FAQ: Frequently asked questions about the Master Kassel-Szeged
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How do I finance my semester abroad?
Financial support during your stay in Szeged is possible via Erasmus.
Don't forget: During this time you have to cancel your BAföG, simply ask the coordinator to fill out a certificate.
How do I find accommodation?
Finding accommodation is not a problem either. Just get in touch with Mr. Endre Hárs, he books apartments in the student residence.
And what is included in the accommodation?
In consultation with Mr. Hárs, you can be so lucky with your accommodation that everything from internet, bed linen, kitchen appliances to a washing machine is included. There is even a cleaner to look after the apartment.
Do I have to be able to speak Hungarian?
In principle, no! German is spoken at the Institute of German Studies at the University of Szeged. There are also many German students in Szeged and if necessary you can get by with English. But Ms. Ágel will prepare you well in a Hungarian course in the second semester so that you can communicate in Hungarian.
What is the best way to get to Szeged?
You can either book a flight to Budapest from e.g. Frankfurt (Lufthansa) or Berlin (Easyjet) and then take the train to Szeged or you can book a ticket from Kassel to Szeged with DBahn. From Kassel to Budapest you only have to change trains once, in Munich or Linz. From Budapest you can then continue directly to Szeged.
Please note: If you book early enough, you can get cheap flights/tickets! Allow enough time in Budapest, you have to change train stations in the city to get to Szeged.
Will all my exams in Szeged be recognized in Kassel?
Yes, as a German-Hungarian Master's student you do not register your exams via Hispos. There are extra certificates for the individual examination components.
What subjects does the Institute of German Studies in Szeged specialize in?
There are three major chairs at the Institute of German Studies in Szeged: German Literature, German Linguistics, which provides a completely different approach to the German language, and the Chair of Austrian Literature and Culture.
Can I spend another semester in Szeged?
Yes, for example to write your Master's thesis there. The relevant contact person can tell you more about this.
How do I deal with the different currencies?
With a German EC card you can make cashless payments everywhere. Current fee: €0.77. Cash - whether with a debit or credit card - can be withdrawn from any ATM as in all other EU countries. However, you will have to pay a higher fee of around €4.5 to €5.0 - just like within Germany if you do not withdraw money from your own bank.
There are also two other options: You can open a free Hungarian current account locally, or you can get a credit card in Germany (some banks offer these free of charge), which you can then use to withdraw cash free of charge in the EU.
What do I need to take with me?
Clothes for every season! Szeged is still warm in summer in September and October. From the end of November, however, it can also snow.
You should have a small amount of Hungarian currency (forint) with you at the start of your trip, just in case. It is generally a good idea to exchange money in Hungary first, as there are fewer exchange fees. Of course you should have a Hungarian dictionary with you.
Will my cell phone (contract) work in Szeged?
Of course, the cell phone works as normal as in any EU country. Charges were also reduced and standardized in the EU on 1 July 2013. Please note for smartphone owners: Switch off your data roaming, otherwise it can be expensive! It is best to surf via WLAN, which is called WIFI in Hungary, and use the Internet for communication, e.g. free phone calls via Skype, e-mail or other chat services.