"Historia Nostra" History Subject Competition – 2026

0
rounds: county and national
0 Mar
county round – online test
0–10 May
national stage in Târgu Mureș
XI–XII
prize-winners from these grades can gain admission to Babeș-Bolyai University (BBTE)

Calling all history fans!

If you are interested in the exciting world of the past and would like to put your knowledge to the test, here is your chance to take part in the Historia Nostra history subject competition! In 2026 the competition focuses on Mohács and the Jagiellonian era. Immerse yourself in this glorious period of Hungarian history, show what you know, and be part of this unique challenge!

Don't miss this unique opportunity! Show what you know about the Jagiellonian era and become a young ambassador of our history!

The 2026 theme

Towards Mohács. The Jagiellonian era.

The theme of both rounds

How the competition works

1

County stage – online test

Round I
Monday 9 March 2026, 14:00–15:00. Participants receive the test on the day of the competition.
2

National stage – written

Round II
8–10 May 2026, Târgu Mureș, Bolyai Farkas Theoretical High School. Solving a written test paper.

Special reward

Prize-winning grade XI and XII students at the competition can gain automatic admission to the Faculty of History of Babeș-Bolyai University!

Preparation material

  • Szakály Ferenc: Virágkor és hanyatlás 1440–1711. (Magyarok Európában II.) Budapest, 1990, pp. 58–69.

  • Engel Pál: Szent István birodalma. A középkori Magyarország története. Budapest, 2001, pp. 285–307.

The books are available

Round I – preparation material (Google Drive)Round II – preparation material (Google Drive folder)

Bolyai Farkas Multidisciplinary Subject Competition

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