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b HUNGARIAN HIGHER EDUCATION 2015 Dear Reader, Hungarian Rectors’ Conference Studying in Hungary is a unique experience, both from an The Hungarian Rectors’ Conference (HRC) is a body to represent the whole Hungarian higher academic and a professional point of view. The students education institution system. Its members are the rectors of universities and colleges. The system who visit us develop their skills and knowledge and, at the of Hungarian higher education is very diverse as it comprises state, church, private and foundation same time, they have the opportunity to live in a count- higher education institutions which all are represented both in Hungary and abroad by HRC Introduction ry famous worldwide for its hospitality and its quality of as a public corporation. The conditions of operation of HRC are provided by higher education Introduction education. institutions. Hungary’s higher education centres are dynamic and mo- HRC is, by virtue of law, a public benefit organization with special legal status to perform also dern institutions, constantly adapting to the new challenges public duties set out in the Act on Higher Education in connection with its members and to the of the knowledge society and market needs, preparing its’ activities and duties of its members. students for employment in a wide variety of fields. The HRC is an independent public corporation entitled to represent higher education institutions and universities are firmly committed to the task of converting to protect their interests. HRC may deliver an opinion on any issue with relevance to the operation their campuses into poles of attraction for international of the higher education system and may make proposals for decision-makers or those in charge talent. They are the centres of knowledge, culture, and the workshops of research. Besides preserving of preparing decisions. The Statutes include the regulation of operation and a four-level system national traditions, Hungarian HEIs are part of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), and of organization of HRC. The supreme decision-making organization of HRC is the Plenary Sessi- develop and maintain relations with a large number of HEIs all over the world. on, comprising all of the rectors of the Hungarian higher education institutions (66). Universities There are more than 60 higher education institutions located all over Hungary, offering students and colleges are represented by a specific University Section and a College Section. Operative courses leading to degrees at the undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate and PhD level in decision-making and implementation duties are fulfilled by the Presidency with ten members. Special countless specialisations taught in Hungarian, English, German or French. professional issues are discussed by nineteen committees with powers of decision-preparation. Since this booklet can only give a brief description of the Hungarian system of higher education, The bodies of HRC are supported by the Secretariat headed by the Secretary General. I suggest you browse the website of the Hungarian Rectors’ Conference (www.mrk.hu) for more The means available to HRC are specified by the Act on Higher Education and other legal details about our universities and colleges. regulations. Last, but not least, I would like to encourage both students and instructors to choose Hungary, one Interest representation can mainly be exercised by HRC’s right of assent in most significant issues of Central Europe’s most dynamic, cosmopolitan countries for gaining knowledge, experience and of the regulation of higher education. friendships that will last for a lifetime. Legal regulations provide also another means for interest representation, allowing the representatives delegated by HRC to take part in the activities of other higher education bodies and organizations. Prof. Dr. József BÓDIS HRC delegates members to the Hungarian Accreditation Committee of Higher Education, to the President of the Hungarian Rectors’ Conference Higher Education and Scientific Council, to the Hungarian Scholarship Board, to the Language Examination Accreditation Board and to other organizations active in the field of higher education and research. HRC is member of the European University Association and the International Association of Universities. President: Prof. Dr. József BÓDIS, Sections of the Hungarian Rectors’ Conference: Presidency of the Hungarian Rector’s Conference rector of the University of Pécs President of the University Section: Dr. József BÓDIS University of Pécs Co-president: Dr. Éva KRISZT-SÁNDOR, Dr. Gábor SZABÓ, Dr. Barna MEZEY Eötvös Loránd University rector of Budapest Business School Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest Dr. Eva KRISZT-SÁNDOR Budapest