UNIVERSITY OF PANNONIA Erasmus Guide for International Students Veszprém Hungary 2014 1 Edited by Dr. Ildikó Hortobágyi Editing Team Beáta Bődör Kornél Gombás Judit Lukács Réka Vámosi The publication of this guide was supported by the European Commission. The Commission does not take responsibility for the content. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. University of Pannonia General information Contacts Departmental coordinators Academic calendar 2014-2015 Short history of the University of Pannonia University management Mission and strategy Faculties Doctoral schools Research and development International affairs Student organisations University facilities Libraries Sporting facilities University map – Veszprém Campus, University map – Keszthely Campus 2. Hungary Facts and figures Geography and climate 3. Higher Education in Hungary at a glance The Hungarian Higher Education System Admission requirements International recognition of degrees Credit system System of assessment 4. Essential information for exchange students How to apply? Language requirements Orientation week for exchange students Legal matters Visa Residence permit Health care services available during temporary stay in Hungary Arrival information sheet Accommodation 5. Everyday life Travelling, public transport Postal services Mobile phone 6. Entertainment Programmes for the weekends – Places to visit The city of Veszprém Entertainment in Keszthely and its surroundings 3 University Programmes VEN Balaton Regatta rowing competition University Sport Days Students’ Days on Keszthely campus Sárgulás/Graduation Festivity Experience of current incoming ERASMUS students 7. Appendix ERASMUS documents ECTS issues Practical information Useful links and addresses 4 DEAR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT! Welcome to the University of Pannonia! You have made a really good decision by choosing us! The centre of our university is located in Veszprém, which is one of the oldest historic towns of Hungary. The city has deep rooted traditions of higher education, so we hope you will truly enjoy your stay. Furthermore, we believe that Veszprém will not only be intellectually fulfilling but also a cheerful experience. The university is considered the heart of the Central-Transdanubian region due to its commitment to broaden and promote high quality education. For the students, this provides an opportunity to choose from among several majors, including numerous master’s programmes and higher vocational training at five faculties. We put an emphasis on life skills, such as problem-solving and communication, which enables our students to meet the societal and economic requirements at national and international levels. Besides programmes offered by the university, the city provides numerous cultural, social and tourist activities. So, you are in the right place! We know that finding your way in a foreign country is not easy, but we will do our best to help you. That is why several organisations help you and make it easier for you to adapt to the new circumstances! The Office of External Affairs is responsible for the administrative tasks of the exchange programmes, while the PEHÖK (Students’ Union of the University of Pannonia) - International Relations Students Office caters for the general welfare of international students. The International Relations Students Office is a member of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) and the Central European Student Network. The ESN-team will try their outmost to make you feel welcome. Within the ESN, there is a mentor-system, which means a one-to-one patronage. Thus each exchange student is assisted by a mentor-student from the university who facilitates their integration and socialisation. This guide introduces you to the academic structure of the university and also to its current life. Moreover, it helps to organize your stay in Veszprém by providing some practical information concerning everyday life. We wish you a very pleasant and exciting stay in Hungary! The International Team 5 1. UNIVERSITY OF PANNONIA GENERAL INFORMATION Legal name in English University of Pannonia Legal name in Hungarian Pannon Egyetem Erasmus ID Code HU VESZPRE01 Address 8200 Veszprém Egyetem u. 10. Hungary Website http://www.uni-pannon.hu Head of Institution Prof. Dr. Ferenc Friedler Official Title Rector Rector’s Secretariat 8200 Veszprém Egyetem u. 10. Hungary Building “B” Great Assembly Hall, first floor Phone +36/88/624-559 Fax +36/88/624-529 E-mail [email protected] 6 CONTACTS OFFICE OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Head of Office Dr. Ildikó Hortobágyi Address 8200 Veszprém Egyetem u. 10. Hungary Website http://web.uni-pannon.hu /tni Phone +36/88/623-835 Fax +36/88/624-008 E-mail [email protected] International Team Institutional Erasmus and CEEPUS Coordinator Judit Lukács Address 8200 Veszprém Egyetem u. 10. Hungary Phone +36/88/624-753 Fax +36/88/624-008 E-mail [email protected] Erasmus Coordinator, International Affairs Officer Beáta Bődör Address 8360 Keszthely Deák Ferenc u. 16. Hungary Phone +36/83/545-148 Fax +36/83/510-167 E-mail [email protected] 7 DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATORS FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS Faculty ERASMUS Coordinator: Katalin Szeili Szalai, head of marketing Centre of Marketing and International Relations [email protected] Faculty contact: Janka Huják, coordinator for international relations Centre of Marketing and International Relations [email protected] +36/88/6243916 Institute of Business Department of Accountancy and Controlling Réka Polák-Weldon [email protected] +36 88/624-898 Department of Business Economics Dr. Attila Bátor [email protected] +36 88/624-345 Department of Finance Krisztina Bertalan [email protected] +36 88/624-901 Department of Tourism Dr. Ágnes Raffay [email protected] +36 88/624-810 Institute of Economics Department of Economics Dr. Szabolcs Szikszai [email protected] +36 88/624-894 Department of International Economics Ildikó Virág-Neumann [email protected] +36 88/624-894 8 Institute of Management Department of Supply Chain Management Edit Komlósi [email protected] +36 88/624-263 Department of Management Edit Komlósi [email protected] +36 88/624-263 Department of Quantitative Methods Katalin Molnárné Barna [email protected] +36 88/624-901 FACULTY OF ENGINEERING Institute of Chemical Engineering and Process Engineering Dr. László Szokonya [email protected] +36/88/624-270 Institute of Chemistry Prof. Dr. Ottó Horváth [email protected] +36/88/624-159 Institute of Environmental Engineering János Lakó [email protected] +36/88/624-296 Institute of Environmental Sciences Prof. Dr. Rita Szakács-Földényi [email protected] +36/88/624-370 Institute of Materials Engineering Dr. Kristóf Kovács [email protected] +36/88/624-507 Institute of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Sándor Verdes [email protected] +36/88/624-247 9 Institute of Physics and Mechatronics Dr. Csaba Németh [email protected] +36/88/624-460 Institute of Radiochemistry and Radioecology Dr. Tibor Kovács [email protected] +36/88/624-789 Research Institute of Bioengineering, Membrane Technology and Energetics Prof. Dr. Katalin Bélafi-Bakó [email protected] +36/88/624-726 FACULTY OF MODERN PHILOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Centre for Teacher Education Dr. Orsolya Bagladi [email protected] +36/88/624-662 Institute of Literature and Cultural Studies Department of Hungarian Literature Dr. Gábor Kovács [email protected] +36/88/622-739 Department of Theatre Studies Dr. Zsuzsa Ordasi [email protected] +36/88/622-734 Institute of Hungarian and Applied Linguistics Department of Hungarian Language Dr. Orsolya Bagladi [email protected] +36/88/624-662 Department of Applied Linguistics Dr. Szilvia Bátyi [email protected] +36/88/622-719 Institute of Social Sciences and International Studies Dr. Mónika Szente-Varga [email protected] +36/88/624-274 10 Institute of Education, Pápa Judit Langerné Dr. Buchwald [email protected] +36/89/510-290 Institute of English and American Studies Dr. Márta Pintér [email protected] +36/88/624-976 Institute of German and Translation Studies Department of German Studies Dr. László V. Szabó [email protected] +36/88/624-964 Department of Translation and Interpretation Dr. habil. Katalin Ortutay [email protected] +36/88/624-968 FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Department of Computer Science and Systems Technology Dr. Tünde Tarczali [email protected] +36/88/624-710 Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Systems Anna Medve [email protected] +36/88/624-814 Department of Mathematics Prof. Dr. Ferenc Hartung [email protected] +36/88/624-021 Research Institute of Chemical and Process Engineering Orsolya Ujvári [email protected] +36/88/624-023 GEORGIKON FACULTY Department of Animal Nutrition and Animal Husbandry Dr. Szabolcs Bene [email protected] +36/83/545-398 11 Department of Crop Production and Soil Science Prof. Dr. Katalin Sárdi [email protected] +36/83/545-295 Dr. Zoltán Tóth [email protected] +36/83/545-068 Department of Economic and Social Sciences Dr. Zsuzsanna Bacsi [email protected] +36/83/545-366 Dr. Ernő Kovács [email protected] +36/83/545-120 Department of Foreign Languages Judit Lukács-Pető [email protected] +36/83/545-286 Department of Horticulture Prof. Dr. László Kocsis [email protected] +36/83/545-058 Department of Meteorology