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University Information University Pázmány Péter Catholic University Country Hungary Department / Faculty Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences University Website https://btk.ppke.hu/en Short description of the university Pázmány Péter Catholic University was founded in 1635 and has been continuously operating ever since. As Hungary’s unique catholic university and the only Centre of Excellence in private higher education since 2013, our University is regularly elected among the 10 leading universities in national rankings since 2009. As member of the International Federation of Catholic Universities, as well as of the European Federation of Catholic Universities, PPCU has demonstrated its commitment to the internationalization of studie s and research. The University has four faculties: the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Theology, the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences, the Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics, as well as the Postgraduate Institute of Canon Law, which also has faculty status. The Faculty of Humanities was opened in Budapest in 1992. Due to the increasing significance of the social sciences, our Faculty was renamed as Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in 2012 and the former Vitéz János Faculty was integrated into our Faculty as the Vitéz János Centre for Teacher Training in 2013. Short description of the location 1. PILISCSABA Piliscsaba is located in the north-eastern part of Pest County, 14 km far from Budapest, in the valley between the Pilis and the Buda mountains. The Faculty of Humanities (today Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences) started its operation here in 1994. (Egyetem tér 1., 2087 Piliscsaba) 2. BUDAPEST Since September 2012, we have launched courses in Budapest, too. The location of education is in the 8th district of the capital, in the middle of the old palace district, in the neighbourhood of churches, universities and famous cultural institutions. (Mikszáth tér 1., 1088 Budapest) 3. ESZTERGOM The university building is located in the historical city centre, next to the Basilica of Esztergom. In this building, the archiepiscopal teacher training institution has been operating since 1929. (Májer István út 1-3., 2500 Esztergom) Contact Information International Office Address International Office 1088 Budapest, Mikszáth Kálmán tér 1. - Sophianum 004 Website International Office https://btk.ppke.hu/en/international -office/contact Mr. Gábor Weszprémy Name and email of the Incoming [email protected] (official contact), Exchange Coordinator [email protected] (for nominations and students) Application Term 1st Semester 2nd Semester Student’s application Deadline 31 July 30 November Information about how to apply Students have to be nominated by their home coordinator until 30 June for the 1 st and until 31 October for the 2 nd semester. Students will be informed about the next steps of application after the nomination within two weeks. Requirements for Incoming Exchange Students Do you have r equirements concerning no GPA or Overall Average Grade ? Is an o fficial language proof required? no Do you accept a language confirmation issued by Sciences Po yes Saint -Germain-en-Laye? Which other documents do you require nothing with the application / registration? Academic Calendar 1st semester 2nd semester Orientation Session period from 31/08/2015 until 06/09/2015 from 01/02/2016 until 05/02/2016 Beginning of Classes 07/09/2015 08/02/2016 End of Classes 11/12/2015 13/05/2016 Exam P eriod from 14/12/2015 until 30/01/2016 from 16/05/2016 until 27/06/2016 Programs and courses open to Incoming Students Link to Course Offer open to Exchange Students : https://btk.ppke.hu/en/information-on-studies/courses The course list for the given semester will be sent to the Students after their successful application Are Bachelor Exchange Students allowed to take courses at yes Master’s level? Are students allowed to take cross-faculty modules? no (e.g. Sociology and Law)? When do exchange students inform you along with their application of their course selection ? Can students change their course selection after they arrive ? yes Credits Minimum and maximum number of credits (or courses) that no minimum or maximum requirements. can be taken by Incoming Exchange Students credit grading system : https://btk.ppke.hu/en/information -on-studies/exams-and-grading-system-ects Services offered to exchange students Information about accommodation for exchange students https://btk.ppke.hu/en/information -on- studies/accommodation Buddies, or the so -called “mentors” will be assigned Buddy program after the complete application Airport pick up service no Tuition fees and cost of living Are there