Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Type	Undergraduate, Full-time
Nominal duration	6 semesters (3 years) (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BA

Tuition fee	€9,980 per year
Application fee	€150 one-time Non-refundable in all cases.
Deposit	€750 one-time Mandatory deposit for all dormitory reservations.
Registration fee	€100 one-time Non-refundable in all cases.
Insurance fee	€150 one-time Medicover’s health insurance, available only for applicants under the age of 37.
Accommodation fee	€440 per month Please note that a uniform invoice of 440 EUR is issued for everyone as coverage of the first month’s rental fees. If you get accommodated in a cheaper room type or a different accommodation, the generated overpayment will be deducted from your second month’s rental fees.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. If the transcript received from your school is not in English/Hungarian, you must have it translated into English and upload the translation together with verified copies of the original version. Original documents are to be shown as part of the in-person registration process in Budapest. Original documents are to be shown in person as part of the registration in Budapest.

Language requirements

English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+ Intermediate command of English is required. Please note that all applicants need to participate in an online admission interview. During this interview, you’ll need to prove your language skills and the admission committee will make their admission decision based on this. If you don’t reach the necessary language level, you won’t be granted admission even if you have a previously obtained language certificate. Applicants who do not meet the minimum language requirements have to start their studies with an English Language Preparatory Program.

Other requirements

A relevant portfolio is required. Please upload your application materials to Google Drive (or other file storage and synchronization service) and send the link to international@metropolitan.hu. 1. Portfolio: Please select 10-15 pictures from your photos which represents your work best. Make a pdf presentation with the pictures. Please make a brief description of the separate series within the portfolio. It must include the title of the series and the reason for taking them. Furthermore, please include the name of your school and consultant if these were part of a school assignment. If you had anyone to assist you, please add the names of the contributors as well. (pdf file) 2. Photographic series: Create a photo series, with any chosen technique, on the subject „Solitude”. With the methods of staged or documentary photography illustrate a fictional or a non-fictional story. - Extent: 6-12 images - Picture size: 1200 pixels longer side - File format: jpg or tif. The applicants should also attach a maximum 1500 character long description on the main idea behind the series, on your thinking process, on why the particular visual style was chosen. File name format e.g. surname_first_name_photography_description.pdf) 3. A narrative Curriculum Vitae in which the applicant shows us his/her educational background and highlights the most important events of his/her life. (pdf file) 4. Cover letter: A short letter (about 1500 characters) of motivation in which the applicant informs us about the reasons of a) choosing to learn photography and b) deciding to study in Hungary and in our institution. (pdf file) 5. Please include a Statement that verifies that all the materials included in the portfolio were created by you alone, and write a few words about the works in the portfolio. Portfolio is required.

Overview

This is for you if you are interested in visual communication and wish to show others how you see the world through your lens. The ideal candidates have a mature critical sense, enjoy working in teams, and their eyes are always looking for possible subjects and pictures.

Photography is able to simultaneously recreate the world of facts, imagination, fiction and dreams.

Quotes:

“After studying the fundamentals of photography, we did not only operate with the visual language of image creation but were also exposed to different mediums. Moreover, we were actually encouraged to do so. The possibility of applying various kinds of mediums is only one of the numerous opportunities that METU offered me.” Our graduate student András Bán

“My attitude towards photography transformed, and I also changed a lot technically. I was taught by people and I got to know people in person I only had only studied before. I have made countless contacts, I know the leading photo reporters of the country in person. If you choose a practical training provider carefully and take it seriously, success is almost secure, you will surely find a job. I found my current job like this.” Our graduate student TAMÁS KASZÁS

“My teachers built me up practically from scratch, leaving me the freedom of thought, even expecting it!” Our graduate student BALÁZS SOMORJAI

Programme structure

The first year focuses on:
-the deepening of your technical skills, knowledge of tools and software, most of all studio photography, analogue techniques, through the acquisition of thinking through images

The second year
-is about exploring the artistic approach, establishing the visual language and knowledge of composition, but most of all about exploring individual creative skills

In the third year
-you can design and implement complex tasks and independent projects in live situations, in cooperation with the actual actors of the creative industry and the art scene

What can you study with us?

- the visual formal language of photography, its analogue and digital technical toolset
- express your thoughts through your work
- varied techniques and novelties in technology
- critical approach
- independent and teamwork
- knowledge enabling you to join the art world in Hungary and abroad

Specialization:

Artistic Photography
The artistic photography specialization is identical with the Photography BA. Its description can be read at the BA description.

Fashion photography
Fashion photography has been a very popular genre of photography for long since this gives artists the greatest freedom amongst the applied genres.

Photojournalism
The main drive of a photojournalist is the analytic worldview, aiming to convey the surrounding world to others, i.e. what can be interesting for others. Their task is to call the attention to important questions. If you are interested in the reporting of events and creation of visual stories, this is your specialization.

Specializations are launched only if the sufficient number of students wish to join the specialization.

Career opportunities

- photographer in various specialized fields of photography and visual media
- independent artist and/or private entrepreneur
- in editorial offices
- photojournalist
- fashion journalist

Our success stories:

OMDK 2017: Zsófia Szabó, Photography 1st prize;
ART MARKET BUDAPEST: exhibition at Art Photo Budapest, Special prize of Hasenfratz Ora Budapest for young talents;
SILVER JAVELIN AWARD 2016: Márton Merész, Sports photo category, 2nd prize;
HELLODESIGN TALENT AWARD: Márton Novák, Richárd Kiss, 1st prize;
GARÁZS ROCK exhibition: Photo street festival;
HUNGARIAN PRESS PHOTO COMPETITION: Tamás Kaszás: art series 1st prize; Máté Szekeres: André Kertész Award; Szergej Markoszov: Escher Károly Award;

Our alumni:

TAMÁS KASZÁS: photojournalist, divany.hu;
BÁLINT HIRLING: photojournalist, index.hu;
ORSOLYA HUSZÁR: coordinator, Capa Center;