University of Applied Sciences Burgenland, Eisenstadt and
Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest - with the kind support of the Aktion Österreich-Ungarn
If you are enrolled at an Austrian university or university of applied sciences in the current academic year, you can apply.
- No matter what you are studying.
- Previous knowledge of the foreign language is required. Applicants without previous knowledge may be considered for remaining places.
As the summer college is financed from public funds, applications by students from ALL Austrian universities and universities of applied sciences are expressly encouraged.
Language & regional studies
- Five course units of general Hungarian/German daily (Monday to Friday)
- Conversation in joint tandem workshops
- Lectures on current social and economic topics
Accompanying programme of cultural activities
- Guided city tours, visits to local sights
- Excursions to companies, film evenings
- Trips in the region
| Period | 5 to 17 July 2026 |
| Venue | ELTE, Eötvös Loránd University |
| Accommodation | Student residence Accommodation in a double room |
| Meals | Lunch in the university canteen HU-1088 Budapest - Múzeum körút, F building Dinner individually or in small groups in a nearby restaurant |
| Travel to and from the venue | You make your own travel arrangements. |
The Aktion Austria-Hungary provides funding for:
- Accommodation in the ELTE student residence
- Meals: lunch and dinner
- Course fees for language lessons and lectures
- Teaching materials
- Cost contributions to the social programme
To be paid by participants:
- Participation fee: €220
- International health insurance is recommended
- Costs of travelling to and from the venue
- Meals: breakfast
- Personal expenses
Apply online via the application form. If the number of applications exceeds the number of places, applicants will be ranked according to the following criteria:
- Complete, timely and orderly submission of application documents
- Letter of motivation
- Other: e.g. letters of recommendation from language teachers, participation in language competitions
Application deadline: 3 May 2026
You will be notified of acceptance or rejection by email by 15 May 2026.
Please note: The summer college is a publicly funded programme. Participation in both the lessons and the supporting programme is compulsory. In the event of premature cancellation, University of Applied Sciences Burgenland must be contacted immediately. The funding body may subsequently demand reimbursement of the scholarship.
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