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“For honour and good name,For manhood and for fame…”

Bálint Balassi



A national institute es- tablished to support theworldwide communityof Hungarian education,the alassi InstituteBalassi Institute playsa key role in the profes-

sional direction of culturalaffairs. Similar to Germa- ny’s Goethe Institut, theUnited Kingdom’s BritishCouncil or Spain’s Institu- to Cervantes, the BalassiInstitute’s main objectiveis to project a quality-ori- ented image of our nation,thereby increasing Hun- gary’s prestige in the in-

ternational sphere, while

strengthening and pre- serving all facets of Hun- garian culture both withinand outside of Hungary’sborders. The Institute notonly spreads and pro-

motes Hungarian cultureabroad, it also introducesthe traditions and culturespreserved by Hungariansfrom outside our bordersto those living in Hunga- ry today. The Institute’suniqueness therefore liesin the content and scopeof its activities as well asin the methodology used

to reach its goals.



The Institute plays a key rolein developing and attainingHungary’s objectives in thearea of cultural diplomacy.As an organizational hub, itcoordinates and directs all ac-tivities provided by Hungarianinstitutes abroad. For the lasteighty years—whether fromNew York to New Delhi, Cairoto Helsinki, London to Warsaw,Brussels to Sofia, or in the cit-ies of Stuttgart, Bratislava,Prague, Tallinn, Bucharest orSfântu Gheorge—Hungary’scultural and educational pol-icies have been representedby 19 Hungarian cultural in-

stitutes located in 17 coun-tries, as well as through thework of cultural diplomatsfound in 7 additional states.In Vienna, Berlin, Paris, Romeand Moscow these institutes

also function as a CollegHungaricum, a strategic tion for Hungary’s presein international research science. Throughout the yrecipients of internationasearch grants find housand professional supportheir local Collegium Hunicum. The goal of Hungainstitutes abroad is to mote and support Hungacultural heritage throughdevelopment of cultural lomatic relations betweennation and partner nationsencouragement of internatal cooperation in culture

science, the furthering of Hgarian language educationthe introduction of Hungavibrant culture and societforeign audiences by meanvarious programs.

The Balassi Institute

Around the World



The Guest LecturerNetwork: ProvidingInstructors andLecturers to Over 30European Universities

The Institute’s network ofguest instructors provides sup-port for the teaching of Hun-garian Studies and Language atforeign universities. Lecturersare sent from Hungary to par-ticipate in programs at nearly30 universities throughoutEurope, thereby establishingclose relations between Hun-gary’s universities and the rest

of the continent, while alsolaying the groundwork forfuture cultural and scholarlyprograms in the field of Hun-garian Studies. Regularly heldconferences, meetings andtraining sessions continue tofurther and deepen close pro-fessional exchanges.

Methodology Centerfor Teaching Hungarianas a Second Language

The Institute not only pro-

vides support for Hungarianlanguage training abroad, italso offers a wide range of lan-guage programs within Hun-gary. At the Institute’s centralbranch located in Budapest,those wishing to learn Hungar-ian can choose from a uniqueselection of in-depth coursesgeared toward various levels.Thanks to its highly-trained,experienced staff of languageteachers, the Balassi Instituteis a leader in the methodolo-gy of teaching Hungarian asa Second Language. Its fore-most task is not only to de-velop teaching materials fornon-native speakers, but alsoto provide appropriate educa-tional resources to teachersof Hungarian as a heritagelanguage abroad. Other than

the organization of seminars,conferences and training ses-sions, the publication of pro-fessional journals, e-textbooksand e-books also forms a vitalpart of the Institute’s mission.

HungarianStudies



T

he Institute, as a center for education and scientific cooperation, fulfills a supporting, coordi-

nating and funding function in the internationalnetwork of Hungarian Studies institutions and in theteaching of Hungarian as a foreign language.



Learning Opportunities for Foreign Citizens

Programs either 10 months or 2-4 weeks in duration can beattended by scholarship or payment of tuition. Year-by-year,nearly 350 foreign students receive scholarships to participate

in courses offered in Budapest. Students—who arrive from allaround the globe—have the opportunity to experience life inHungary first-hand, benefit from intense language training inthe classroom and forge life-long friendships. Our recently es-tablished Balassi Alumni Program seeks to keep the network offormer students equally vibrant.



