Besides the intensive learning of the Hungarian language, the Balassi Summer University offers lectures on Hungarian literature, history, geography, ethnography, history of film and cultural history. The students attend 80 Hungarian language classes, and they also participate in 40 classes/fieldwork/programmes of Hungarology. During the extracurricular programmes (excursion, museum visits, etc.) they can experience the Hungarian culture.
The duration of the programme is 4 weeks (13 July 2026 – 7 August 2026).
The scholarship includes:
full tuition fee
course material
accommodation
three meals a day
a 30-day pass for public transport
travel insurance (HUF 400/person/day) for the scholarship period
attending the extracurricular programmes
attending the excursion
Individuals entitled to submit their applications for participation in the Balassi Summer University are:
– of Hungarian origin, who have reached the age of 18 by the start of the training, and have the citizenship of a European Union member state not covered by Act LXII of 2001 on Hungarians living in Neighboring Countries (Preference Act)1
– of non-Hungarian descent, citizens of other countries, who have reached the age of 18 at the start of the training.
More information: https://balassieducation.hu/en/call-for-applications/call-for-applications-balassi-summer-university-2026/