Inspired by creativity INTERNATIONAL STUDY GUIDE / 2021

1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT US OUR PROGRAMS GOOD TO KNOW Affordable EU 2 Join the METU team! - The Rector 30 Bachelor’s Programs 86 Preparatory Programs Welcomes You 32 Business Administration and 88 How to apply to METU 4 Why METU? Management 90 Application details 6 About myBRAND 34 Commerce and Marketing 92 Application deadlines 8 Build Your Career with myBRAND 36 Finance and Accounting degree in a 38 10 Why Budapest? Tourism and Catering 12 Everyday Living in Hungary 40 Communication and Media 14 The Hungarian Higher Education 42 International Relations System 44 Animation 15 Scholarships 46 Film and media studies high-class city? 16 Erasmus+ Scholarship Program 48 Graphic Design 18 Partner Universities 50 Motion Picture- Cameraman 20 Student Life at METU Specialization 22 Our Campuses 52 Media Design 24 Our Dormitories 54 Environmental Design 26 Foreign Language Classes 56 Photography 28 Internship Opportunities 58 Visual Representation 60 Master’s Programs 62 Marketing 64 Tourism Management 66 Management and Leadership At METU, it’s possible 68 Communication and Media Studies 70 Master of Business Administration (MBA) 72 Animation 74 Art and Design Management 76 Cinematography 78 Fashion and Textile Design IMPRESSUM 80 Publisher: Ágnes Tóth CEO, Budapest Metropolitan University Graphic Design Editor: Alexandra Novák 82 Photography Photos: Maaz Bhaiji, Luca Gőbölyös, Panna Bagoly, Fanni Benkő Molnár, 84 Media Design Bertalan Geberle, Bálint Hirling, Luca Utassy, Erzsébet Jámbor, Sergey Markosov, Mohammadhossein Movahed, Petra Rösch, Dávid Schaffer, Máté Szekeres, István Urbán Graphic Design: Patrícia Tóth DTP Designer: Patrícia Tóth Printing: FesztNet Kft. Manuscript closed: 2021.03.05.

2 3 Dear Prospective Students,

I welcome you on behalf of the community of Budapest Metropolitan University (METU). You are about to make a very important decision in your life. Your higher education institution will greatly influence your further career, social and professional relationships. We know this, that is why we created an education method, where studying is enjoyable and you can leave the university well-prepared for the job market. Let me explain you why education at METU is so unique.

Modern, successful universities have already discovered that in the fast-changing job market the most important thing is to prepare students for any challenges with a portfolio-based education method. In Hungary we were the first ones to introduce our unique myBrand method, which helps our students be successful on the job market.

What are the advantages of the myBRAND education method? Studying is fun: instead of frontal education, you will participate in a lot of teamwork and projects, you will learn the most up-to-day digital and presentation skills in a modern environment. Practice in real life: you will learn the theoretical knowledge and will be able to apply

Join theJoin METU team! that straight in real-life examples. You can start your career as a fresh graduate with experience: you will have a portfolio prepared by the end of your studies, introducing all your projects and

the rector welcomes you welcomes the rector professional skills. This portfolio will be an invaluable help on your first job interviews.

Why is METU a great choice? You can gain relevant professional experience at one of our 2500 corporate partners. Modern, international environment with a lot of free language courses. International exchange programs with scholarships at one of our 200+ partner universities.

Build your own personal brand from the first day of university! Build international personal and professional relationships! METU has students from over 110 countries, thus you will be in a perfect environment for this.

I truly hope that you will be part of our international community soon and find your own path at METU.

Dr. Bálint Bachmann DLA Rector of Budapest Metropolitan University

4 5 Why METU?

We prepare you for the We provide a modern challenges of the job market with We provide foreign environment. our myBRAND training. experience and • Our campuses are equipped with more then 800 PCs and Macs, • Our Career Centre provides coaching, once-in-a-lifetime training and job seeking services. language labs, art and design workshops and smart boards. • We give students practical knowledge opportunities. through real life assignments and • Our buildings are easy to approach, projects. they are close to several public • With a constantly growing number of • Promident academics, top business transport stops. professionals, and artists are recruited partner institutions worldwide, you • METU forever: after your studies you to our lecturing team. have several opportunities to study or can always continue at METU with an • By your graduation you’ll be able to join work abroad. alumni discount. the job market with an awesome CV. • We support your international adventures with scholarships of the Erasmus+ and the Campus Mundi Easily accessible, programs. Metropolitan user-friendly Hungary is affordable, safe and online application degrees are friendly internationally • Great location in the heart of Europe, system. within easy reach from other major • Our application site is easy to use, it recognized and European cities, free movement will guide you through the whole within the EU. accredited. application process. • Among the safest European countries • We provide assistance for our • We follow the standards of the regarding crime rates in OECD students regarding accommodation Bologna process and the ECTS credit countries. and insurance, we also have a visa system. • A number of Nobel-prize winners package for those applicants who • You can start your studies with a and scientific inventors got their require a visa. preparatory program, or start directly education here. • Our staff is committed to doing with a bachelor or master degree, all their best to assist you in solving all in English. Budapest is an energetic capital the problems you might encounter • We also place a great emphasis on city with lots of international before your arrival. language courses, which are free of students. charge for you. • A scene for a lively cultural life with more than 30 theatres, over 200 We care about our students. museums and around 1000 art • Metropolitan has a vibrant student galleries. The city is home to several life with parties, events and trips UNESCO world heritage sites. throughout the year. • Living expenses are much more • Assistance for students: swift and affordable in Hungary and Budapest smooth electronic study services, than in Western European countries, electronically accessible course but it still offers the possibilities of a materials, textbooks and lecture Western European way of life. notes. • Budapest even won the European Best Destination 2019 title.

6 7 Unique training system at METU this is

• Have you heard that by the time you’ll have finished your studies such professions will exist that have never even been thought of yet? METU prepares for this ever-changing, constantly renewing word. • And has it ever crossed your mind that from the very first day of university you are building yourself and your own future? It is so as the university years are all about laying the foundations for your own personal brand.

Successful, modern universities have already realised that they can prepare their own students for the unknown future by introducing the portfolio-based educational system. In accordance with the international trends, METU has pioneered to transform its educational system and introduced the portfolio-based system first in Hungary.

Experienced beginner? Practice going live Creator, not a student? Building your career as early as at Mentor, not teacher? Learning made exciting? At METU, it’s possible. At METU, it’s possible. At METU, it’s possible. the university? At METU, it’s possible. At METU, it’s possible. At METU, it’s possible. • Your knowledge can immediately • Instead of frontal teaching the • At METU you will get feedback not • Focusing on your individual be transformed into hands-on • Real-life market case studies and practical lessons and projects are • We help you find your career goals. only at the exams, you can feel free development, you are prepared here experience: you have to deal with tasks from company managers. emphasized. • By the end of your studies you will to ask for help and support any time. for the labour market’s challenges in loads of teamwork and projects, • 400+ relevant internship placements • Thinking together and lots of see what makes you unique at the • Our colleagues are successful an inspiring, supportive environment. along with lectures. per semester, field work, real assign- teamwork awaits you. labour market. professionals who have real-life • You’ll experience exciting teaching • The focus is on gaining knowledge ments from our partner companies, • While completing the practical tasks, • You can start build up your experiences. methods: situation games, project together with your professors and the opportunity to gain international you are creating real professional professional network through your • Our professors hand over their latest tasks, debates, presentations, mind fellow students as well as finding your experiences at 140+ partner universi- materials. These will make your professors and fellow students. professional knowledge and hands- mapping, case studies and similarly own way. ties on 5 continents. professional portfolio during your • During the university years you have on experience and you will learn tips enjoyable techniques help your • You will be able to compile a • The chance to gain extra knowledge university years. the chance to become an integrated and tricks that can prove to be useful studies. professional portfolio from your and experience at professional work- • During the lessons and training not part of your profession (e.g. our later on in the labour market. • Modern teaching environment and practical knowledge and results by shops, students’ groups, professional only your professional knowledge students are involved in company • Lessons have good atmosphere; infrastructure, digital materials, the time you graduate; this will put competitions (e.g. METU radio, Media but your skills are developed as well: assignments, publish in newspapers, you can learn in an inspiring and e-notes, inspiring project classrooms you in the limelight when trying Workshop, Marketing Team, METU for example you will learn to give participate in international creative motivating environment. and chill-out social spaces. to find a job as you can talk about LAB...). a presentation with an impact, to camps and start-up competitions). • Your relationship with the professors reliable experience. This way you will • In the framework of our StartUp negotiate effectively, to give argu- • All the knowledge, experience and is that of a partnership. ”Since the first days of my studies, have a competitive advantage when program your business ideas can be ments and you can also test yourself skills you have gained by the end I became sure on 110% that all you enter the labour market. launched and METU can support you in situations matching different of the university you will be able to ”I like Budapest Metropolitan my dreams will come true. The by up to one million HUF. positions at work. introduce in a portfolio in the job University because it’s a cultural atmosphere is great, and all of the ”My favourite project was when we • Making mistakes does not matter, as • Your self-knowledge can be further interviews. This will be your own hub, there are many different teachers are very friendly, helpful had to exchange a Kinder Surprise this is what really boosts your real developed in trainings and in career brand that can be continuously people from different cultures. The and professional. I met a lot of toy in order to survive a day in developed. learning process. consultations. professors are so friendly, you can people from all over the World. Budapest. I’m really proud that share any kind of problems with Every day you get a new experience due to our creativity we could do ”My reason to choose METU was ”I love that METU has a lot of them. The student office is also very and it’s awesome!” everything planned for that day ”The Marketing Workshop team that I want to be more professional international students. For example, helpful, they make you feel home.” Anastasia, Graphic Design BA graduate without having any money.” conducted a survey about the in my chosen field, and I felt like I if there are 20 students in the class, Maaz, Communication and Media student Márk, Communication and Media cultural consumption of generation needed to head-start my career with almost everyone is from another Science BA graduate student Science BA X and Z in Hungary this spring and a recognizable degree.” this led to almost 40 press releases.” country. That is amazing because Timur, Tourism and Catering BSc Anna, Commerce and Marketing BA we can learn not only from teachers but also from students who know their countries business.” Tsugumi, International Business Economics BSc

8 9 Build your career while at METU myBrand FINAL COMPETITIONS EXAM with our MyBrand System! Test your fresh knowledge in If you took all the opportunities if you domestic and asked questions and if you studied, you can international succeed! Your confidence will be based on START contests! real content, your Portfolio. CREATIVE myBrand SCHOLARSHIPS Make your dreams Training and workshop: Who am I? myBRAND What am I good at? What do I want to come true- we WORKSHOP do in the future? Show your skills and support the most CAREER mySKILLS In this workshop, everything you are! creative ideas. COACHING We’ll help you if TRAINING you will be able to you are stuck and Try doing stuff see your progress of don’t know how differently - what’s your Portfolio TALENT to go on. the worst thing that building. WORKSHOPS can happen? INTERNSHIP Train yourself! Earn actual real Earn some experience and special skills in life experience our professional workshops and groups. through working STUDENT JOBS for a company. In Hungary you are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week. Earn some pocket BEHIND THE money while studying! SCENES ERASMUS+ Where really important things happen: I MADE join workshops and presentations made SCHOLARSHIP SHADOW by alumni, agencies, startups and so on. Study abroad PROGRAM for a while and Peak into the gain even more operations of a experience! corporation and follow a boss’s day! 10 11 Why Budapest?

WHY HUNGARY? Numerous Nobel Prizes have been Because Hungary welcomes everyone. awarded for the achievements of Budapest was the winner Hungarians enjoy having guests in their preeminent Hungarians or people of country, and that includes you. The mix Hungarian origin: of the EUROPEAN BEST of young and old, foreigner and local is DESTINATION 2019 what moves Hungary forward. Discover 1905. Fülöp Lénárd, Physics for yourself why being part of it is so 1914. Róbert Bárány, Medicine CONTEST extraordinary. Do you enjoy tranquil 1925. Richárd Zsigmondy, Chemistry plains and picturesque mountains? 1937. Albert Szent-Györgyi, Medicine Curative waters and baths? Hungary 1943. György Hevesy, Chemistry has these and more, with a diversely 1961. György Békésy, Medicine beautiful landscape and renowned 1963. Jenő Wigner, Physics (jointly) “WORLD’S BEST CULTURAL centres for wellness. How about a mil- 1971. Dénes Gábor, Physics AND ENTERTAINMENT lennium of cultural heritage or the latest 1976. Daniel C. Gajdusek, Medicine designer art clothes? Here you can check (jointly) VENUE FOR THE YOUNG out both. Classical and modern can 1976. Milton Friedman, Economic Sciences CROWD” by Lonely Planet be experienced in music, architecture, 1986. Elie Wiesel, Peace cuisine, or entertainment. And that’s 1986. János Polányi, Chemistry (jointly) not all. Thanks to the mixture of genes, 1994. János Harsányi, Economic Sciences knowledge and education, Hungary has 1994. György Oláh, Chemistry brought great academic talents to the 2002. Imre Kertész, Literature world. Hungary – there’s something for 2004. Ferenc Herskó, Chemistry (jointly) Budapest was chosen as everyone. Come and see what there is “BEST VALUE FOR MONEY for you. Hungary also boasts some inventions that are famous and used all over the CITY IN THE WORLD” by WHY BUDAPEST? World: Tripadvisor Fancy a strong black espresso or a white chocolate coffee with cinnamon, or per- Károly Simonyi – Microsoft Word and haps even a crème caramel macchiato? Excel Something sweet and hot; strong but János Irinyi – Safety matches mild at the same time. Something you Ernő Rubik – Rubik’s cube want to remember, though it’s quite László József Bíró – Ballpoint pen ”MOST AFFORDABLE CITY hard to define. This can be said for Buda- Jedlik Ányos – Dynamo pest, it leaves everyone with a different Oszkár Asboth – Helicopter TO TRAVEL ABROAD”by impression. With its diversity, you can Albert Szent-Györgyi – Discovered Topuniversities.com find a place for culture, fun, history, edu- vitamin C cation, or relaxation. And as a sparkling “UniverCity,” it’s full of students from all around the world, with a sizzling night- life. The city stretches along both sides of the Danube, representing the many faces of the Hungarian capital. There’s Budapest was the winner the historic Buda side, with its castle dis- of the EUROPEAN BEST trict, Turkish baths, Roman ruins, medi- eval alleys, caves and countless green DESTINATION 2019 areas spread out among the hills. The CONTEST other side is Pest, with its ever changing promenades, stores, restaurants, bars and bubbling cultural life. Come and a have a sip for yourself. What does Buda- pest taste like to you?

