# Hungarian and Finno-Ugrian Studies (Master)

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The aim of the master's degree in Hungarian Studies and Finno-Ugric Studies is to train scientists and experts in language and cultural research and cultural mediation who apply their qualifications in various areas of science and culture, administration and business, or who are scientists in the framework of the doctoral program can further qualify. Depending on the specialization (Hungarian Studies or Finno-Ugric Studies), the scientific and didactic focus of the course lies on the literary, cultural and / or linguistic issues of the Hungarian-speaking cultural area or in the broader sense of the Finno-Ugric (Ural) speaker communities and their cultures.

The students will be able to handle the language, texts and verbal cultural forms scientifically, not only in the traditional written forms but also in digital environments. Understanding of the linguistic and cultural diversity and the central importance of language and cultural contacts plays a fundamental role in both specialisations.

### Master of Arts

Degree Programme: 066 684

4 semesters / 120 ECTS credits

Language: [German](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/german-language-proficiency/)

NO entrance examination

[Curriculum](https://senat.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/s_senat/konsolidierte_Masterstudien/MA_Hungarologie_Finno-Ugristik.pdf)

### Attention

#### Instruction Language German

Please note that the instruction language of this programme is German. To start the degree programme, you need to hold a [certificate of German proficiency on C1 level](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/german-language-proficiency/).

### Facts & Figures

- Students: **35**
- Graduates in the last academic year: **0**
- Number of semesters needed for graduation (median): **k.A.**

*Data updated on: 26**.11.2025*

[Information about presentation & calculation](https://backend.univie.ac.at/index.php?id=157848&L=2&id=157848)

*\*[Click here for further information on statistical data in the field of teaching and learning. (in German)](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/studienangebot/warum-hier-studieren/statistische-daten-zum-studienbetrieb/)*

### Admission Procedure

[Information about the admission procedure](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/master-programmes/hungarian-and-finno-ugrian-studies/)

### Information on Previous Studies:

In any case eligible degree programmes at the University of Vienna:

- [Hungarian Studies and Finnish Studies (Bachelor)](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/bachelordiploma-programmes/hungarian-and-finnish-studies-bachelor/)
- [Master Access Guide](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/master-access-guide/)

### Getting started

[Orientation course](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/hungarian-and-finno-ugrian-studies-master/)

[Orientation in the first semester](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/study-organisation/)

[Semester planning](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/semester-planning/)

### Getting Informed

[StudiesServiceUnit Finno-Ugrian Studies](https://finno-ugristik.univie.ac.at/ueber-uns/sekretariat-studienservicestelle/)

[Students' Representatives Finno-Ugrian Studies](https://finno-ugristik.univie.ac.at/en/studying/student-representatives/)

## Study Programme

Students have to choose one of the following two specialisations within the master's programme: either Hungarian Studies (literary studies) or Finno-Ugric Studies (linguistics).

To complete the degree, a master's thesis is written and a master's examination is held.

### Five Concepts

which you will deal with during your studies:

- Sociolinguistics
- Komi
- Agglutination
- Uralic studies
- Phonology and morphology

... and many more.

## Overview of the programme structure & topics

Here you find the current offer of courses for this programme to gain better insight into the topics and structure. For more information please click on the respective level.

[CM1 Contact and Diversity (30 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337352)

[MAHF01 Contact and Diversity (30 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337353)

[GCM2 Theoretical and Methodological issues (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337345)

[Hungarian studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337346)

[MAHF02a Literature (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337347)

[MAHF02b Cultural Studies (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337348)

[Finno-Ugrian studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337349)

[MAHF02c Comparative Uralic Studies (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337350)

[MAHF02d Structure of Finnish/Hungarian Language (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337351)

[GCM3 Extending Knowledge of Philology (15 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337340)

[Hungarian studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337341)

[MAHF03a Hungarian Literature (15 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337342)

[Finno-Ugrian studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337343)

[MAHF03b Small Finno-Ugric Languages (15 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337344)

[GCM4 Academic Emphasis (15 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337335)

[Hungarian studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337336)

[MAHF04a Academic Emphasis on Literature and Cultural Studies (15 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337337)

[Finno-Ugrian studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337338)

[MAHF04b Academic Emphasis on Finno-Ugrian Studies (15 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337339)

[GCM5 Thematic Courses (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337330)

[Hungarian studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337333)

[MAHF05a Thematic Courses in Hungarian Studies (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337334)

[Finno-Ugrian studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337331)

[MAHF05b Thematic Courses in Finno-Ugrian Studies (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337332)

[GCM6 Master’s Module (6 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337325)

[Hungarian studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337328)

[MAHF06a Master’s Module Hungarian Studies (6 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337329)

[Finno-Ugrian studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337326)

[MAHF06b Master’s Module Finno-Ugrian Studies (6 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=337327)

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## After Graduation

Graduates can pursue a career in the following areas:

- museums and archives
- advertising agencies, publishers and media
- educational institutions
- research and university institutions
- international institutions and NGOs.

### Continuing after Graduation

- [Center for Doctoral Studies - everything about doctorcal/PhD programmes at the University of Vienna\](http://doktorat.univie.ac.at/en/)
- [Alumni of the University of Vienna](https://www.alumni.ac.at/)
- [Postgraduate Center - postgraduate programmes at the University of Vienna\](http://www.postgraduatecenter.at/en)
- [Uniport - career service of the University of Vienna](https://www.uniport.at/uniport-fuer-studierende)

### Graduates' Perspective on the Degree Programme

[#### Degree programme in retrospect](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/en/analyses/graduate-surveys/)

### Graduates ...

- say that this degree programme receives the grade: 1.2 (excellent)
- rate the level of difficulty as: 3.8 (high)

→ These results are basd on feedback from 6 graduates.

\**You can find further assessments of the degree programme from its graduates’ perspective in the graduate survey of the**[master’s programme in Finno-Ugrian Studies](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/d_qualitaetssicherung/Dateidownloads/AbsolventInnenbefragungen/2019/Master/STAB__Master_132_Finno-Ugristik_-public.pdf) (in German).*

[#### Career entry & paths](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/en/analyses/graduate-tracking/)

### Graduates ...

- find employment within 2 months after graduation on average.
- earn an average of € 2,719 (women) and € 2,702 (men) gross per month within three years after graduation.
- work full time at a percentage of 68% (women) and 62% (men) within three years after graduation.

\*You can find further information on career entry and career paths in the tracking of graduates "[Arts and Humanities](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/d_qualitaetssicherung/Dateidownloads/AbsolventInnentracking/2023/englisch/UA_F2_2023_MA_Arts_and_Humanities_en.pdf)".

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