Erasmus guide

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Erasmus guide

UNIVERSITY OF PANNONIA
Erasmus Guide
for International Students
Veszprém
Hungary
2014
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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.
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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
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University Programmes
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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
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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
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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
Building “B” Great Assembly Hall, first floor
Phone
+36/88/624-559
Fax
+36/88/624-529
E-mail
[email protected]
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CONTACTS
OFFICE OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Head of Office
Address
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
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]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 and Water Management
Prof. Dr. Angéla Anda
[email protected]
+36/83/545-149
Department of Plant Sciences and Biotechnology
Dr. Zoltán Alföldi
[email protected]
+36/83/545-007
Dr. Borbála Hoffmann
[email protected]
+36/83/545-041
Dr. Balázs Kolics
[email protected]
+36/83/545-007
Institute of Plant Protection
Dr. Zsolt Marczali
[email protected]
+36/83/545-282
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2014/2015
ACADEMIC YEAR
Each academic year consists of two 14-week long semesters followed by a 6-week
examination period each.
Autumn Semester
Registration: 1 September (Monday) – 5 September 2014 (Friday)
Classes begin: 8 September, 2014 (Monday)
Classes end: 12 December, 2014 (Friday)
Examination session: 13 December 2014 (Saturday) – 23 January,
2015 (Friday)
Autumn holiday: 20 – 24 October, 2014
Institutional Students’ Research Conference (ITDK):
19 November, 2014 (Wednesday)
Winter holiday: 26 – 30 January, 2015
Spring Semester
Registration: 2 February (Monday) – 6 February 2015 (Friday)
Classes begin: 9 February 2015 (Monday)
Classes end: 15 May, 2015 (Friday)
Spring holiday: 7 April (Thursday) -10 April 2015 (Friday)
Balaton Regatta rowing competition (Veszprém): 15 May, 2015 (Friday)
Examination session: 18 May (Monday) – 22 June, 2015 (Monday)
NATIONAL AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
2014
2015
Thursday 23 October
Saturday 1 November
Wednesday 24 December
Thursday 25 December
Friday 26 December
Thursday 1 January
Sunday 15 March
Sunday 5 April
Monday 6 April
Friday 1 May
Sunday 24 May
Monday 25 May
Thursday 20 August
National holiday
All Saints’ Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas
Christmas
New Year’s Day
National holiday
Easter Sunday
Easter Monday
Labour Day
Whit Sunday
Whit Monday
St. Stephen’s Day
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SHORT HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PANNONIA
The history of the University of Pannonia can be best illustrated through the
development of its respective faculties. During its colorful history, the university has always
responded flexibly to the manifold challenges and needs of society, offering internationally
competitive quality education and research opportunities besides functioning as an active
contributor to the economic, scientific, and cultural development of the region. The
Georgikon Faculty of Agricultural Sciences in the town of Keszthely was founded in 1797 by
Count György Festetics, who was simultaneously the initiator, supporter and manager of the
project. As an enduring
legacy,
the
Georgikon
Faculty – which was
transformed several times
during its history and joined
the University of Pannonia
in 2000 – is considered to
be the oldest agricultural
institution in continental
Europe.
In 1949, the Faculty of Engineering was launched in Veszprém with the main mission
of providing elite education for chemical engineers. However, as the number of students
increased and the societal needs diversified in the forthcoming decades, so did the range of
courses and programs offered by the faculty. The Faculty of Modern Philology and Social
Sciences was founded as a separate faculty in Veszprém in 1990 to host undergraduate and
graduate programs in humanities, social sciences and teacher training.
The year 2003 witnessed the addition of two new faculties to the university. The
Faculty of Information Technology was founded to provide state-of-the-art education,
research and development in IT and IT-related engineering fields. The Faculty of Economics
has functioned ever since as a center for training future experts and leaders in economics,
management and engineering.
The university acquired its present name (“University of Pannonia”) in 2006, a choice
which encapsulates the multifaceted scientific character, regional engagement, and strategic
mission of the institution.
Several prestigious awards attest the continuous and dynamic development of the
University of Pannonia and prove its commitment to quality education, research, exemplary
student services and societal engagement.
In 2008 the Faculty of Economics received the Quality Award of Higher Education, an
honour also bestowed on the Faculty of Engineering in 2011.
In recognition of its incessant pursuit of quality and its continued commitment to a
leading role in regional development, the University of Pannonia was conferred the Royal
Region Award (“Királyi Régióért Díj”) in 2009, followed by the Outstanding University
(“Kiváló Egyetem”) ministerial-level recognition in 2010. The Faculty of Engineering of the
University of Pannonia was awarded the “Research Faculty” recognition by the government
in 2013.
Therefore, one can proudly and rightfully claim that the University of Pannonia
produces, promotes and cultivates scientific knowledge, functions as the guardian and
mediator of cultural values, creates quality and builds the spirit of universitas, and also opens
new horizons for the educational, research and student community not only in the region,
but also at national and international level.
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UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT
Rector
[email protected]
General Director of
Economic Affairs
Secretary General
Mária Zsiborács-Petró
[email protected]
Dr. András Katona
[email protected]
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Dean’s Office
Address
Phone
+36/88/624-847
Fax
+36/88/624-859
E-mail
[email protected]
GEORGIKON FACULTY
Dean’s Office
Address
8360 Keszthely Deák Ferenc u. 16. Hungary
Phone
+36/83/545-102
Fax
+36/83/510-167
E-mail
[email protected]
Dean’s Office
Address
Phone
+36/88/624-746
Fax
+36/88/624-631
E-mail
[email protected]
Dean’s Office
Address
Phone
+36/88/624-876
Fax
+36/88/624-876
E-mail
[email protected]
Dean’s Office
Address
Phone
+36/88/624-023
Fax
+36/88/624-025
E-mail
[email protected]
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MISSION AND STRATEGY
The University of Pannonia performs research and
R&D activities and offers programmes in the main
areas of engineering, economics, information
technology, social and agricultural sciences.
Prestigious international projects provide researchers’ and
students’ mobility, and also contribute to the quality of the
programmes in these areas. In all activities, including
international projects, the university seriously takes
sustainability into account.
The university’s duty in general, is to provide professional
service for all three types of partners, i.e. students, institutes
for research, and companies for innovations. Therefore, the
“building” of the university can be imagined as having three
entrances, one for each type of partners. Any of them
entering the building must receive professional service,
according to their requirements. This is the key point in the
organizational structure of the university, which provides
quality, efficiency, and sustainability simultaneously.
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The University of Pannonia founded the Institute of Economics in 2000,
which became the Independent Institute of Economics on 1st of January
2001. This Institute was responsible for the economic programmes within
the Faculty of Engineering until September 2003, when the Faculty of
Economics came into being. In 2012 in accordance with the double profile
the name has been officially altered to Faculty of Business and Economics.
The primary objective of the Faculty of Business and Economics is the education of
economists, engineering managers and the further education and retraining of executives.
The aim is to train future professionals who are capable of creating, managing and leading
systems of enterprises, as well as non-profit organisations.
The Faculty of Business and Economics is composed of three institutes, educating and
carrying out research in ten different fields:
 Institute of Business
o Department of Accountancy and Controlling
o Department of Business Economics
o Department of Finance
o Department of Management
o Department of Tourism
 Institute of Economics
o Department of Economics
o Department of International Economics
 Institute of Management
o Department of Management
o Department of Quantitative Methods
o Department of Supply Chain Management
Within its multilevel and linear education system, the Faculty offers nearly 20 bachelor’s and
master’s programmes in three fields: business economics, economics and technical
management. The Faculty offers the following programmes fully in English: BA in Business
Administration and Management, BA in Business Administration and Management, MA in
Economic Analysis and MA in Tourism Management.
At the Faculty of Business and Economics ERASMUS students attend lessons in English
together with Hungarian students, which provides them an enriching multicultural team
experience. In order to be able to keep up with the study requirements, all students must
have a good command of English for academic purposes. The required minimum level of
English language knowledge is B1.
Research activity and Doctoral School
The Faculty’s research groups are engaged in various research activities for the benefit of the
national and international science. The Faculty also hosts the Networked Research Group
on Regional Innovation and Development Studies of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. In
cooperation with the companies of the Central and Western Transdanubian regions, the
Faculty promotes the realisation of regional and cross-border education, research and
development programmes.
The Faculty of Business and Economics has a recognised and powerful doctoral school in
which excellent professors lead research groups in the field of economics, business and
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management. Research fields of the Doctoral School in Management Sciences and Business
Administration: Agricultural Economics, Economics, Management Sciences.
Newsletter magazine
Since 2009 the magazine of the Faculty of Business and Economics informs students, partners
and staff on the current events at the Faculty. For an electronic version please visit:
http://en.gtk.uni-pannon.hu/newsletter
Pannon Management Review
In 2012 the first issue of the Pannon Management Review was published, managed by the
Faculty, which is today the only management journal in Hungary written in English. The
Faculty aims this journal to become worldwide acknowledged and recognised within some
years. Read the on-line version for free: http://pmr.uni-pannon.hu/
International programmes
 International Week
During the days of the International Week well-known guest lectures come from various
countries to share their knowledge and to offer exciting presentations. This week spices up
the semester and fosters new international contacts and professional cooperation.
 International Afternoon
The International Afternoon is organised every March. This professional and cultural event
provides students with information on international opportunities, scholarships, internships
and work. This is also a time when international students can share their culture through
presentations, performances, talks and in any form they prefer.
 For further programmes please see the Faculty’s Blog and Facebook page:
http://blog.gtk.uni-pannon.hu/wordpress_en/ https://www.facebook.com/pegtkEN
Higher Education Quality Award 2008
The Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Pannonia had been
the first faculty in the country to receive the Higher Education Quality
Award in the category of Organisation Unit in 2008. The award was
established by the government with the aim of recognising the
achievements of Higher Education Institutions and their organisation
units which have attained outstanding results in the application of quality
improving methods, besides reflecting continuous improvement. The
awarding committee made its decision by assessing the quality of
education, the stage of development of the infrastructure, students’
satisfaction, intensity of corporate relations and the quality of talent management. The award
provides an opportunity for national and international comparison, ranking and also for
adapting to the economy’s needs, besides strengthening the competition.
AACSB accreditation
The Faculty of Business and Economics considers one of its most important goals to become
international and for this essential purpose earning the international accreditation is vital. In
January 2014 the Faculty came to a milestone during the accreditation procedure: it became
a member of the AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business). Founded in 1916, AACSB International is the longest serving global accrediting
body for business schools that offer undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree in business
and accounting. AACSB Accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education.
Membership is a valuable resource of the development of the Faculty, making international
contacts and world-wide reputation. The accreditation means competitive advantage that
influences our Faculty’s market position, members, staff and students as well.
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GEORGIKON FACULTY
The legal predecessor of the Georgikon Faculty was founded in
Keszthely by Count György Festetics in 1797. The Georgikon was the
first institution of agricultural higher education in Europe. In 1989 this
institution became the Georgikon Faculty of Agriculture of the Pannon
University of Agricultural Sciences. It was on the 1st of January 2000
when the Pannon University of Agricultural Sciences and the
University of Veszprém were united, since 1 March 2006, the
institution is called the University of Pannonia.
The educational profile of the Georgikon is remarkably colourful.
Besides the traditional agricultural sciences, a great emphasis is
laid on modern ecological considerations with a view to provide
high quality education. The Faculty offers a wide range of choices
to the prospective students: the applicants can choose from nine
BSc and ten MSc programmes. Two MSc programmes are available
for foreign students in English language, too.
