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Student Guide Contents NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF PUBLIC SERVICE • SPECIAL EDITON 2018/19 STUDENT GUIDE CONTENTS 1 Rector’s welcome 18 International Study Programmes 2 Why choose Budapest? 20 Why Hungary? 4 Why study at NUPS? 28 How to apply? 10 Faculty of Military Science and Officer 30 Prior to your arrival Training 36 Arriving at NUPS 11 Faculty of Law Enforcement 40 Your life at NUPS 12 Faculty of International and European 42 Sport and recreation at uni Studies 44 Alumni Association 13 Faculty of Science of Public Governance and Administration 46 Map of the Ludovika University Campus 14 Faculty of Water Science 48 Your student experience outside uni 15 Institute of Disaster Management 54 Student services and support 16 Doctoral School CONNECT WITH US NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF PUBLIC SERVICE GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS National University of Public Service (NUPS) started its operation on the 1st of January 2012 as the key The educational institute and think-tank of the Hungarian public service. The University preserves and continues significant traditions. The legal predecessors of the University – the founders of the historic traditions of training public service professionals – were the Zrínyi Miklós National Defence University, the Police College and the Faculty of Public Administration at Corvinus University of Budapest. NUPS has five faculties: the Faculty of Military Science and Officer Training, the Faculty of Law Enforcement, the Faculty of Science of Public Governance and Administration, the Faculty of International and European Studies and the Faculty of Water Sciences. The renewed training portfolio of our University reflects the contemporary challenges of social, economic, and security issues affecting the public sector. The educational and research performance of NUPS has made an important contribution to the modernisation of public service and throughout to the integration processes at European and international scale. NUPS successfully introduced a new comprehensive and career-based training system of public servants that is a way towards one of the most professional knowledge transfers among European public services. Our commitment to research excellence is an investment in the future of our region. NUPS is a leading knowledge source in the fields of public policy, diplomacy, security and the military, law enforcement and water management. A comprehensive approach towards each of these disciplines enables us to explore the latest advancements in public service science. The newly constructed Ludovika University Campus and the renewed Orczy Park were ceremoniously opened on the 4th of April 2018. 26 hectares of green area provides open spaces for walking, running, training or relaxing, not only for students, but for the general public, too. The renovated historical facilities, and the new Educational Centre are waiting to be used by students with patriotic spirit, in a modern campus highly equipped with training buildings, dormitories, shooting range, sports hall, swimming pool and outdoor sport grounds. Our main wish is that you enjoy your time at the National University of Public Service and in Budapest or in our regional Campuses. The staff and lecturers at the National University of Public Service take great pride in supporting you during your program. Dr. András Koltay Rector WHY CHOOSE BUDAPEST? 11th Best Cities 36th Most Livable in the World City on the Planet *Condé Nast, 2017 *QS Best Student Readers Choice Awards Cities, 2018 2 GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WHY CHOOSE BUDAPEST? A perfect place to study and expand your career. MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR STAY! We offer brand new Campuses and Uni facilities in one of the best cities in the World, in a location We understand international students are not best known for its friendly hospitality, unique tourists. You’re here to live! cultural heritage and a city with a fairytale like As such, this guide is designed to help you to architecture. find out about your student visa, insurance, how Our city is a true European gem situated on the to secure a place to live, get a bank account, banks of the Danube River full of life and is home navigate public transport and much more. to beautiful hot spas, world-class museums and It will allow you to discover what life is like here, art galleries, delicious fresh local food, and a and find a new home on your terms. We hope calendar of exciting events and festivals. you’ll immerse in exploring our country, find out Budapest has several nick names: Pearl of the and enjoy all that is great about the Hungarian Danube, Paris of East, City of Spas. culture and its people. 49th Most Desirable Holds the title of the Public transport Budapest is Population Student City “City of Spas” since 1934 affordable, fast and reliable the capital 1.74 million in the World with 118 hot spring spas 59% of the population uses the of Hungary people *QS Best Student Cities, 2018 providing thermal water service every day to commute 3 WHY STUDY AT NUPS? UNIQUE EDUCATION Gain a unique perspective Award winner and best Immerse in on Public Administration, from professors who are ON-LINE based Budapest’s Military Science, Law Enforcement, prominent decision makers education courses diverse Water Sciences, International in Hungary’s public in Hungary CULTURAL LIFE! Relations and Diplomacy and administrative sphere You can join more than 25 SPORTCLUBS and societies We’ll inspire and support you to achieve your best 4 GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS A UNIVERSITY OF QUALITY Beyond educational activities NUPS also serves as a major think-tank organisation of public NUPS is an internationally accredited University sphere. Enhancing knowledge transfer both evaluated by the EUA-Institutional Evaluation at national and international level, NUPS has a Programme. wide network of partners from governmental The National University of Public Service (NUPS) institutions through civil society organisations claims to be a unique institution in the European to foreign higher educational institutions and Higher Educational Area. We offer programmes at international organisations. As internationalisation undergraduate, postgraduate and at doctoral level is the top priority of the University, there is a to students and also to senior and executive civil particular emphasis on the development of servants, military officers and law enforcement degree programmes in the field of international professionals, enabling them to reflect and adapt public service in English as well as in Hungarian to these new challenges. language. NUPS brings together Cross-institutional ESN Buddy Your lecturers and tutors Study in one of the most people from different Programme in support of all incoming are passionate, modern universities of backgrounds, adding international students in order to brilliant, and dedicated to Hungary with brand fresh perspectives to provide assistance from the very sharing their insights and NEW CAMPUSES certain problem solving beginning of their arrival discoveries with you We build relationships with partner institutions and research centres across the world 5 We will empower you with the skills and FACULTIES: confidence to excel at all faculties we offer. • Faculty of Science of Public Governance and You will be taught by outstanding and inspiring Administration (FPA) teachers who will encourage you to strive for your • Faculty of Military Science and Officer Training best. (FMS) You will study among talented students because • Faculty of Law Enforcement (FLE) our high entry standards mean you will learn with • Faculty of International and European Studies some of your generation’s best. (FIES) You will graduate from an internationally • Faculty of Water Sciences (FWS) recognised institution as NUPS is a member of a variety of international organisations. Make use of Your student experience will be shaped by the our global network! legacy of the tradition and respectful professional Outstanding infrastructure at Ludovika Campus is heritage of the Royal Hungarian Ludovika provided for you. Academy of military education, established in You will have fun by immersing yourself in 1808. extracurricular activities including sports. 6 GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Your learning experience We pride ourselves on employing professors and PRACTICAL LEARNING lecturers who are well recognised in Hungary You will apply knowledge in practical settings. and Europe as well. They will share the latest NUPS has Hungary’s best equiped training knowledge and ideas to inspire and guide you. facilities from our new shooting range to the You will gain knowledge adaptable to your country recently inaugurated riding hall. We provide highly and we will assist you how to put theory into knowledgable teachers who prepare you for practice. your vocation and an environment that supports you to successfully put your gained knowledge WE ARE EDUCATING into practice. We provide and foster “Life Long FOR THE FUTURE Learning” with our flexibility to respond to Our courses are designed to maximise your modern professional needs, trends, new scientific employability when you graduate. We believe your researches and innovations while preserving and development is the most important outcome of transmitting our proven scientific and professional your degree. values. Supporting you all the way LEARN ONLINE Check our 2017/2018 foreing language We offer courses online, on an award winning Publications with Award of Excellence at course platform, so you can https://www.uni-nke.hu/kutatas/az-nke- expand your horizon,
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