Program in HungarianLanguage andHungarian Studies

This course is open to foreignuniversity students not ofHungarian descent; with thepurpose of supplementing

language skills and culturalknowledge acquired at foreignuniversities. Completion of theinternationally recognized ECLlanguage exam is a require-ment at the end of this intenselanguage course. HungarianStudies courses provide acomprehensive, interdisciplin-ary examination of Hungary’scultural heritage as well as of

Hungarian society today.

Program in HungarianLanguage and Culture

The purpose of this course isto strengthen the cultural iden-tities of Hungarians living indiaspora communities. Youngpeople of Hungarian descent—from outside the CarpathianBasin—are eligible for schol-arships to this program. Thisspecialized course focuses onincreasing the language com-petence of speakers lackingformal education in Hungari-an; the ECL language exam isa requirement for course com-pletion. Participants receive a

comprehensive, interdisciplin-ary examination of Hungary’scultural heritage and Hungar-ian society today.

Literary TranslationProgram

Non-Hungarian, foreign citi-zens can apply to this program,intended for those universitygraduates who have chosenthe translation of Hungarianliterature and the promotionof Hungarian culture abroadas the focus of their careers.While a practical introductionto literary translation forms thebackbone of this program, in-

depth instruction in Hungarianlanguage and literature is alsoprovided. The number of trans-lations published throughoutthe years attests to the abilityof the Institute’s literary trans-lation alumni.

Preparatory Programfor University Entry

Thanks to a series of bilater-al cultural agreements, manynon-Hungarian citizens are ableto attend this program on schol-arship; while the ScholarshipBoard for Minority Hungariansmakes financial support avail-able to students of Hungariandescent. This preparatory pro-

gram enables foreign studto acquire the kind of techvocabulary and language ficiency demanded by thevanced-level, university entrexam. Students who succesly complete the final exam gain entry to those B.A.-l

courses listed in the calgrant application materials.

Two and four WeekSummer Courses

The Institute holds immercourses in language and ture from either July to Augor January to February. Othan intense language de

opment, students also reca stimulating and multi-facintroduction to the wealtHungary’s cultural heritag

Hungarian LanguageCourses: FromBeginner to LiteraryTranslator

Our staff of highly experiennative Hungarian teachers 10-15 week courses—for atal of 60 to 300 hours—getoward all levels of languability. The Balassi Instituan of ficial exam site; we ostudents the convenienctaking the internationallycredited ECL language exa



Support for the Edu-cation of MinorityHungarian Students

The Balassi Institute endeav-ors to strengthen ties betweenHungary and young Hungari-ans living beyond our borders

by supporting their education,whether conducted in Hunga-ry, or at Hungarian programsoffered in their homelands.With this goal in mind, the In-stitute organizes training pro-grams, offers scholarships andcoordinates educational data-bases. The Institute provideslodging and academic supportin colleges located in Budapest

and various cities around thecountry.

The Áron MártonCollege Network

The main task of the collegeslocated in Budapest, Debrecen,Szeged and Pécs is to developthe academic skills and talentsof Hungarian students original-ly from outside of Hungary,yet continuing their educationhere. The colleges maintaincontact with Hungarian educa-tional institutions from beyondour borders and sponsor sum-mer courses and conferencesas well as research projectsexamining all regions of theCarpathian Basin. Studentsdemonstrating a high level ofacademic excellence receive

opportunities to publish theirwork. The colleges are alsoresponsible for the constantmaintenance and administra-tion of databases providinginformation about Hungarian

educational, scientific andcultural institutions withinthe Carpathian Basin; institu-tions and organizations fromnon-neighboring countrieshave recently been included.Thanks to the Balassi AlumniProgram, tens of thousands of

former students can maintaincontact with their alma mater.

Educational Fundingfor MinorityHungarians

In cooperation with the Nation-al Ministry of Resources, theInstitute oversees grants andscholarships for secondary or

university-level education pro-vided to minority Hungarians.In compliance with minorityHungarian information ser-vices and regional scholarshipcommittees, the Institute orga-nizes specialized camps, aca-demic competitions, centersfor methodology, teachers’associations, student associa-tions and locally held summeracademies. Application to pro-grams in continuing educationis actively promoted. The In-stitute plays a role in devel-oping textbooks and teachingmaterials, educating diasporaHungarians and supportingthe Julianus School TwinningProgram. Scholarships areavailable to students wishingto attend university in eitherHungary or M.A./Ph.D. pro-

grams at a university in theirhome countries.