The main scene of practical training at the Faculty is the
Experimental and Demonstration Farm established in 2005, whose
institutional predecessor was awarded several titles of
acknowledgement. Its crop production, animal breeding,
horticultural training and research facilities are located in the
immediate vicinity of the Halls of Residence.
The Georgikon Faculty has ongoing research programmes in every field of its educational
profile. The professors, lecturers and researchers have achieved prominent results in
improving and breeding arable, fodder and horticultural crops and developing agricultural
technologies. In addition to these, the noteworthy long-term experiments and research
projects of the Faculty in the field agrochemistry and erosion research have been conducted
for several decades. To comply with the requirements of modern times, the institution is
also engaged in the development of integrated plant protection procedures, application of
technological quality control of plant protection machinery and environmental protection
diagnostics. In the field of animal husbandry, the Faculty has very advanced research projects
concerned with pig and beef cattle breeding, population genetics and toxicology. Apart from
the traditional research topics more and more stress is laid on interdisciplinary studies.
The Faculty is proud of the Potato Research
Centre, as well. On the one hand, it is engaged in
the breeding of profitable potato varieties suitable
for Central European agro-ecological conditions,
resistant against major potato pests, pathogens and
extreme weather conditions. On the other hand,
the centre is concerned with seed propagation and
marketing of the varieties. The vineyard and the
Georgikon Winery in Cserszegtomaj are also
worth mentioning. A historic wine cellar belongs to
it, which has earned the title of the most beautiful
wine cellar of the Balaton Highlands in 1999. One outstanding result of the work conducted
there, with the application of modern methods and equipment, is the Cserszegi fűszeres grape
variety and the world famous white wine produced from it.
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Bachelor’s programmes and heads of schools:
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Agribusiness and Rural Development
Agriculture
Agricultural Environmental Management
Animal Husbandry
Crop Production
Horticulture
Nature Conservation
Tourism and Catering
Oenology and Viticulture
Dr. Gabriella Bánhegyi
Prof. Dr. József Kocsondi
Dr. Zoltán Burucs
Dr. Péter Polgár
Prof. Dr. Sándor Hoffmann
Dr. Gitta Kocsis-Molnár
Dr. Előd Kondorosy
Dr. Ágnes Raffay
Master’s programmes and heads of schools:
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Agricultural Biotechnology
Agricultural Environmental Management
Agriculture
Agriculture (in English)
Animal Husbandry
Animal Nutrition and Feed Safety
Horticulture
Nature Conservation
Plant Protection
Plant Protection (in English)
Rural Development
Agribusiness
Prof. Dr. Richard Gáborjányi
Prof. Dr. Angéla Anda
Dr. Péter Polgár
Prof. Dr. Károly Dublecz
Dr. Előd Kondorosy
Dr. András Péter Takács
Dr. András Péter Takács
Prof. Dr. Tibor Pupos
Dr. Péter Urfi
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The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Pannonia, with its
dynamic, innovative teaching and progressive approach, is competing
to be one of the best engineering faculties in Hungary. It has been
known over decades for its strength in offering a wide variety of
graduate and research programs in the fields of engineering and
science. Our aim is to explore new areas of science by conserving
the traditional values of engineering training and to preserve the
finest national and international standards of academic excellence.
The Faculty has highly valued reputation in the industry for the
quality of our graduates, research and the use of up-to-date knowledge.
Our commitment is to equip students with a deep understanding of their subjects and
provide key transferable skills and attributes to be successful in employment. They are
encouraged to engage creatively with new and
existing ideas and to explore the applied side of
engineering. Our aim is to deliver courses which
meet the needs of industry and to play an
important role in creating a generation of
engineers that will take a lead in the
development of innovative and sustainable
technologies. We are constantly seeking
opportunities to work closely with our existing
and new strategic partners.
The Faculty of Engineering delivers a wide range of degree programs at undergraduate,
postgraduate, and doctoral level. The undergraduate programmes of the Faculty provide
excellent professional education in the following areas: materials engineering, bioengineering,
mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, mechatronics engineering, chemical
engineering, chemistry and environmental studies. Postgraduate courses are taught in six
major subject areas: materials engineering, environmental engineering, mechatronics
engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry and environmental engineering. The Faculty
welcomes applicants for PhD in a range of disciplines in the Doctoral School of Chemistry
and Environmental Sciences and in the Doctoral School of Chemical Engineering and Material
Science. Our postgraduate diploma courses are designed for engineering graduates who
intend to enter or enhance their career prospects.
The Faculty of Engineering hosts a wide variety of research programmes. Research activities
are arranged into 21 thematic Research Groups, which are in receipt of significant long-term
funding from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, industrial partners, from regional and
national sources and from grants provided by the European Union. The Faculty is dedicated
to produce research results of the highest quality
across a broad range of disciplines, and to promote
continuous innovation and improvement in the fields of
science and engineering. Our expertise is extensive nine academic departments cover different engineering
disciplines ensuring that our research responds to new
and emerging challenges. Our academic staff deliver
their subjects through high quality research and use upto-date knowledge to enrich their students’ learning
experience.
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Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Studies
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Prof. Dr. Katalin Bélafi-Bakó
Dr. Sándor Németh
Prof. Dr. Rita Skoda-Földes
Dr. Endre Domokos
Prof. Dr. Judit Padisák
Dr. Éva Kristof-Mako
Prof. Dr. Imre Timár
Dr. Zoltán Gugolya
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Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering (in English)
Environmental Sciences
Environmental Sciences (in English)
Materials Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Dr. Sándor Németh
Prof. Dr. Rita Skoda-Földes
Dr. Endre Domokos
Dr. Endre Domokos
Dr. Eva Kristof-Mako
Prof. Dr. Imre Timár
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The former Faculty of Teacher Training was founded in 1990 and
was transformed into the Faculty of Arts in 2006. Since November
1st 2008 it has been called the Faculty of Modern Philology and
Social Sciences. The main mission and fields of pursuit of the
Faculty are research and education in literature, linguistics,
pedagogy and social sciences. The Pedagogical Research Institute
was founded in 1999 in Pápa, but since 2007 it has been known as
the Pedagogical Research and Training Centre of the Institute of
Educational Sciences. It facilitates the educational, research and
scientific activities of the Faculty.
Our bachelor’s and master’s programmes cover
the fields of education, social sciences and
languages studies. Students interested in the
humanities can start their philological studies in
various foreign languages (English, German,
French and Hungarian), Pedagogy, Liberal Arts,
International Studies, Political and Social
Sciences bachelor’s programmes. They can
widen their knowledge in Theatre Studies,
English, Applied Linguistics, or Translation and
Interpretation master’s courses. They can gain a
teacher’s qualification in English, German and Hungarian languages, Pedagogy, Information
Science and Environmental Studies master’s programmes.
Because of the diverse character of the Faculty, research is carried out at departmental and
institutional levels.
In today’s global and intensifying competition, our Faculty has created an international
partnership network to inspire joint research, through the mobility of tutors and students to
acquire experience and to build professional relations.
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English and American Studies (in English)
French Studies (in French)
German Studies (in German)
Hungarian Studies
International Relations
Liberal Arts
Pedagogy
Political Science
Social Sciences
Dr. Szilárd Szentgyörgyi
Dr. Katalin Ortutay
Prof. Dr. Csaba Földes
Dr. Tibor Hajagos-Tóth
Dr. Éva Nagy
Dr. János Géczi
Dr. Mária Zsolnai-Mátyási
Dr. Zoltán Kalmár
Dr. Magdolna Kaszás-Leveleki
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Applied Linguistics
Dr. Judit Navracsics
Educational Science
English and American Studies (in English)
German Language, Literature and Culture (in German)
Dr. Csaba Földes
Hungarian Language and Literature
Dr. Katalin Szitár
International Relations
Dr. János Géczi
Teaching Education:
o Educational Science
o English Language and Culture
o Environmental Science
Dr. András Liker
o German Language and Culture
Dr. Gabriella Rácz
o Hungarian Language and Culture
Dr. Katalin Szitár
o Informatics
o Specialisation of People and Society
Dr. János Géczi
o Creative Drama
Dr. Júlia Eck
o Language and Speech
Dr. Judit Navracsics
Theatre Studies
Dr. Katalin Szitár
Translation and Interpretation (in Hungarian + in English, French, Italian, German)
Dr. Anikó Szilágyi-Kósa
Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies Dr. Dorottya Szávai
4/5 Year Teacher Training Programme in
 Hungarian Language
 English Language and Culture
 German Language and Culture
 Creative Drama and Theatre
 Environmental Science
 Informatics
Dr. István Ladányi
Dr. Gabriella Rácz
Dr. Júlia Eck
Dr. András Liker
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The Faculty of Information Technology offers study programs in IT
and advanced technologies: business information technology,
engineering information technology, software information
technology, electric engineering, logistics engineering. Furthermore,
it also offers a program in supply-chain optimization in petroleum
industry in English in cooperation with MOL Ltd., the Hungarian Oil
& Gas Company Plc. It also hosts Hungary’s top Cisco Networking
Academy and the only VMware IT Higher Education Academy of the
country.
The research activity of the Faculty of Information Technology is built on the experience of
professors who have spent considerable time in some of the most respected universities in
Europe and overseas, and who cherish international relations with the eminent institutions
of higher education in the European Union, the USA, Japan, India, Australia and the Republic
of South Africa mainly for common research work and professional cooperation.
The basic research units of the faculty are the research laboratories run by the professors,
where research work is done in the interdisciplinary research fields of informatics and
engineering. The activities of the research laboratories define those strategic fields which are
the solid grounds of the basic research on which short and medium range innovation can be
built.
At the moment the faculty has fourteen research laboratories in the fields of medical
informatics, energetic systems, lighting technologies, image processing, infocommunication
technologies, sensor networks, controlling and optimizing systems, nanotechnology, chemical
and process engineering, discrete and continuous mathematics.
The most significant research, development and innovation activities of the Faculty of
Information Technology are hosted in research units called R&D centers, which are financed
by external projects mainly. The function of R&D centers is to create tools and systems in
the strategic fields (information security, IT security, infocommunication, logistics
information systems, medical informatics, info-bio-nano systems) using the cutting edge
research results of the faculty in cooperation with industrial partners. Research,
development and innovation activities of the faculty do not only meet the technological and
development demands of regional companies, but also go beyond the borders of Hungary
and Europe.
The faculty is a contributor in several international projects working with partner
universities, research centers and multinational companies (e.g. Cisco, General Electric, IBM,
Kürt, MOL Group, Siemens and Telenor). The latest results are: real-time IT systems
management and risk-analyzing service; logistic optimization, simulation, tracking and
decision support systems; and telemedicine solutions.
The Doctoral School of Information
Science and Technology and the Doctoral
School
of
Molecularand
Nanotechnologies have important roles,
they ensure the continued research of
high standard, the project activities, and
furthermore, the next generation for the
departments.
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Business Information Technology
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Information Technology
Software Information Technology
Dr. Zoltán Süle
Dr. Attila Magyar
Dr. Gyula Simon
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Engineering Information Technology
Logistics Engineering
Dr. Botond Bertók
Postgraduate programme and head of school:
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Supply Chain Optimization In Petroleum Industry Dr. Botond Bertók
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DOCTORAL SCHOOLS
In Hungary the history of PhD programmes began in 1993. Our university started its
doctoral education with programmes in Chemical Sciences, Environmental Sciences and
Chemical Engineering. Over the years the range of our accredited programmes was
expanded first with Technical IT and then with Educational Sciences. After the integration
with the Georgikon Faculty of Agriculture, the number of doctoral programmes increased as
the university had gained the right to
establish a doctoral school in Agricultural and
Economic Sciences in Keszthely.
