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Hungary

1 Fulbright/Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music Award

Accepted Degree Levels
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral
Grant Period
September Start
Grant Length
9 Months
Award Type
Special Study/Research
Specialized Grant Types
  • Arts
Award Profile

The Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music in Budapest is the only music academy in the world that was founded by Franz Liszt. The piano virtuoso, composer, conductor, teacher, author and philanthropist established the institution in 1875. The Academy has always taken pride in meeting the standards set by its founders and revered professors. This means students encounter a special and demanding Hungarian style of teaching. Education here focuses on understanding the meaning of music and the art of ensemble playing. Those who enter the Liszt Academy know that attendance involves a serious commitment to a perfectionist approach to music. Studying here means hard and disciplined work under the guidance of professors who are renowned artists, visiting professors at other illustrious universities, and jury members of international competitions, for whom teaching is a passion. The Liszt Academy is proud to have outstanding, highly experienced professors. All classical instruments, singing/opera, jazz and folk music, orchestral/choral conducting, music pedagogy, composition are offered as majors - both on BA and MA level.

Grant Length
9 Months
Grant Period
September Start

Grants will begin in September 2024 and will last through May 2025.

Orientation
In-Country Orientation

The Hungarian Fulbright Commission provides a 4-day orientation program in Budapest at the beginning of September 2024, which includes basic language and intercultural competency training, and sightseeing tours. Attendance at the orientation course is expected.

Candidate Profile

Applicants are welcome with strong music education background in one of the following: symphonic orchestral instruments, voice, jazz, music education, music history, composition, choir/orchestral conducting or folk music. Candidates are expected to show dedication in the traditional European values and music culture, and embrace the tradition of our ancestors: Ferenc Liszt, Béla Bartók, György Ligeti, Lipot Auer, David Popper, Sir Georg Solti and many more. We also expect of the candidates the willingness to participate in various ensembles and orchestras as performers as these subjects are highlighted areas in most of the curriculums of the Liszt Academy.

High interest in visiting concerts is also preferable since the Liszt Academy is among the most prestigious concert venues in the region.

In general, we also expect candidates to be open to new ideas, cultures and musical influences since our academy is one of the most diverse higher education institutions in Hungary with students, professors, lecturers and performers from all over the world.

Eligibility
Dual citizens of this country are eligible
Residency in host country NOT permitted in year prior to grant
Indicate how many months is considered residency:
5 Months
Accepted Degree Levels
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral
Special Application Instructions

In your Fulbright on-line application, for Award Name please select Liszt Academy from the drop down menu.

For applicants applying for a performance based program, select Arts for the Grant Category and submit supplementary arts materials.

Applicants have to apply directly to the Liszt Academy as well by the Academy's application deadline and indicate that they have applied for a Fulbright grant. Information about the Academy's application procedure can be found at: http://lfze.hu/en/application.

Foreign Language Proficiency
Not Required

Hungarian language proficiency is not a requirement in the candidate selection process. Some study of Hungarian prior to arrival is encouraged in order to promote deeper engagement with the host community.

Fulbright Proposal Types
Independent Study/Research:
Yes
Graduate Degree Enrollment:
No
Affiliation
Independent Study/Research:
Letter required for independent study or research at deadline

The affiliation for this award will be with the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music in Budapest. An invitation letter is required. Applicants are encouraged to contact Ms. Zita Kálmándy kalmandy.zita@zeneakademia.hu at the International Office of the Academy to discuss their proposal and request a letter of invitation. 

Applicants have to apply directly to the Liszt Academy as well by the Academy's application deadline indicating that they have applied for a Fulbright grant. Information about the Academy's application procedure can be found at: http://lfze.hu/en/application.

Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Affiliation Fees/Tuition offered at discretion of host university/Award

A full tuition waiver is not available, but in some cases partial tuition waiver can be negotiated. Tuition may be covered by the Fulbright grant up to $3,000 per academic year.

Housing Arrangements

The Fulbright Commission assists in finding housing.

Dependents
Dependent financial support is available

To be considered an accompanying dependent, the individual must be a spouse or a close relative (child, parent) who is financially dependent on the grantee and spends at least 80% of the grant period with the grantee abroad.

Country overview

Hungary is a welcoming and safe country with rich cultural and educational traditions. The Hungarian higher education system is part of the European Higher Education Area. The country has many well-known universities with rapidly growing international connections, joint programs and many international students.

The academic year is from September to May. Semesters are typically four months in length. The second semester begins in February. Over 400 study programs in English and other languages are offered by Hungarian higher education institutions.

The Hungarian Fulbright Commission organizes an extensive orientation program for U.S. grantees. All through the grant period, grantees are regularly invited to participate in cultural enrichment programs, visits and conferences. These programs offer interesting insights into Hungarian culture, different institutions, and also foster team spirit among grantees.

Cost of living in Hungary is on average about 40% lower than in the United States.

The Fulbright Commission gives grantees thorough assistance in finding housing and obtaining visa/residence permit for the duration of their grant in Hungary.

Fulbright Program Management Contact
FBstudent.EUR@iie.org
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Website
http://www.fulbright.hu
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Contact
Annamaria Sas, US Program Officer: sas@fulbright.hu
Additional Online Resources
Why Hungary? video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_ileoFY3Vw
What did you achieve thanks to Fulbright? video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW552yktR-Y
Who Is a Great Fulbright Applicant? video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPDGUt9RBNg
Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music: http://zeneakademia.hu/en
Fulbright Hungary Family video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZCuNPaQ08Y&t=13s
30 Years of Fulbright Hungary video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsvJYul4i94