Dual Training - FAQ

Which programs at Kodolányi János University offer dual education?

János Kodolányi University currently offers dual degree programs in the following fields of study: Business and Management, Human Resources, Social Work, Tourism and Hospitality, and Industrial Engineering and Computer Science.

How can I apply for a dual degree program?

You can apply for the dual degree program separately through the Life Coach Center by emailing hallgatoikozpont@kodolanyi.hu. In your email, please list up to three dual program partners where you would like to work. You must attach your resume and a cover letter to the email, in which you explain why you want to become a dual-track student. Don’t forget to include your email address so we can contact you!

What should the cover letter include?

The cover letter should be approximately one page long, in PDF format, and should address the following:

1. your studies to date (including major courses), as well as
2. why you chose this major and
3. the dual training program,
4. what benefits you expect from the dual training program,
5. what prior knowledge you have of the designated company, its activities, products, and their applications,
6. whether you have any prior professional experience; if so, please describe it in a few sentences.

When is the deadline to apply for the dual training program?

Applications for dual training must be submitted by April 30 for the fall semester and by November 15 for the spring semester to the Life Coach Center at hallgatoikozpont@kodolanyi.hu. We cannot consider applications submitted after the deadline.

Is there a difference depending on whether I am a Hungarian state scholarship recipient or a self-paying student?

No. From the perspective of the dual training program, there is no difference between students receiving a Hungarian government scholarship and self-paying students.

Where and when will I find out the results of the selection process?

The Life Coach Center will notify you of the selection results and next steps via the email address you provided during the application process by August 25 for fall semester applications and by January 20 for spring semester applications.

What happens if I am not accepted by the company?

The outcome of the corporate admission process does not affect your application for a degree program submitted via www.felvi.hu. If you are not selected through the corporate admission process, you can still be admitted to the traditional undergraduate program based on your scores and begin your university studies.

When can I start the dual training program?

If you have applied for the dual training program and have been selected, you can begin the program in the semester following your successful selection.

What should I do if I’ve been selected by a dual training partner?

You will sign a student employment contract with your dual training partner. Contracts can only be signed in September or February. Request a certificate of student status through the Neptun system and forward it to your dual training partner to confirm that you have activated your current semester. You will begin your dual internship during the first week of the semester’s academic period.

How is the dual program structured?

If you have been a dual student since the beginning of your studies, the dual program lasts 3, 3.5, or 4 years, just like the degree program in which you are enrolled. You also have the option to apply for the dual training program later on, but in this case, you must ensure that you spend more than half of the active semesters in your standard curriculum as a dual student.
In addition to the 26 weeks of theoretical instruction, you must spend 22 weeks at a company during each semester.

I’m already a student, but I’d like to join the dual training program later. Is that possible?

Yes, you can apply for the dual training program later, but in this case, you must ensure that you spend more than half of the active semesters of your program, as specified in the model curriculum, as a dual student.

Am I entitled to this paid time off at the dual partner organization (company)?

Yes, the student employment contract stipulates that the dual partner organization (i.e., the company) must provide the student with 20 paid workdays of leave per year, unless otherwise provided by applicable law.

How much compensation (pay) am I entitled to?

The student employment contract stipulates that the dual partner organization—that is, the company—shall pay the student a monthly remuneration equivalent to 65% of the mandatory minimum wage (minimum wage) in effect at the time, throughout the entire year (12 months) and for the full duration of the training program. The student is not entitled to remuneration if he or she is exempt from the obligation to report to the partner organization and participate in the dual training program for any reason (excluding the time spent participating in theoretical training and exam days), or if he or she is absent without a valid excuse.

What is the work schedule like at the dual training partner organization (company)?

The student’s employment contract specifies that the student’s daily working hours are 8 hours. During the dual training placement, the dual student is required to report to the partner organization according to their practical training schedule. In addition to the 26 weeks of theoretical instruction, students must spend 22 weeks at the company during each semester.

Can the dual partner organization (company) terminate the contract?

Yes. If the company
observes behavior that jeopardizes the effectiveness of the internship or its interests, if you fail to comply with the provisions of the contract, or if your “student status” is terminated, the company will terminate the agreement. If you suspend your “student status,” the partner may suspend or terminate the dual student employment contract.

By when must I submit the progress log and the student evaluation form during the dual training program?

You must prepare the progress log—countersigned by the mentor assigned by the partner organization—and the student evaluation form each semester, and submit them to the Department of Vocational Education by December 15 for the fall semester and by May 15 for the spring semester.

Is it possible to have my internship accepted if I’m participating in a dual training program?

Yes, our dual-track students do not need to find a new company to complete their internship; instead, they can complete it at their dual-track training site. However, it is IMPORTANT to note that the duration of the program cannot be shortened by participating in the dual-track program.

How will my diploma indicate that I was a dual-track student?

The Center for Educational Administration will note on your diploma that you earned it through a dual education program if

• you were still an active dual-track student during the semester of graduation AND
• you spent more than half of the active semesters of your standard curriculum as a dual student AND
• you completed the dual program administration (i.e., in every semester, you filled out and submitted your progress log to the relevant department, which was approved by your mentor).