International Foundation Year Programme (IFYP)

Who is it for?

The International Foundation Year provides a route to entry onto selected undergraduate degree programmes. This means that participants will be registered students at Kodolányi János University of Applied Sciences for the whole of their degree programme.

The 2-semester programme offered in English is primarily designed for students who wish to carry on undergraduate studies at KJU and who need to bring their chosen language skills to university level fluency.

IFYP Modules

1. English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

• Academic reading and note taking
• Academic writing
• Listening and note taking from lectures
• Speaking in an academic setting

2. Study Skills

• Assignment preparation and Internet research skills
• Library research skills

3. EU Studies

• Culture and Civilization
• Intercultural Communication

The International Foundation Year Programme is optimal for people who wish to study in an academic environment where:

• they are tested and placed into the levels appropriate to their needs
• they are assisted by an expert faculty
• the language training method helps them to master a language that works
• their language instruction is integrated with extra-curricular activities
• they participate in social activities that provide insight into Hungarian and European culture
• they gain an understanding of the demands and requirements of university life
• they get an introduction to key areas and concepts of their chosen field of academic study
• they have full access to the university's facilities

Students who successfully complete the International Foundation Year will automatically earn a place on Tourism and Catering BA or Jazz Instrumental Performer and Jazz Music Singer BA degree programme on condition they attained the pass mark by the end of the IFYP.

Fees

The information set out in this website was based upon the information available at the time of creating. It is an expression of intent only and should not be taken as a firm offer of undertaking. The University of Applied Sciences reserves the right to make alteration to any information contained within this publication without notice. As details may change you should contact the International Institute (international@kjf.hu) for the latest information.