Our institution can offer PhD programmes in
the following science fields: natural sciences,
technical sciences, agricultural sciences and
social sciences. Doctoral Schools are
essential to a university and support our
Faculties and their research.
Students can attain the PhD degree by
studying
full
time,
supported
with
scholarships or by directly paying the tuition
fee but it is also possible to fulfil the requirements through independent work in the
Doctoral Schools.
The university offers PhD programmes in the following Doctoral Schools:
Doctoral School of Animal- and Agricultural Environmental Sciences
Contact: Prof. Dr. Angéla Anda, head of the school
Tel: +36/83/545-149, E-mail: [email protected]
Dr. Péter Budai, secretary of doctoral school
Short introduction to the field of research:
Animal Production Based on Grazing, Dairy and Beef Cattle Breeding, Pig Breeding, Poultry
Sciences, Aquaculture, Game Farming, Nutrition of Monogastric Farm Animals, Production
Physiology of Ruminants, Applied Molecular Genetics in Animal Production, Problems
Related to Environmental System, The Animal Life and Its Environmental Determination,
Environmentally Sound Plant Protection Methods
Doctoral School of Crop Production and Horticultural Sciences
Contact: Prof. Dr. László Kocsis, head of the school
Dr. Anita Lepossa, secretary of doctoral school
Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility, Long-term Experiments of Soil Fertility, Soil Physics and
Water Balance, Experimental Trials for Nutrient Dynamics and Nutrient Stresses, Soil
Loading and the Pollution of Natural Waters, Biology, Ecology of Plant Pathogens and the
Resistance, Plant Breeding, Genetics and Agro-biotechnology
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Doctoral School of Chemical Engineering and Materials Sciences
Contact: Prof. Dr. János Kristóf, head of the school
Dr. Tamas Pap, secretary of doctoral school
Process Engineering, Environmental Chemical Engineering, Organic Chemical Technology,
Process and Products of the Hydrocarbon Processing Industries, Advanced Chemical Unit
Operations, Surface Chemistry
Doctoral School of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences
Contact: Prof. Dr. Otto Horvath, head of the school
Dr. Rita Szakacs-Foldenyi, secretary of doctoral school
Photochemical Reactions, Photo-catalysis, Environmental Chemistry, Statistical
Thermodynamics of Molecular Fluids, Liquid Crystals, Thermo-chemistry, Radiochemical
Methods, Catalytic Reactions of Biologically Important Compounds, Organometallic
Chemistry, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Atmospheric Chemistry, Chemistry of
Water in the Environment, Limnology, Geochemistry, Radioecology, Toxicology, Biophysics,
Biogeochemistry
Doctoral School of Information Science and Technology
Contact: Prof. Dr. Ferenc Friedler, head of the school
Zita Vereskuti, secretary of doctoral school
Educational and research program of the Doctoral School of Information Science and
Technology reflects a broad and diverse spectrum in the field of IT and its technical
applications, which flexibly adjust to the current educational and research demands. In its
scientific workshops, research of international quality is carried out with the leading of
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internationally recognised and influential professors.
Main research areas of the doctoral school are as follows: image perception, visualisation and
image processing; medical informatics systems; system and control theory; optimisation of
integrated systems and processes; deterministic and stochastic dynamical system models;
applications of combinatorics.
Doctoral School of Molecular- and Nanotechnologies
Contact: Prof. Dr. Ferenc Vonderviszt, head of the school
Zita Vereskuti, secretary of doctoral school
Materials engineering, MEMS and NEMS technology, Functional micro- and nanoparticles,
Nanocomposites and nanostructured coatings, Development of new sensing principles,
Nanocatalysts, Bionanotechnology, Directed evolution and protein design
Doctoral School of Management Sciences and Business Administration
Contact: Prof. Dr. Ádám Török, head of the school
Zsuzsanna Vida, secretary of doctoral school
The Faculty of Business and Economics has a recognised and powerful Doctoral School, in
which excellent professors lead research groups in the field of economics, business and
management.
Research fields of the doctoral school: Agricultural Economics, Economics, Management
Sciences.
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
As one of the leading Hungarian higher
education institutions, the University of
Pannonia, in the spirit of European
traditions, contributes to the development
of science, society, quality of life and its
surroundings in the Central Transdanubian
Region
with
outstanding
research,
development and innovation.
Our institution undertakes national and
international projects across a wide range
of fields including the natural, technological,
social and economic, agricultural sciences
and the humanities. This breadth is a consequence of the restructuring process started at
the beginning of the 1990s and the institutional integration executed in 2000.
The University of Pannonia regards itself as a research university committed to education of
the highest standard, where tutors’ and researchers’ innovative work is recognised at an
international level. This also serves to underpin the high quality of the teaching provided to
our students.
The economic and social transformation in the Central Transdanubian Region and the need
to improve the quality of life makes it urgent that we develop more local research and
innovation and help to provide the infrastructure and personal conditions to put these into
practice.
In order to achieve this, the University of Pannonia has created non-profit research
structures, where educational and research work is undertaken and which ensure the
relevance of our applied scientific work and technological development with a business
approach.
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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
The University of Pannonia regards building relationships with international partners as an
especially important task. We maintain numerous relationships from international mobility
programmes to the highest level research partnerships with foreign institutions. Most of our
partners are in European countries (Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy,
The Netherlands, Romania, Spain), but we also have important partners further afield
(Australia, Egypt, Japan, USA).
We are considering starting Joint Master’s Programmes in co-operation with international
universities as an outstandingly important area, which will promote the mobility of the
students between the institutions of the European Higher Education area. The dynamism of
the University of Pannonia is well demonstrated by the significant growth in the number of
partners. Besides the existing, firmly rooted and well-established relationships with
European, American and African partners, we are looking towards Eastern countries,
primarily towards China, Vietnam, Russia and the CIS countries.
Part of the process of building our relations is receiving foreign delegations, organising study
trips abroad, searching for new scholarships and taking an active part in the twin town
relations of Veszprém.
The University of Pannonia is also proud of its Erasmus mobility programme and we have
vibrant, well working bilateral agreements with more and more institutions. A growing
number of students study abroad as part of their education and they can also spend work
placements with foreign companies. Year after year we receive more students from partner
countries, primarily from Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain. Furthermore,
we have partner institutions in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Greece, Latvia, The Netherlands,
Romania, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Turkey and The United Kingdom. Not only our
students, but also our tutors and administrative staff, who are working with the Erasmus
mobility programme, have the possibility to take a glance into the life of foreign universities
and to learn how they work.
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Number of Erasmus partner institutions:
Austria
6
Lithuania
1
Belgium
2
Poland
11
Bulgaria
3
Portugal
5
Croatia
1
Romania
10
The Czech Republic
4
Slovakia
4
Estonia
1
Slovenia
3
Finland
6
Spain
6
France
8
Sweden
1
Germany
14
The Netherlands
1
Greece
3
The United Kingdom
1
Italy
12
Turkey
14
Latvia
2
Our university also participates in the Central European Exchange Programme for University
Students (CEEPUS), which provides a co-operation opportunity for the higher educational
institutions of the Central European region through supporting students and tutor/faculty
mobility. The aim of this exchange programme is to enable the universities and colleges of
the participating countries to receive visiting lecturers, undertake student exchanges, and
enjoy joint participation on language and professional development courses or summer
universities. All these can facilitate the extension and strengthening of the relationships
between the intellectual communities in Central Europe.
In addition to these mobility programmes, the University of Pannonia participates in other
programmes as the scholarships of the International Visegrad Fund, Fulbright Commission,
Tempus, Hungarian Scholarship Board, Hungarian Science and Technology Foundation or the
Hans Pape Scholarship.
In the academic year of 2013/2014, in
the frame of the scholarship
programme financed by the Hungarian
Government and coordinated by the
FAO
(Food
and
Agricultural
Organization), 6 international students
and with Stipendium Hungaricum 1
international student started his
master’s programme - MSc in
Agricultural Sciences - at the
Georgikon Faculty of the University of
Pannonia.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
The Students’ Union of the University of Pannonia
(PEHÖK) is a democratically elected body representing students’
interests. The most important function and main objective is to
represent the students at all levels of decision-making within the
university. In accordance with the rights granted in the Hungarian
Higher Education Act, it participates in the Senate and Faculty
Councils, with one third of the votes, and with at least one person
in every permanent or ad hoc committee of the university. Besides
this work, the Students’ Union undertakes the organisation of
particular events and offers services to students. It has an
outstanding role in the management of the students’ financial affairs and it takes part in the
operational work of the Halls of Residence.
The Students’ Union was the first in the region to run its own self-developed rented
accommodation database. This is for those students who do not get a place in the
University’s Halls.
It also organises and supervises
the leisure programmes for
students and other members of
the university: the University
Days of Veszprém (VEN) is a
tradition dating back more than
50 years; the AKÓ, another
similar event in autumn; the
Freshers’
Camp
of
the
Veszprém Campus and the
Keszthely
Campus
called
Bulektábor, the Freshers’ Balls in
Veszprém and in Keszthely,
Student Days and Sárgulás, a
traditional
ceremony
for
graduating students, are organised annually. The PEHÖK supports these events and helps to
maintain their sense of tradition.
The Students’ Union runs the Committee of International Affairs, the
so-called PEHÖK - International Relations Student Office
since 1997. Now they work in the following groups: Tender, PR- and
programme organiser, CsF team and the ERASMUS team. One of the
main programmes organised by them is the Foreign Affairs’ Day
(Külügyi Börze) which gives an opportunity for the various
international organisations to introduce themselves to the students of the University of
Pannonia.
On the one hand, the ERASMUS team, which is a part of the International Relations
Student Office, informs the outgoing students, and on the other, they represent the interests
of the university’s foreign students. They welcome, accommodate, help to fit in and prompt
the official representation of the international students coming here. One of the Office’s
most important tasks is introducing incoming students to the Hungarian language and
culture, including the opportunity to study the Hungarian language. Beside these, with the
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support of the Office of External
Affairs, they organise trips for the
ERASMUS students to make their
time here more enjoyable. The
Office uses a so-called mentorsystem. This means that every
international student gets a mentor,
a Hungarian university student who
helps both socially and with official
dealings. With their programmes,
they give a broader view about the
university and Hungary to carry our
good reputation worldwide. This
formal relationship usually turns
into a friendship.
There are a lot of programmes organized by the office.
At the beginning of the semester, there is an
Orientation Week, which provides a great opportunity
for the foreign students to get to know each other, the
mentors, the city and the university. The programme
includes funny competitions, official meetings with the
representatives of the university departments, city-rally
and welcome-party.
During the semester, there are a lot of trips organized
around Hungary like visiting Budapest, wellness centres,
and beautiful Hungarian cities like Győr or Eger.
EuroDinner is one of the most popular events among
the Erasmus students. Every week a nation is chosen,
and students of this nation have to cook for the others
to strengthen the multiculturalism in the group.
There are also other student organisations which have
an important role in organizing other programmes for
student such as conferences, summer schools, job fairs,
cultural and exchange programmes.
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UNIVERSITY FACILITIES
LIBRARIES
The University Library and Archives being
a public specialist library with regional and
national significance was founded in 1949, at
the same time as the establishment of the
university.
