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Information about applying for the Erasmus+ program

for inbound students

Application period

for the autumn or spring semester or the whole academic year 2025/2026
1 January 2025 – 31 March 2025

Extension information

1.      Spring semester

Application for extension: 25 October 2024 – 20 November 2024

2.      Autumn semester

Via Mobility ONLINE platform

Further extension information on required steps and documents will be shared internally with current students via e-mail.

CONTACT

Erasmus+ coordinator

E-mail: erasmus[at]academy.liszt.hu

Address: Budapest, Hungary, Wesselényi u. 52. Office 106.

 

 

1. Application material

Apply online HERE.

You have to create and hand in the following documents on Mobility Online:

  • Application form
  • Study Plan
  • English CV
  • Transcript of Records
  • Motivation letter
  • Link to recordings

After successful application, the Learning Agreement is to be completed on learning-agreement.eu.

 

ONLY sound or video streams shared via googledrive, dropbox, youtube, vimeo, etc.

DO NOT send files via filetransfer sites.

Please provide 2-5 pieces of different styles and/or composers that adequately demonstrate your skills: as reference, applicants may consult the admission requirements for full-time students of the adequate study level (BA or MA). Erasmus applicants do not necessarily need to meet these requirements, however, the materials listed may serve as a guide.

All applications must include a recording, even if a professor of the Liszt Academy has been contacted in advance.

 

2. Important study information

a) Application Form / Learning Agreement (LA)

Only full and complete application forms and Learning Agreements are accepted.

 

B) Study Period

As the academic year at the Liszt Academy consists of two semesters, if possible, applicants are expected to spend a full semester or a whole academic year (as opposed to 3 or 9 months, etc.). The academic calendar can be found by clicking here.

Fall/autumn/1st semester: September–January
Spring/2nd semester: February–June

 

c) Study plan

Please download and read the relevant study plan/curriculum and then fill in the forms according to the information available.

Codes, full names and number of credits of all subjects must be indicated.

Erasmus applicants are welcome to choose any course listed in their study program's curriculum if the course is available in the given academic year. For example: 3rd year BA students may sign up for a course intended for 1st year students.

Guideline to choosing your Study Plan

DO

  1. Use the curricula for the current academic year, i.e. Academic Year 2024-2025.
  2. Keep your level in mind (BA or MA)
  3. Choose your subjects based on the curriculum for your Major/Main Subject (eg. Piano, Violin etc.).
  4. Use the Elective Courses 2024-2025 excel, from the website, to find out about available electives.
  5. Make sure to keep course requirements of your home university in mind when choosing your subjects.

DON’T

  1. Do not choose subjects from the Course Description section, this information is outdated.
  2. Do not choose classes from other study programmes, i.e. if you study BA Piano, you can only choose from the BA Piano curriculum (+Elective Courses 2024-2025).

 

You’ll find the curriculum for BA and MA Courses, along with the Elective Courses 2024-2025, HERE.

Please note that the curricula for the academic year 2025-2026 will become available later. It might happen that there is a change in available courses.

If you get accepted to the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, you will be contacted about your Study Plan in the summer.

 

Preparation for diploma concert

It is not possible to take this subject since you will not be graduating from the Liszt Academy.

d) Courses

It cannot be guaranteed that you will be able to attend all of the courses that you indicated in your Learning Agreement (LA) if there are not enough English speaking students starting the same study programme in that given academic year.

Please note that all group courses within the Jazz Department are held in Hungarian. Jazz courses held in English may be introduced above a certain number of accepted applicants only.

 - Vocal Studies

Please note that due to the nature of the vocal programs, Erasmus students are not allowed to sign up for the following courses:

  • Performing on Stage
  • Study of Operatic Roles
  • Study of Musical Styles
  • Performing on Stage
  • Diction

 - Pedagogy, Methodology, Psychology Courses

The Academy does not provide pedagogy, methodology, and psychology courses in English.

 - Secondary Instruments

If you wish to study a secondary instrument, please consider the following:

  • your request needs to be indicated in the Learning Agreement in advance
  • you must at least be on a BA level in that specific instrument
  • in case of a successful application, your request is reconsidered based on the current capacity of secondary instrument professors in early September

 - Chamber Music, String Quartet, Contemporary Ensemble

If you requested to attend any of the lessons above and you are admitted to the Academy, please be aware of the fact that once you are assigned to a group, you are not allowed to cancel it.

Group arrangements are usually only finalized in mid-September.

Please note that participation in chamber music groups and lessons is only allowed if you are guaranteed to stay for full semesters (September-January and/or February-June). As closing department concerts are essential parts of the curriculum, all members of chamber music groups are obliged to perform at the end of the semesters.

