20170112-001 Application Form for International Students EÖTVÖS LORÁND UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF HUMANITIES APPLICATION FORM FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION Please fill in the application form below if you wish to apply for any of the study programs of the Faculty of Humanities. Note that incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration. The deadline for applications for the AY 2017/2018 is indicated on the faculty s website at www.btk.elte.hu/en/deadlines. Instructions: This document includes digital text-boxes that must be filled out on a computer using a PDF- reader. Please use this method if your technical infrastructure allows for it. All application must be submitted electronically by e-mail on admissions@btk.elte.hu. Written application can only be accepted with prior permission. Section 1 - Personal data FAMILY NAME Also called Last name or Surname GIVEN NAME(S) Also called First names DATE OF BIRTH YYYY-MM-DD format PLACE OF BIRTH As per your passport COUNTRY OF BIRTH GENDER In Hungary, the mother's maiden name is used to identify persons. Please use the name as was given at birth, i.e. before marriage, if applicable. MOTHER S FAMILY NAME The maiden name (at birth) MOTHER S GIVEN NAME(S) Also called First name(s) Page 1 of 9
Section 2 Nationality and Residence NATIONALITIES / CITIZENSHIPS Please list all nationalities you have COUNTRY OF CURRENT RESIDENCE* Also called First names PASSPORT NUMBER PASSPORT EXPIRY DATE YYYY-MM-DD format PASSPORT ISSUING AUTHORITY Which country issued your passport? *If you currently have a valid Hungarian Residence Permit, Hungary is your country of current residence. If applicable, please fill out the details of your Residence Permit. RESIDENCE PERMIT NUMBER EXPIRY DATE RESIDENCE PERMIT YYYY-MM-DD format Section 3 Applicant s contact details If you are a third party submitting the application on the student s behalf, please fill out the student s details below. In Section 10 you will be able to provide the contact details of your agency and/or institution. PHONE NUMBER Please make sure to include the country code HUNGARIAN PHONE NUMBER If the applicant has a Hungarian mobile number, please list it here SKYPE NAME/ID E-MAIL ADDRESS E-MAIL ADDRESS CONFIRMATION Please type the e-mail address again DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU WILL STAY IN HUNGARY? Page 2 of 9
Section 3.a - Applicant s contact details STREET LINE 1 Please include the street/house number STREET LINE 2 If applicable ZIP (POSTAL) CODE CITY STATE/REGION COUNTRY Section 3.b - Applicant s address in Hungary (proposed or already occupied) If the applicant knows where he or she will be staying in Hungary, or if the applicant is already in Hungary, please fill out the below address details. STREET LINE 1 Please include the street/house number STREET LINE 2 If applicable ZIP (POSTAL) CODE CITY STATE/REGION COUNTRY Section 3.c Contact person in case of emergency (in your home country) FULL NAME RELATION OF APPLICANT E.g. parent, friend, etc. PHONE NUMBER Please include the country code ADDRESS Page 3 of 9
Section 4 Program of study It is important that you refer to the current online portfolio (btk.elte.hu/en) for the correct program names, application deadlines, semester availability, etc. ACADEMIC YEAR SEMESTER APPLICANT WOULD LIKE TO START If the applicant would like to start in the cross-semester period (Spring intake), please visit our website or send us an e- mail at admissions@btk.elte.hu to verify if he or she can do so. ACADEMIC LEVEL 1 st PROGRAM CHOICE 2 nd PROGRAM CHOICE If the first program choice is not available for the given semester, what should the applicant be considered for instead? Section 5 Language proficiency Is English de jure* first language of the applicant? Did the applicant complete its secondary education (High School) in English? Did the applicant complete its post-secondary education (after High School) in English? *Only countries where English is used as the first or de jure language are considered English-speaking countries (our website contains the list of countries). Applicants from all other countries must prove their English language proficiency. In case the applicant completed its secondary school or post-secondary education in English, please provide us with an attestation, stating that the medium of tuition was English. Has the applicant taken any standardized English tests? If YES, please specify: TEST TYPE E.g. internet-based SCORE TEST DATE NAME OF EXAM CENTER Page 4 of 9
Section 5.a Other language proficiency Please fill out this section if the program the applicant is applying to is taught in a language other than English. If the program is taught in multiple languages, please list all relevant language tests taken. Test 1: In what language did the applicant take a standardized test? TEST TYPE E.g. internet-based SCORE TEST DATE NAME OF EXAM CENTER Test 2: In what language did the applicant take a standardized test? TEST TYPE E.g. internet-based SCORE TEST DATE NAME OF EXAM CENTER Test 3: In what language did the applicant take a standardized test? TEST TYPE E.g. internet-based SCORE TEST DATE NAME OF EXAM CENTER Section 6 Qualifications Section 6.a Secondary education If the applicant is currently in High school, please fill out the date he or she is expected to graduate as end date. Did the applicant successfully complete secondary school (High School)? START DATE END DATE COUNTRY GRADE/LEVEL NAME OF SCHOOL QUALIFICATION TYPE I.e. the name of the diploma SPECIALIZATION/MAJOR I.e. what was the applicant studying? Did he or she choose any specific subjects? ISSUING AUTHORITY REGISTRATION/FILE NUMBER If applicable Page 5 of 9