The University Publishing House and
Bookshop is on the ground floor and the
University Archives are on the first floor. The
spacious reading rooms on the second and
third floors provide a calm atmosphere and
support the work of tutors and students with
a stock of 70,000 open access titles and 142
networked computers. These computers
provide on-line access to the full-text articles
of a wide range of Hungarian and international
scientific periodicals. In the building of the
library is free WIFI service available.
University Library and Archives
Location: Wartha Vince u. 1. Building “M”
Tel: +36/88/624-218; +36/88/624-095
Opening hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8 am – 6 pm
Friday: 8 am – 3 pm
The information network service of the
During the academic year:
University Library operates with the newest
version of the ALEPH (Automated Library Saturday: 8 am – 1 pm
Expandable Program) integrated library system,
which ensures the quick and safe access to our
stocks and the national and international library
and professional databases. The students use
the ALEPH system to reach the bulletins and
notes of the Digital Press which also belongs to
the University Library. These digital notes and
bulletins are also available in the University
Bookshop in printed form as well as a range of
other materials and publications.
Another important function of the Library is
the collection and preservation of the
dissertations, PhD theses and the university’s
Eötvös Károly County Library
own publications.
Location: Veszprém, Komakút tér 3.
The Eötvös Károly County Library is one
Tel: +36/88/424-011, +36/88/442-440
of the cultural centres of the county. About
370,000 books and documents and several Opening hours:
databases are at your disposal. Here you will Monday: closed
find international press which you can read on
the premises. As a student card holder, you Tuesday-Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
can purchase a reader’s card at a reduced Saturday: 9 am – 1 pm
price (600 HUF/semester). Books can be
borrowed with this card free of charge.
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SPORTING FACILITIES
For the university student’s free-time
sport, college competitive sport and its
constant development are top priorities.
Unique among Hungarian colleges, the
institution offers nearly 60 sport types to
students. Most of them are free of charge
or available at a reasonable price. They
can use gyms, pools, tennis courts,
athletic field, training, gymnastics and
fencing rooms. They can even choose
aikido, taek-won-do, floor ball, cycling or
wall climbing. Beyond individual and team
institutional competitions, the students
take part in national and international contests. Several teams have reached excellent results
in the Premier League and also at Olympic Games.
The handball team of Veszprém, the MKB-MVM KC is world famous and sport has got huge
traditions at the University of Pannonia as well. The university students are very successful in
athletic sports, basketball, football, swimming and volleyball.
Some other opportunities include:
aerobic, archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, body-building, classical dance, chi kung,
fencing, folk dance, football, gymnastics, handball, jogging, judo, karate, kayak-canoe, rowing,
kendo, kick box, kyoaerobic, kyokushin karate, modern dance, musical gymnastics,
orienteering, party-dance, potholing, shotokan karate, small-bore rifle shooting, swimming,
table-tennis, taek-won-do, tennis, therapeutic exercises, triathlon, volleyball, squash, yoga.
Lake Balaton is a perfect solution for water sports like swimming, water skiing etc. It is a
seasonal opportunity but there are swimming pools in Veszprém and in Balatonfűzfő for
those who would like to swim in winter. At winter time, one of the most popular
programmes is ice-skating on the frozen Balaton.
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Sporting facilities at the Keszthely campus
Lectures, studying and preparing for the
lessons require mental and physical
endurance and fitness. That’s why it is really
important for us to ensure the possibilities of
leisure activities, fun and different sports.
The Department of Sport and Recreation at
Georgikon Faculty is providing such
possibilities for the students and also try to
introduce them to the way of a full and
healthy life.
Students can do a lot of sports at our
campus. Some of them are free of charge and
some of them are available at reasonable fee.
The following sports and activities are
provided at Keszthely Campus: basketball,
handball, soccer, volleyball, aerobic, table
tennis, fencing, archery, horse sports, water
sports (rowing, sailing, wind-surf), ballroom
dancing, fighting sports (aikido, karate, kickbox), conditioning (cardio training, body
building)
In addition to the following facilities are
available: conditional and cardio room, tennis
court, running track, soccer field, basketball court, gym, archer’s court, horse riding centre,
water sport centre at Lake Balaton.
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UNIVERSITY MAP – VESZPRÉM CAMPUS
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LOCATION OF UNITS - VESZPRÉM CAMPUS
Basement
Ground floor
Building “A” Egyetem u. 10.
University Centre Ltd. /Egyetemi Centrum KFT.
Classrooms
Directorate of Education
Classrooms
1st floor - 2nd floor Faculty of Business and Economics offices,
Dean’s Office
Classrooms
Cellar
Basement
Ground floor
1st floor
2nd floor
Basement
Ground floor
1st floor
2nd floor
Ground floor
1st floor
3rd floor
4th floor
5th floor
Building “B” Assembly Hall Egyetem u. 10.
Sauna, Fitness room
Postal Services
Conference room
Office of External Affairs
Directorate of Human Resources
Rector's Office
Faculty of Modern Philology and Social Sciences – Dean’s Office
Faculty of Engineering – Dean’s Office
General Directorate of Economic and Technical Matters
Trade Union’s Office
Legal Counselling Office
Rector’s Meeting Rooms
Directorate of Strategic Affairs
Directorate of Finances
(Controlling Office, Office of Finances)
VENET Network Group
Building “B” Egyetem u. 10.
Students’ Union (HÖK)
International Relations Student Office of the Students’ Union
KA-IRO Office (Career Counselling Office)
Institute of Mechanics
Classrooms
Classrooms
Building “C” Egyetem u. 10.
Central Storehouse
Biological Laboratory
Institute of Material Engineering
Institute of Environmental Engineering
Building “D” Egyetem u. 10.
Gym
Ground floor
Building “J” Egyetem u. 10.
Workshops
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1st floor
Central Machine Workshop
Directorate of Purchasing
Directorate of Operation and Safety Management
Canteen
Hóvirág u. 6.
1st floor - 2nd
4th floor
7th floor
7th floor - 8th
9th floor
Basement
1st floor
Basement
Ground floor,
1st floor
Building “I” Egyetem u. 2.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Information
Systems
Department of Mathematics
Faculty of Information Technology – Dean’s Office
Research Institute of Chemical and Process Engineering
Department of Computer Science and Systems Technology
Building “E” Egyetem u. 1.
Language Laboratory
Classrooms
Office of Cultural Activities
Lecture Room
Centre for Foreign Language Education
University Language School
Building “K” Egyetem u. 3.
University Bookshop
Publishing House
Institute of English and American Studies
Building “L” Füredi u. 2.
Institute of German and Translation Studies
Auditorium Maximum
Wartha V. u. 1.
Building “M” Wartha V. u. 1.
„A” wing
Central Library
Print Centre
Periodical Archive
Photo Laboratory
“B” wing
Ground floor
1st floor
3rd floor
Classrooms
Ground floor
1st floor
2nd floor
3rd floor - 4th
floor
Institute for Adult Education
Computer Labour
Building “N” Wartha V. u. 1.
Department of Limnology
Institute of Radiochemistry and Radioecology
Classrooms
Institute of Physics
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Ground floor
1st floor
Building “O” Wartha V. u. 1.
Classrooms
Department of Pedagogy and Psychology
Department of Social Sciences and International Studies
Classrooms
Student Centre
Wartha V. u. 1.
Staff hostel
Nárcisz u. 12.
Jedlik Ányos Hall of Residence
Móricz Zs. u. 6.
“Hotel Magister” – Hall of Residence
József Attila u. 34/2.
Health centre
Egyetem u. 5.
Ground floor
1st floor
Basement
1st floor - Attic
Building “V” Vár u. 20
Classrooms
Classrooms
Building “W” Vár u. 39.
Classrooms
Department of Hungarian Language
Department of Hungarian Literature
Department of Applied Linguistics
Department of Theatre Studies
Department of Anthropology and Ethics
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UNIVERSITY MAP – KESZTHELY CAMPUS
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LOCATION OF UNITS - KESZTHELY CAMPUS
Basement
Ground floor
Building “A” - Main Building Deák F. u. 16.
Xiros Students’ Club
Georgikon Faculty Library and Archives
Dining Hall
Book shop
Chemistry, Agro-chemistry, Aquaculture, Soil Science and
Microbiology Laboratories and Groups
Lecture Hall
Classrooms
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1st floor
2nd floor
Dean’s Office
Department of Animal Sciences and Animal Husbandry
Department of Economic Methodology
Department of Corporate Economics and Rural Development
Group of Animal Breeding ,Group of Animal Physiology and
Nutrition
Statistics
Dean’s Council Room
Lecture Halls
Classrooms
Buffet
Department of Economic and Social Sciences
PhD Office
Carrier Office
Project Office
Regional Centre for Agricultural Extension
Group of Zoology, Group of Mathematics
Institute of Plant Protection
Office of Education
Lecture Halls
Classrooms
Pethe Ferenc Hall of Residence Festetics Gy. u. 5.
Dining Halls
Gym
Sports Hall, Sports Fields
Department of Sports and Recreation
Ground floor
Buffet
Bexi Students’ Club and Pub
Offices
Rooms
1st – 7th floor
Rooms
Basement
Ground floor
1st floor
2nd-4th floor
Building “D” Festetics Gy. u. 7.
Assembly Hall
Conference Hall and Council Room
Lecture Halls
Classrooms
Offices
Laboratories
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5th floor
Department of Crop Production and Soil Science
Group of Crop Production
Library of Crop Production
Department of Agricultural Technology
Department of Meteorology and Water Management
Foreign Language Labs
Classrooms
6th floor
7th floor
8th floor
9th floor
Ground floor
1st – 2nd floor
Ground floor
1st – 2nd floor
Building ‘E/1” Újmajori út
Group of Biotechnology, Group of Genetics and Plant
Improvement
Building “E/2” Újmajori út
Group of Botany and Plant Physiology
Centre for Agricultural Sciences, Potato Research Centre
Classrooms
Classrooms for Agricultural Technology
Classrooms for Animal Physiology and Animal Husbandry
Ground floor
Department of Horticulture
Classrooms
Offices of Georgikon Demonstration Form
Greenhouses
Building “E/6”or Szendrey telep Újmajori út
Georgikon House Riding School
Bázis Students’ Centre Pethe F. u. 7.
Group of Information Technology Sciences
PC labs open for students
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Georgikon Hall of Residence
Georgikon u. 20.
Pethe Ferenc Hall of Residence
Capacity: 428 people
Location: 8360 Keszthely Festetics Gy. u. 5.
Tel.: +36/83/545-048
Homepage: http://www.georgikon.hu/hallgatok.aspx
Price: 35,000 HUF (in a 3 bed room)
Capacity: 42 people
Location: 8360 Keszthely Georgikon u. 20.
Tel.: +36/83/545-388
Price: 35,000 HUF (in a 2 or 3 bed room)
The Library of the Georgikon Faculty is a
technical library with a scientific certificate and
is a sub-centre of the network of Hungarian
university libraries. With nearly 130,000 books,
CD database and internet service as well as
traditional library services, it provides a high
standard library service for students, tutors
and researchers.