 - Elective Courses

The final list of elective courses available to international students in English is usually announced in late June. Until then, it is suggested that you indicate the number of credits you expect to receive.

The curriculum of elective courses can be downloaded from here.

Credit System

It is possible that the Academy's credit system may differ from the one in your home institution. Before applying, please always consult your coordinator to make sure that your number of credits and/or lessons will be accepted as equivalents to your institution's subjects.

It is very important that it is your home institution that transfers and validates the number of credits and type of subjects the Academy provides you. Therefore, only the exact names of subjects and number of credits can and will be indicated in your Learning Agreements and Transcript of Studies.

For Erasmus students there is not minimum or maximum number of credits determined by the Academy. It is always defined by home institutions. It is solely your decision and responsibility that you sign up for all the subjects that are necessary for your studies in advance. If in doubt, please consult your coordinator.

Erasmus students, however, are obliged to complete at least their main subject course to validate their semester.

Evaluation

At the Liszt Academy of Music, we refer to your Major as your Main Subject.

You must adapt to the rules and regulations of the Academy, therefore, you must undergo the relevant examinations or other forms of assessment expected by your teachers. Please always consult them and your home institution if in doubt.

Below, you’ll find information related to your studies at the Liszt Academy. 

  1. MAIN SUBJECT EXAMINATION: EXEMPTION

    Erasmus students do not have to take a Main Subject Exam at the end of the semester.  At the same time, you must consult your Main Subject Professor(s), if they require you to take an exam.

    Requirements at your Home Institution do not affect our policy at the Liszt Academy. If you would have to take an exam due to home requirements, please discuss this with your Main Subject Professor.

  2. EXAM OR SEMESTER GRADE

Same as in the attached document, if you take a look at the curriculum or the list of elective subjects, you’ll find a column for Assessment. Here, you’ll see E for Exam or SG for Semester Grade. It can happen that your professor decides to hold an exam for a subject with a Semester Grade. Please follow the guidelines of your professors, at all times, as to how they decide to assess your performance for their course.

Please note that Erasmus+ students must notify the International Sub-Department if they wish to participate in the main subject examination at the end of the semester(s). The relevant department has to approve of these requests in advance. Therefore, Erasmus exchange students have the option of taking the midterm and final main subject jury exam at the Liszt Academy or at their home instituion. In case students choose the latter, they will receive a grade based on the overall performance during the semester.

E) Main Subject professor

Applicants are encouraged to indicate their Main Subject Professor preference that will be considered when assigning students to professors. Please note that these requests cannot always be fulfilled, however all students admitted will be assigned to a professor appointed by the relevant department.

Once you are assigned to a professor, please note that you are only allowed to change teachers in case of free capacities.

4. LIFE IN BUDAPEST

A) Student card

Temporary student certificates are issued by the International Sub-Department and can be used as student cards which are, however, valid only for 2 months and need to be renewed. The temporary student certificate makes you eligible for using public transport for a reduced price.

For these reasons, it is highly recommended that you request and bring your validated International Student Card (https://www.isic.org/) or your student card issued by the sending institution.

B) Accommodation in Budapest

The Liszt Academy cannot provide accommodation for international students, students have to find their accommodation individually. The International Sub-Department's Office, however, is doing its best to give assistance in finding an apartment that suits the needs of each student. The staff is constantly working on putting together a list of apartments that are close to the Academy and also provide students with a possibility to practice. The list is made available to all new students until mid-July.

Pages that may be useful when looking for apartments:

for Short term:

for Long term:

 

C) Healthcare

General emergency service phone number: 112; ambulance: 104.  It is advised that students look up medical care options in Hungary before starting their studies.

Citizens of the EU, Ireland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland are entitled to subsidized healthcare with certain conditions in Hungary, in case they hold a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).

Largest insurance companies in Hungary where study abroad health insurance is available for non-EU citizens:

Allianz, Generali, Aegon (currently only available in Hungarian)

D) residence permit

If you need to apply for a residence permit or need to extend it in order to be able to study at Liszt Academy in the upcoming semester, please turn to the Hungarian Embassy or Consulate in your country or to the Immigration and Asylum Office in Hungary. If you need any further documents for visa application from Liszt Academy, we will be glad to assist you. EU and EEA nationals need to register as well.

You can find some basic guidelines on our website:

https://uni.lisztacademy.hu/application/visa-residence-permit-114449

We advise you to make an appointment at the Immigration and Asylum Office in Hungary on the following page:

http://www.bmbah.hu/index.php?lang=en

The Enrolment Certificate required for application will be available soon after Registration.