12 13 Everyday living in Hungary

Student Visa Medicover Health Insurance at To give you a rough idea about • EU and EEA (European Economic Area Metropolitan monthly living costs, see the = EU + Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) In cooperation with Medicover following list of average prices in citizens do not need to hold a student Company we offer special, reasonably Budapest in EUR. The prices in this visa to enter Hungary. priced health insurance for our foreign guide depend on the exchange rate. • Non-EEA citizens must have a valid students. Medicover Health Insurance Local transport/month: 12 EUR student visa to study in Hungary. provides unlimited access to medical Bus ticket: 1.2 EUR We highly recommend all applicants to professionals in nearly 30 medical 1 loaf of bread: 0.6-1.5 EUR study carefully the current legislation specialties and health services. This 1 liter of milk: 0.6-1 EUR concerning the visa and the residence insurance package is planned for 1 cup of espresso: 1 EUR permit at the Hungarian Embassy or long-term students with the minimum 1 bottle of beer: 0.6-1.5 EUR Consulate in their home country. payment of six months and it costs 1 bottle of wine: 2-10 EUR 150 EUR per half year. For non-EEA Eating out: 6-15 EUR Residence Permit students, the insurance package is Non-EEA citizens need to apply for the available as part of our visa assistance residence permit together with the visa package, while students from EEA application before arrival in Hungary. member countries can apply for it at the For further information about the International Office upon arrival and Fun facts about Hungary: relevant legislation in Hungary, you receive the membership card within a should visit the residence permit and couple of days. • Hungary is one of the oldest visa pages on our website at: www.metubudapest.hu/ Emergency and Ambulance Services countries in Europe It was residencepermit-and-visa These are free of charge in cases founded in A.D. 896, before requiring immediate medical attention. France, Germany or England. Health Care All other medical treatments are • Budapest has the highest Travel insurance policies taken out regulated by international treaties. number of thermal springs abroad cover the cost of the first, and in the world. 70 million liters of only the first treatment in Hungary and Cost of Living thermal water rise to the surface you need to provide the appropriate An amount of approximately 150 of the earth daily. Hungary has documents from your home insurance 000 – 210 000 HUF (500-700 EUR) is public bathing practices that go company. In all other cases, the cost of needed monthly to cover the costs of back to Roman times. medical treatment must be settled at living in Budapest. This sum includes • Budapest has the oldest the rate set by the medical institution. rent, grocery, food, personal hygiene, subway-line in mainland The institution determines which credit local transport, telephone bills and other Europe. The Millenium cards are accepted for this purpose. expenses apart from the tuition fee. Underground Railway line was Therefore, all non-EEA students are Accommodation is the most significant constructed in 1896. It is the strongly advised to insure themselves in single expense in your budget, and the third oldest underground railway their home countries before coming to final amount will vary depending on the in the world after “Tünel” in Hungary or apply for Medicover Health accommodation of your choice. Istanbul, and the London Insurance offered by Metropolitan. Rental fee of a one-bedroom flat Underground. Students from EEA member countries (utilities not included): • Budapest is home to one of should apply for a European Health • 250-400 EUR/person/month the largest music festivals in Insurance Card (EHIC) in their home Rental fee of a two-bedroom the world. Around 400,000 countries to receive basic health care apartment: people from all over the world as well as check whether their home • 250 -350 EUR/person/month health care insurance is valid in Hungary, Youth-hostel (utilities included): flock to the Sziget Festival every August. if required Medicover membership is • 210-300 EUR/person/month also available for them.

14 15 Hungarian Higher Education and the ECTS SCHOLARSHIPS Credit System The Hungarian Higher Education their studies in Hungary. In any given Credit System. The introduction of Public Life Scholarship Scientific and Professional Scholarsip MNB Scholarship of Excellence System year, nearly 10,000 foreign students ECTS Credit System means that the Those students are eligible to this Scientific and professional scholarships The scholarship of the Hungarian National The quality of Hungarian reside in the country participating quality of education is consistent as scholarship who are actively participating may be granted to a student who Bank, for promoting and supporting the education is famous in Europe in study programs offered in foreign the general principles for learning, in the University’s public life, contributing has carried out activities beyond the training of specialists in economics and and there are many foreign languages. According to a recent teaching and assessment are and develop the METU’s community, can curriculum requirements during the finances. students who come to the survey carried out by the Academic commonly set throughout Europe. apply for the Public life Scholarship in previous term. country to study, pick up new Cooperation Association (ACA), in Therefore, the bachelor’s, master’s, every semester. National Higher Education Scholarship skills or improve their language terms of study programs provided and doctoral degrees granted Sport Scholarship Hungarian National Scholarship offered by

Good to know proficiency. The educational in English, Hungary is the sixth most by Hungarian higher education METU Study Grant Sport scholarship may be granted for the Rector of the University. system in Hungary is multilevel, popular destination in Europe. institutions (HEIs) can easily be High achieving students may be refunded a student who besides her/his studies and there are an increasing Hungary has been taking part in the recognized in all European Union the full amount of the tuition fee each performs outstanding sports activities number of opportunities to study Bologna Process since 1999, whose countries as well as vice versa enabling semester. The grant is automatically during the last six months of active study at any level. most important goal is the creation of students to easily gain international calculated by the University in every period. During the past few decades, it has the European Higher Education Area, study experience by taking part in semester based on the students’ corrected become a most convenient choice including all European universities one or two semester-long exchange credit index and taken into consideration for international students to pursue which introduce the common ECTS programs at any European universities. their weighted grade point.

ECTS Credit System the total quantity of work required and are awarded to students who The workload of students in to complete a full year of academic successfully complete those modules higher education in Hungary study at the institution, that are, by passing examinations or other is expressed in terms of ECTS lectures, practical work, seminars, assessments. In ECTS, 60 credits credits. ECTS, the European Credit private work - in the laboratory, represent one year of study (in terms Transfer System, is the most library or at home - and examinations of workload); normally 30 credits widely known credit transfer and or other assessment activities. are given for six months (a semester). accumulation system in Europe. ECTS credits are also allocated to work Each ECTS credit represents 28 hours ECTS credits are a value allocated to placements and to thesis preparation of work. course units to describe the student when these activities form part of workload required to complete them. the regular program of study at both They reflect the quantity of work the home and host institutions. ECTS each module requires in relation to credits are allocated to modules

16 17 All in all, Erasmus is a fantastic ERASMUS+ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM opportunity. Not only your studies or language skills Erasmus+ Scholarships are offered to study at any of You will make new international friends as well as establish a develop but you also become our many partner universities professional network across Europe much more open and direct; As the recruiters of international companies prefer applicants You will experience a whole new culture, customs and live a with extensive international experience and good command very different lifestyle not to mention the fact that of second languages, it is our priority to offer an increasing You will develop skills such as productivity, adaptability, you can make friends with number of opportunities for our full-time enrolled students creativity. people from all over the to take part in exchange programs and internships abroad within the framework of Erasmus+ and other scholarship Erasmus+ Traineeship Mobility world. I have learnt a lot in the programs. These aim to broaden our students’ horizons Participants can spend 2-12 months with completing their past almost two months and by discovering new cultures, to help enrich educational traineeship at a company or higher education institution environment, and to contribute to building a pool of well- abroad. I feel excited about what the qualified, open minded and internationally experienced remaining four months hold young people. Besides enhancing personal and academic Participating Countries for me. development, an exchange will also improve so-called Any companies, small-enterprises, research institutes or soft skills, such as problem- solving, curiosity, creativity, higher education institutions in EU member states and independence, adaptability, boost confidence as well as raise Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Turkey. Ferenc Szalay employment prospects of our students. Scholarship Rates Erasmus+ Student Mobility 570-620 EUR/month in addition to the salary received at the Exchange Programs Exchange As a participant of the Erasmus + Student Mobility exchange traineeship placement. program students can spend 1 or 2 semesters studying at a partner higher education institution abroad. How does it improve my professional prospects and personal development? Participating Countries Staff with international experience are given greater We have 165 Erasmus+ partner institutions throughout the professional responsibility according to 64% of employers, European Union as well as Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway or therefore you can expect faster career advancement Turkey (see full partner list at the Study abroad opportunities Students taking part in Erasmus + Traineeship are half as section). We select our partner universities based on likely to experience long-term unemployment compared the quality of education as well as the provided services, with those who have not trained abroad and, five years after therefore all institutions are trusted partners. We constantly graduation, their unemployment rate is 23% lower extend the circle of our partner institutions as well as are You will become more independent, more conscious in your open to establish new co-operations in all of the provided career choices and will be able to connect with like-minded study areas. young professionals across Europe.

Scholarship Rates 470-520 EUR fixed scholarship per month. We provide a wide range of assistance

How does it improve my academic development • Choosing the most suitable host university for You can extend your professional knowledge by studying studying. program-related subjects during your mobility • Creating the most appropriate study and/or train- Completed subjects and credits will be transferred to ing plan for students Budapest Metropolitan University upon return and subjects • Providing necessary information regarding visa studied abroad will be included in the Diploma Supplement requirements and accommodation possibilities in You will experience different learning practices and teaching the chosen country methods • Estimating the amount of scholarship and provid- ing the funding prior to the departure How is it beneficial for my personal enrichment? • Preparing a step-by-step guide and organizing You will become part of an extensive international student student forums to help students completing their community applications and Erasmus+ documents • Providing support and advices in preparation of departure and in case of personal difficulties

18 19 STUDY AT OUR PARTNER UNIVERSITIES

Algeria Economics Harz University of Applied Sciences Université Sétif 2 Taiyuan Normal University Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft (FHDW) NRW Austria Croatia BBW Hochschule Salzburg University of Applied Sciences Vern University of Applied Sciences Berlin International University of Applied St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences University College of Management and Sciences University of Applied Sciences Wiener Design Aspira Georgia Neustadt University of Zadar Caucasus University Lithuania IPAM - The Marketing School Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV) Madrid IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek – Georgian Institute of Public Affairs LCC International University Escola Superior de Artes e Design Universidad de la Rioja Johannes Kepler University UNIOS Greece Kauno Kolegija/University of Applied Sciences University of the Azores Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche/ ESIC Belgium Czech Republic University of West Attica Luxembourg Republic of Korea Business & Marketing School Artevelde University College Ghent Mendel University in Brno India University of Luxembourg Soonchunhyang University Universidad del País Vasco PXL University College Jan Amos Komensky University AP Goyal Shimla University Mexico Soongsil University Escuela de Arte José Nogué, Jaen Karel de Grote University College Tomas Bata University in Zlín St. Mary’s College Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Chonnam National University Switzerland Thomas More Mechelen - Antwerpen Newton College Banasthali University Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo Hallym University Bern University of Applied Sciences HELMo University College Charles University in Prague Hindustan Institute of Technology and Universidad Tecmilenio Seoul National University of Science and University of Applied Sciences and Arts Vives University College Denmark Science Netherlands Technology Western Switzerland Brazil Business Academy South West Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (DSVV) Avans University of Applied Sciences The University of Seoul Taiwan International Business School - Americas Estonia Sathyabama University Fontys University of Applied Sciences Romania Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages Pontífica Universidade Católilca do Paraná University of Tartu Universal Business School Hanze University of Applied Sciences University of Babes-Bolyai National Tsing Hua University Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Finland Indonesia Groningen Sapientia Hungarian University of Turkey Gerais Tampere Aniversity of Applied Sciences London School of Public Relations Jakarta Windesheim University of Applied Sciences Transylvania Cukurova University Bulgaria Novia University of Applied Sciences Ireland University of Applied Sciences Leiden West University of Timisoara Akdeniz University International University College Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Limerick Institute of Technology Norway Partium Christian University Trakya University American University in Bulgaria France Israel Volda University College Russia Beykent University Burgas Free University ESAM Caen/Cherbourg Jerusalem College of Technology Peru Krasnoiarsk State Agrarian University Istanbul Aydin University Varna Free University Fine Arts School of Nimes Holon Institute of Technology Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas Serbia Izmir University of Economics University of Forestry EFAP Italy UPC University Business Academy in Novi Sad Selcuk University Canada ICART Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti – NABA Poland Slovakia Mersin University Concordia University of Edmonton Groupe ESC Troyes University of Firenze Gdansk University of Technology University of Economics in Bratislava Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University Chile Panthéon - Sorbonne University University of Padova The School of Banking and Management in Constantine the Philosopher University in Halic University Universidad Finis Terrae CCIT Ecole Supérieure de hoteliére University of Siena Cracow Nitra Anadolu University China Institut Paul Bocuse Ecole de Management University of Salento Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan Slovenia Maltepe University Shanghai Finance University Institut des Stratégies et Techniques de Accademia della Moda Italian University of Szczecin University Faculty of Design Abdullah Gül University Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Communication Arts and Design (IUAD) Wroclaw University of Economics University of Maribor Ukraine Xi’an Université Grenoble Alpes Niccoló Cusano University Distance Learning The Eugenius Geppert Academy of Art and University of Nova Gorcia Poltava University of Economics and Trade Yanshan University Paris-Est Créteil Val-de-Marne UPEC - UNICUSANO Design in Wroclaw South Africa United Kingdom Xi’an International University ISCOM Paris IULM University Milan Collegium Civitas Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Coventry University Lijang College of Guanxi Normal University Universite Catholique de Lille QUASAR Design University Warsaw School of Tourism and Hospitality Spain Leeds Trinity College Guilin Institute of Information Technology Germany Japan Management Universidad de Sevilla USA Capital University of Economics and Business University of Applied Sciences Hamburg Kindai University John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin University of Formatic Barcelona Ohio State University Chongqing Techonology and Business Muthesius Academy of Fine Arts and Design ISI Education Group Vistula University University of Jaén Missouri State University University Mittweida University of Applied Sciences Oita University University of Social Sciences Escuela de Arte y Superior de Diseno La Rioja Pacific States University Guangdong University of Science and Münster University of Applied Sciences Toyo University Portugal ESIC Business & Marketing School Fort Hays State University Technology Stuttgart Media University Kazakhstan University of Coimbra University Rey Juan Carlos University of Houston – Victoria Guangxi University of Finance and Economics TH Köln Almaty Technological University Polytechnic Institute of Leiria University of Valencia University of South Carolina Upstate Shandong Vocational College of Media and Hochschule Augsburg - University of Applied Kazakh University of Technology and Business Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon School of Higher Studies of Design Valencia Vietnam Communication Sciences Latvia University of Lisbon European University Miguel de Cervantes FPT University Southwestern University of Finance and Fachhochschule Dortmund Liepaja University

20 21 WE BUILD CREATIVE COMMUNITIES

University years are not only about studying. In fun as the end. Consequently, we are ready to greet fact, most of your dearest memories will be of the those joining our university every September and trips, parties, sport events or hobby clubs. February with an amazing Welcome Day. METU offers a huge amount of extracurricular Various adventure games like escape games are always activities, you just have to choose! core elements of these days. Students have to solve locks, codes and puzzles using their logic, creativity and imagination together in groups. Lunch and dinner Student clubs: METU has a lot of hobby groups are always part of the event. The latter takes place organized by students. We have an international film neither on the Buda nor on the Pest side of the city as club, music club, dance club, calculus club, etc. And if we hire a boat only for our students to go on a river you still cannot find your favourite hobby, you can just cruise on the Danube. Students can meet some of always launch your own club! the professors and faculty members there before the teaching period starts. We can promise you, there will Sportlife: You can find so many sports at METU! We be no exams on the premises. Instead, our students offer a lot of teamsports and individual activities as well. can expect great company, fantastic music and the The list of sport activities we offer as of now: breathtaking view of Budapest from an exclusive • Yoga angle. • Football • Basketball • Volleyball • Floorball

Student life at METU at life Student • Karate • Dance • Spinning • Squash • Fitness • E-sport • Swimming

Student Union: this team is for you if you are a super social person who is keen on helping out other students and represent their interests. Also, you can help organize cultural events and parties - and in the meanwhile you can even gather valuable experience to your CV.