Library of the Georgikon Faculty
Location: 8360 Keszthely Deák Ferenc u. 16. Building “A”
Tel: +36/83/545-210
Opening hours:
Monday: 9 am – 6 pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 8 am – 6 pm
Friday: 8 am – 1 pm
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2. HUNGARY
FACTS AND FIGURES
Republic of Hungary
Area: 93,030 km2
Population: 9,935,000 inhabitants
Official language: Hungarian
Capital city: Budapest
Currency: Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Time zone: Central European time (GMT+1)
EU accession: 1 May, 2004
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hungary_topographic_map.jpg
GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE
Hungary lies in the central Danube Basin, covering an area of 93,000 square kilometres. It
extends over 250 kilometres from north to south and over 500 kilometres from east to
west.
Its main territory has an elevation of fewer than 200 metres. The highest mountain in the
country is the Kékes with an altitude of 1,014 metres. The water network of Hungary is
extensive. The smaller and bigger rivers build up a network of quiet brooks, middle size
rivers, wild-waters and big rivers. The most important rivers are the Danube and the Tisza.
Hungary is also rich in lakes. The Lake Balaton, which is in the central part of Hungary, is the
largest freshwater lake of Central Europe and an important recreation area. The 598 km2
surface lake is 77 km long and 14 km wide. The average depth of the Balaton is 3 metres. It
offers good summer swimming, and in winter its frozen surface provides excellent
opportunities for winter sports.
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The country is divided into three bigger units: the Great Plain, covering the central part of
the country, the Transdanubia in the west, and the Northern Hills along the northern
border. The Hungarian Great Plain is a tourist attraction, where visitors can become familiar
with some characteristic animals and ethnographical traditions of Hungary. The country is
full of natural treasures and there are eight national parks established to protect these areas.
Hungary has got a temperate climate with four seasons. Summer is usually warm and dry. It
is not unusual for the temperature to reach 35-38 degrees Celsius. Spring and autumn are
mild, whilst winters are very cold. It often rains or snows and sometimes the temperature is
no higher than -10 degrees Celsius.
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3. HIGHER EDUCATION IN HUNGARY AT A GLANCE
THE HUNGARIAN HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM
In the Hungarian Higher Education System there are two types of institutions - universities
and colleges. Before joining the Bologna Process, colleges offered courses at college level,
which corresponds to bachelor’s level (BA and BSc) now, and universities offered majors at a
higher level, now equivalent with master’s level (MA and MSc).
In 2006, the changeover began from the former, dual system to the new higher education
system which consists of three cycles based on progression. The three cycles of higher
education are: the bachelor’s level, the master’s level and finally the PhD level. Students
complete their studies with a final examination on every level.
Universities may offer also higher-vocational training in the framework of lifelong learning.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
According to the Higher Education Act, the basic condition of entry to higher education
institutions is the Hungarian Secondary School Leaving Certificate or its foreign equivalent.
In the admission procedure students are ranked according to the following results:



Achievements in certain subjects in secondary school
Results of School Leaving Exams
Extra points (e.g. for language exams accredited by state, National Competitions of
Secondary School Students, social background etc.)
Obtaining a Hungarian university degree or its foreign equivalent is a requirement for
admission to a PhD programme.
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION OF DEGREES
With regard to professions where the Hungarian requirements were identical with ones of
the European Union, and which have already been recognised, all the member states of the
EU are obliged to accept degrees issued in Hungary. This provides the opportunity for
graduates to continue their studies at PhD level as well as to apply for jobs with national and
international companies, governmental institutions and research centres.
In addition to full degree courses, higher education institutions also offer shorter
programmes, e.g. summer universities and post-graduate courses.
CREDIT SYSTEM
Hungarian universities are obliged to use the credit system based on ECTS (European Credit
Transfer System). According to the governmental decree, one credit corresponds to 30
hours of study.
In the framework of Erasmus mobility, the University of Pannonia evaluates and recognizes
studies at all levels of education by following the ECTS principles, consequently students
participating in these programs when returning to their sending institutions, can validate
their studies easily. Each course/subject a student is attending and accomplishing is evaluated
and graded individually. In order to provide transparency and full permeability between the
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sending and the host institution, prior to the signature of the bilateral agreement, the
Erasmus coordinators of the departments or institutes signing the agreement and the leaders
of the respective program check the curriculum content, which has to be 75% congruent.
The students participating in the mobility familiarize with the ECTS system from the Erasmus
webpage. Negotiations are underway to create Erasmus block modules that can be fully
validated on the students’ return to the home institutions. Internship is similarly validated,
for one semester mobility the student earns 30 ECTS credits, while shorter summer practice
placements, following the consent of the program leader, become integral part of the
students’ internship overall requirements.
SYSTEM OF ASSESSMENT
The Hungarian system of assessment consists of five grade points. These are: excellent (5),
good (4), satisfactory (3), pass (2) and fail (1). At PhD-level, this is shortened to the three
grades classification of excellent (5), satisfactory (3), fail (1).
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4. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS
HOW TO APPLY?
The application form can be downloaded from our website:
http://erasmus.vein.hu/projekt_csoport/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=85&I
temid=116
All the required documents – Application form, Learning agreement and Arrival information
sheet - must be completed and sent to the Office of External Affairs before the deadline.
Our address:
8200 Veszprém Egyetem u. 10.
Hungary
Tel: +36/88/624-753
Fax: +36/88/624-008
e-mail: [email protected]
Opening hours:
9 am – 11am Tuesday
1 pm – 3 pm Thursday
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LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Before applying, please, contact the relevant department to ensure that the courses are
available in English. Some of the bachelor’s and master’s programmes are offered in English, a
small proportion of them are taught in German and rarely in French.
Most visitors regard the Hungarian language as one of the most difficult languages to learn. If
you would like to have a taste of the Hungarian language, here are some links to help you
become acquainted with our language:
Basic grammar rules and words
http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/grammar-rules-and-tips/basic-english-grammar-rules.html
ORIENTATION WEEK FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS
In the beginning of each semester, the Office of External Affairs and the PEHÖK International Relations Student Office organize a welcome party for our international
students. During this week the new arrivals are given all the essential information about the
university, courses and Hungarian lifestyle. Among the organizers there are a lot of
enthusiastic students who are willing to help our visitors and make their first days in
Hungary easier and more comfortable.
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LEGAL MATTERS
VISA
Citizens of the countries listed on the website may enter Hungary without a visa:
http://konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu/en
If your country does not belong to the EU or the European Economic Area, you must apply
for a residence permit within 30 days after your arrival.
Take notice that in these cases visa-free travel refers to a stay of 90 days.
Citizens of other countries must submit an application for a resident visa for study purposes
at the Hungarian Embassy or Consulate in their own country. The list of diplomatic missions
of Hungary can be downloaded from the web-site:
http://konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu/en /
Consulates accept visa applications no later than your journey begins, because obtaining a
visa may even take several weeks.
RESIDENCE PERMIT
Staying in Hungary for longer than 90 days requires a residence permit. On the homepage of
the Office of Immigration and Nationality of the Hungarian Ministry of Justice you will find
further information.
http://konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu/visa-application-forms
Here are some basic guidelines and general information to give you an idea about the
procedure.
Office of Immigration and Nationality
Regional Directorate of Central Transdanubia
Location: 8200 Veszprém, Megyeház tér 2.
Tel: +36/88/580-756
Opening hours:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Citizens of EEA and Switzerland
8.30 am – 12 am and 1 - 4 pm
8.30 -12 am and 1 - 5.30 pm
8.30 – 12 am and 1- 4 pm
8.30 am- 12 am
Non-EEA citizens
8.30 am -12 am and 1 - 4 pm
8.30 -12 am and 1 - 5.30 pm
8.30 - 12.00 am and 1- 4 pm
8.30 am - 12 am
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What you have to take with you
Application for a residence permit must be submitted to the regional foreigners policing
authority unit within 30 days after your arrival.
To apply for a residence permit or to extend an existing one these documents are required:
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a visa (in case of non visa-free entry),
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a completed application form,
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valid passport or personal identity card,
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2 passport photos,
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a copy of your learning agreement,
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a copy of your accommodation contract,
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a certificate from your university about your scholarship (with exact amount of
support),
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a certificate of health insurance.
The fee is 1,500 HUF for EU-students and 10,000 HUF for non EU-students.
For any further information please visit http://www.bmbah.hu/jomla/index.php?lang=en.
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HEALTH CARE SERVICES AVAILABLE DURING TEMPORARY STAY IN
HUNGARY
If it is deemed necessary on medical grounds, residents of the European Union, Iceland,
Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland can be provided with health care in Hungary. The
nature of benefits required and the expected length of stay being taken into account. For
obtaining treatment under the same conditions as insured Hungarians, a European Health
Insurance Card (EHIC) or Provisional Replacement Certificate (PRC) must be submitted to
the health-care provider. You need both a European Health Insurance Card and your
passport or ID card. The European Health Insurance Card is required for each period of
treatment.
People insured in Croatia are entitled to urgent health-care services free of charge during a
temporary stay in Hungary.
Citizens of the following states can receive health care free of charge in emergency cases.
The only document needed to certify entitlement is a PASSPORT:

Angola, Cuba, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Macedonia, Mongolia, North Korea, Russia,
Serbia, Montenegro, Ukraine, and other countries of the Commonwealth of
Independent States with the exception of Uzbekistan.
Citizens and/or residents of countries which are not part of the European Economic Area
and which do not have bilateral agreements with Hungary on the provision of health care
must pay full price for health-care services rendered in Hungary.
Medical services are offered to all international students in the Health Centre (Veszprém
Egyetem u. 5. - opposite building “B”).
In emergency cases you should go to the accident and emergency unit of the hospital:
Veszprém Megyei Csolnoky Ferenc Kórház (kórház = hospital)
Veszprém Kórház u. 1.
Tel: +36/88/556-000, +36/88/556-100
Medicines may be purchased from pharmacies. To buy common medicines like painkillers,
you do not need a prescription. For prescription drugs, you must first see the university
doctor. Most pharmacies are open until 6 p.m., but there is always a pharmacy on night duty
where you must go to a special window and pay extra money for the service.
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ARRIVAL INFORMATION SHEET
If you fill in the arrival information sheet, and send it back to the Office of Scientific and
International Affairs not later than 2 weeks before your arrival, one of the mentors from the
ESN-team (Erasmus Student Network) will be pleased to meet you and take you to your
accommodation. If you fail to send us the exact arrival date, please try to adjust your arrival
to the working hours that is from Monday to Thursday 7.30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Friday 7.30
a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
ACCOMMODATION
There are many choices for accommodation, so you will certainly find one which meets your
requirements.
First, you can rent a private flat with other foreign students. Usual rents for a flat range from
25,000 HUF plus overheads per month. This sum depends on many factors such as location,
quality, number of rooms etc.
The other option is to move into a hall of residence. Staying in a hall of residence has
numerous advantages. You can always meet with other students. You get all the information
about the university faster this way. You can take advantage of programmes organised in the
halls such as clubs, cultural and other opportunities. They are regarded as the most
important areas of the community life of students.
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The International Relations Student Office of the Students’ Union is responsible for helping
exchange students regarding accommodation.
If you prefer to stay in a hall of residence, we can offer you a double room in a brand new
building.
PEHÖK - International Relations Student Office
Location: 8200 Veszprém Egyetem u. 10.
Tel: +36/88/624-771
e-mail: [email protected]
Hotel Magister
Location: 8200 Veszprém József A. u. 34/2.
Tel.: +36/88/623-000
Homepage: www.hotelmagister.hu
Price: 40.500 HUF (in a 2 bed room)
For this price you will have a shared room with a bathroom.
Pethe Ferenc Hall of Residence
Location: 8360 Keszthely Festetics Gy. u. 5.
