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  • Locations: Kecskemet, Hungary
  • Program Terms: Spring
  • Restrictions: CU applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Area of Study: Music, Music Studio Art Language of Instruction: English
Minimum G.P.A.: 3 Housing Option: Apartment, Guest House, Residence Hall
Financial Aid: Full Capital Aid Class Standing: 3. Junior, 4. Senior
Program Type: Study Abroad Program: Direct
Program Description:
music student in HungaryEver since it’s opening in 1975, the Kodály Institute of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music (state university) has been a distinguished international center for advanced studies in Kodály-based music education and music teacher training. The Kodály Institute became a faculty of the Liszt Academy in 2005, and currently operates as the head office of all music pedagogy programmes of the Academy.

The Kodály Institute in Kecskemét provides graduate and postgraduate training programmes for 
international students in the field of Hungarian music pedagogy and methodology based on the music pedagogical concept developed by the renown Hungarian composer, educator and researcher, Zoltán Kodály. Capital University has been sending undergraduate students to study at the Kodály Institute since 1990.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Capital University recommends a GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better and prefers junior level standing and a satisfactory aural skills assessment. The aural skills assessment will be arranged by the Music Conservatory after all other application materials are reviewed and accepted. Capital University needs to receive all application materials and make all admission decisions.

COURSE OFFERINGS
Literature of Music (2)
Hungarian Music Literature (1)
Advanced Theory and Solfege (3)
Voice (1)
Piano (1)
Hungarian Culture (3)
Conducting (2)
Score Study (1) (optional)
Ensemble (.5)
Chamber Ensemble (.5)
Music Methodology (2)
Choir (.50)
Individual lessons and composition can be arranged.

TOTAL PROGRAM COST
• Capital University fall semester tuition costs and fees​• Instruction and tuition abroad - up to 21 semester hours and fees
• $30.00 application fees
• Capital University tuition covers the orientation program and tuition charges

ADDITIONAL COSTS TO CONSIDER (costs are subject to change)
 Personal Expenses  $1000 (approx.)
 Accommodations  $1200
 Food  $1000 (approx.)
 Visa Travel Expenses (including a trip to Chicago to apply for a visa)  $500 (approx.)
 Books  $150 (approx.)
 Passport & Resident Permit Fees  $265
 International Airfare (approximate)  $1200

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Students remain registered at Capital University during their semester overseas. Course information will not likely be available until the beginning of the term. All course work will be posted on the Capital University transcript as letter grades. Students will register for Conservatory courses that have a special delegation for courses taken at the Institute. 

CONTACT
Quinton Jones
qjones@capital.edu

Jennifer Adams
jadams@capital.edu
 

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2027 10/01/2026 10/01/2026 TBA TBA