Library Specialist
Registration number: OH-FIF/819-5/2011.
Operating Permit No.: OH-FIF/819-7/2011. Budapest
OH-FIF/819-6/2011. Székesfehérvár
OH-FIF/819-8/2011. Orosháza
Name of the professional qualification obtainable through specialized continuing education: Library Specialist
Duration of the program
- 2 semesters, 60 credits
Objective of the specialized continuing education program
To train library specialists who, equipped with up-to-date library knowledge, are capable of filling positions in various types of libraries and in institutions performing specialized information services that require practical expertise. They are capable of collecting, processing, storing, and disseminating information carriers and documents; and of organizing library work and information services. They are prepared to operate information services and use computerized specialized literature information systems.
Key Courses and Areas of Study
Foundational subjects: library and information science; history of writing, books, the press, and libraries
Core professional curriculum: information systems; networking; information, communication, reading skills, and information sources; classification systems; formal analysis and document description; information theory, database construction and management, and library automation.
DETAILED CURRICULUM AND OUTCOME REQUIREMENTS
Lectures are held online, totaling 90 class hours per semester.
Planned start date: Late September 2026
Admission Requirements
The program is open to applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree (BA, BSc), a master’s degree
(MA), or a college/university diploma in any field of study.
We also welcome applications from those who meet the requirements listed in the “Admission Requirements” section, have successfully passed the final exam in one of the majors listed there, are in the process of receiving their diploma, and can provide proof of this.
INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY AND THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Location of the program: Budapest
Application deadline: For the program starting in semester 2026/27/1: August 31, 2026
The online application form is available at the bottom of this page.
Required documents
- Copy of diploma (including any English-language insert, if available)
If applying with a degree earned abroad, the following documents must also be attached in addition to those listed above:
1. A Hungarian translation
of your foreign degree 2. A decision on the recognition of your educational level (National Office for Education)
3. A decision on the recognition of your professional qualification (National Office for Education)
Detailed information on the recognition of higher education degrees obtained abroad can be found on the Education Office’s website.
- Receipt confirming payment of the registration fee.
Minimum number of participants: 12
Course fee
195,000 HUF/semester
Registration fee: The registration fee (tuition deposit) payable upon application is
19,500 HUF, which will be credited toward the first semester’s tuition. Click here for payment information.
Bank Transfer Information
Information for transferring the registration fee (tuition deposit):
Recipient: Kodolányi János University
Account number: Erste Bank 11600006-00000000-33437190
Please enter your name in the “Message” field.
For more information: Faculty of Humanities Student Portal
In writing: humankar@kodolanyi.hu
ONLINE APPLICATION