Section 6.b Post-secondary education (after High School) Please list every institute (college, university, etc.) the applicant has attended after High School. Make sure to send us a copy of the degree, diploma, or completed course with this application. LEVEL NAME OF INSTITUTION PROGRAM NAME I.e. what did you study? START DATE END DATE If the applicant attended more than four post-secondary programs, please list the four of most relevance to this application. Section 6.c Transferring credits Should the applicant want to transfer credits from another institution to ELTE, this can only be discussed with an admission counselor after the application has been accepted. Keep in mind that credits can only be accepted under certain circumstances, depending on the availability of an equivalent course at ELTE and the accreditation of the institution the course was originally taken. Would the applicant like to transfer credits to ELTE university? If applicable, how many credits will the applicant request to be credited (in ECTS)? Section 7 Application fee Applications will only be processed if the non-refundable fee of 150 has been transferred to the university s bank account. To learn how to application fees is paid, please visit our website: http://www.btk.elte.hu/en/fees-finances. Yes, the application fee has been paid Transaction details NAME OF THE PERSON WHOSE BANK ACCOUNT WAS USED DATE OF PAYMENT Please attach a copy of the bank slip, showing that the application fee has been paid, to this application. Page 6 of 9
Section 8 Assistance Section 8.a Student Disability Arrangement For further information, please send an e-mail to disabilities@btk.elte.hu. Do you require assistance due to a disability? Section 8.b Student mentorship ELTE mentors help international students with everyday problems and they guide international students through their international experience during their stay at ELTE in Budapest. They are enthusiastic, open-minded and helpful Hungarian ELTE students. Mentors will be there to help international students with their first steps in Hungary and at the university, such as university administration, finding a flat or room, the best pubs, shops, restaurants, etc. Although the Faculty of Humanities will do its utmost best to assign a mentor to the applicant if requested, availability can unfortunately not be guaranteed. Would the applicant like to request a mentor? When would the applicant like to be contact first by the mentor? Section 9 Survey Filling out this survey will help us further improve our services in connection with applications. How did the applicant learn from us? ON A SCALE FROM 1 TO 5, HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE: 1: poor - 2: sufficient - 3: average - 4: good 5: excellent 1 2 3 4 5 Faculty s website (btk.elte.hu/en) Assistance of the admissions team (by e-mail or in person) The availability of study programs (did the applicant find a program that fits his or her well) Other comments Page 7 of 9
Section 10 Declaration Being aware of the criminal and financial liability of the applicant, I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the details provided in this application form are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and my belief and I undertake to inform you of any changes contained therein. In case any of the information is found untrue or misleading or misrepresenting, I am aware that I may be held liable for it. At the same time, I give my permission to Eötvös Loránd University to process and present the applicant s data to the authorized entities on their request, if this request holds legal bearing, in a manner and form in compliance with the applicable law. I am aware that this application, and the payment of the any fees, will be subject to the Financial Regulation for International Applicants as they are published on the website of the Faculty (http://www.btk.elte.hu/en/feesfinances/tuition-fees). Please choose one of the following two options: I, the applicant, filled out this application myself This application was filled out by a third party (family member, friend, agent, educational consultant, etc.) The applicant has authorized me to act on his or her behalf in the attached Letter of Authorization, or I have a current agreement with the University. My details are as follows: IF APPLICABLE, PLEASE FILL OUT YOUR DETAILS: Name of third party Contact person third party, if different E-mail address of third party Section 10.a Date, place and signature DATE PLACE APPLICANT S OR THIRD PARTY SIGNATURE Page 8 of 9
Section 11 Application documents When sending us the application, make sure to attach all necessary documents. Tick the ones you have attached to this application A fully completed Application Form Only electronically typewritten application forms will be considered Copy of application fee transfer A bank slip showing that the application fee has been transferred to the University s bank account Letter of Authorization If the applicant uses the services of a non-contracted third party during the application process, a Letter of Authorization must be signed. Applications will not be processed without. Relevant pages of the passport Scanned, in color all personal details and expiry date must be shown. Passport must be valid. Copy of Residence Permit If the applicant is staying in Hungary with a Residence Permit Copy of entry visa into the Schengen Zone If the applicant has entered Hungary on a Schengen zone visa. a Curriculum Vitae in English In MS Word format with one low resolution photo Statement of Purpose in target language of program Also called "Letter of Motivation." A maximum of 500 words. Letter of Reference Also called "Letter of recommendation." From a former instructor and/or employer. Research Proposal Please consult with the coordinating department for more information. Proof of language proficiency Official test result or certificate must be provided; see program specific proficiency requirements Attestation of English classes successfully completed No official language exam is required, see program specific requirements An official copy of your completed secondary education (high school) Notarized copy only on request. Copy of all relevant post-secondary degrees (after high school) An official copy of is required Academic records Also called "Transcript of records" Sample(s) of previous (academic) work or writing For more information, please refer to the application procedure -section. Page 9 of 9