Tel.: +36/83/545-048
Price: 35,000 HUF (in a 3 bed room)
Capacity: 42 people
Location: 8360 Keszthely Georgikon u. 20.
Tel.: +36/83/545-388
Homepage: http://www.georgikon.hu/hallgatok.
Price: 35,000 HUF (in a 2 or 3 bed room)
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5. EVERYDAY LIFE
TRAVELLING, PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Public Transport in Veszprém
The company responsible for public transport in Veszprém is called Balaton Volán Zrt. If you
want to use public transport, you have to buy a ticket or a pass. A monthly pass costs 2.350
HUF, a ticket is 250 HUF. You receive this pass at a reduced price after showing your
student card. For further information on how to receive a student card turn to the Students’
Union.
Passes can be purchased at the City Transport Office of the central bus station
(Veszprém, Jutasi u. 4.). Tickets are available at newsagents too or you can buy
them from the bus driver, but then they cost a little bit more (330 HUF).
Tickets are valid for one journey and there is no discount for students.
If you want to take a bus, you have to get on at the first door showing your pass
or putting your ticket in the punch machine.
Bus schedules are available on the following web-site:
http://www.balatonvolan.hu/bv3.htm
busz, autóbusz = bus
helyijárati közlekedés = local transportation
menetrend = schedule
jegy = ticket
buszbérlet, havi bérlet = monthly pass
Travelling in Budapest
Budapesti Közlekedési Vállalat Zrt (BKV) is the
unified public transport company of the city of
Budapest. It operates 3 metro lines, several
bus lines, trams, trolley buses and the
suburban railway. You can use these services
by purchasing different kinds of tickets or
passes. They are available in every metro
station and many newsagents. Tickets are also
sold from ticket machines, but these can be
unreliable, so it is better to buy them from
ticket offices or newsagents.
Be aware because ticket inspectors are common on forms of public transport, especially at
metro stations. According to the Terms and Conditions of Travel, you will pay a fine if you
travel without a valid ticket or pass.
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Finding your own way in the capital city may seem to be a bit difficult, but you will find free
city maps in every tourist information office and at every stop, so you can find out easily
how to get to one point of the city to another.
Here are some ticket types and their price:
Single ticket
Valid for one uninterrupted trip without
changing vehicle
350 HUF
Single ticket bought on the spot
450 HUF
Transfer ticket
It is valid for one trip with one change on
530 HUF
10 pieces discount coupon book
3.000HUF
One-day travel card
valid for 24 hours
1.650HUF
Three-day travel card
valid for 72 hours
4.150HUF
7-day travel card
4.950 HUF
Budapest monthly pass for students
http://www.bkk.hu/en/
3.450HUF
Travelling in the country
By bus
With a student card you receive a discount of 50 per cent when purchasing a ticket.
International services are offered as well but mostly from Budapest.
You can find schedules and prices on the following pages:
http://www.menetrendek.hu/cgi-bin/menetrend/html.cgi
autóbusz állomás = bus station
honnan = from
hova = to
keresztül/érintve = through
keresés = search
naponta = every day
munkanapokon = on weekdays
munkaszüneti napokon = at weekends
kedvezmény = discount
http://www.eurolines.com
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By train
The railway company of Hungary is called
Magyar Államvasutak or MÁV (Hungarian
State Railways). If you prefer taking the train
you are entitled to the same discounts as on
buses. The student card qualifies you for the
discount of 50 per cent. The capital city can
be easily reached by train from every point of
the country and Europe.
Budapest has 3 main railway stations. These
are Nyugati (Western), Keleti (Eastern) and
Déli (Southern). Almost all of international
trains use the Keleti railway station.
If you would like to take a journey, it is worth arriving at the station in good time because
often you have to queue and English is rarely spoken in the station, so be prepared to
experience communication problems.
You will find schedules and ticket prices here:
http://elvira.mav-start.hu/
vasútállomás/pályaudvar (pu.) = railway station
indulás = departure
érkezés = arrival
időtartam = duration
osztály = class
By car
If you travel by car, remember that it is compulsory to have car registration, insurance
papers and a valid driving license with you.
Note that in Hungary we drive on the right and overtake on the left. You are obliged to
fasten the seatbelt. Also you should note that you must use some kind of hands free solution
with your mobile phone while driving. Finally, you have to observe the rule that exceeding
the speed limits and driving under the influence of alcohol is strictly forbidden. The
legitimate blood alcohol level is 0.0 percent.
Speed limits in Hungary:
In residential areas
50 km/h
In secondary and tertiary roads
90 km/h
Highway
110 km/h
Motorway
130 km/h
If you do not observe the rules of speed limits, you have to pay a fine or even your driving
licence might be taken away. Please take note that you are allowed to use motorway only if
you purchase a motorway pass in advance for about 1,650-4,500 HUF. Further information is
available on the following page:
http://www.autopalyamatrica.hu
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POSTAL SERVICES
Central Post Office in Veszprém
Location: 8200 Veszprém Kossuth u. 19.
Tel: +36/88/426-871
Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 8 am – 7 pm
Saturday: 8 am – 12 am
Main Post Office in Keszthely
Location: 8361 Keszthely Kossuth u. 48.
Tel: +36/83/515-961
Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 8 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 8 am - 12 am
Smaller post offices are open only until 3 pm and they are closed on Saturdays. Stamps and
post cards can be purchased not only in post offices but also at newsagents.
If you receive a package, it is delivered to your address. In case the postman cannot find you
at home, you will be given a receipt. With this document you will be able to reclaim your
postal packet at the post office.
MOBILE PHONE
For a longer stay in Hungary, it is the best to buy a mobile
phone even a used one at reasonable price or only a SIMcard in order to keep in touch with your mentor. In
Hungary there are three mobile phone service providers,
and they always have offer, so you will certainly find a
solution which suits you the best. As an exchange student
it is worth opting for a service with a prepaid card.
To make a phone call within Hungary you should dial:
Land-line
Country code
+36
Mobile
+36
Area code
88 for
xxx-xxx
Veszprém
1 for
Budapest
20 or 30
xxx-xxxx
or 70
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6. ENTERTAINMENT
PROGRAMMES FOR THE WEEKEND - SOME PLACES TO VISIT
Useful information and news of what is happening can be obtained from Tourinform in the
city or from their website www.veszpreminfo.hu.
Veszprém County
Veszprém County is one of the most beautiful parts of Hungary. It is very rich in natural
resources. In the middle of the county, there are the Bakony Hills and in the southern part
the lake Balaton and the Balaton uplands with the Tihany Peninsula, the Keszthely Mountain,
the Tapolca Basin and the Káli Basin.
http://lazarus.elte.hu/hun/maps/momegye.htm
Tihany Peninsula
The Tihany Peninsula is a highly protected beautiful place. The geological scenery and the
varied landscape of the peninsula is an attraction to visitors throughout the year. Two lakes
increase the beauty of the hillsides and mountains covered with vineyards and forests. The
open surface of the Inner Lake is 25 m above the level of the Balaton and is surrounded by
geyser cones from the south. Historic relics of the peninsula are also outstanding. Tihany is
one of the sacred places of Hungary. The Baroque complex of buildings of the Monastery of
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the Benedictine Order, established by King Andrew I in 1055, crown the picturesque village.
Some old houses of the ancient fishing village serve as a village museum, preserving the relics
of the popular 19th century architecture of the Balaton Uplands. The medieval homes of the
monks can still be found on the steep slope of Óvár Hill facing Lake Balaton.
http://hu.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=F%C3%A1jl:Tihany_abbey3.JPG&filetimestamp=20070918131705
Káli Basin
The most characteristic part of the Balaton Uplands is the Káli Basin. We can find red
sandstone mountains in the south, huge basalt mountains in the north, and sandstone
conglomerates in the west, limestone and dolomite in the east and in the middle of the basin.
Several basalt cones emerge from the level of the basin (Hegyestű, Kis-Hegyestű, LaposHegyestű, Kereki Hill etc.). The block fields near Salföld, Kővágóörs and Szentbékkálla,
where millstones were cut and carved for hundreds of years, are geological values famous
throughout Europe. The most beautiful is the rocky ridge of Szentbékkálla.
The many church towers of the seven villages, the wine cellars and the signs of a variety of
agricultural work, vineyards, meadows and plough lands constitute a special landscape in the
Káli Basin. The interpretation and show centre of the Balaton Uplands is being built at
Salföld, where it is surrounded with the relics of popular village architecture, vineyards,
medieval buildings, churches, ruins of long deserted villages, bog meadows and lakes. There
is a show-farm built for breeding the ancient domesticated animals: Hungarian gray cattle,
water buffalo, "racka" (twisted horned) sheep, and "mangalica" (curly bristle) pig.
Tapolca Basin
For hundreds of year poets, novelists and painters have been calling the Badacsony and its
vicinity the most beautiful landscape in Hungary. The basalt mountains of the area are not
only unique and picturesque geological relics; they are also the habitat of many rare plants
and animals.
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Other landmarks also worth mentioning are the vineyards dating back to the Roman times,
the architectural relics of the hills and villages: the ruins of castles, churches, palaces, as well
as the relics of popular architecture. The monadnocks are peculiarly shaped results of the
volcanic activity towards the end of the Pannonian Age. At the edges of the Csobánc,
Szentgyörgy and Badacsony Hills, good examples of typical basalt columns, formations of
solidifying basalt can be seen. The most beautiful examples are the Stone Gate of Badacsony
and the basalt organs of the Szentgyörgy Hill. At the slopes of Badacsony, huge rock-glaciers
and block fields can be found. The picturesque cones of the Gulács, Tóti and Vár Hills
resemble sugar loafs. The ruins of the forts of Csobánc and Szigliget, the Szigliget Castle and
manor, the chapels on the vineyard hills (Csobánc, Kisapáti, Badacsonylábdi), the dignified
manor of Róza Szegedy on the Badacsony, are all precious relics of Hungarian architecture
and history.
Sailing on Lake Balaton
In springtime, one of the most popular programmes is in springtime the sailing on the
Balaton. It is a great opportunity to get to know the Lake and this region. There are ports
and marinas near Veszprém like Balatonalmádi, Alsóörs, Csopak, Balatonkenese, Tihany or
Balatonfüred from where there are a lot of ships and ferries travelling to other ports on the
north and the south side of Balaton. There are special offers like Tihany or Badacsony Tour
with wine–tasting, grill–party on the board, sunset tours and even disco ferries in the
summer.
Balaton provides a lot of opportunities for free time activities during the whole year like
swimming, water ski or skiing, ice-skating in the winter, cultural events, wine-festivals, or
concerts.
Veszprém County is full of natural treasures,
lovely small towns and villages like Tapolca,
Herend, Nagyvázsony, Badacsony, etc., which
are popular destinations for weekend trips. You
can also find a lot of wellness centres and even
an aqua park in Balatonfüred, Pápa, or in
neighbour counties like Sárvár, Hévíz, Zalakaros
etc. where you can get a massage, whirlpools,
swimming pools and sauna.
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THE CITY OF VESZPRÉM
Historic heritage
There are a lot of historic memories in Veszprém
County which offer insight into the culture of past
ages and lifestyle. Our county can be proud of its
many castles and churches. Besides the historical
heritage there are many traditional and open-air
museums, exhibitions for visitors to see.
Archbishop’s Palace
The Archbishop’s Palace can be found on the
Szentháromság (Holy Trinity) square. The Baroque
palace was completed in 1776 but at the end of the
19th century the building as well as the frescoes
had to be restored. With its inner terrace and
garden the building offers an imposing view to the
valley. Several paintings and works of art can be
found in the palace. The episcopal and prebendal
archives and library also reside in this building.
