Photography MA in English application
Application procedure
Applicants are evaluated based on their portfolio presenting their professional journey, and also on their personal introduction (practical exam). This way, prospective students can be selected on the basis of their talent, abilities and accomplishments to date.
1.step
Application
By 31 May 2024:
International applicants (Both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA)
Submit your application via our apply.mome.hu interface with the payment of the registration fee.
By 15 Febr 2024:
Nationals of Hungary or EU / EEA citizens are entitled to apply to a state-funded study form for 12 semesters in Hungary. Submit your application via felvi.hu website (only available in Hungarian).
If you have questions regarding the procedure contact us!
3.step
Portfolio upload
6 May (noon) to 3 June (noon) 2024:
Prerequisite for the practical test: uploading the application file (online) via https://portfolioma.mome.hu and paying the admission fee (online). The upload interface is only available during the upload period.
For the detailed uploading guidelines please click here.
4.step
Admission interview (online)
1 to 2 July 2024:
Take the practical entrance examination and/or admission interview. The exact time / date will be sent by email from our admission office after your portfolio upload.
Before the summer practical examination, candidates complete an online orientation questionnaire, which requires no prior preparation.
Announcement of results: mid-July.
Admission rounds
Entrance examination parts
Task description
Format requirements
Upload method
Evaluation
Entrance examination parts
Portfolio
Task description
A portfolio is the professional introductory material compiled by you, which gives an overview of your photographic, video, creative or other work to date. Please compile the topics you want to present in a well-structured manner, with the titles of the works and the date of their creation. Attach project statements to the works and, in the case of exhibition documentation, its venue and date. The online portfolio may also include external links related to submitted entries to assist the evaluation panel in their preparation.
Elements of the online portfolio and their order:
- Cover, with the applicant's name and portrait
- Detailed professional CV
- Project proposal, in which you summarise (in not more than one page) the kind of photographic project you would develop during your studies
- Visuals: photographic work (ideally 3-4 projects around 20-30 photographs), book design, installation documentation or other works that can be interpreted within the genre of photography. Please include a short description of the series or other works in the portfolio!
- Annexes (links to a website or other content: videos, reviews, studies, interviews, publications, etc.)
Format requirements
Please submit the portfolio in digital form in parallel with the institutional registration with the following parameters: a landscape-format A/4 PDF file, any number of pages, with a maximum size of 25 megabytes (25Mb). Naming convention: applicant_name.pdf
Upload method
Availability of the upload platform: https://portfolioma.mome.hu/
Evaluation
When reviewing your portfolio, we pay special attention to the following:
- the individuality that appears in the submitted works
- professional and technical quality of the portfolio
- the relevance of the themes displayed in the works
- content and wording of the project descriptions
- feasibility, relevance and expected outcomes of the idea outlined in the project plan
Entrance examination parts
Self-portrait video
Task description
The aim of the task is to give you the opportunity to summarise what you consider important about yourself, to express your style and personality. It is recommended that you capture one or two important elements from your biography and professional results and present them with your own audio-visual tools.
A self-portrait can be a selfie video, a ‘talking head’, a slideshow, a showreel, a ‘behind the scenes’ film, etc., the content, dramaturgy and visual elements of which can be freely shaped but cannot be longer than 60 seconds.
Format requirements
The file must be in mp4 file format, maximum 60MB.
Upload method
Availability of the upload platform: https://portfolioma.mome.hu/
Evaluation
Entrance examination parts
Personal data
Task description
File with your personal details including:
- Your name
- Your name at birth
- Mother’s maiden name
- Photo of yourself (6 x 5cm)
- Motivation letter (optional)
- Reference letter from previous university or workplace, if applicable
Format requirements
The file must be a PDF file of A/4 pages stapled together in a single document, up to a maximum size of 50 MB, scanned at 300 dpi.
Upload method
Availability of the upload platform: https://portfolioma.mome.hu/
Evaluation
Entrance examination parts
Previous studies
Task description
File with details of your previous studies including:
- Certified copy of the transcript of records
- A scanned copy of your diploma (if already obtained)
Format requirements
This file must be in PDF format and consist of scanned A4 pages with a resolution of 300 dpi.
Maximum file size: 25 MB
Upload method
Availability of the upload platform: https://portfolioma.mome.hu/
Evaluation
Parts of the exam
Topic of the interview
Evaluation
Parts of the exam
Interview
(max. 15 min., online/offline)
Topic of the interview
During the admission interview, you will have the opportunity to present your portfolio and the project plan submitted. The purpose of the interview is to get to know your creative ideas and to assess your professional preparedness, but the discussion may also include an examination of your vision, general education, knowledge and language skills.
An extended and physical version of the portfolio needs to be presented at the admission interview. A portfolio in a different format, scope and content than the one submitted online is also accepted at the interview. Works, prints, booklets and books not previously submitted during the personal interview may also be presented. There is no format or volume limit to the portfolio that can be presented at the interview, but please note that you have 15 minutes in the interview. You must submit a hard copy of your photo CV to the panel at the interview, but your portfolio does not have to be left behind.
Evaluation
Score achievable: 99 points
We assess the following qualities:
- general education and literacy
- ability to form an independent opinion
- professional preparedness
- creative thinking
- vocation
Prerequisites
A university degree (bachelor's degree/college degree or master's degree) -- is a precondition for applying to these programmes. No prior art education is required. Please note that foreign degrees must be accredited and equivalent to a Hungarian bachelor degree. Those graduating in the current academic year must provide an official letter by their university to confirm their graduation.
Applicants are not required to present an English language certificate, however a minimum B2, preferably higher-level knowledge of English is necessary. Applicants’ language proficiency will be evaluated and assessed during the admission process and at the entry examination interview.