any mandatory fees exchange No students need to pay? Approximate cost of living per month Rent 200-500 Euros Living Expenses 100 Euros Personal Expenses 100 Euros _____________________ __________________ Total 400-700 Euros Guide-U A magazine for Erasmus students at Pázmány Welcometo Pázmány Péter Catholic University Dear Erasmus Student, Have you ever imagined that once you would live in Hungary, even if only for a couple of months? Has it ever occurred to you that you would be waiting for courses held by Hungarian teachers? Or thought of visiting Lake Balaton, Central Europe’s largest lake, and tasting a lángos on its beach? And to top it o ƪ , ß inging yourself into the vibrant life of the beautiful capital, Budapest, especially in the evenings? Now, you have the chance to experience all these. Let me warmly welcome you at Pázmány Péter Catholic University (Pázmány or PPCU for short). The university has a long history, as it was founded in 1635 and has been operating ever since. Pázmány currently has Þ ve faculties : the Faculty of Theology, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences, the Faculty of you. The mentor students of the students who know that it is di Ư cult to Information Technology and Bionics Committee of Foreign A ƪ airs will be Þ nd your way in a foreign country. We and the Postgraduate Canon Law responsible for your integration during would like you to enjoy being here, and Institute. These are located at three your stay. Each of you will be assisted by we hope that you’ll keep in touch with di ƪ erent sites: in Budapest, in a mentor student, and the Committee your new friends and will eventually Piliscsaba and in Esztergom. All of them will organize you International Evenings return one day. are worth visiting. I believe that you will and trips in Hungary. fall in love with the breathtaking view of the Piliscsaba campus, the panorama This magazine provides help with I am sure that by the end of your studies from the Esztergom Cathedral on the academic life at our university, on the you will have plenty of lovely memories Danube, and that you will never get one hand, and tips to ease your stay in and master a few Hungarian enough of sparkling Budapest. Hungary, on the other. We o ƪ er you expressions. I wish you a successful useful information concerning everyday semester at our university and a great You have made a very good decision by life issues, such as the use of public time in Hungary. choosing us for the place to study. We transport and useful Hungarian are glad to have you here and hope you expressions. We would also like to give will never forget this semester. To you tips what to do and see before you Boglárka Ilenczfalvi-Szász achieve this, we will do our best to help leave. Our articles are written by fellow Attila Tóth 3 Contents Erasmus 3 Greetings 6 Erasmus: Change your life for ever 7 Erasmus at Pázmány 8 Vital info Pázmány Academic life at PPCU 10 What to study at Pázmány 11 Neptun 12 The Budapest locations 1: Sophianum 13 The Budapest locations 2: Tárogató 14 15 The Piliscsaba campus 16 Pázmány at Esztergom 18 Libraries 20 How to reach your destination 21 Where to eat around the campuses Where to have fun around Pázmány 23 The Student Union 25 Interview with Johanna 26 from Germany 4 Budapest Moving around in Budapest 28 Budapest: Ten things 29 you must see before you leave Special programmes in spring 2017 32 Explore the hidden 34 treasures of Budapest 35 Escape to the green! 36 Scenic hiking spots in Budapest 37 Interview with Mariagrazia from Italy 38 Interview with Arpine from Armenia Hungary Discover a country that never ceases 40 to amaze you A country of revolutions 41 Basic Hungarian for your everyday life 43 44 In the land of food-lovers 46 Hungarian food specialities -- ticklist 48 Two Hungarian spring traditions 49 Interview with Julia from Germany 5 Erasmus: Change your life for ever You are on the verge of starting the experience of your lifetime. How are you feeling? Are you so excited that you cannot even sleep? Are you nervous because you have no idea what is going to happen in the next four or Þ ve months? Will you have any friends? Will you miss your family? Will you be able to speak the language? Whatever your feelings are now, they do not matter because you have made the best decision of your life – and you can take my word for it. As an Erasmus alumna, I have gone through all the stages which you are going through now. One month before my travel I got so excited about my new adventure that no day passed without thinking of it. But the real excitement came on the day country opens you up, especially if you are on your own. You when I left my country and waved goodbye to my parents at try to get every possibility to make some friends, and the the airport for the last time in a few months.