METU on the Move: Since Fall 2017, the International Directorate of METU has organized a whole series of events for students. Great trips, picnics, international dinners and sporting activities are part of the program. When organizing these programs, we make sure to make them student-budget friendly as well, so everybody has the chance to be part of the lovely METU student community and have fun!

Welcome Day: They say ‚ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL’. But what about the start? In regards to our incoming students, we think the beginning should be just as much

22 23 BUDAPEST

Nagy Lajos király Street Campus (Main Campus) 1148 Budapest, Nagy Lajos király útja 1-9. Programs taught: communication, tourism, and business programs Closest transportation hub: Örs vezér Square Parking: in front of the university Public transport options: bus, trolley, suburban railway (hév), metro, tram Food & drink: cafeteria, restaurant, drink and snack vending machines

Our Campuses Our Services: central library, on-the-spot reading, photocopy, print and scanning, METU gifts , WiFi Freetime: yard, football table in the cafeteria Rooms: 4 big halls, 30 seminar rooms, 6 computer rooms, free-to-use terminals, Radio METU Studio

Rózsa Street Art Campus 1077 Budapest, Rózsa u. 4-6. Programs taught: design and graphics Closest transportation hub: Keleti Railway Station Public transport options: bus, trolley, metro, railway, tram Food & drink: cafeteria, drink and snack vending machines Services: art library, WiFi Workshops, studios and specialized classrooms for: ceramics, textile, fashion, carpentry, jewellery, photo studio and lab, manual and digital screen printing, engraving and lithography, 3D printing

Rottenbiller Street Art Campus 1077 Budapest, Rottenbiller u. 17-19. Programs taught: media and motion picture programs Closest transportation hub: Keleti Railway Station Public transport options: bus, trolley, metro, railway, tram Food & drink: cafeteria, drink and snack vending machines Workshops, studios and specialized classrooms: specialized classrooms, cameraman studio, puppet workshop, editor room, intelligent storage server, television classroom, screening room, computer lab, Leonar3do

24 25 Accommodation fee will make up the most significant percentage of your total monthly budget. The amount you need per month will depend on what type of accommodation you secure. An amount of approximately 200-500 EUR/months is needed monthly to cover your accommodation costs. You can get a place in a student hostel for about 210-300 EUR, or a private apartment for 400-500 EUR.

Budapest Metropolitan University has two contracted dormitories. One of them is right next to our main campus and another one is 10 minutes away from the main campus. Due to its exceptional transport connections, one can reach to our Art campus and city center in 20-25 minutes.

Metropolitan Dormitories: Nova Inn dormitory and the CEU Residence Center

Nova INN Dormitory: The Nova Inn is a small student hostel just 200 meters from the university’s main building. It consists Our Dormitories Our of 6 apartments, each with 4-7 students. Quiet, homely environment, close to the university. All apartments have a well-equipped kitchen, a comfortable living room area and 2-2 bathrooms and toilets. Broadband Wi-Fi is accessible in all apartments.

CEU Residency Center: The CEU Residence Center is a hotel and conference center where up to hundreds of students can find a home during their university studies. Its special feature is that it has its own swimming pool and a gym, which residents can use free of charge. It can be reached by public transport in 12 minutes from the main building of the METU

It is run as a hotel-type service and students can find many other facilities such as: • 24/7 reception, security service, maintenance service • Cleaning of the rooms and fresh bedsheets every second week • Wifi • Swimming pool, Sauna and Gym • Billiard, Foosball, Table Tennis • Iron, vacuum cleaner • Study room • Common kitchen and TV lounge on every floor • Sports field and outdoor tennis court (sport equipment available at the reception) • Garden with relaxing furniture • Bicycle storage • Pub (can be booked for private parties)

26 27 FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES

In today’s globalized world, mastering a second General Language Courses language provides a competitive edge for young The aim of the general language courses is to offer graduates. Therefore, it is of crucial importance students the opportunity to start studying a new for us to train professionals who are able to language, to reach at least a B2 level in the language Choose from perform their job-related tasks in a second they have already been studying and to be able to language. Studying foreign languages is part complete professional subjects in foreign languages. of the curriculum in each degree program at The members of foreign language classes are arranged Metropolitan offering students the opportunity in groups based on the result of their placement tests. Achieve more! Achieve to choose from among 12 different languages. Students can choose from plenty of languages, from 12 different International students may also take part in Arabic to Swedish. Hungarian as a second language class in order to foster their integration into local everyday life Subjects in Foreign Languages and to make the most of their stay in Hungary. The objective of these classes is to enable students to acquire professional knowledge in a second language language courses and to master the professional foreign language In addition to general language courses and preparatory skills of their future job, thus further improving courses for language examinations, we also offer one- their employment chances both in the national and or two-semester English preparatory courses for those international labour market. Apart from English, we offer who have not yet reached the entry level needed to these courses in German, French, as well as Spanish on start a degree programme. Furthermore, students have an as-needed basis. the opportunity to attend various classes for specific purposes in English such as Business English, Business International Language Examination and Economic Terminology, Academic Writing, English Besides offering language courses, Metropolitan also for Tourism, etc. operates as an off-site language exam center where students can take the TOEIC exam, a respected LANGUAGE CLASSES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART international business communication exam highly valued around the world. OF THE CURRICULUM IN EACH DEGREE COURSE

28 29 Internships are an integral part of 21. Cushman & Wakefield 57. Kelly Services studies at Metropolitan, where 22. Delegate International Recruitment 58. Lego Manufacturing students can prepare for the 23. Deloitte Hungary 59. L’Oréal Hungary requirements of the labour market 24. DIAGEO 60. Louis Hotels in real work situations. Additionally, 25. Doubletree by Hilton Cambridge 61. Ludwig Museum during their internship they have 26. Emirates Palace 62. Marriott Brussels Hotel many opportunities to network, 27. Erstebank 63. Marriott International which is indispensable in the labour 28. Europa Design 64. Martin Mulligan Marketing market. Moreover, if they perform 29. European Student Placement Agency 65. McCann Erickson well, they may turn their work 30. Eurosped 66. MEININGER Shared Services placement into a full-time job offer. 31. Eurostars Budapest Center 67. Mellow Mood Hotels Internship At Metropolitan, gaining practical 32. ExxonMobil 68. Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel experience is much more than a 33. FINABEL - European Army 69. MetLife compulsory internship in the last Interoperability Centre 70. Mylan Global Services semester. As an organic part of their 34. Food and Agriculture Organization of 71. Nestlé Hungary degree programs, students study in a the United Nations 72. NH Hotel Group practice-oriented spirit from the very 35. Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace 73. Nokia Solutions and Networks first day. 36. Frenchman’s Creek Country Club, 74. Open Mind Education Center USA 75. OTP Bank Opportunities Major partners providing work 37. General Electric 76. Pedersen & Partners placement in recent years: 38. Genpact 77. Placement in Portugal 1. Accent Hotel Management 39. Givaudan 78. Placement International 2. Accenture 40. Global Jobs EU 79. PrecisionHR 3. ACCOR-PANNONIA HOTELS 41. Global Leading Conferences 80. Process Solutions 4. Agoda International 42. GOLDEN Hotels & Resorts 81. Procter&Gamble 5. AMC Networks Central Europe 43. Hadron Finsys 82. PwC 6. Amnesty International 44. HAYS Recruiting 83. Raiffeisen Bank 7. Avis Budget Group 45. HBO Holding 84. RBC Investor & Treasury Services 8. BDO Hungary 46. Hotel Arts Barcelona 85. Roche Services Europe 9. BMW Group 47. Hungarian American Coalition 86. SAP Hungary 10. Bonduelle Central Europe 48. IBIDEN Hungary 87. Spain Internship 11. Boscolo New York Palace Hotel 49. IBM Hungary ISSC 88. TATA Consultancy Services 12. British Telecom 50. Ikos Resorts 89. TESCO Global 13. Camp Leaders 51. International Trainee Netwrok 90. UNICEF Global Shared Services 14. Celanese Hungary 52. Internship in France Centre 15. China Hotel Traineeship 53. IQ EQ Luxembourg 91. UNISYS 16. CIB Bank 54. Italian Chamber of Commerce for 92. Vodafone Shared Services Budapest 17. Citibank Europe Hungary 93. Wizz Air Hungary 18. Coca Cola HBC 55. JOBSGARDEN 94. WWF World Wide Fund for Nature 19. Continental Group Hospitality 56. JOBTRUST HR Recruitment & 20. CPL Group Consulting

30 31 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT Global theory, COMMERCE AND MARKETING FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING TOURISM AND CATERING COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA SCIENCE European INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ANIMATION FILM AND MEDIA STUDIES practice? GRAPHIC DESIGN MOTION PICTURE- CAMERAMAN SPECIALIZATION MEDIA DESIGN ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

BACHELOR’S PHOTOGRAPHY At METU, it’s possible VISUAL REPRESENTATION

32 33 After 19 years living in my Business Administration and Management home country, studying abroad in METU has BSc Program totally changed my life and broaden my horizons, the university and the classes Success has many components. If Main topics: are amazing and adding the you want to succeed in business, you Micro- and Macroeconomics; Principles ”I chose this study program at METU great student life in Budapest should be ready to think big, capable of Marketing; Business Economics; Intro- because I love learning how to manage makes ones experience totally of comprehending far-reaching pro- duction to E-business; Corporate Finance; a business and how to make it successful cesses and have analytical, organiza- Accounting; Management and Organi- in every aspect. How to handle problems worth it to live. tional and managerial skills in order zation; Human Resources Management; to deliver business results. Logistics; Decision Theory and Methodol- in the market and most importantly keep ogy (ERP Systems); Project Management; a business stable.” This is inconceivable without cut- Strategic Planning; Controlling; Business Hania from Egypt Juan Carlos Altamirano ting-edge knowledge and effective Informatics Mexico management and communication “I spent ten years lecturing at a university training. Our courses prepare our stu- Why is this program unique? business major and then I went on to dents to meet any business challenge • We demonstrate the business best prac- become the Central-European CEO of imaginable. In addition to receiving tices through the analysis of industry a multinational company based in Hun- a thorough grounding in economics, related case studies. gary. I was the head of the BA program students will also learn how to make • Our students have the opportunity to in Business Administration and Manage- powerful presentations, handle busi- practice their skills in a simulated busi- ment for three years. I am clearly aware of ness negotiations, organize events ness environment. what kind of experts are in demand in the and write press releases. We teach • Our strategic partnership with the Young you how to compete to succeed in Entrepreneurs Association Hungary pro- labour market and we have managed to a professional environment, how to vides our students with opportunities provide a program which trains graduates develop winning strategies and how for networking and gaining professional with a competitive edge to become suc- to realize your business goals. experience. cessful actors in the international business scene as well.” This is for you if: you are creative, have Pal Istvan Kiss, CSc, College good problem-solving and communication Partners: Professor skills, are interested in organizing complex processes, can see beyond, and aim for professionalism.

Specializations: • Financial Management Head of the Program: • Global Marketing Katalin Huzdik PhD Associate Professor, vice Specializations are only launched with a dean minimum of 15 students.

Career opportunities: • enterprise manager • business communicators • environmental manager Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 6+1 semesters • expert of EU economic relations ƒƒ IELTS min. 5.5 Mode of study: full-time • manager of start-up businesses ƒƒ High school diploma Location: Budapest, Main campus ƒƒ High school Math grade above Language of instruction: English 60% Qualification:Economist in Business Administration and Management

34 35 METU has a wide range of Commerce and Marketing programs in English and the international community here BSc program at METU makes my student life more exciting.

Marketing is essential in every aspect of life – we are surrounded by brands • Executives or marketing professional of ”Coming to this university was the best Victoria Rozhkova which influence our decisions, and in small and medium enterprises decision I ever made. It had a colossal certain situations we can only succeed • Expert in the non-profit sector impact on my life for the better. The pro- Russia if we learn how to sell our personal fessors here are extremely friendly, the brand. Main topics: students here have become my friends, Principles of marketing, Commerce and not just for now, but for the rest of my Commerce and Marketing provides trade, Management and organization, fundamental business and economic life. I love the environment and here I International economics, Integrated mar- feel like I can accomplish anything I set knowledge that offers an unrivalled keting communication, Introduction to my mind to.” range of potential directions of career e-business, Market research, Advertising and further training. Students can and media planning, Public relations theory Ziad from Egypt develop their skills during practical and practice, Digital marketing, Branding trainings in groups with the guid- in international environment, Content “If your interests are not confined to the ance of recognized industry experts Marketing strict world of numbers or economics through tasks provided by leading . itself but you also feel the need to look companies. Students can develop Partners: behind the facade to identify and com- their skills during practical trainings prehend deeper underlying processes, in groups with the guidance of recog- I can wholeheartedly recommend you nized industry experts. The areas of marketing, PR, advertising and com- the Commerce and Marketing program.” munication are all open highways for Árpad Papp-Vary, PhD, Habil our graduates. Dean of the Faculty of Business, Com- munication and Tourism, Vice pres- This is for you if: you have strong ver- ident of the Hungarian Marketing bal and written communication skills, you Association are vigilantly observant and up-to-date on what is happening in the world of business, and interested in the concept and opera- tion of commerce and marketing.

Specializations: Head of the Program: • Advertising and PR Dr. Rita Lukács, PhD • Global marketing • Global commercial management

Specializations are only launched with a minimum of 15 students.

Career Opportunities: • Expert working for the commerce and Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 6+1 semesters marketing departments of multinational ƒƒ IELTS min. 5.5 Mode of study: full-time and national companies ƒƒ High school diploma Location: Budapest, Main campus • Expert working for advertising and PR ƒƒ High school Math grade above Language of instruction: English agencies 60% Qualification:Economist in Commerce • Manager of start-up businesses and Marketing

36 37 “A winner is a dreamer who Finance and Accounting never gives up” and METU BSc Program only creates winners.