National Anniversaries

For years the Balassi Institute has actively coordinated cultartistic and scientific events held in celebration of nationaniversaries. Our website and publications are renewed ye

and grants are made available to schools, various educatiorganizations, and other civil initiatives.



Pro Renovanda Cultura Hungariae

Since its establishment, the specialists on the Balassi Institute’sboard of trustees have lent their expertise to the coordina-tion of the Pro Renovanda Cultura Hungariae Program, which

announced five different grants in 2012 alone. These grantssupplied funding for the following areas: research of “DanubeRegion” peoples, possibilities for the promotion of educationand skill development in secondary boarding schools and/oruniversity-level colleges, municipal and folk art activities, ac-tivities related to the cultural heritage of religious institutionsand educational musical events.



Publishing Hungary

From 2012 to 2014, the Plishing Hungary Prograestablished by the Natio

Cultural Fund—will yecontribute 100 million forto the support of Hungaparticipation in 10-12 intetional book fairs a year, anfort coordinated by the BaInstitute and other Hungainstitutes abroad. The mpurpose of this program ibring Hungarian publicatiowhether literary or non-fict

recently published or clasworks—to the attention ofinternational book trade readers alike. Great emphis placed on the best pretation possible; our pavilare designed to combine dition with innovation walso taking into considerathe locale, the kind of fesbeing attended and Hungarole at the particular festi.e., possible status as FesGuest of Honor. Effort is mto introduce artists from obranches of art, such as mudance or the fine arts.



Campus Hungary, a program dedicated to improving the embed-dedness of Hungarian institutions in international educationalmobility processes and systems, aspires to promote increasedstudent transfers between national and foreign institutions. TheCampus Hungary Program supports and motivates the mobilityof university students, whether arriving to Hungary from abroad,or leaving to participate in foreign programs. The Campus Hun-gary Program aims to expand our university system’s ability to

compete on an international level, pave the way for graduatesto find employment and to create a class of educated Hungar-ians who are just as aware of international affairs as they areof domestic issues. These goals are in full compliance with theEuropean Union’s objectives for higher education.

Campus

Hungary

Hungarian ScholarshipBoard Offi ce

The main task for the Balassi Institute’s Hungarian ScholarshipBoard Of fice (MÖB) is to coordinate and arrange all ministerialgrant processes pertinent to its profile of activities. Within thisframework, those scholarships unilaterally financed by the Hun-garian state—such as the National Eötvös Scholarship or grantsto the Collegium Hungaricum in Vienna—must be differentiatedfrom those scholarships resulting from international agreementsor exchanges. The Hungarian Scholarship Board Of fice also dis-seminates announcements of unilateral scholarships or grantsoffered by partner nations. The majority of scholarships areapplicable to any field of study, as well as to the arts.



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BALASSI INSTITUTE

H-1016 Budapest, Somlói út 51.

H-1519 Budapest, Pf. 385

www.balassi-intezet.hu

PHONE +36 1 381 5110, +36 1 381 5100

TELEFAX +36 1 381 5119

E-MAIL [email protected]



Hungarian Institutesaround the world

Austria

BelgiumBulgariaCzech RepublicEgyptEstoniaFinland

France

GermanyGreat-BritainIndiaItalyPolandRomania

Russia

SlovakiaUnited Statesof America

Network of the diplomats forculture and education

China

CroatiaIsraelSerbiaSpainUnited Arab Emirates

The Balassi Institute

worldwide



Institutions of theHungarian Guest Lecturer Network

Austria

BulgariaChinaCroatiaCzech RepublicEgyptEstonia

France

MacedoniaPolandRomaniaRussiaSerbiaSlovakia

Slovenia

TurkeyUnited Statesof America

Further universities withdepartments of Hungarian Studiwithout guest lecturer

Austria

CanadaCzech RepublicDenmarkFinlandFranceGermany

Great-Britain

IndiaItaly

JapanKoreaNetherlandsUSA



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H-1016 Budapest, Somlói út 51.

H-1519 Budapest, Pf. 385

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