Admission points
Applicants can score a maximum of 99 points for the practical exam, and may receive an additional 1 point as required by law, based on social disadvantage, disabilities, maternity leave, etc., adding up to a total score of 100.
Costs
A registration fee will be charged to cover the costs of organising and conducting the practical exam for all MAs. The registration fee is €50 per application and must be completed upon submitting an application. The basic condition for accessing the portfolio upload is the payment of the registration fee. Those applying via apply.mome.hu (DreamApply platform) the payment of the application fee is administered there.
Those applying via felvi.hu (central Hungarian application system) you must pay the special procedural fee via the portfolio upload platform at the time of your registration. The fee for the special admission procedure is HUF 5,000/application for these applicants, which can be paid by bank card via the upload interface, in accordance with the procedure found there.
Form of financing
We offer both Hungarian state subsidized and self-financing forms of study, with the same admission requirements and procedure.
Tuition costs for self-funding students:
- Hungarian self-financing students: 2.000.000 HUF/semester
International students:
- EU/EEA citizens: 5.000Euro / semester
- Non-EU/EEA citizens: 12.000 Euro / semester
Study in Hungary Bilateral Scholarship
International applicants from the below countries may be eligible to apply for a Hungarian state-grant scholarship (state subsidize study form) based on the bilateral agreement of the two countries. Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, UK, USA
Application for the scholarship is open till February 22nd, 2024. Please note that beside the scholarship application MOME’s admission steps must also be completed.
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Stipendium Hungaricum
MOME has joined the list of participating universities, for the 2024-2025 academic year we accept applications within the Stipendium Hungaricum framework.
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Regional Social Mobility Scholarship
In alignment with the University’s long-term international strategy, students accepted from the following countries will be eligible to apply for the scholarship: Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Belarus, Croatia, Kosovo, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine and Russia.
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State Subsidized study form
Nationals of Hungary or EEA Member States are entitled to apply to a state subsidized study form for 12 semesters in Hungary. Application for this study form is via felvi.hu website (only available in Hungarian).
If you have questions regarding the procedure contact us!
FAQ
For applicants holding a dual citizenship, including Hungarian we recommend the application via the central application system of felvi.hu. Bear in mind that this platform is only open for applications between December 20 and February 15. After that date they can apply with their non-Hungarian citizenship on our international application platform: apply.mome.hu.
Citizens of EEA countries as defined by law in Section 39(1) of Act CCIV of 2011 on National Higher Education may be accepted for state-funded programmes the same way as Hungarian citizens. Please note that applications for state-funded programmes can be submitted ONLY through the Hungarian national application interface of felvi.hu by 15 February 2024. The interface of felvi.hu is available only in Hungarian language and foreign nationals will also need to register access to the Hungarian e-electornic (e-Client Gate) service system at the nearest Hungarian consulate. If you wish to receive more information about this process, please contact our admission office at admission@mome.hu.
Citizens of the EU and EEA countries can study in Hungary visa free; 3rd country citizens may need to apply for a long-term visa (D visa) Our international applicants will receive detailed information and administrative support in their visa and residence permit arrangements once their acceptance to the programme is confirmed. For more information about how to obtain your visa to Hungary please visit: https://mome.hu/en/before-your-arrival.
The prerequisite for application is having a fully accredited bachelor’s degree certificate.(BA or MA diploma). No other special prior qualifications are required. Prospective students are selected based on their talent and competence during the university’s admission procedures.. If you are graduating from your BA programme this academic year you must provide an official transcript of all completed semesters and an official letter from your university confirming the time of issuing your BA degree certificate. Without these documents, we cannot guarantee the acceptance and processing of your application.
If your bachelor’s degree and your official transcripts are issued in English, German or French you will not need a translation. If your degree certificate and the diploma supplements are issued in another language you will need an official certified Hungarian translation of your documents, the latest by April 15th. This is to ensure that your certificate can be validated by the Hungarian National Education Bureau (Hungarian NARIC) for accreditation and equivalency purposes.
Our admission interviews are conducted in a hybrid manner, international applicants are offered an online interview.
Our university must check all foreign BA/MA qualifications with the assistance of the National Educational Bureau’s Equivalency Centre whether the submitted BA/MA degree certificate is equivalent to a Hungarian BA/ MA degree. In order to process your degree certificate’ equivalency check we must receive a copy of it as early as possible. If the degree is not issued in English, please arrange an official translation. Once the qualification has been approved as equivalent, MOME will issue an equivalency certificate for the applicants. Please note that some universities may not be accepted as an accredited institution therefore their degree qualifications may not be regarded as equivalent/ valid to enter the Hungarian higher education system.
Yes, we offer a Regional Social Mobility Scholarship to our successful applicants from the CEE region. For more information, please check our website: https://mome.hu/en/regional-social-mobility-scholarship.
Yes, our international students are offered a place at MOME’s dormitory. For more information about the dormitory (location, facilities, dorm fee etc) please visit: https://mome.hu/en/dormitory .
Our MA degree programmes are full-time, and mostly with classroom-based lectures/seminars. While some of our students may work in a flexible or part-time job beside their studies, we emphasize that the programme is full-time and requires physical presence at the campus.
Do you need help?
If you are an international applicant, feel free to contact Kata Kovács, the coordinator of our intenational programmes, and book an appointment online, so that you can easily discuss your questions about administration.
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+36 30 080 0447
Admission procedure of the Photography MA programme in PDF format. The university reserves the right to change the period of the entrance examinations, as well as the order, the content and method of execution of the individual examination tasks. Please check our website regularly for updates on the application process.