Naledi Understanding the nature of money Career opportunities: South Africa and capital market is an exciting and • Working at national and international “I chose METU particularly because rewarding once in a lifetime adven- financial services companies (bank sec- of feedback on teachers instructing ture. This program makes students tor, securities trading, investment and understand financial culture through insurance companies), at the university. They are open and an analytical approach so they are • Getting a job at multinational consulting highly professional. I am studying capable of comprehending the domes- and audit firms, Finance and Accounting, and I chose tic and international financial pro- • Employment in the fields of corporate this major due to course structure cesses in their diversity. finance and accounting, tax advising, offered and good training base of • Working for governmental organizations the university.” We consider it important that our stu- dealing with finance and economics. Taregh from Iran dents have the opportunity to work with the latest tools and software. Main topics: These advanced financial tools are Introduction to Finance; Corporate Finance; essential for understanding today’s Accounting; Calculus for Business and Eco- most dynamically developing sector, nomics; Statistics; Business Economics; with special emphasis on e-business. Taxation System; Investments; Financial We focus on fostering independent Law; Strategic Planning; Economic Anal- strategic, business planning and ysis; Audit, Risk and Control; Insurance; analytical skills. Besides becoming Project Financing; Management Account- familiar with all the major secrets of ing; Accounting for Financial Institutions; investment, financing and taxation Controlling; Accounting Information Sys- decisions, you will be able to organize tem; International Financial Accounting for and manage a company’s financial, Multinational Companies; IT Support of accounting and taxation processes. Finance and Accounting; Project Planning; Foundations of International Corporate Finance; Financial Accounting and Report- This is for you if: you would like to get ing; Consolidated Annual Reporting acquainted with the financial challenges of enterprises and to understand the relations, Partners: Head of the Program: the financial processes, and also how to Zsuzsanna Széles habil, invest profitably, or predict financial suc- PhD, Associate Professor, cesses this program will provide you with Accountant, Tax Adviser, adequate knowledge, information and Financial and Accounting practical examples. Controller, Vice President (Society of the Hungarian Specializations: Value Analysts) • Finance • International Accounting

Specializations are only launched with a Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 6+1 semesters minimum of 15 students. ƒƒ IELTS min. 5.5 Mode of study: full-time ƒƒ High school diploma Location: Budapest, Main campus ƒƒ High school Math grade above Language of instruction: English 60% Qualification:Economist in Finance and Accounting

38 39 Biggest Motivation for me at Tourism and Catering METU besides the study are the people around me, who BSc Program work so hard to achieve their goals and always seeking for something new. This helps me Budapest is the vibrant capital of Career opportunities: to gave a smile on my face Hungary and one of the most pop- • Tour operators ”This program is so versatile, there are ular tourist destinations in Europe. and look forward. • Managers of family businesses a lot of things to love. My favourite Consequently, tourism and catering • Tourist consultants or advisors is one of the most attractive degree • Event organizers subjects are gastronomy and health programs in Hungary as well as in • Tourism managers of small municipalities tourism.” Budapest. Tourism is one of the most and regions Kanoko from Japan Aya Youssri culturally interesting and economi- • Managers of local, regional and national cally important subjects in the world. tourism “The essence of tourism lies in what Morocco • Animators it gives people in exchange for their This bachelor program offers thor- • Managers working for health and well- time and money. And what are you left ough grounding in all important ness spas with in the end? Nothing much, except subjects and topics in tourism and • Mid- and top-level managers of hotels a memory. And the most important catering. What makes the program • Attraction managers part of memories is the experience. really unique is the host of speciali- Staying in a nice hotel room during zations available for students includ- Main topics: your holiday does not make a nice ing Health Tourism and International Leisure and Tourism Studies; Tourism Mar- memory. What we teach is how to Hotel Management drawing heavily keting; Catering and Gastronomy Studies; create and give tourists a memorable on Hungary having a world renowned Attractions Management and Experience experience, whether they stay at a reputation due to its rich thermal Design; Tourism Geography; Hotel Man- hotel, visit a travel agency, a sight, a healing water assets or its number agement; Tourism Destination Manage- wellness spa or a specific destination.” Márton Lengyel, PhD, CSc one position in international den- ment; Introduction to Health Tourism; tal tourism. Furthermore, we place Travel Agency Management; Informatics; emphasis on the development of prac- Microeconomics; Social Studies; Basics of tical skills, therefore our students will Law; Business Economics; Management have the opportunity to undertake and Organisation; Finance and Accounting. project-based learning, challenge themselves in professional competi- tions, attend workshops, or take part Head of Program: in hotel visits. Dr Melanie Smith, As- sociate Professor and This is for you if: You are open-minded, researcher, Author of interested in culture, travelling and learn- Issues in Cultural Tourism ing foreign languages. Ideally, you should Studies (Routledge, 2016) also be creative and have good prob- and Health Tourism and lem-solving and organizational skills. Hospitality: Spas, Well- ness and Medical Travel (Elsevier, 2013) Specializations: • Health Tourism • International Hotel Management Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 6+2 semesters ƒƒ IELTS min. 5.5 Mode of study: full-time Specializations are launched only if the ƒƒ High school diploma Location: Budapest, Main campus minimum of 15 students wish to join the ƒƒ High school Math grade above Language of instruction: English specialization 60% Qualification:Economist in Tourism and Catering

40 41 For me, METU is like an Communication and Media adventure. It reveals new potentials, gives a great BA Program experience, and brings new people into your life.

Communication and the media have Main topics: become an integral part of our every- Theory of Communication; Advertising and ”I love Budapest Metropolitan Uni- day life. They are not only indispensa- Media Planning; Digital Marketing (New versity because it’s a cultural hub, Ayla Suleyman ble for work but they play an essential Media Marketing and Advertising Trends); there are many different people from Public Relations Theory and Practice; Social Azerbaijan role in almost every activity imagina- different cultures. The professors are ble. The latest developments in tech- studies; Network communications; Mul- nology provide an opportunity for timedia tools; Creative communication; so friendly, you can share any kind an immediate reaction to any event. Principles of Marketing; Media Market; of problems with them. The student Therefore, new applications, such Media Law; Media-skills Training. office is also nice and helpful, they as Web 2.0 based technology, are of make you feel home!” paramount importance for us. Our Important features of this program: Maaz from India creativity-focused subjects play an • Teaching creative communication: writ- important role to build a professional ing, speaking and problem solving skills; “The best part of METU is getting portfolio for our students. Our aim is development of critical thinking and inspired, surprised and network with to transfer the in-depth knowledge negotiating abilities; learning techniques international students. It is really great and skills needed to understand and of assertiveness. to change me for the better and help master the constantly evolving tools • Social media teaching: understanding me become more independent.” of communication in a spirit that ena- the new type of communications and Sakura from Japan bles graduates to use the novel means the radical changes of social media pub- of communication and the media in a licity and conscious usage of it; features responsible way preparing students of social networks. to face any future challenges. • Project-based education: providing the opportunity for students to experience This is for you if: you have strong com- teamwork and active creativity. munication skills in multiple languages, • Learning to use media tools. interested in intercultural communication • Integrated approach. and wish to understand the complexity of new media tools and digital technologies. Opportunities to gain hands on experience: Specializations: Media Workshop: The Media Workshop • Integrated media is a platform for students who wish to • International Communication discover new forms of journalism and the immediate future of the world of the Head of Program: Specializations are launched only if the media. If you want to taste the spinning Dr. Györgyi Rétfalvi PhD minimum of 15 students wish to join the atmosphere of an editorial office, try what specialization. a ”one-man-crew” can do or you are a real news junkie, you are most welcome Career opportunities: on board. Students working for the Media Workshop may also see their name in print • journalist, editor, press officer, in the national media. spokesperson • mid-level management position in PR, Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 6 semesters • advertising and marketing ƒƒ IELTS min. 5.5 Mode of study: full-time • salesperson, event organizer Location: Budapest, Main campus • international affairs officer ƒƒ High school diploma Language of instruction: English Qualification:Expert in Communication (with specialization)

42 43 Life is full of surprises and ex- International Relations citements, catch an enjoy all of them to become the best BA Program student and the best person. METU is just full of surpris- es and excitements, you learn This program familiarizes students Career Opportunities: something new all the time. with the workings of the global archi- • Officers and diplomats in the state sector ”I have finished my first semester and I tecture of decentralized governance • Actors in the business sector servicing am very excited of being a part of such that runs the world today and with the the needs of actors in global governance an amazing University. I am really happy tensions and openings it generates. It • Analysts in think tanks and policy with my professors and my faculty. They Bergeugnan Lena gives our graduates a clear advantage advisors are enthusiastic and great at problem in our complex and fast-paced world • Public administration employees solving. In this university you have a great France • NGO and international NGO sector by arming them with the knowledge opportunity of studying abroad as well. and skills necessary to understand and employees make use of the inner logic of global • Officers in international organizations One never gets bored as we have so many relations, to anticipate the direction in • Members of transnational advocacy activities and the university tries to do which they develop, and to draw on groups its best to make you feel home. I found the opportunities these changes bring. • Employees of transnational private the comfort in the idea of having a big This program empowers students to regulators community I can belong to while studying navigate with success and ease in at one of the best universities in Europe.” a globalized world linked together Main topics: Augustina from Romania and shaped not only by diplomatic Concepts and Theories in International relations between states, but also by Politics, Diplomacy, International Organi- “METU provides students with the skills manifold transnational fields, forces zations, International Law, History of Mod- needed to thrive in an interconnected and actors. ern International Relations, Civilizations in world. With classmates from around the World History, Global Cultural Anthropol- globe and a quality curriculum; METU This is for you if: you wish to work in ogy, Political Science, Political Philosophy, bestows students with a thoroughly prac- global political and social relation, want Comparative Politics, Basics of Law, Soci- tical education both in and out of the to be able to use foreign languages pro- ology, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, classrooms.” fessionally, or harness global forces and World Economics, Globalization and World Thomas from the USA opportunities in pursuit of your goals. Economic Regions, Applied Statistics, Euro- The program teaches about the world pean Integration, International Protocol of diplomacy, international organiza- and Etiquette, Regional Studies, Academic tions and transnational corporations. It Writing, Research Methodology, Informat- is a good fit for students who want to ics, Skills Training. acquire a sound understanding of how the world economy works and seize the opportunities it provides, but are not Head of Program: interested in the complex mathematics Viktor Friedmann PhD of statistics and econometrics. Associate Professor

Specializations: • Diplomacy and International Commu- nication • International Development Cooperation Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 6 semesters Specializations are launched only if the ƒƒ IELTS min. 5.5 Mode of study: full-time minimum of 15 students wish to join the ƒƒ High school diploma Location: Budapest, Main campus specialization. ƒƒ High school Math grade above Language of instruction: English 60% Qualification:International Relations Expert

44 45 At METU studying animation Animation makes my ideas much creative and visualize BA Program everything that can be entertaining. Well, luckily with Animation, Fantasy is Are you interested in how a draw- Course structure: Current academic staff members include: your friend. ing becomes a motion picture, are • You will get to know the preparatory BRIGITTA BACSKAI film editor you attracted by film tricks, video and production stages of productions ÁRON BALOGH 3D artist games, making apps? As an anima- from the idea, the script through the ARON GAUDER animation film director tion designer, you can become the storyboard and animatic to animation PANNI GYULAI animation artist Sherif Ibrahim designer of complex productions in and post- production. ERIKA KAPRONCZAI screenwriter advertising, the electronic media, • You will get familiar with the use of indis- ERVIN B. NAGY, animation film director Egypt motion pictures, digital post - produc- pensable software for digital filmmaking: MARK SELJAN DLA 3D artist tion or game design, or the specialist editing, compositing and 2D- 3D anima- ANDREA SZIGETVARI DLA composer of a special field. tion programs. LEVENTE SIPOS Animation Artist • You will encounter classic techniques: This is for you if: you are interested in drawing animation or puppet animation. Our Main Achievements: animation films not only as a spectator, • You will learn sound design, so you will ANNECY 2016 Dávid Dell’edera: Balcony, Jury but you are also fascinated by how they be able to make the sound and noises Special Award; are made. Animation experience, software of your film from the start. LONDON INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FES- knowledge, visual or drawing prior training TIVAL Mr Barczy: Hey, Deer! Children’s Film are beneficial, however, their lack does Career opportunities: Category, Audience and Jury Award; not hinder you from enrolment. If you are • you will know the production proce- INTERNATIONAL AWARDS Video Clip by still looking for your place in the world, or dures of animation productions. Balázs Simon for Nils Frahm’s RE; if you already have some idea and what • you will be confident in using classic or HUNGARIAN AND INTERNATIONAL FESTI- you would like to contribute to its values, digital techniques. VAL SUCCESSES Sandra Pataki: WireLess, join us and we will help you to make your • you will be able to find a job in anima- Hungarian Film Critics’ Award, Hungarian ideas come true. tion, graphic design or film studios, as Film Award, Cannes Film Festival Short Film a game developer or work for an adver- Corner Program Participant; What can you study?: tising agency. KAFF 2017 Tina Russian: The 13th Princess, • Visual techniques offering limitless • you will be able to work as a freelancer: Best Student Movie; opportunities. in the creative industry, reliable anima- KAFF 2019 Máté Horesnyi: Jacques Amok • Procedures making the path towards tion experts are in high demand. Run, Best Student Film the magical world of animation easy to walk. Partners: • Practical knowledge with the help of Cinemon Studio, Hungarian Film Labora- excellent experts and cutting edge tory, Umbrella Studio, ODD Studio, KGB technical infrastructure. Animation Studio, Atrium, Szolnok Interna- • You can find the most suitable genre tional Film Festival of Fine Arts, Hungarian Head of Program: for yourself. Cartoon Productions, Anilogue Interna- Melinda Kiss DLA tional Animation Film Festival Associate Professor Main topics: Story development, storyboard drawing, animation film language, making animat- ics, drawing animation, puppet animation, 3D modelling and motion, 2D digital ani- mation, sound design, compositing. Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 6 semesters ƒƒ IELTS min. 5.5 Mode of study: full-time ƒƒ High school diploma Location: Budapest, Rottenbiller campus ƒƒ Portfolio of previous works Language of instruction: English ƒƒ CV and motivation letter Qualification:Animation Designer