Business School Dr. Szabolcs SZUROMI Pazmany Peter Catholic University, Budapest Honorary President: Dr. Prof. Barna MEZEY President of the College Section: Dr. László VASS Budapest College of Communication and Business rector of the Eötvös Loránd University Dr. Kálmán LIPTAI, Dr. Ferenc SZÁVAI Kaposvár University Eszterhazy Karoly University of Applied Sciences István ANDRÁS College of Dunaújváros Secretary general: Dr. Zoltán DUBÉCZI Dr. Ferenc FRIEDLER University of Pannonia Dr. Szilveszter FÜSTI-MOLNÁR Sárospataki Református Teológiai Akadémia Dr. Géza M. TÓTH University of Theatre and Film Arts Hungarian Higher Education 2015 Education Higher Hungarian Dr. Kálmán LIPTAI University of Kaposvár 2015 Education Higher Hungarian Dr. Gábor SZABÓ University of Szeged 2 1 Hungarian Higher Educations Institutions´ Programmes in Foreign Languages 1 Come Study in Hungary! About Hungarian higher education in general Introduction Introduction Hungarian higher education has a long history, with the first university founded in 1367. Hungary’s modern higher education system consisting of universities and colleges emerged in the 20th century. Hungarian diplomas are highly regarded worldwide. The programmes are of a high standard, yet tuition fees and living costs are quite reasonable. Hungary’s huge contribution to the world’s intellectual heritage includes many Hungarian-educated Nobel Prize winners, famous Hungarian inventions including the ball-point pen (Biro), phosphorous matches (Irinyi), the electric train (Kandó) and the telephone exchange (Puskás), not to mention a long list of famous composers, painters and artists, including Zoltán Kodály, Béla Bartók, Victor Vasarely and Jenő Ormandy. Baja Eötvös József College Debrecen Debrecen University of Reformed Theology About Hungary Budapest András Pető Institute of Conductive Education and University of Debrecen Collage for Conductor Training Dunaújváros College of Dunaújváros Andrássy Gyula University Eger Eszterházy Károly College A small country with a great history, Hungary is located in the heart of Europe. The history of the Baptist Theological Seminary Theological College of Eger Hungarian state goes back more than eleven centuries. Today Hungary has a population of 10 Bhaktivedanta College Budapest Esztergom Theological College of Esztergom Budapest Academy of Contemporary Dance Gödöllő Szent István University million in an area of 93,030 km2. Budapest Business School Gyöngyös Károly Róbert College Budapest Collage of Communication and Business Győr Széchenyi István University Hungary is a parliamentary democracy. Hungary has been a full member of the European Union Budapest College of Management Theological College of Győr since 1st May 2004. Its capital Budapest is a metropolis with nearly two million inhabitants and it is Budapest University of Technology and Economics Kalocsa Tomori Pál College Central European University Kaposvár University of Kaposvár considered by its many visitors as one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Other Hungarian cities are Corvinus University of Budapest Kecskemét Kecskemét College easily accessible from the capital by motorway or rail. Hungarians are famous for their hospitality Dharma Gate Buddhist College Miskolc University of Miskolc Eötvös Loránd University Nyíregyháza College of Nyíregyháza and cuisine. Culture and sports are also important features of Hungarian life including first-class Evangelical-Lutheran Theological University Szent Atanáz Greek Catholic Theological Institute opera, theatres, museums, exhibitions and concerts as well as world tournaments in various sports. Gábor Dénes College Theological College of Pécs Harsányi János College Pápa Pápa Theological Academy of the Reformed Church The largest pop-festival in Europe, ‘Sziget’, is held annually on one of the islands in the river Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts Pécel Adventist Theological College Danube in Budapest. Hungarian Dance Academy Pécs University of Pécs International Business School Sárospatak Sárospatak Theological Academy of the Reformed Hungary is a market economy. In the last twenty years, Hungary has become an attractive count- Jewish Theological Seminary - University of Jewish Church ry for investors. Numerous major international corporations have set up their regional centres in Studies Sopron University of West Hungary John Wesley Theological College Szeged Theological College of Szeged Hungary. In recent years, several Hungarian companies have achieved a leading role in the region. Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church University of Szeged King Sigismund College Székesfehérvár Kodolányi János University College Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music (University) Szolnok College of Szolnok Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Tatabánya