Szent István University

Major: Agrobusiness and Rural Development
Language of instruction: English
Degree (BA, MA, PhD. etc): Bachelor

Name of institution: Szent István University, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences
Address: Gödöllõ, Páter K. u. 1. Hungary
Phone: (+36) 28 522 000/1950
Fax: (+36) 28 410 804
Web: http://www.sziu.hu

Contact person: Dr. Tamás Tóth, vice dean
Phone: (+36) 28 522 000
Fax: (+36) 28 522 040
E-mail: osk@gtk.szie.hu

Type and name of degree:
BSc in Agrobusiness and Rural Development

Duration of studies:
6 semesters

Application deadline:
For more information please visit www.sziu.hu

Admission requirements:
Admission criteria of the BSc courses:
Completed secondary school studies proved by a High School Diploma. Good command of English, proved either at an interview in English or by a certificate of TOEFL (score above 500 points) or other equivalent English language certificate.
Required documents:
- completed Application Form (downloaded from www.sziu.hu )
- Transcript of Records and English Certificate
- copies of passport, medical certificate.

Fees (application, tuition, others):
Application fee EUR 50 (not refundable)
Tuition fee of the MSc course EUR 2,300/semester
Additional costs (books, accommodation, board etc.) EUR 500/month approximately

Library facilities:
Largest national library in agricultural and related sciences with more, than 900 000 volumes of scientific books and periodicals.

Computer facilities:
Computer labs for study purposes, e-mail and web are available.

Sport activities:
Soccer, basketball, volleyball, handball, athletics, karate, swimming, fencing, horse-riding, tennis.

Accomodation:
Approx. 1700 students can be accomodated in dormitories on Gödöllõ campus; finding private housing is assisted by the International Office.

Preparatory Courses:
Preparatory courses: in subjects relevant to the chosen course and in English; short courses (3-4 weeks before starting the regular university training) and one year courses are available