St. Michael’s Cathedral
The St. Michael’s Cathedral dates back to the time
of Prince Géza. It was already mentioned in the
Pannonhalma Charter (1001). The cathedral was
destroyed by fire several times and the early 18th
century saw the restoration of the original
Romanesque red-white stone church in Gothic
style. During a later rebuilding, the basilica lost its
Baroque features: its towers were raised by several
metres and reshaped in Romanesque style.
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Gizella Chapel
The Gizella Chapel next to the Archbishop’s Palace is said to have been founded by Blessed
Gizella, the wife of St. István. The Gothic building dates back to the 18th century and it was
almost completely destroyed in the Turkish period. The interior is one of the oldest in
Hungary, making the chapel one of the most important sights of Veszprém. Not only are the
keystones of the vaults exceptionally rare and old but also the frescoes of the apostles
decorating the walls date back to the 13th century.
Piarist Church
The neo-classical building erected between 1828 and 1836 has a two-storey tower but it is
still the shortest church of the Castle. We can read the inscription MMT on the wall; the
abbreviation of the following Greek text: Mary, Jesus’ mother. The painting on the high altar
was painted in honour of St. Emeric, the side-altars depict Piarist saints.
Franciscan Church
Next to this house, you can see the single-naved Rococo Franciscan Church built in 1730.
The church and the monastery were built in 1730. The Italian paintings above the carved
panelling of the dining room decorate the walls for more than 200 years. The gilded statues
of St. Emeric and St. Ladislas can be seen by the high altar. There are several religious
paintings on the vault.
Margaret Ruins
Looking down from Benedek Hill, you can catch
sight of the Margaret ruins. The former church and
monastery was built by Bishop Bertalan for
Dominican nuns around 1240. St Margaret, King
Béla IV’s daughter was educated here for six years.
The church and the monastery were destroyed at
the time of the Turkish Conquest. The ruins were
excavated in 1938 but today only the foundation
walls and part of the church wall are visible.
Ruins of the Greek orthodox nunnery
It is worth visiting the ruins of the nunnery of Veszprém Valley Nuns in Séd Valley near the
zoo. They were excavated in 1936. Legend has it that the gorgeous coronation robe of
Queen Gizella and maybe that of her husband were prepared here.
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Castle Gate
The Castle Gate commemorates the Hungarian
victims of the First World War. The historic righthand tower is a museum displaying stones and
minerals. Three niches were created above the
arch of the wide gate: on the right and left there
are cherubim while the sword with intertwining
leaves in the middle reminds us of the victims of
the war. Here you can also see the starting and
closing date of the first big war.
Fire Lookout Tower
The Fire Tower is one of the symbols of the town. Its foundation
dates back to the period of King Béla IV when it functioned as a
watchtower and had defensive purposes until the end of the Turkish
period. Its height is 48 metres so it was perfect for observing the
town for signs of fire. The clock of the Rococo copper tower plays
the recruiting music composed by Antal Csermák every hour.
Statues of King St. István I and Queen Gizella
At the end of the street at the castle we can find the
statues of King St. István I and Queen Gizella. The statues
created by József Ispánky in 1938 for the 900th anniversary
of the king’s death have become symbolic of Veszprém. It
is worth stopping at the north-eastern end of Castle Hill to
admire the wonderful view of several sights of Veszprém.
Benedek Hill
A narrow flight of stairs leads down to Benedek Hill. The
hills served as a burial place for the Hungarian conquerors.
On the white rock, we can see the cross erected in 1904.
Below you can see the Séd Brook surrounded by lanes
generating a medieval atmosphere.
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Viaduct
Looking to the left from the statues of the royal
couple or from Benedek Hill you can see one of
the famous symbols of Veszprém, the Viaduct
spanning across Fejes Valley. The St. István’s Valley
Bridge – 50 metres above the winding Séd Brook –
leads to St. Ladislas’ Church. From the bridge there
is a wonderful view of both the town and the area:
we can see the Castle, the Betekints Valley and the
Bakony Hills.
Kittenberger Kálmán Zoo
The Plant and Wildlife Park named after the reputed Africa explorer was established in the
Fejes Valley. Approximately 600 animals of 125 animal species live in the area exceeding 13
hectares. Apart from the species found in nearly every zoo, there are also zoological rarities
in the Veszprém Wildlife Park such as the Sumatran tiger, the karaka or the Pere David’s
deer. Much to the enjoyment of locals as well as tourists, significant improvements have
taken place in the past few years: the Kamchatka brown bear received a new pen, a beautiful
bird conservatory, a Nature Conservation Rescue Centre and exhibition hall was built and a
house for chimpanzees was established. Guests can also go horse riding in the Riding School
of the Zoo. The permanent sights are complemented with interesting and useful cultural
programmes.
Eötvös Károly County Library
The Theatre Garden is an example for the horticulture flourishing in Hungary in the 18th
century. The building of Eötvös Károly County Library can be found here. With its eclectic
towers this attractive building is an indispensable part of the university town. In the library
there is a rich collection of journals, technical books, literature and children’s books as well
as a collection of music, Information Office for Enterprises, European Information Point,
American Corner and English Language Resource Centre.
Theatre
The Petőfi Theatre can be found in the heart of the
city. It was established in 1962, and offers modern
and classical dramas, musicals, operettas, dance
pieces for the audience. There is a puppet theatre
named “Kabóca Puppet Theatre” working in the
city and we should mention the Pannon Castle
Theatre and Latinovits Zoltán Chamber Theatre
which are quite popular among people who are
interested in theatre performances. Beside the professional associations, there are amateur
productions performed by the University Stage led by keen and talented young adults.
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MUSEUMS
Queen Gizella Museum
The Tejfalussy House, the home to the collection of the Queen Gizella Museum, was built in
the early 1770s. The museum displays church relics from different churches: the legacy of
bishops and prelates and the donations of queens. In the basement there is an impressive
stone store giving a sample not only of the relics of the town but also those of other regions.
Modern Art Gallery – Vass László Collection
The museum can be found in the castle right after entering the gate. In the past few years
the works of Hungarian artists have been enriched with the statues, pictures and graphics of
the greatest masters of European abstraction. The desire of the collector was that in time
some of the works would be placed into this gallery. László Vass aspired to represent several
periods of the same artist and to present significant watercolours, chalk-drawings and
sketches related to the paintings and statues as well.
Csikász Gallery
If you go through the arched gate at the beginning of Castle Street, you can find Csikász
Gallery named after the artist Imre Csikász from Veszprém to the left. This Gallery presents
visitors with a variety of contemporary fine arts exhibitions all over the year.
Hungarian Construction Museum
The Hungarian Construction Museum has been collecting the relics of the construction and
construction material industry from the whole territory of Hungary for nearly two decades.
As well as the tools and products of craftsmen working in the building industry, written
documents of the crafts also constitute part of the collection. The main building can be
found in the former stove-maker house below the Castle. It provides the home to the
reference library of the museum. The brick collection of the museum can be viewed in the
Castle. The Open-air Collection of the Construction Museum displays construction
machines.
Mestermű Gallery
Walking around in the centre, it is worth visiting the exhibition of Mestermű Galéria
(“Masterpiece” Gallery). You can not only see an exhibition of paintings, graphic arts and
statues, but the exhibited works can also be purchased.
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Laczkó Dezső Museum
The two-storey Laczkó Dezső Museum is in the Erzsébet Park. The former Bakonyi Museum
awaits its visitors with permanent and temporary exhibitions all year round. The exhibitions
are based on more than 100 years of collection. The Veszprém County Museum and Library,
the first public library of the country as well as the databank and photo collection operated
here.
Cultural life
The University of Pannonia has always emphasised the importance of cultural events. As a
programme organiser, the university actively contributes to the enrichment of the cultural
life of Veszprém. The buildings of the university provide a venue for cultural programmes
like guitar evenings, movie nights, classical and pop concerts or even exhibitions. There are
around 50 volunteer, self–motivated teams at the university in all kinds of activities like
dancing, singing, making trips around Hungary or tasting and learning more about Hungarian
wines, so everybody can find something that fits with their interests.
ENTERTAINMENT IN KESZTHELY AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
Museums
Several museums are open for interested
visitors in Keszthely, offering permanent and
temporary exhibitions about the history, arts
and agriculture of Keszthely and the
surrounding places. The Lake Balaton, which is
playing a highly significant role in the life of the
region, and the everyday life of the inhabitants
are brought into the focus of attention. Most
important museums are: Balaton Museum,
Georgikon Museum and Agricultural Park,
Marzipan Museum, Hunting and Game Museum
and the Festetics Castle.
Georgikon Museum of Agriculture and Old Farm
In 1797 Count György Festetics established
the first college in the field of agriculture in
Europe. It had been developing for more than
200 years and served always as an institute for
educating agronomists; today is called the
Georgikon Faculty. Its old buildings are
operating now as a museum, with an
interesting and valuable collection of the Hungarian agriculture and folk life.
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Festetics Castle
The most well-known and spectacular sight in Keszthely is the baroque castle built by the
Festetics family during the 19th century. The castle is in
very good condition and operates as a cultural centre
of the region. There is a permanent exhibition
presenting the everyday life of the Hungarian noble
families in the 19th century. Additionally, temporary
exhibitions and several events are organized, for
example the open-air theatre in the summer. The
castle has a beautiful garden and also a coach museum
with an impressive collection.
Church and cloister on the Main Square
One of the most beautiful points in Keszthely is the Main
Square within easy reach from the market and the
pedestrian street of the town. Here stands the gothic
church with its high tower and the former Franciscan
cloister. The tower was built in the 19th century and it is
surrounded by ruins and relics of the medieval times and
the era of the Turkish occupation in Hungary.
Lake Balaton
Keszthely, said to be the capital of the Lake Balaton, has always
been a popular summer resort not only for Hungarians but also
for other nations. The most beautiful lido, the Island –bath, is the
largest one, which was restored few years ago and it has
managed to retain its classic atmosphere. The lido is connected
to the Old Port with a lovely promenade on the lakeshore. This
harbour was built in 1846 and had the first steam boat of the
lake. Besides this, the town also has a modern and new Yacht
Port and it is still possible to make trips in the Balaton and visit
fabulous villages like Szigliget or Balatongyörök.
Kis-Balaton
The strictly protected water world of Kis-Balaton belongs
to a unique National Park. Rare bird species and other
animals can be observed here. Pathways and an educational
centre were constructed in order to display the history and
wildlife of this area.
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Hévíz
One of the most famous little towns of Hungary, Hévíz is located 6 km far from Keszthely,
where the largest medicinal lake of Europe is found. The temperature of the water is always
between 23°C and 35°C, even in the frosty winter. Count György Festetics established here
the first spa in 1795 as the water is especially suitable for the treatments of several diseases
like rheumatic problems. The place still gives excellent wellness opportunities to relax and
cure ourselves and really popular for tourists from all over Europe.
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UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES
VEN
1969 witnessed in Veszprém the birth of the
University Days, organised by students and
supported by professors. The University Days of
Veszprém (VEN) became a model for the other
universities in Hungary. The 25th VEN was
organized in 2013, which shows it is now an
organic part of the university life. At the beginning,
there were only a few hundreds of people visiting
VEN but currently there are about 20,000 visitors
at the programmes. They are usually not just
students of the University of Pannonia. There are
even locals from Veszprém and a lot of students
from other universities. In the last 40 years, there
have been a lot of changes in the structure and the
traditions of VEN. VEN was organized in every
other year, but from 2009 every year is going to be
VEN–year.