46 47 While I was studying here, Film and Media studies I could try myself as an actor, a writer, a director, a BA Program cameraman, an editor, what’s more, as a sound editor. I had the opportunity to broaden You can acquire comprehensive the- Main topics: Partners: my horizon and deepen my oretical and practical knowledge on Film theory, history of motion pictures, ATV, Atrium Film & Theatre, MAFILM, knowledge, something that the areas of traditional imagery and motion picture art practice, motion pic- Hungarian Film Laboratory, Hungarian portrayal as well as study the world ture technologies (cameraman - direct- National Digital Archive and Film Institute, will surely prove to be a real of electronic imagery, motion picture ing and writing studies, sound technique, Pesti Magyar Theatre, Schwindl Kft., Ufa asset in my future career. and media. Our department offers video postproduction), visual study anal- Hungary, Visionteam L.O. Filmtechnical a strong foundation for students to ysis and practice Service Ltd., Origo Film Studio, Video find their way in the traditional and Assist Hungary Ltd digital visual world. Besides the clas- Course structure: Attila Áchim sic genres of imaging, you can get to • During the motion picture art practice, Our Achievements: know the motion picture, multime- you will learn the regulations of dramatic 73rd CANNES CINÉFONDATION OFFICIAL Hungary dia and interactive segments of visual composition, editing and production. SELECTION (AGAPÉ directed by MÁRK representation. BELEZNAY) • In the semesters of motion picture tech- This is for you if: you are interested in nique built on each other you will get to BEST DIRECTOR, BEST ACTOR - Friss the various forms of motion pictures if you know the form language of filmmakers, Hús Budapest International Short have mature visual intelligence and good cooperating and communication skills. cameraman and sound editing works. Film Festival-(AGAPÉ directed by MÁRK BELEZNAY) During the course, you will get a general • You will have the opportunity to make picture of the theoretical and practical one-camera or multi-camera shootings, GRAND PRIX – BUJTOR FILMFESTIVAL opportunities of film making, and an the acquisition of the operation of the (TINNITUS- directed by Áron Haász, Arian insight into certain sections of the pro- most important post-production software, Honti) fession. and try out various motion picture genres and roles. GOLDEN LENSES AWARD Looking China By the end of the course, you will (BEYOND directed by Jenifer Zuggo) have a secure theoretical and practical Career Opportunities: knowledge about the features of visual • Motion picture maker at institutes 1st PRIZE; BERLINALE Generation Kplus ( communication and you will be able to specialized in mass communication and AWAY – directed by Roland Ferge) create films. Due to the extensive practi- media cal training, you will surely find the area • In film post-production which is the closest to your personality • As an organizer in program production and interests. in editorial offices • Motion picture maker working for adver- Head of Program: What can you study?: tising and PR experts Diána Groó • Making short films, television scenes and Film director, documentaries • Screenwriting, directing, Screenwriter lighting, editing, sound-post-production Associate Professor work • Motion film history, theoretical knowledge Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 6 semesters ƒƒ IELTS min. 5.5 Mode of study: full-time ƒƒ High school diploma Location: Budapest, Rottenbiller campus ƒƒ Portfolio of previous works Language of instruction: English ƒƒ CV and motivation letter Qualification:Film and Media Specialist ƒƒ - 3 min. long creative short film

48 49 I cannot really think of a Graphic Design friendlier place than METU. What first grabbed me BA Program in this institution was the friendliness and openness. The building itself radiates In the age of desktop publishing (DTP), What can you study? • In the third year you will focus on inter- this to me. Another really graphic design became the most inno- We build on your competences so that active graphics appearing on the latest important factor for me vative branch of design, with a strong they can be fulfilled. platforms of the digital age, responsive presence of its intellectual products in You will find your individual voice and web design, mobile applications, UI and was the opportunity to everyday life, both in the online and style. UX design. create freely. On the Open offline media. You will become committed to innovative, Partners: aesthetic, smart graphics and typography. Petofi Literary Museum, National Szechenyi Day students showed their This is for you if: you are interested in We will channel your creativity into a con- Library, VYLYAN Vinery, A38 Ship, Museum own projects which were all the various fields of graphics, are creative, scious flow so that you can work both of Fine Arts, Hungarian National Gallery, absolutely unique, reflecting have a good visual sense and drawing skills, independently and in a team. Budapest Zoo, Eurojet, The Polish Institute, and are familiar with the basic computer Vasco Hungary Ltd., RISO Goccopro their own style. Through their graphics software and are interested in Main topics: examples I realised that this is typography. Social science and visual communication, Our Main Achievements: the place where I will be able typography, graphic design and design OMDK 2015 Marcell Puskas: Pro Arte Gold Specialization: history, typography practice, graphic Prize; Orsolya Kosztandi, 1st prize; Barbara to create without boundaries. Graphic Design: Choose this specializa- design theory and methodology practice, Zsidek: 3rd prize; tion to acquire hands-on knowledge on graphic design studies and techniques, 14th ARC poster exhibition Adam Faniszlo: the greatest scale both on the traditional image theories. special prize; platforms of graphic design and in the Career Opportunities: 7th NOVI SAD INTERNATIONAL STUDENT Zsófia Máhr area of the new media. • Freelance artist as graphic designer, POSTER BIENNALE Kristof Szabo: main prize; Hungary You will be able to find your own voice packaging designer, illustrator A38XMET winning posers: Tiger Lillies/Mais on every graphic design platform through • Art director, graphic designer in graphic Ahmad; soley/Alba Jorge Cardona; 1. POS- life - like tasks, which you will be able to studios, creative agencies TERFEST INTERNATIONAL POSTER COMPETI- exploit on in your design and creative • Illustrator, image editor or DTP editor TION Balint Totok: 2nd prize, Adam Faniszlo: work. We will prepare you to be able to in online and print media 3rd prize; communicate visually in the language of • Web designer, UI, UX designer PACKAGING OF THE WORLD works of Zsofia graphic design in your career. Course structure: Paszternak, Packaging Design: Choose this speciali- • The first year is about developing manual Krisztina Nemeth in the selection Krisztina zation if you feel it is important to dress and computer skills, learning traditional Nemeth in the selection; 1st BUDAPEST the brands lined up on store shelves with procedures as well as the latest in graphic ILLUSTRATION FESTIVAL 2020, 1st Prize in practical and functional design objects, technology. You will also design illus- non fiction category: Réka Koszó. creative product images, unique and trations, covers, artistic posters, logos special packaging. Our specialization pictograms, brands and packaging. We Head of Program: emphasizes the knowledge of innovative will also focus on branding and corpo- Andrea Brittnek, technologies, bio-materials, the possibil- rate identity. Graphic designer, ity of recycling and re-use in the field of • The second year will be about book and College professor packaging culture, which is one of the magazine design, typography tools, joint most complex and most demanding areas use of fonts and images. of visual communication.

NOTE: Specializations are launched only if the sufficient number of students wish Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 6 semesters to join the specialization. ƒƒ IELTS min. 5.5 Mode of study: full-time ƒƒ High school diploma Location: Budapest, Rózsa campus ƒƒ Portfolio of previous works Language of instruction: English ƒƒ CV and motivation letter Qualification:Graphic Designer

50 51 At METU on can expertise Motion Picture-Cameraman Specialization a diverse student body and the quality and passion of BA Program teachers helps you to grow in your field. “Optimism shines brighter than any challenge During the filmmaking process the Course Structure Our Main Achievements: that looms over you.” most important partner of the director From the first year: Dániel Füzes Common law „szokásjog”: is the cinematographer. He has a sig- • History of Art • Cyprus International Film Festival - Golden nificant role in transferring a film idea • Cameraman skills Aphrodite CYIFF „GOT TALENT” into reality successfully in an environ- • Basic Photography skills • 6th Savaria Film Festival Short film category Nguyen Gia Khanh ment where technology develops day • Analog and Digital Technologies 3rd place by day. The cinematographer is the • Introduction to Dramaturgy • 2019 Fresh Flesh Budapest International Vietnam person who creates a coherent visual • Introduction to Documentary Short Film Festival Best Hungarian Actor world using his/her own talent within Filmmaking Levente Tóth the framework of the opportunities From the second year: • Vilmos Zsigmond International Film Festival provided by the script. • Studio Practice Best Young Cameraman: for filming the • Directing Skills Hypnosis and the Bad Actor In our University at the cameraman • The role of music in film specialization the development of the • Film History Katalin Moldovai: As always (Ahogy eddig) : artistic sense is equally important as • Visual Analyses • 72nd Cannes Film Festival Cinéfondation gaining the proper knowledge of the • Film Editing selection technology. In order to be able of cre- From the third year: ating a film at a high level, not only • Screenplay Writing stable technical knowledge and facing • Set and visual design of a film new challenges is needed but also a • Television Studio Practice great dedication to filmmaking. Our • Make-up University emphasis on introducing all • Introduction to VFX relevant elements of the filmmaking, like editing, scriptwriting and direct- Career Opportunities: ing in order to make our students • Cameraman capable of working in a team later. • Cameraman in filmmaking and Origo Film Studio provides an excel- television production lent professional background for the • Independent artist filmmaking training of the university.

Head of Program: This is for you if: Prof. Dr. Ádám Rozgonyi You are interested in film production, you DLA habil have good cooperative and interpersonal College Professor skills, you possess an advanced visual sense, you would like to learn film- video- and television programme production.

What can you learn from us? • The basics of filmmaking • Cameraman Skills • Post-production Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 6 semesters • Film Theory • The latest techniques ƒƒ IELTS min. 5.5 Mode of study: full-time • The professional technical background ƒƒ High school diploma Location: Budapest, Rottenbiller campus is provided by Origo Film Studio ƒƒ Portfolio of previous works Language of instruction: English ƒƒ CV and motivation letter Qualification:Cinematographer

52 53 Teachers at METU are really Media Design friendly and professional with their work and have a great BA Program knowledge. International Students from all over the world are the best part in Media designers are the polyhistors Course structure: Our main achievements: METU. of the 21st century. In the age of con- • The first year is about the laying the OMDK (National Arts Students’ Conference) stant technological revolution their groundwork for the mindset of an art- 2017 Viktoria Szeker: Media art and theory, role is not only to follow, but to shape ist, visual logic and composition skills 2nd prize; Szilveszter Őry, Installation, 2nd that with artistic sensibility: to make while exploring your individual creative prize; the new digital world modest for us, competences. OMDK 2015 Intermedia, Gabor Balazs: 1st Nguyen Chi Lan Le from the World Wide Web, through • The second year focuses on deepening prize; Vietnam the post-production of films to game your technical knowledge, getting to INSHADOW FESTIVAL 2014 Marcell Andrist- development. know tools and software, most of all in yak: Best international student film award; 2D and 3D design as well as interactive METU and MARIONETT projection; This is for you if: you are interested in dig- applications. MADACH RETRO project by Eva Kertesz and ital post-production work for motion pic- • The third year you can design and Adam Toth, Petofi Literary Museum; tures and VFX, if you want to get to know accomplish complex tasks, creative OMDK 2013 Marcell Andristyak, Daniel Hod- UX design, light painting, game develop- projects, and you can prepare for your vogner, Akos Kiss, Domonkos Kiss, Video ment, making virtual reality applications, graduate career in live situations, in art, 1st prize; media installations, music informatics, cooperation with real stakeholders of NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RADIO AND TELE- data visualization. If you are creative, have the creative industry. VISION HISTORY – new, interactive exhibition; extensive visual, technical and critical sense TEDxYouthBudapest presentation of Lam- and you are familiar with IT or feel you are Career Opportunities: bert Toth; ready to acquire the necessary skills. • Design artist in creative industries FUTUROSCOPE diploma presentation • Experimental designer or programme officer in areas where visual literacy, pro- What can you learn from us? ject design and interaction planning are • The design and implementation of art indispensable works, installations, interactive appli- • Independent media artist cations • In post-production motion picture stu- • Graphic design dios • The acquisition of the basics of motion • At game designing companies picture making • Sound design Professional Partners: • Interaction & UX design National Philharmonics, Umbrella Studio, • 3D design VJ Centrum Budapest, MTVA, 2B Gallery • Game design Head of Program: • Making of film and visual effects, digital Pál Szacsva y DLA, post-production works College Professor

Main topics: VFX (motion picture digital post-produc- tion work), moving graphics, UX (user experience) design, video mapping (light painting), game development, making virtual reality applications, sound design, Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 6 semesters data visualization, web design, media ƒƒ IELTS min. 5.5 Mode of study: full-time installation ƒƒ High school diploma Location: Budapest, Rottenbiller campus ƒƒ Portfolio of previous works Language of instruction: English ƒƒ CV and motivation letter Qualification:Media Designer

54 55 Just do it before the deadline. Environmental Design “The major at METU is amazing and I would love to BA Program share the knowledge in my community after I finish”

The specialty of practical subjects is Main topics: Partners: the design of internal space, furniture Conceptual development, Abstract under- Europa Design Hungary Plc., Krullung Ltd., and architecture, which are accom- standing, Creative Design, Form and Mate- Laurum Ltd., Falco Plc. Heba Hassan plished by courses of partner areas rial Studies, Drawing and Painting, History Egypt in order to provide extensive knowl- of Art / Design / Interiors, Environmental Our achievements: edge. We aim to teach professionals Design, Furniture Structure Studies, Com- 2020: 4x4 Workshop Participation in China who design and decorate the interior puter-Aided Design (CAD) and 3D Mode- - Organized by CAFA and the exterior of our built environ- ling, Workshop Prototypes. 2016-2020: HELLO WOOD Architectural Sum- ment whether independently or as mer Camps Participation (5 projects realized a creative associate. Emphasis is put Structure of the Program: all over Hungary) on personal contact and consultancy. First year (BA 1): Introduction in art, archi- 2017: OMDK – Emese Pancsa 1st prize / Diana tecture, design and environment and the Alchabbi 2nd prize This is for you if: if you have a strong combination on those by being involved 2015: OMDK – Petra Jankovics 1st prize and sensible view of your environment in complex university projects of creating 2015: Design Week BUDA-PEST – ME(e)Tde- and have good analysing and communi- forms, spaces, materials and structures sign, TESTközel cation skills. with a clear co-relation between education 2015: Fresh Design – International Exhibition and profession. and Workshop Participation 2015: Concread Project Concrete Workshop Specializations: Second year (BA 2): Applying the skills of Participation • Environmental Design: Interior design, abstraction and a deep understanding of 2014: Szövegség ’39 – BET’ON Workshop Object design and Architectural Con- links between built and unbuilt environ- Participation cept Development. ments to complex projects in different 2014: MEDIAWAVE Occupy Project Partic- scales. From objects, through interiors ipation Specializations are launched only if the to architecture and urban context, unre- sufficient number of students wish to join stricted either by means or dimensions. the specialization. Third year (BA 3): Developing complex What can you study? conceptual projects with a complete • Exploration of the links between man- documentation consisting of theoretical kind and environment research, case studies, technical drawings • International trends in built environ- and structural detailing. Head of Program: ment Márton Pintér, • Conscious design, sustainable approach Career Opportunities: Assistant lecturer and ecological attitude • Interior Designer / Object Designer • Complex design skills through practical Associate and conceptual methods • Independent Artist • Involvement in the recent technologies • Project Manager for Professionals and materials • Architectural Creative for Professionals • Building prototypes in our in-house workshop led by experts • Professional practices in interior design, architecture and acquiring skills at live Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 6 semesters projects ƒƒ IELTS min. 5.5 Mode of study: full-time ƒƒ High school diploma Location: Budapest, Rózsa campus ƒƒ Portfolio of previous works Language of instruction: English ƒƒ CV and motivation letter Qualification:Environmental Designer

