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CIEE Central European Studies Program in Budapest, Hungary

Location: Hungary: Budapest

Term: Fall, Spring, Academic Year

Dates: Fall 16 weeks: early Sept-mid-Dec; Spring 16 weeks: late Jan-mid-May; Academic Year 39 weeks: early Sept-mid-May

http://www.ciee.org

300 Fore Street Portland, ME 04101 United States

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Phone: 207-533-4000;
Toll-free: 800.40.STUDY

Fax: 207-553-5000

Description

The Central European Studies study abroad program in Budapest, Hungary is intended for students who have an interest in Hungary and Central Europe, as well as political, social, and/or economic transformation from state control to democratic market-based systems. This program is very suitable for a student who would like to do volunteer work or an internship.

Academic Program
Established in 1990, the CIEE Study Center in Budapest offers students a series of specially designed courses in a variety of fields such as history, politics, economics, culture, and current issues. The program allows students to explore a dynamic Central European culture while immersing themselves in Hungarian language, and also offers an internship for credit.

Academic Culture
Corvinus University of Budapest is a leading university in business, economic, and social sciences education. It offers degree programs both at undergraduate and graduate levels. The language of instruction is Hungarian, but the University offers a wide array of business, economics, and social science courses in English.

Degree requirements, examinations, grading, and credit policies are similar to the U.S. higher education system. Faculty members are from the regular teaching staff of Corvinus University of Budapest and other universities and research organizations; many of them have teaching and/or research experience at U.S. universities and colleges. Corvinus courses are taken by both international and local students. The CIEE Study Center in Budapest and its participants are an integral part of Corvinus University. The CIEE area studies courses are country and region specific.

Corvinus classes are relatively small, and lectures tend to be the method of teaching, although most professors welcome discussion. Teachers and non-American students may express their opinions more frankly than Americans expect.

CIEE courses meet twice a week for 80 minutes. CIEE classes cover a wide range of topics from history to economics, and from politics to art and culture. Course materials focus on Hungary, but always in the wider context of Central and Eastern Europe, and the transformation of European alliances.

Highlights

  • Take CIEE and Corvinus University courses which provide a rewarding and challenging academic program in one of Europe's most interesting cities
  • Experience a country adjusting to new alliances: NATO and the European Union
  • Volunteer with a local organization or government ministry and earn credit through an internship
  • Experience rural villages in Transylvania, Romania and stay with local families on a multi-day excursion

Culture
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
The program includes visits to sites of historic and cultural importance in and around Budapest such as museums, galleries, and theaters. Students also participate in field trips (both day and weekend trips) to the Danube Bend and to other culturally and historically significant parts of Hungary.

A special feature of the program, and a highlight each semester, is a four-day study tour to rural villages in Transylvania, Romania, which are seldom visited by foreigners. Students stay with families and learn about this unique area, one of Europe's most ethnically diverse regions.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$:

Please check the CIEE website for current program pricing

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

The CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local transportation pass, excursions and field trips, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

Credit Available

no

Experience Required

yes

  • Overall GPA 2.75
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living
  • Dormitory

Participants Travel to Hungary

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Letters of Reference
  • Transcript
  • Written Application
  • Other
CIEE's Mission Statement

Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever.

Year Founded

1947

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