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Studying in Hungary Open Day Budapest April 28, 2006 Pál Hatos Ph.D Hungarian Scholarship Board Campus Hungary .

Hungary in a glance 12 Questions 12 Answers : 

Why Hungary? How can Hungary further my career? Where can I find information on studying in Hungary? What studying opportunities (degrees and qualifications) are offered? Are my credits gained in Hungary transferable? Are the study programmes offered for foreigner students accredited? Hungary in a glance 12 Questions 12 Answers

Hungary in a glance 12 Questions 12 Answers : 

Hungary in a glance 12 Questions 12 Answers Do I need to speak fluent Hungarian? What qualifications do I need in order to be admitted to a higher education institution in Hungary? Do I need a visa? If so, how do I apply for one? How much money do I need for living in Hungary? Can I have work permit? How do I find accommodation? Do I require health insurance?

Why Hungary?: 

Why Hungary? Location: In the heart of Europe Climate:  continental, protected from excessive changes and natural catastrophes History: small country with great history Culture: hospitable, tolerant, open, friendly, Famous Hungarians: highest per capita Nobel-prize winners in sciences www.hungary.hu www.panoramas.hu www.budapest.hu

How can Hungary further my carrier? : 

How can Hungary further my carrier? English Language Taught Degree Programmes: Hungary is the sixth most popular destination in Europe Study programmes offered in various language Quality standards are the same tuition fees and costs of living are considerably lower in Hungary  than the EU average

Where can I find information on studying in Hungary?: 

Where can I find information on studying in Hungary? www.campushungary.hu www.scholarship.hu www.tpf.hu

What studying opportunities are offered?: 

What studying opportunities are offered? Universities can offer both Bachelor and Master (as well as PhD/DLA) degrees, while colleges offer Bachelor degrees. The duration of training for a Bachelor degree is 3-4 years, while it is 4-5 years for a Master degree English language degree programmes include medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, engineering, economics, information technology, natural sciences, humanities, arts, and music.

What studying opportunities are offered?: 

What studying opportunities are offered? A strength of Hungarian higher education lies in its PhD programmes offered in a large variety of subjects. The degrees granted by Hungarian institutions can easily get recognition in Europe.

Are my credits gained in Hungary transferable?: 

Are my credits gained in Hungary transferable? The Hungarian higher education institutions are part of the European Higher Education Area, and the credits and degrees gained in Hungary are transferable to other European institutions. ECTS (European Credit Transfer System)

Are the study programmes offered for foreign students accredited? : 

Are the study programmes offered for foreign students accredited? Hungarian Accreditation Committee (HAC) Member of the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE) Further details: www.campushungary.hu www.om.hu/education

Do I need to speak fluent Hungarian?: 

Do I need to speak fluent Hungarian? Study programmes in English, German, French and Russian One year Hungarian language course – Balassi Bálint Hungarian Cultural Institute www.bbi.hu summer university courses

What qualifications do I need to have to be admitted ?: 

What qualifications do I need to have to be admitted ? Secondary  school certificate Entrance exam (oral or written) Knowledge of language of the given programme

Do I need a visa? Can I have a work permit?: 

Do I need a visa? Can I have a work permit? Visa issues Citizens of European Union member countries don’t need a visa for studying in Hungary. For a residence permit, one should apply within 15 days of entering Hungary The process may take up to two months and usually organised centrally by the university office Working possibilities Foreign students carrying out regular studies in Hungary may undertake paid work. The regular student status has to be certified with the official student card issued by the university. .

How much money do I need for living in Hungary? : 

How much money do I need for living in Hungary? Food Accommodation Clothing Personal hygiene Local transport Study materials Health insurance Telephone Others About 100.000 HUF / month (400 EUR/month)

How do I find accommodation?: 

How do I find accommodation? You may stay in the student hostel of the university you are attending, rent a room, share a flat, or rent a whole flat on your own. Since the rent may take up more than half of your budget, your further financial possibilities will depend greatly on your choice. Note, however, that hostel places are still limited in number.

How do I find accommodation?: 

How do I find accommodation? Information on private places for rent can be found in the classified columns of newspapers or on the notice boards of the universities. In many institutions, the offices of international or foreign student affairs, or the centre for student services will help you find a convenient place to stay. Private apartment rentals are available for 30-70,000 HUF depending on the city and on the location of the flat within the city. Rooms and flat sharing are naturally cheaper.

Do I require health insurance?: 

First aid and emergency medical care are free for the citizens and the foreigners as well, for everything else, however, one has to pay. The health insurance for the citizens of EU member states countries is covered in Hungary by the European Health Insurance Card which must be collected at your home country prior to your arrival to Hungary. In most cases, the university you are attending has its own health centre. Do I require health insurance?

Do I require health insurance?: 

Alternatively, you can join the Voluntary Insurance Group for 60 EUR per month. Public hospitals are significantly cheaper than private hospitals and doctors. You can find a list of hospitals where English is spoken at www.erceurope.hu Do I require health insurance?

What is Campus Hungary? : 

What is Campus Hungary? Campus Hungary was founded in 2004 by various Hungarian higher education actors in order to promote Hungarian higher education abroad. Among its members are the various Hungarian higher education institutions that offer study programmes in foreign languages The Campus Hungary is sponsored by the Ministry of Education.

What is Campus Hungary? : 

What is Campus Hungary? The Campus Hungary Information Office hosted by the Office of the Hungarian Scholarship Board (HSB) acts as an administrative body responsible for the www.campushungary.hu web page and other management issues.

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Philosophy Physical Education Physics Plant Production and Horticultural Sciences Political Sciences Program Designer Mathematician Psychology Public Health Public Policy Sculpture Social Economics Social Policy Sociology Teology Tourism and Hotel Management Transportation Engineering Veterinary Science English Language Taught Degree Programmes