Eötvös Loránd University
Hungary
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
Other names: Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem, ELTE.
First degree/qualification: Diploma or professional title (4-5 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 3.5/5.0.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 4-5 year diploma (Oklevél) or professional title.
Documents required: Complete record of examinations and grades; official certification of Végbizonyítvány/Absolutorium and date awarded; official certification of diploma (Oklevél) and date awarded. All documents in Hungarian and English.
Description: Instituted in the 16th century; received present name l950. Usual admission requirements are an entrance examination and the maturity certificate (Érettségi Bizonyftvány) (grade 12).
Grading system:
5 | Jeles | Excellent |
4 | Jó | Good |
3 | Közepes | Fair |
2 | Elégséges | Satisfactory |
1 | Elégtelen | Fail |
At academic program's conclusion, student receives the Végbizonyítvány/Absolutorium (school leaving certificate) which certifies all prescribed examinations have been passed. This certificate permits them to take the state examination; after passing all requirements, they receive the diploma (Oklevél).
Language of instruction: Hungarian.
Advanced degrees:
Doktor: Awarded after Oklevél (diploma/professional title), duration varies; by thesis and examination.
Last updated: May 09, 2005