56 57 I am so thankful I chose Photography Metu; I had this chance to learn from big people how BA Program to photograph and see the world better and understand how to live better. Metu Photography is able to simultaneously Main topics: Our achievements: is the best place to start recreate the world of facts, imagina- Photographic design (creative, conceptual, OMDK 2017 Zsofia Szabo, Photography 1st your journey not only in tion, fiction and dreams. We encour- portrayal, documentary, experimental, prize; age our students to express their ideas press and fashion), creative design, studio ART MARKET BUDAPEST exhibition at Art photography but in any through the means offered by this practice, history of photography, photo- Photo Budapest, Special prize of Hasenfratz artistic area. creative outlet; we teach them how graphic techniques, artistic interpretation, Ora Budapest for young talents; to use the visual design language of studies in philosophy, contemporary visual SILVER JAVELIN AWARD 2016 Marton Meresz, photography with analogue and dig- communication, media studies, reportage Sports photo category, 2nd prize; ital technical tools. genres HELLODESIGN TALENT AWARD Marton Novak, Richard Kiss, 1st prize; Soroush Khaksar This is for you if: you are interested in Program Structure: GARAZS ROCK exhibition, Photo street fes- Iran visual communication and wish to show • The first year focuses on the deepening tival; others how you see the world through your of your technical skills, knowledge of HUNGARIAN PRESS PHOTO COMPETITION lens. The ideal candidates have a mature tools and software, most of all studio Tamas Kaszas: art series 1st prize; Mate Sze- critical sense, enjoy working in teams, and photography, analogue techniques, keres: Andre Kertesz Award; Szergej Marko- their eyes are always looking for possible through the acquisition of thinking szov: Escher Karoly Award subjects and pictures. through images. • The second year is about exploring the Partners: artistic approach, establishing visual lan- Mai Mano House, Capa Center, Tripont Foto Specializations: guage and knowledge of composition, Video Ltd. • Artistic Photography but most of all about exploring individ- • Photojournalism (documentary pho- ual creative skills. tography, press photo) • In the third year you can design and • Fashion Photography implement complex tasks and inde- pendent projects in live situations, in Specializations are launched only if the cooperation with the actual actors of sufficient number of students wish to join the creative industry and the art scene. the specialization. Career Opportunities: What can you study? • Photographer in various specialized fields • The visual formal language of pho- of photography and visual media Head of Program: tography, its analogue and digital • Independent artist and/or private entre- Luca Gőbölyös DLA habil., technical toolset preneur College Professor, Balogh • To express your thoughts through your • In editorial offices Rudolf Award- winning work • Photojournalist Photographer • Varied techniques and novelties in tech- • Fashion journalist nology • Critical approach • Independence and teamwork • Knowledge enabling you to join the art World in Hungary and abroad Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 6 semesters ƒƒ IELTS min. 5.5 Mode of study: full-time ƒƒ High school diploma Location: Budapest, Rózsa campus ƒƒ Portfolio of previous works Language of instruction: English ƒƒ CV and motivation letter Qualification:Photographer Designer

58 59 At Metu we can meet peop- Visual Representation le from all around the world coming from different cultu- BA Program res. At METU one can escape from the ordinary.

You can acquire comprehensive the- What can you study? Course Structure oretical and practical knowledge on • basic computer graphic programs, con- First year: Mridul Gairola the areas of traditional imagery and temporary imagery techniques and the- • Traditional visual art techniques portrayal as well as study the world ories • Materials and procedures of painting and India of electronic imagery, motion picture • we will develop your manual skills and graphics and media. Our department offers visualization methods a strong basis for students to find • you will be able to make not only illus- Second year: their way in the traditional and digital trations for a novel but design the whole • 3D plastic and computer practical visual world. Besides the classic gen- book • tasks – physical and virtual variations of res of imaging, you can get to know • you can create not only oil on canvas visualization in space, installation design the motion picture, multimedia and painting, but motion picture, interactive interactive segments of visual rep- installations, and objects. Third year: resentation. • we will provide you with deep theoret- • Artistic features of motion picture besides ical knowledge static picture opportunities offered by artis- This is for you if: your manual skills are tic photo and video good, you are interested in fine arts, your Main Topics: way of thinking is creative and original, fine arts techniques; creative visual Career Opportunities and you would like to develop your skills representation studies; printmaking • As an independent visual artist, painter or on a high level. techniques: lino cutting, wood cutting, graphic designer drypoint, etching, making lithography • Book designer, illustrator, Comics Artist Specializations: and silkscreen prints, Risography, visual • Visual designer, concept artist or a creator representation and typography; painting of any other area of graphic design Painting, Graphic Art, Illustration - techniques, visual representation and • Leader of an arts workshop or creative Comics media art; the history and practice of • design club, or as a museum education NOTE: Specializations are launched only visual communication; illustration design; professional if the minimum of 5 students wish to join visual culture studies; image theories; book the specialization design; book-binding, comics techniques, history of comics Head of Program: Visual Representation Specialization Sándor Rácmolnár DLA, Our training emphasizes on the devel- Associate Professor, opment of manual skills, the acquisition Munkacsy Mihaly Award- of traditional and new technologies and winning Graphic Artist practicing a creative way of thinking.

You might be interested in individual or duplication graphics, painting, installation art, video art, or you can deal with story- boards – visual scripts – used in filmmaking, comics and strip cartoons, the joint areas of fine arts and design, and the creative methods of contemporary art. Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 6 semesters ƒƒ IELTS min. 5.5 Mode of study: full-time ƒƒ High school diploma Location: Budapest, Rózsa Campus ƒƒ Portfolio or previous works Language of instruction: English ƒƒ CV and motivation letter Qualification:Representation Artist, Painter, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Comics Artist

60 61 Awesome CV MARKETING TOURISM MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP at graduation? COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) ANIMATION ART AND DESIGN MANAGEMENT CINEMATOGRAPHY FASHION AND TEXTILE DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN

MASTER’S PHOTOGRAPHY At METU, it’s possible MEDIA DESIGN

62 63 Its affordable to live in Marketing Budapest, International environment at the university MSc Program is amazing and the university has been welcoming since day one and helpful. “The Marketing is an exciting and diverse Program Structure: only one from Madagascar world. In this master’s programme we • After laying the theoretical founda- ”In my oppinion, the ambiance and the but never felt alone” feels present the newest trends of the pro- tions, we facilitate your understanding modernity of the university is the most fession in order to provide a deeper of contexts through case studies and fascinating at METU.” home here. understanding of marketing processes practical examples, and enable you to Ádám from Hungary and an overview of the latest devel- think in complex systems and marketing opments. In addition, you get a per- processes. ”As an international student, I chose to spective that prepares you to adapt • During the training you may get the attend Budapest Metropolitan University Kenny Johnson to the ever-changing business envi- Google Ads Fundamentals Certification, ronment quickly and creatively, and which will be a highlight in your CV. for two main reasons: first, I wanted to Madagascar find the most appropriate solutions • You will get to know software programs combine study and travel; second, I was in accordance with the brand and the that helps you achieve great results in attracted by all the different opportunities target group. marketing and analyse big data – for in terms of degree opportunities and example the SalesManago CRM and study programs. My time in Budapest This is for you if: you wish to broaden marketing automatization system. has so far been a memorable experience, your horizons and go from a marketing • You can expand your knowledge with I’ve made friends from all over the world specialist to a knowledgeable leader in unique elective subjects such as Direct and I highly recommend this challenging the field of marketing, this program is for Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Coun- and culturally diverse university.” you. Understand the big picture of the try Branding, Copywriting and Sports Khalid from the USA marketing world, rather than just a small Marketing. part of it. Develop the skills and knowledge • In addition to METU educators, you to proactively attract and keep consumers. will learn from practical experts who are renowned representatives of their Specialization profession. Integrated Marketing Communications: In this specialization you can learn about the Career Opportunities: fields of expertise that may provide useful • Senior professional at the commerce and support in your future work successes. We marketing departments of multinational prepare you for all the important profes- companies sional challenges from PR to online and • Salesperson, sales professional Head of Program: social media marketing. • Senior professional at advertising and PR Dr. habil. Árpád agencies, consulting companies Papp-Váry PhD, Main topics: • Head of your own agency Habil, Dean of the Marketing Theory and Marketing Man- • Freelancer marketing professional Faculty of Business, agement in the Digital Age, Marketing Communication and Research, Marketing Information Systems, Tourism, Vice president B2C and B2B Sales, CRM Systems, Con- of the Hungarian sumption Theory and Consumer Behav- Marketing Association iour, Media Law, Advertising Law, Data Protection, Online Terms and Conditions, Logistics – Supply Chain Management, Offline and Online Service Marketing, Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 4 semesters Product and Brand Management in ƒƒ IELTS min. 6.0 Mode of study: full-time Practice, Intercultural Management and ƒƒ Bachelor’s degree from a Location: Budapest, Main campus Marketing, Online Economy, Sales and relevant field Language of instruction: English Marketing, Marketing and Communica- Qualification:MSc in Marketing tions Controlling

64 65 At METU you can find a Tourism Management diverse and international environment. Anyone who MSc Program wishes to connect with different cultures and people then METU is the right place Budapest is one of the most exciting Career Opportunities: for you. tourism destinations in the world and • Tour operators the number of international tourists, • Managers of family businesses “The university offers various as well as students, is growing. As • Tourist consultants or advisors possibilities for studying in my well as its beautiful heritage sites • Event organizers field of interest which are not Lizzie and Danube river views, the city is • Tourism managers of city, rural and available in other universities in the only capital city in the world which regional municipalities Hungary. For me, the affordable China has so many thermal baths or spas, it • Managers of local, regional and national tuition fee was another reason to was nominated as City of Design by tourism choose this institution. I believe UNESCO Creative Cities Network, and • Animators that the Welcome Day was a good the city offers a lively cultural scene • Managers working for health and opportunity to make new friends and nightlife with its world-famous wellness spas from every country of the world ’ruin bars’. • Mid- and top-level managers of hotels as well as to get to know the city • Attraction managers This is for you: you are interested in dif- • Managers in the cultural and creative of Bu- dapest. I will never forget ferent cultures and destinations, as well as sectors that experience. Also, the lectures travelling and languages. You are a creative are very interesting, the rooms are thinker who is interested in undertaking well equipped and the professors project-based learning and applying your know how to communicate with the theoretical knowledge to real case stud- international students and to make ies. You have some interest in leading the syllabus totally understandable.” and managing destinations, attractions or Kosmas from Greece employees in the tourism, cultural, creative or hospitality sectors.

Main topics: Economic Policy, Research Methodology, Managerial (Business) Economics, Cultural, Head of Program: Creative and Heritage Tourism, Market- Dr Melanie Smith, As- ing and Communication Management, sociate Professor and Creative Experience Design, Tourism Leg- researcher, Author of islation and Institutions, Strategic Man- Issues in Cultural Tourism agement, Company Finance and Strategy, Studies (Routledge, 2016) Tourism Destination Management, Crea- and Health Tourism and tive Industries, Health Tourism, Wellness Hospitality: Spas, Well- and Spas, Controlling Systems, Enterprise ness and Medical Travel Decision Support Systems and Methods, (Elsevier, 2013) Trends in Tourism Product Development, Heritage Management, ICT and Crea- tive Media, Creative City Development, Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 4 semesters Sustainable Planning and Development, ƒƒ IELTS min. 6.0 Mode of study: full-time Event Management ƒƒ Bachelor’s degree from a Location: Budapest, Main campus relevant field Language of instruction: English Qualification:Economist in Tourism Management

66 67 METU has a broad exposure Management and Leadership in studies as well as in the student exchange program. MSc Progam you have a chance to meet people from all around the world and broaden your To be a chief executive of any organ- Partners: thoughts and have a great isation is a complex challenge, let it Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry, experience. “Great Leaders be a small enterprise or a large one MTA GB – Knowledge- and Communication or organization in the public sector. Management Working Committees, Hun- lead to the success in many Managing any of them requires an garian School for Organizational Sciences, people’s lives.” expert in analyzing, planning, coordi- National Association of Crisis and Change nating, solving conflicts and problems, Managers sustaining workflow. We present this approach to our students, so they can Zalak Reshomwala cope with all areas of business man- I initially came to Metropolitan agement, and turn into true leaders of for my undergraduate degree in India enterprises, all on a professional level. Business Administration and Man- This is for you if: you are creative, a good agement. After an eventful three problem-solver, aiming for innovation, and and a half years and a successful ready to face challenges. We are looking completion of my Bachelors, my forward to the application of those who experience here prompted me are persistent, committed, and cooperative to come back and study for my while working in groups. Masters program in Leadership. The friendly environment, atten- tive yet professional teachers, Specialization top academic classes and activi- • Management Consulting ties on offer have made it easier Main Topics: to decide to continue my studies Management and Organization Theories, here. Metropolitan is truly any stu- Managerial (Business) Economics, Decision dent’s doorway to the continent Support Systems, Strategic Management, and the World at large. The school Innovation and Knowledge Management, continuously thrives to improve Controlling Systems, Change and Crisis itself and put the student’s needs Head of Program: Management, The Structure and Opera- first. Similarly to me, I hope many Dr. Csaba István Ilyés PhD tion of Counselling Agencies, Counselling students will come and be inspired Methods and Techniques, Management by creativity. of Counselling Projects, Negotiating Tech- Tapiwa from Zimbabwe niques and Conflict Resolution

Career Opportunities: • Management consultant • Project manager Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 4 semesters • Businessman ƒƒ IELTS min. 6.0 Mode of study: full-time • Manager of own business ƒƒ Bachelor’s degree from a Location: Budapest, Main campus • Business manager relevant field Language of instruction: English Qualification:Masters in Management and Leadership

68 69 Budapest Metropolitan Communication and Media Studies university, a place where you learn about the world, MSc Program while experiencing it as well. A multi-dimensional, multi-cultural institution For a successful professional it is an Main topics: that allows one to grow and essential tool to have strong com- New Media Theory, Theories and Social ”In 2017, I did my graduate internship achieve so much more than munication skills, for a successful Functions of Media, Anthropology of Com- at the International Office of METU, professional in the media sciences munication, Visual Culture, Representation and that experience surpassed my one could’ve hoped and this is fundamental. The Masters of Theory, Effect Mechanisms of Interpersonal initial expectations. One of the main dreamed. METU, the world Communication program offers theo- Communication, Media Representation reasons that made me decide to stay retical knowledge with a strong focus Theory, Theories of Identity and Otherness, here is the university’s international held within the world. on practical, professional skills and Media and Cultural Studies, International ambience, having students from liter- competences. Political and Organizational Communica- ally all over the world. Besides that, I tion, Foreign Language Communication was also very enthusiastic at the idea Zeeshan Masood Complying with current social and labour Techniques of doing my master in such a vibrant market demands, the course integrates Pakistan the fields of communication theory, media Specialization: city; there is pretty much anything a studies, social sciences, political science, International Communication: student wish could do in and around sociology, psychology and cultural studies We wish to provide the training of profes- the city.” within the field of social sciences offering sionals who are able to perform entrepre- Ulvi from the Netherlands a knowledge of high standard, which can neurial, networking and managerial tasks be put to a profitable and practical use in based on their comprehensive knowledge ”The best part of the school has been various areas. and skills gained in the area of mass com- the ability to meet students from all The communication master course offers munication and intercultural communica- over the globe who have different theoretical knowledge with a strong focus tion in addition to their excellent command cultures and traditions than mine. It’s on practical, professional skills and compe- of two foreign languages used for specific truly a melting pot of people from tences. In order to achieve that objective: professional purposes. all across the world. My experience • The educational programme of the here has been great so far and I hope course is strongly media-oriented which Career Opportunities: is based on a thorough grounding in Graduates may find employment in a wide other students alike will be able to social and behavioural sciences; range of areas within the field of media enjoy the beauty of learning and • Complying with current social and labour and culture including mass communication, living in a school and city like this.” market demands, the course integrates traditional and electronic media, educa- Oluwafemi from Nigeria the fields of communication theory, tional and cultural institutions, publishing media studies, social sciences, political houses and non-profit organizations. They science, sociology, psychology and cul- may pursue their future career in the dis- Head of Program: tural studies within the field of social tribution networks of cultural products, at Dr. Györgyi Rétfalvi PhD sciences offering a knowledge of high convention and event organizing enter- standard, which can be put to a profit- prises or local political organizations as able and practical use in various areas; well as other regional bodies interested • The course is planned to include in social communication. one optional module: International Communication.

