🇭🇺Hungary · Budapest Metropolitan University
Communication and Media Studies MA
Master’s · Full Time · On Campus · 2 years · Intake: September & February
Updated 30 August 2026
Tuition Fee: €3,900Deadline: ASAPIELTS: 6.0Location: Budapest, Hungary
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Key Highlights
Tuition Fee
€3,900
৳556,920 BDT
Application Fees
€200 registration + €150 enrolment fee
Deadline
ASAP
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Location
Budapest, Hungary
Programme Link
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At a glance
Basic Information
Course NameCommunication and Media Studies MA
LevelMaster's
Course TypeFull Time
Campus ModeOn Campus
Duration2 years (4 semesters)
IntakesSeptember & February
DisciplineCommunication, Media & Intercultural Studies
Eligibility
Academic Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Requirement (Main)
- A recognised bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field is required
- The University states an overall academic result above 50% as the general minimum
Note
Admission is not automatic. METU assesses the submitted documents, relevant credits and performance in the online admission interview.
Tests
Standardized Test Requirement
No GMAT, GRE, SAT or ACT is listed. The compulsory online interview assesses English, motivation and programme suitability.
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Minimum per Band |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 band | Not specified |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | Not specified |
Notes
- Upper-intermediate English is required, equivalent to IELTS 6.0 band or TOEFL iBT 79; a language certificate is not mandatory.
- English is assessed in the online interview, which may override a certificate. Applicants below the standard may be offered one or two semesters of English preparation.
Waiver: Possible; English is still assessed at interview.
Funding
Scholarships
New applicants may receive the 15% METU Excellence Award based on academic results, English and interview performance. After enrolment, eligible high-achieving full-time fee-paying students may receive the METU Academic Scholarship worth 33% of the relevant semester’s tuition.
Good to know
Remarks & Additional Information
- Apply ASAP and allow enough time for admission, fee payment and immigration formalities.
- Tuition is EUR 3,900 per semester, with two semesters payable. Bangladesh applicants also pay EUR 200 registration and EUR 150 enrolment fees.
- Direct entry depends on degree relevance, recognised credits, above-50% results, English and the online interview.
- After admission, apply outside Hungary for a residence permit for the purpose of studies; the application includes the related entry-visa request, and decisions remain authority-controlled.
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