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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
About Avicenna
Visa
- Can you guarantee that students will get a visa?
- What documents do students need to take to the Immigration Office in order to extend their visa?
- What documents do students to take to the Immigration Office if they need to extend their residence permit?
- If the parents would like to visit a student what kind of documents does the student need to provide for their visa?
- To which countries can I travel with my Schengen visa?
Application
- How can I apply to AIC?
- Should we apply to AIC directly or via a Consultant?
- Can I pay my tuition fee after my arrival in Budapest?
- Can we pay the fees in several installments?
- Will you refund the tuition fee if a student decides not to continue his/her studies at AIC?
About Budapest
- Is Hungary safe for my children?
- Will anybody pick me up at the airport when I arrive in Budapest?
- Where will I stay after my arrival in Budapest?
- Where can I study Hungarian language?
Studying at Avicenna
- What is the structure of education at AIC?
- On what basis do I join a science group?
- What is Weekly Progress Test?
- Where can I buy my books?
- Where can I get my timetable and information about my science and English groups? Can I change my groups or English levels?
- Can I change my field of study at AIC?
- What should I do if I feel I need extra classes in a certain subject?
- What should I do if I fail in a certain subject?
- Can I postpone my studies?
- Do I need to inform the College if I will be out of country for a while?
- How will my transcript scores be calculated?
- What should I do if I need a school certificate?
University studies
- Can you guarantee that my son/daughter will get into the university?
- How do you help your students to get admission to a university?
- Can I apply to universities outside Hungary?
- Which university should I apply to?
- What is an interview in the entrance exam? I have never been in an interview.
- How can I apply to a university after my foundation year?
Hungarian and other European universities have their own standards of admission. It is also important to know that differences in education requirements and styles are often causing difficulties for international students as they are not familiar with these conditions. At Avicenna we provide quality English language and science education which are necessary for the entrance to university and successful university studies specially during the first two years. Our past students are among the most successful university students and many of them have already finished their university studies.
The visa application is processed by the Immigration Authorities. AIC has no influence on the decision of the authorities. If your visa is rejected you will be given the reason(s). They may provide you with a chance to appeal. In such cases AIC will help you to reapply for visa with completed documents and after rectification of the problem. If your visa is denied your tuition fee will be refunded (less 250 Euro for application and examination). AIC cannot undertake any responsibility for the decision of the Immigration Authorities.
All non-EU students arriving to Hungary have to register at the Immigration Office, the Schengen visa will be given automatically along with your resident permit. You can visit all Schengen countries as a tourist, but you are not allowed to stay more than 1 month in any country.
(Schengen countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland) Top
You can fill out the application form online and submit it to the Admission department. You will receive the Final Admission Letter which helps you with the next steps you need to take to finalize your admission. Alternatively, you can refer to one of the local Consultants of AIC and ask for assistance. They will provide you with necessary information. You are always advised to write to admission@avicenna.hu for up-to-date information.
You can apply to AIC directly by writing to admission@avicenna.hu. However, you can always ask for the assistance of an AIC Consultant. They can facilitate the process of admission and save you time. Please remember that in some countries, Consultants may charge you a fee according to local rules and regulations. Such fees are not related to AIC and you should pay such fees according to a separate agreement signed by and with the Consultant. AIC cannot undertake any responsibility for the refund such fees paid to the Consultants.
Those students, who apply from countries where a Schengen visa is required, should pay the full tuition fee and other fees in advance before the necessary documents for visa processing are issued. However, even after the issuance of visa, if you decide not to come to AIC you can get the tuition fee refunded (less 250 Euro) if you are still in your country of origin and you have had your visa cancelled. The Student Contract specifies the details of refund policy.
Any request for the payment of tuition fee in installments should be addressed to the Admission Department. You will be informed of the decision of AIC in writing.
You will be transferred to the Avicenna Residential Complex (ARC) where you will stay in the apartments. This complex is very close to AIC and to other universities. You are free to move to another location of your choice or you can decide to stay at ARC for the duration of your study at AIC. Students are always advised to book their apartment. Locations may be limited.
All new students participate in an exam which is called APT. This exam is in English and is composed of written and oral parts. Based on the results of the test, students will join group A, B or C. Group A admits students with the strongest knowledge. Group B is intermediate and group C is for students with the weakest skills. In English, students will join Level 1 to Level 17 which is pre-advanced. After completion of Level 17, students can continue in TOEFL or IELTS preparation courses. All classes are offered in an interactive manner by native speakers or qualified Hungarian teachers and university professors. AIC prepares its own educational materials and constantly updates them.
There are 3 science groups: A, B and C. Group A is the strongest and C is weakest. Based on the results of your APT (Avicenna Placement Test), your class performance and other exams during the first semester you are introduced to a science group. It is always possible to go to an upper group if you prove that you are improving.
You can always check the up-dated timetables on this website. You can also check them on the College Board or refer to the Administration and ask for a copy. Normally you cannot change a group but if you have questions about your group you need to contact the Department of Education via e-mail (office@avicenna.hu, klarik@avicenna.hu)
AIC provides quality Foundation Programs which prepare the students for university studies. We cannot influence the admission authorities of any university. Universities decide independently on admission of any student. However, so far the high quality of our programs has helped several hundred students to enter to the most prestigious universities in Europe and North America. It is important to note that the active participation of the students in classes, completion of all the requirements and hard work are the pre-requisites of the student success in entering to any university and afterwards the successful university studies.
The Admission department of AIC provides information about different universities in Hungary and other European countries. Students can also suggest any university of their interest. We help the students to prepare the application material. The transcripts and the certificates of AIC are important parts of any application. AIC will also assist the students to prepare for any examination and interview organized by the universities.
It is your decision that to which university or universities you want to apply to. The Admission Department will provide you with information about the universities. We do not rank the universities and do not favor any university over the others. When you have all the needed information, then you can decide which university can provide better environment for your academic development. However, we always recommend that you apply to more than 1 university in order to increase your chance of admission.
Some universities require you to have an interview with the examination committee. They will examine your knowledge of English and sciences related to your field of study. They also focus on points with respect to your personality, motivation and your future goals. Throughout the academic year at AIC we provide training for these occasions.
With questions related to universities such as application and entrance exams, you need to contact the Admission Department (admission@avicenna.hu). AIC will arrange all necessary steps for a successful university application.