This is for you if: you have strong com- munication skills in multiple languages, Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 4 semesters interested in intercultural communication ƒƒ IELTS min. 6.0 Mode of study: full-time and wish to understand the complexity of ƒƒ Bachelor’s degree from a relevant Location: Budapest, Main campus new media tools and digital technologies. field Language of instruction: English Qualification:Expert in Communication

70 71 Happiness and motivation Master of Business Administration are the Key. MBA program Jaymyn Mezey Netherlands The most cutting-edge theoretical and The subjects we offer have an emphasis • Management: The Management Special- practical knowledge and skills that on practical skills. After thoroughly under- ization offers students the opportunity to encompass all sectors of business are standing the fundamentals of business, gain comprehensive and thorough man- incorporated to our MBA. In addition students will be exposed to a diversity of agement skills. Students selecting the Man- to the important foundational courses experiential learning through practical agement Specialization will get acquainted (Economic Policy, Research Methodol- examples, case studies, and hands-on with the typical processes and character- ogy, Qualitative Methods, Business projects. These experiences allow stu- istics of the individual functional areas of Economics, Business Law, etc.), we dents to master the skills necessary to corporations, including the methods to have included other essential skills become confident and successful business manage these various areas. Graduates will (Modern Corporate Finance, Finan- professionals. be able to fully comprehend and manage cial Analysis, Strategic Management, In addition to our excellent PhD instructors, the work of complex organizational units etc.) and have included a focus on subjects are taught by renowned national and organizations. Core subjects: Busi- leadership development. After fully and international experts such as Konrad ness Planning, Intercultural Management understanding the fundamentals of Wetzker from Germany, Dragan Ilić from and Marketing, Business and Competition business, students will be exposed Serbia, and Stanley Allen Ward from the Policy, Logistics – Supply Chain Manage- to a diversity of experiential learn- United States. ment, etc. ing through practical examples, case studies, and hands- on projects. These Career Opportunities: allow students to master the skills • Manager at companies of all sizes (SMS, necessary to become confident and multinational) and industries (manufac- successful business professionals. turing, service provision, public sector); • Leader of one’s own company This is for you: you want to acquire the • Independent economic expert knowledge and skills that can be flexibly applied in any area of business with the Specializations: most up-to-date methods of knowledge • Finance: Students selecting the Finance transfer. You are the right candidate for Specialization will gain a deep under- our MBA programme if you intend to standing of macro- and micro-level accelerate your career, you would like to finance. This specialization will provide increase your salary, or you are determined students with the knowledge and skills to become more successful than others. that are essential components of the functional and strategic operation of Head of Program: Program Structure: companies. Core subjects: Corporate Dr. Csaba Ilyés When designing the innovative curricu- Finance and Financial Strategies, Tax- lum for the two-year-long MBA program, ation, International Financial Manage- we incorporated the most cutting edge ment, etc. theoretical and practical knowledge and skills that encompass all areas and sectors of business. In addition to the important Admission requirements: foundational courses (e.g. Economic Policy, ƒƒ IELTS min. 6.0 Research Methodology, Qualitative Meth- ƒƒ If you have a Bachelor’s degree: 3 ods, Business Economics, Business Law, years’ experience in a professional Duration of studies: 4 semesters etc.), we have included other essential skills or managerial position. Mode of study: full-time (e.g. Modern Corporate Finance, Financial ƒƒ If you have a Master’s degree: 2 Location: Budapest, Main campus Analysis, Strategic Management, etc.) and years’ experience in a professional Language of instruction: English have included a sharp focus on leadership or managerial position Qualification:Economist in Tourism development. Management

72 73 I have always been interested Animation in the profession, I had previous knowledge of it, and MA Program I would have liked to develop that. I really liked the experts teaching here, I was familiar The inspirational atmosphere of the Course Structure: Alexandre Trauner International Film, with some of their work and program ensures the opportunity to First year: Festival, Anilogue it was an honour to learn get absorbed in the world of anima- 1. You will face complex animation design • International Animation Film Festival, tion genres, in order to find your own tasks, such as literary adaptations, KAFF Film Festival, S.A.I.N.T. Audio from them. conceptual, visual and technical style. applied works or experimental movies. Studio, Puppetworks Studio, BABtér You will be able to improve your skills 2. You will develop your storytelling, ani- Creative Studio related to all the stages of animation mation and sound design skills. design and production process, includ- 3. You will improve your 2D and 3D com- Our main Achievments: Éva Adorján ing storytelling, concept development, puter animation skills. I Have Problems directed by Zsuzsanna visuals, animation techniques and 4. You will refine your graphic style through Debreczeni in WTF2019 program at Hungary sound design. Both autonomous and creative visual studies. Annecy Animation Film Festival, and offi- applied approaches are supported, so 5. You will get familiar with the current cial selection at Animafest Zagreb 2019, you will be free to choose your future trends of animation art and its place Etudia&Anima Krakow 2019, TIAF Taiwan role in the creative industry. related to other visual fields. 2019, Animasyros 2019 Greece, Primanima Second year: 2018 This is for you: If you are ready to face 1. You will start to develop your graduation Second Hand directed by Noémi Barkóczi in exciting, complex challenges in the field movie. official selection at KAFF 2017, Primanima of animation and to focus on animated 2. You will experiment with graphic and 2017, Sarajevo Film Festival 2017, Short short film directing and advanced creative visual communication styles . Story Film Festival USA 2017, FESA Bel- animation designing processes. Don’t back 3. You will develop your own animation grad 2017, CineFest 2017, Huniwood Berlin off if you are less-experienced in animation, production workflow. 2017, TAF Thessaloniki Festival 2017, Easter because lack of practice can be compen- Neighbours Festival Hague, and panorama sated by strong motivation and experience Career Opportunities: program at MECAL Barcelona 2017 in other visual art fields. • You will be able to work as a standalone Betti directed by Zsuzsanna Ács in offi- animation designer or as a leader of a cial selection at Animarte Rio de Janeiro Main topics: creative team 2019, Equinoxio Columbia 2019, Primanima Creative concepts, visual communication, • You will be able to be a member of a Hungary 2019 dramaturgy, animation film grammar, the- creative agency Mama Hotel directed by Tina Orosz in ories of animation, computer skills, sound • You will be able to organize and lead official selection at KAFF 2019, Priman- design. complex animation related projects ima 2019 • You will be able to emerge as an auton- Current academic staff members omous animation artist includes: Head of Program: BRIGITTA BACSKAI film editor Professional partners: Melinda Kiss DLA ÁRON BALOGH 3D artist • Cinemon Studio, Hungarian Film Lab- Associate Professor, ARON GAUDER animation film director oratory, Umbrella Studio, ODD Studio, Animation Designer PANNI GYULAI animation artist KGB Animation ERIKA KAPRONCZAI screenwriter • Studio, Hungarian Cartoons Production, RÓBERT KÁDÁR, animation artist ERVIN B. NAGY, animation film director SZANDRA PATAKI, animation artist MARK SELJAN DLA 3D artist Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 4 semesters ANDREA SZIGETVARI DLA composer ƒƒ IELTS min. 6.0 Mode of study: full-time ƒƒ Bachelor’s degree from a relevant Location: Budapest, Rottenbiller field campus ƒƒ Portfolio of previous works Language of instruction: English ƒƒ CV and motivation letter Qualification:Animation Designer

74 75 The way I see it the Art and Design Management curriculum provides practical and viable knowledge. In the MA Program Art and Design Management MA even the impossible could happen. The Art Open Design in a broader sense – meaning Structure of the Program: workshop was the project all creative solutions as a whole- is First year: “During my internship at Met- closest to my heart, I’m really indispensable in today’s global eco- 1. Foundation subjects- mostly in theory ropolitan I decided to apply for a nomics. The development & man- 2. Contemporary art and design scene, Design and Art Management MA, looking forward to it again. agement of product structure and institutional system to become someone who can func- 3. Insight in various projects (expos, festi- national and international relations tion as a bridge between the market of for-profit and non-profit actors of vals, design studios) and the artist. I consider the work of the art sector require professionals 4. Development of writing and presenta- Ramóna Benkő who are familiar with contemporary tion skills those very important who support design, art scenes and trends. 5. Institution-specific skills e.g. exhibition, artists and designers with their pro- Hungary film festival theatre management fessional knowledge.” This is for you: If you would like to be a Second year: BERNADETT KÁLDI, graduate cultural manager, if you are independent 1. Economic knowledge and management student if you have entrepreneurship affinity, and skills good organizational skills and if you have “To create pieces of art, to human- a good style both in writing and speaking. Our Achievements: ize our material world... is merely a • IN | SIDE | OUT a STYLEWALKER We expect both graduates from art and noble task. It is even harder to cre- design programs and design and art theory NIGHTON; „CAN’T TOUCH THIS!” in students. Also, we would love you in our Balna; OFF BIENNALE 2017 ate the circumstances that will allow program if you are coming from the field • IN | SIDE | OUT a STYLEWALKER artists to get their work and values of economics or technology, but interested NIGHTON; „CAN’T TOUCH THIS!” in publicized – from the workshops in the management of businesses in the Balna; OFF BIENNALE 2017 and studios to the people. This is a field of culture. profession that needs creativity and Alumni: wit, meanwhile, its significance is Main topics: MANYI ESZTER RECSEY Manager, Vajda getting more and more important.” Contemporary art theory and history, Lajos Studio; JÓZSEF VADAS CSc, PhD, Habil. contemporary design, creative industry, KATALIN KITTY HORVATH curator assis- creative thinking, critical culture education, tant, Kassak Museum Expo on Housing curation, other arts (dance, theatre, music, Exclusion; puppet etc.). TÍMEA VADINSZKY Associate, Budapesti Spring Festival; Specializations: BERNADETT IMOLA KALDI Event Manager Head of Program: • Curatory assistant, Budapest Operetta Theatre Dr. Zsuzsanna Pörczi, • Fashion management Phd NOTE: Specializations are launched only if the minimum number of students required apply

Career Opportunities: • Manager, curator or art expert in art and design galleries, museums, cultural institutes Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 4 semesters • PR and art advisor of companies ƒƒ IELTS min. 6.0 Mode of study: full-time • Project manager ƒƒ Bachelor’s degree from a relevant Location: Budapest • Event or festival organizer field Language of instruction: English ƒƒ Portfolio of previous works Qualification:Art and Design ƒƒ CV and motivation letter Manager

76 77 In the cameraman major Cinematography you should, and you can make mistakes. This is a MA Program real incubator where you can do experiments, and thanks to our teachers the Our aim is to train such motion picture Second year: dedicated and devoted professionals who can understand • Film history and image analysis “The cinematographer’s work students can learn new the world around them from a visual • Dramaturgy has a great number of compo- perspective thanks to their visual • Practice of directing nents. Being able to make a things fast and can develop imagination, sense of composition and • Mastering Visual effects long-term career is a question through this process. There individual approach. They can express • Make-up in films of encounters, luck and last but themselves and paraphrase the world • Post-production and VFX (visual effects) is comprehensive education, in the language of images by master- knowledge not least talent, eligibility and covering every aspect of film ing visual representation styles, the persistence. It is important that visual culture, the connected arts and Job opportunities: you always find some challenge making and helping you find the theoretical and practical meth- • as a leading cameraman in film and in the upcoming assignment let the most attractive aspect of ods of film making; at the same time commercial productions, in Hungarian it be lighting, a new form of sto- the profession, whether it is they create their own artistic path and and international productions rytelling or a method of moving also they can create the visual images • a cameraman of videoclips, documen- the cameras in a groundbreaking editing, writing, directing or dreamt by the director while cooper- tary films, TV series and feature films new way.” shooting, the list is long. ating with the other professionals in SÁNDOR CSUKÁS a creative way. Main topics: Film history, and image analysis, Dram- The education is based mainly on prac- aturgy, Cinematography and Directing, Zsófia Géczi tical lessons, and the location is the Music, Editing, Sets and Visual effects, Origo Film Studio, which meets all the VFX, Post-production Hungary latest technical requirements. Success: Gábor Szilágyi METU’s Cinematographer What can you study at METU? MA graduate shot his first feature film • you can learn lighting technics, the use in 2020. of shot sizes, eye lines, shot angles, and shotlists • you gain experience in camera move- ments, one-takers and special takes • you will learn the use of technical tools needed for cinematographer’s work Head of Program: • you will learn about lenses, the most Prof. Dr. Ádám Rozgonyi important types of cameras and the DLA habil devices used for lighting and for camera College Professor movements (grip)

The structure of the education: First year: • Mastering cinematography, putting the main emphasis on lighting • Editing Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 4 semesters • Basics of sound design ƒƒ IELTS min. 6.0 Mode of study: full-time • Cameraman practice in studio ƒƒ Bachelor’s degree from a relevant Location: Budapest

field Language of instruction: English ƒƒ Portfolio of previous works Qualification:Cinematographer ƒƒ CV and motivation letter artist

78 79 When I first visited the Fashion and Textile Design university, my priority was to assess how I felt, whether MA Program I could imagine myself spending most of my time here. Then I focused on The task of the Fashion and Textile What can you study with us? Our Achievements: the relationship between Department is to train designers • design thinking HEIMTEXTIL 2017 Zsófia Beliczay: Young professors and students, the who are capable of solving high- • high-level presentation and debate Creations Award Upcycling; level design and creative processes skills A’DESIGN AWARD Zsófia Beliczay silver, Zsó- way they cooperate, how in the fields of textile culture based • skill of interdisciplinary approach fia Zámori bronze medal; they treat each other, and on their education and creativity. • problem solving OMDK 2017 Eszter Gondos: Design 1st prize; Through their work, they contribute • different techniques of textile making 2015: Viktória Zachar Craft 2nd prize; I had the impression that to the development of general object • different way of pattern making 2019 Dorina Varnyú Craft, 1st prize; Luca they had such a partnership culture and to the enrichment of the • current trend of design Fülöp Design, in this building that would Hungarian artistic life. Their works • negotiation with customers 3rd prize HUNGARIAN PRODUCT DESIGN also have an impact on the interna- AWARDS 2016 Bettina Wolf, shared special definitely help me develop. tional design market. Career Opportunities: prize; The upcoming most important Students are able to synthesize and • You will be able to work as a textile MARIE CLAIRE FASHION DAYS; FASHION apply these in addition to the knowl- factor was the technical edge of traditional, craft and modern or fashion designer LIVE! 2017 fashion show; equipment that fully met my computer technology. Their critical • You will be able to solve design prob- VOGUE ITALIA Vogue Talents Barbara sensation and analytical ability make lems of different fields of textile and Hornok; expectations. them able to navigate any area of fashion design BCEFW 2018 Young Talents: Renáta Horváth, design thinking. • You will be able to work as a member Anita Virág, Lili Hatházi, Emese Kocsis of the creative crew of the design BCEFW 2020 Young Talents: Noémi Bráz and development department of a com- Stefánia Schrődl Dóra Mya Kovács Structure of the Program: pany First year • You will be able to be a member of a Hungary 1. experimental fashion and textile design creative agency through fine art • You will be able to organize and lead 2. playing with the creativity different design activities Head of Program: 3. different textile and pattern making experimentation Kriszta Remete DLA habil 4. traditional and experimental textile Associate Professor, cos- design tume and fashion designer 5. fashion jewellry design 6. fashion accessory design 7. problem-solving design process 8. individual fashion capsule collection design Second year Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 4 semesters 1. fashion and textile collection concept ƒƒ IELTS min. 6.0 Mode of study: full-time process development ƒƒ Bachelor’s degree from a relevant Location: Budapest, Rózsa campus 2. professional project situation field Language of instruction: English 3. interdisciplinary design thinking through ƒƒ Portfolio of previous works Qualification:Fashion and textile different projects ƒƒ CV and motivation letter designer 4. diploma project

80 81 They say, “Be your own kind Graphic Design of masterpiece”, through Metu I have found my MA Program masterpiece. I have found the artist within me. I have found the better version of myself. During our course, you can become Specialization: Our Achievements: I’m glad to be a part of Metu. a graphic design artist who is able Graphic Design OMDK 2017 Marcell Puskas: 2nd prize, Laura to respond to actual situations and Graphic Art Sasdi: 1st prize, Daniel Szakos: 1st prize present creative and artistic solutions, POLISH SIGNS, Polish Masters workshop and, and who is able to create and imple- Career Opportunities: exhibition Aswin ment high quality work on every job • Independent artist in graphic design, ENTER, Exhibition Palace Budapest platform. illustration or graphic art BRANDPACK, Galamb Street Gallery India • In graphic studios, creative agencies as POLISH FILM SPRING 2017, poster exhibition, This is for you if: you are sympathetic and Art Director or Graphic Designer Művesz Cinema creative, a good team worker and have a • Work in the online and print media as 9TH INTERNATIONAL STUDENT POSTER critical attitude. No matter you graduated an illustrator, image editor, artistic head, BIENNALE Skopje, Reka Nemedi Varga: main in another field, you can change careers DTP editor or web designer prize and choose our training. METU ART DIPLOMA PRIZE Orsolya Kosz- Partners: tandi, Luca Kalman; Laura Sasdi received a Petofi Literary Museum, National Sze- surcharge of Mora Ferenc Publishing at What can you study? chenyi Library, VYLYAN Vinery, A38 Ship, the Golden Vackor children book illustration • Designing logo, pictogram, corporate Museum of Fine Arts, Hungarian National competition in 2017; identity, packaging, book, poster and Gallery, Budapest Zoo, Eurojet, The Pol- SEIGN WEEK 2017, STARTING POINT Exhi- web design ish Institute, Vasco Hungary Ltd., RISO bition, METU • Brand design Goccopro ARTHUNGRY 2020 Competition, Fanni Sípos • infographics and infodesign I. Prize, Regina Vitányi II. Prize; Alumni: Graduationprojects Competition 2020, Enikő Course Structure: • MARCELL PUSKAS numerous individual Horák II. prize. • The first semester focuses on typography, exhibitions, Red Dot Prize book design, illustration, infographics, • ZSOFIA SZTRANYAK design of the packaging design. Hungarian exhibitors, Book Art Festival • The second semester involves your spe- Leipzig 2017 cialization. You can develop your knowl- • KRISZTINA GYETKO Budapest ZOO cel- edge focused on the selected area. ebrates 150th year anniversary – design • The third semester includes artistic of the billboards and invitation cards graphic design, print-media graphic • KATALIN CSENGERI graphic artist, IKEA design, identity graphic design, media Head of Program: graphic design. Andrea Brittnek, • The fourth semester your teachers help Graphic designer, you in the implementation of a complex College professor visual message realized as the result of a research process.

Main Topics: Design studio practice, Creative graphic design exercises, Experimental design, Data visualization, Brand building, Prod- Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 4 semesters uct design, Complex design, Print media, ƒƒ IELTS min. 6.0 Mode of study: full-time Web design ƒƒ Bachelor’s degree from a relevant Location: Budapest, Rózsa campus field Language of instruction: English ƒƒ Portfolio of previous works Qualification:Graphic Design ƒƒ CV and motivation letter Artist

82 83 For me it was crucial to come Photography to a place where I can really learn and develop not only MA Program in my profession but also in other fields of life. Therefore, I still love those lectures which If you would like to deepen your well as large format photography. are not closely connected to knowledge, if photography means • We offer an opportunity for continuous “We are living under the dictator- photography itself but fill an more than just a representation of development, independent and ship of visual images. The technical reality as it is a medium for transfer- teamwork as well. image creation is getting cheaper important role by broadening ring ideas and defining themes. If • You will receive such knowledge that and cheaper, and the equipment is the horizon and make you you would like to shape your visual helps you join the art world in Hungary environment, show the direction, and abroad. available for anybody. In every single think in connection with your own ideas and opinion, have an second, millions of images are cap- yourself and the world. influence on the outside world and In the first year the focus is on the tured all over the world. This massive the visual culture of the society as an followings: amount has totally altered the use of autonomous artist. • As you have mastered the technical skills, pictures and our relationship to that, the focus is shifted on the independent but at the same time it proves the The aim of the course is to master the selection of themes. inexhaustible power of communicat- Maya Ficzere practice of thinking in a photography • We try to find connections, inspire you ing with pictures. In order to be able Hungary sense and to create such a creative to think in the system of mediums, and to live with this power consciously, environment in which the students treat photography as an instrument for we have to find the form and device receive appropriate feedback on their expression. of taking pictures that is the most work. Another aim is to help the stu- appropriate and efficient for us. This dents create their own style, creative In the second year: philosophy, visual world, and visual • Through integrated research and design is our job here.” language through the development tasks, you are prepared for your future GÁBOR GERHES, artist, holding of creative photography project plans; tasks. the Munkácsy Mihály award and also, to prepare the path leading • We strengthen your work relying on your to the birth of more complex, high independent selection of theme and the quality, independent pieces of art, relevant knowledge on the media. created in the future. Beside the applied and autonomous fields Visual communication is one of the of photography, we focus on the design cornerstones of information societies, work relying on visual concept and the including photography, the latter has possibilities lying in this. become an influential cultural factor and significant foundation of related AFTER GRADUATION Head of Program: visual fields. After centuries of verbal you can find employment in the Luca Gőbölyös DLA habil., communication, it has emphasized the following fields: College Professor, Balogh visual and created the inevitable balance • A position of photographer in the Rudolf Award- winning between the written and visual world. different specialist fields of photography Photographer and visual media. • You will be able to manage the different • As an independent artist and/or as a photographic genres and media freelancer (running your own business). surfaces not only as a visual problem, but you will also learn how to think Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 4 semesters in a communication and information Mode of study: full-time structure. ƒƒ IELTS min. 6.0 • You will learn the latest digital technology ƒƒ Bachelor’s degree from a relevant Location: Budapest, Rózsa campus used in professional photography, and field Language of instruction: English also a wide range of traditional small- ƒƒ Portfolio of previous works Qualification:Photographer format cameras, and the medium-format ƒƒ CV and motivation letter designer cameras applied in specialist fields as

84 85 Media Design MA Program

This is for you if you have already • The second year focuses on specializa- Current academic stuff members acquired your basic skills and knowl- tion in different areas of media design, includes: edge in media design and want to such as 3D modelling and simulation, Loránd Szécsényi-Nagy , media artist deepen them in the fields of motion game and advertisement design, pro- Zoltán Kovács 3D artist graphics, UX design, 3D modelling, motion and communication design Bence Pápai, game designer game development, VFX, video map- for event industry and administrative Gusztáv Nikázy, web designer ping, virtual reality applications, build- services. István Vajda, VFX designer ing of new media installations, sound Szabolcs Kerestes, composer design, data visualization, web design Main subjects: Maxim Biljarszki, media artist and you have good technical skills, • 3D Modelling and simulation visual culture and critical attitude • interaction design Professional Partners: • VFX • Healium Decoration Budapest Our most important endeavours are • motion graphics • VJ-Centrum Budapest experimentation and innovation. We • UX design • Umbrella Studio don’t only provide intense knowledge • game development • 2B Galéria in one single specialization but we • sound design • 3 Holló Galéria offer training and foster research and • extended media installation creation in almost every field where • technical image is involved. Complet- • Career opportunities: ing the program gives you the ability • 3D modelling artist to work as an individual designer or • VFX artrist as a member of a creative team in • Compositing artist the fields of communications, enter- • Game developing artist tainment and advertisement industry, • Experimental designer media research, exhibition insdustry, • New media artist scientific and educational institutions and in the new media arts production.

What can you learn from us? • Design and implementation of art The professors at METU are • works, installations, interactive applica- rather mentors who trust our tions on an advanced level Head of Program: • Motion picture making on a high pro- Pál Szacsva y DLA, intuitions and let us depend fessional level College Professor on that. If they show a way it • Sound design • Interaction & UX design does not lead to theirs rather • 3D design to personalised directions, • Game development • Advanced level of VFX and other digital suiting the student. And there post-production work are also several opportunities Admission requirements: Duration of studies: 4 semesters to stand out from the crowd. Course structure ƒƒ IELTS min. 6.0 Mode of study: full-time • The first year is about gaining experi- ƒƒ Bachelor’s degree from a relevant Location: Budapest, Rottenbiller ence in project development, enriching campus the creative toolkit, deepening of skills field Gabcsú Balogh and knowledge of process enginee- ƒƒ Portfolio of previous works Language of instruction: English ring for the achievment of interactive, ƒƒ CV and motivation letter Qualification:Media designer Hungary audiovisual art and design productions.

86 87 Professional Foundation Semester for Business Programs

A new preparatory program is offered for students who need to further improve their Preparatory skills and knowledge in the fields of business, economics, mathematics and such in order to start a BSc degree. The program will include subjects that prepare students for the challenges of a BSc degree course in the business field. Programs Intensive English Language Preparatory Program

We offer English Language Courses for those students whose command of English is not good enough to be enrolled in our Bachelor or Master programs. We offer 2-semester (600 hours) and 1-semester (300 hours) programs.

Pre-Master’s Program

This program takes one semester and it is for students who need to improve their academic skills required for successful postgraduate studies in the field of Communication or Business. Usually, the Pre-Master Program is required if you would like to study Business or Communication on the Master’s level, but your Bachelor’s degree was from a different field.

88 89 Application details

Collect your Go to Choose from application apply. our Preparatory, documents in metropolitan. Requirements Bachelor or accordance with hu, fill the Master programs our checklists, form and BA AND BSC PROGRAMS BA ART PROGRAMS MA AND MSC MA ART PROGRAMS the one that suits which can be submit your PROGRAMS you best. found on our application. website. • Completed secondary • Completed secondary • Bachelor’s degree or • Bachelor’s degree or school studies school studies above in any related above in any related • Intermediate command • Intermediate command field field of English (e.g.: IELTS of English (e.g.: IELTS • Upper - intermediate • Upper - intermediate min 5.5) min 5.5) command of English command of English • High school Math • Portfolio of previous (e.g.: IELTS min 6.0) (e.g.: IELTS min 6.0) grade above 60% works, CV, motivation • Portfolio of previous letter works, CV, motivation letter Please note that the final Admission decision will be made based on your application documents and performance on the online interview. Additionally, Business and International Relations applicants will also Transfer the HOW TO have to prove their Math skills, while in case of Art & Design applicants, our professors will have the final say application Wait for our based on your portfolio, CV and motivation letter. fee of €150 confirmation into the bank and take account of APPLY the online METU. interview. Deadlines TO METU PERIOD ORIGIN SEPTEMBER INTAKE FEBRUARY INTAKE EU 30th June 15th November Early Bird (10% off) non-EU 30th May 15th October

EU 1st August 15th January Final non-EU 30th June 30th November

Based on the interview,the Transfer the To complete your Additional fees Admissions tuition feefor application, ask Committee the first two our colleagues REFUNDABLE OBLIGATORY PRICE makes a semesters. After about the health decision and this, your Final insurance, visa issues a Admission Letter assistance and Application fee 150 EUR Conditional will be issued. accomodations. Acceptance Letter. Health Insurance 150 EUR

Visa assistance fee 100 EUR

90 91 Application deadlines

SEPTEMBER INTAKE EU 30th June Early Bird non-EU 30th May

EU 1st August Final non-EU 30th June

FEBURARY INTAKE

EU 15th November Early Bird non-EU 15th October

EU 15th January Final non-EU 30th November

In case you apply before the Early Bird deadline, you’ll receive 10% discount from the first year’s tuition fee.

92 93 What does the UNIVERSITY OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES mean?

The University of Creative Industries The focus is on the knowledge gained teaches for life. We educate together with your professors and motivated, cooperative, and resourceful fellow students, your skill development, creators who will be able to fulfil their and finding your own way. potential in every aspect of life. Mentor, not merely a professor Your university years are about how to You can develop with the support lay the foundations of your future, and of experienced, professional, and we are fully aware of this. Have you ever successful experts of their field. thought that learning can be fun? That is what we believe in! Our educators hand on the latest professional knowledge and their At METU we help you gain such practical experience and they help you practical knowledge that is built from master useful practise. real, lifelike challenges and provides a real competitive advantage at the start You can learn in classes having a of your career. great atmosphere, in an inspiring and motivating environment. The international, cooperative environment of the University of Experienced-based learning Creative Industries supports you in We focus on your unique development realizing your strengths and fulfilling history and prepare you for the your potential. expectations of the labour market in an inspiring, supportive environment, Creator, not merely a student no matter whether you will work for With the help of the MyBrand education a multinational company, a small concept we put the emphasis on enterprise, an agency or if you work as practical lessons and projects. Common an entrepreneur or a freelancer. reflection and lots of teamwork await you. Exciting educational methods await you: situational practices, project work, In the classes and trainings, you debates, case studies and many more, can develop your skills along similarly exciting techniques. with professional knowledge: for example you will learn how to Modern educational environment and Over 1000 international students give effective presentations, how to infrastructure, digital learning materials, argue, negotiate, you can try yourself in e-notes, inspiring project rooms, situations simulating different jobs. professionally equipped workshops and from 95 countries have chosen METU. chill-out community areas WILL YOU JOIN THEM?

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