It takes place at the upper campus of t he
university. The students are divided into 5 groups
based on their faculties. Every team has got a
candidate for the title of student president. They
need to find out a theme for the group, get a teampub designed, make a video, a song and try to
make the visitors vote for them. During the week
there are movie nights, inverse university classes,
concerts and parties. At the end of the week the
student president is elected for the next year.
Balaton Regatta rowing competition
The rowing competition, the Balaton Regatta was first organised in Balatonalmádi on the
15th of October, 1999. The Georgikon Faculty of Agricultural Sciences in Keszthely has been
integrated into the former University of Veszprém, and the management of the two
campuses has decided to organize an event which strengthens the cooperation between the
professors and students of Veszprém and Keszthely.
The main point of the successful event is when male and
female, junior and senior crews are fighting on the waves
of Lake Balaton in a 10 oared rowing boat (10+1 person)
over a 2,000 meters course. Several hundred fans cheer
for the teams from the shores, where colourful cultural
and musical programmes ensure a fine atmosphere. The
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Regatta is organised in turns at the water sport facilities of
the Keszthely and the Veszprém campuses.
The Balaton Regatta has developed into a nationally
famous event in Hungary. It attracts the citizens of the
university, leaders of public life, outstanding sportsmen
and Olympic competitors to take part.
University Sport Days (Ötkarikás játékok)
The University Sport Days have been organized in every autumn since 2004. Last time there
were more than 700 participants at the competitions where the organizers were searching
for the sportiest student and the most active department and faculty.
The students play lots of types of sport like football, basketball, volleyball, wall-climbing, floor
ball, table tennis, athletics, badminton, swimming, power lifting, fencing, tennis, darts, billiard,
poker, chess, etc. A lot of students attend these events and cheer for their favourite
team/person and in the evenings they can celebrate together in the parties or events
organised in the city.
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Student’s Days at the Keszthely campus
The „Student’s Days” in Keszthely are organized and held every spring at the Georgikon
Faculty. During these days student teams are contesting with each other in intellectual-,
sport- and other funny competitions, they make comic films, plays and a parade through the
streets of the town. Professors are also involved to these programs. In the nights there are
different concerts and parties. The stake is serious: who gain the honouring title of „Primus
Magister” and „Főpraxi”, who will play an important role in the next academic year on the
events, celebrations and in the everyday life of the Keszthely campus.
Sárgulás/Graduation Festivity
The word “Sárgulás” means “Ripening or Growing ripe” and this is the greatest and most
spectacular event in the life of the Keszthely Campus. According to the meaning of this word
it is the traditional farewell ceremony of the seniors, the graduating students. After the
rowing competition between the two campuses they say goodbye not only for the university
but also for the town. They say goodbye in the last evening of the semester with a long walk
through the streets in old Hungarian costumes, carrying torches in their hands and the next
day they dance the wonderful “Palotás”, a splendid Hungarian dance in the courtyard of the
Festetics castle in the presence of many visitors.
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EXPERIENCE OF SOME CURRENT ERASMUS-STUDENTS ABOUT
VESZPRÉM
„Sziasztok! (So much for my poor Hungarian). I'm Misa from the Czech Republic, currently
CEEPUS, but also former Erasmus and Freemover. I’m majoring in Business and Tourism and I
found that the university has a really good programme for international students in this field. I
really appreciated the helpful university staff and the wide range of courses offered. The
department is quite flexible at this, leaving some space for negotiation.
When it comes to Erasmus life...you will find many opportunities to try things, to travel...simply get
to know Hungary a bit better, or other countries come to that. You will have mentors around to
help you out with anything, also creating programmes for you to show you ways of spending time
around here.
I have already spent more than a year here in Veszprém. It might seem incredible and to many
people it is, because Veszprém is not exactly the biggest city in the world...but I have found that
with the right people around you, there will always be great things to look back at, friends for life to
remember and, of course, lot of party pictures that constantly remind you of the good old Erasmus
times. Enjoy!”
Michaela Chovitkova, Czech Republic
“Hi, I am Ági form Germany. For my Erasmus year I chose to come to Hungary, because I wanted to
learn more Hungarian. Since my early childhood I spoke Hungarian, because my mom is Hungarian,
but she never taught me to read or write in Hungarian. I wanted to learn how to read and to write
in Hungarian and to gain a bigger vocabulary. After the more than 6 months that I have now been
in Hungary I have managed all these things. I also met a lot of really nice people, with whom I have
a lot of fun! We went ice skating in the winter and cooked hot chocolate together in our communal
kitchen. In the summer we went to the Balaton lake for swimming, water skiing and sunbathing and
of course we had ice cream too. Here in Hungary I also became a big fan of “turorudi”. This is some
kind of a special Hungarian sweet, which I never saw in any other country. With all my experiences
in Hungary I can just say that I will never forget the Erasmus time here and I will come back for
sure!”
Ágnes Wedekind, Germany
„My name is Laura Inglese, I'm 22 years old and I come from Pozzuolo Martesana, a little village
15 km far away from Milan, Italy. I study at the university of Milano-Bicocca, in particular I'm
studying economics: Marketing, corporate communication and international markets and in
Veszprém I was under the Tourism department.
There are many reasons I choose Hungary as my Erasmus destination. First of all I wanted to see a
country that I had never visited before, going far from the western countries that I had mostly visited.
So I decided to exclude that part of Europe, and I started to focus on the central one. The second
reason I know is not so nice to talk about, but the economic aspect for me was very relevant. I
wanted a country that would allow me to live on the scholarship well enough not to have to ask my
parents for too much money. And third, I have a friend that was in Veszprém for the Erasmus too
and he talked to me so positively about the country and his experience that I thought: Hungary, why
not?!?!
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I think I was very lucky to be accepted for this destination. The accommodation was great, the
people I knew also and my exams went all very good. I appreciate especially the organisation for the
beaurocracy (student card, id, rent.) and the mentor system that helped us very much.
I think that what I liked more of this experience was a lot of friends I made here and the parties
and trips that we made all together. It was the best experience of my life, and this is the reason why
I talked very good about this destination to the Erasmus people, coming next year from my
university."
Laura Inglese, Italy
Heyy I’m Yasemin from Ankara University, Turkey. I’m 21 and I study the last year of my bachelor’s
degree. I have been here for four months and I really like very much that’s why I am staying here
one more semester. The first time when I decided to come here, none of my friends wanted this
because it’s small country it wasn’t worth to come here but I’m glad that I didn’t listen them. Also it
is not about country it’s about people. From the beginning everybody is so kind, helpful to us. Now
we have lots of friends from here and all around the world so we have a chance to see the other
cultures. We have great time together, we go parties, and sightseeing around the country, we’ve
already been in Szeged, Balatonfüred, Tihany, Györ and of course Budapest, and also we’re able to
go another countries, it is not expensive because Hungary is in the middle  and about the
university… we’ve tourism courses here and luckily they’re not too hard  so we’ve lots of time to
learn Hungarian and we’ll practise it by meeting new people…I really like Erasmus life  And finally
the only problem that i can have here is the weather because in my hometown i haven’t seen minus
degree and this winter’s going to be really hard for me…I have to get use to this!!
Yasemin Sezen, Turkey
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ERASMUS+
Photograph
Mobility Program
2014/2015
STUDENT APPLICATION FORM
Host institution:
University of Pannonia (HU VESZPRE01)
Institutional Erasmus Coordinator: Mrs. Judit Lukács
Address: Office of External Affairs
H-8200 Veszprém, Egyetem u. 10. Hungary
Tel.: +36/88/624 753
Fax: +36/88/624 008
E-mail: [email protected]
Responsible department:
Departmental co-ordinator:
Sending institution:
Name of institution:
Erasmus ID code:
Institutional co-ordinator:
Address:
Tel.:
Fax:
E-mail:
Responsible department:
Departmental co-ordinator:
Tel.:
E-mail:
@
Student’s personal data:
Family name:
First name(s):
School:
Nationality:
Number of higher education study years prior to departure abroad:
Field of study at sending institution:
Level of study at sending institution:
Male
Place of birth:
Sex:
Age:
/ /19
Female
Date of birth:
Address:
E-mail:
@
Tel.:
79
Period of Study (from to):
Duration of stay (months):
Field of Study and code:
Student’s language competence:
Language
I am currently
studying this language
I have sufficient
knowledge to follow
lectures
I would have sufficient
knowledge to follow
lectures if I had some
extra preparation
English
German
French
Italian
Other
State language examination:
language, -- level, type --1
language, -- level, type -language, -- level, type --
1.
2.
3.
other:
Motivation letter:
Attachments:
1.
2.
3.
4.
CV
Transcript of Records
Acknowledgement of Receipt
Application for Accommodation
Date:
/
/20
Date:
/
/20
Student’s signature:…………………………………
Institutional co-ordinator’s signature:…………………….
University of Pannonia’s acknowledgement of receipt
1
A = oral
B = written
C = oral + written
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Receiving Institution (to be filled in by the sending institution)
Family name:
First name(s):
Name of Institution: University of Pannonia
Erasmus Code: HU VESZPRE 01
Country: Hungary
Area (field of study):
Area Code: .
Number of months at the receiving institution:
Number of months spent with practice:
semester:
spring
autumn
full
To be filled in by the receiving institution
We hereby acknowledge the receipt of the application and the proposed, provisional learning agreement.
The above-mentioned student is
provisionally accepted at our institution
not accepted at our institution
Departmental co-ordinator’s signature
Institutional co-ordinator’s signature
..........................................................................
................................................................................
Stamp:
Stamp:
Date:
Date :
Institutional co-ordinator’s signature of the Sending Institution
...................................……………
Date:
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LEARNING AGREEMENT FOR STUDIES
The Student
Last name (s)
First name (s)
Date of birth
Nationality
Sex [M/F]
Academic year
Study cycle
Subject area,
20../20..
Code
Phone
E-mail
The Sending Institution
Name
Faculty
Erasmus code
Department
(if applicable)
Address
Country,
Country code
Contact person
name
Contact person
e-mail / phone
The Receiving Institution
Name
Faculty
Erasmus code
Department
(if applicable)
Address
Country,
Country code
Contact person
name
Contact person
e-mail / phone
For guidelines, please look at Annex 1, for end notes please look at Annex 2.
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Section to be completed BEFORE THE MOBILITY
I. PROPOSED MOBILITY PROGRAMME
Planned period of the mobility: from [month/year] ……………. till [month/year] ……………
Table A: Study programme abroad
Component code
(if any)
Component title (as indicated in
the course catalogue) at the
receiving institution
Semester
[autumn /
spring]
[or term]
Number of ECTS credits
to be awarded by the
upon successful
completion
Total: …………
Web link to the course catalogue at the receiving institution describing the learning outcomes:
[Web link(s) to be provided.]
Table B: Group of educational components in the student's degree that would normally
be completed at the sending institution and which will be replaced by the study abroad
NB no one to one match with Table A is required. Where all credits in Table A are recognised as
forming part of the programme at the sending institution without any further conditions being
applied, Table B may be completed with a reference to the mobility window (see guidelines).
Component code
(if any)
sending institution
Semester
[autumn /
spring]
[or term]
Number of ECTS credits
Total: …………
If the student does not complete successfully some educational components, the following
provisions will apply:
[Please, specify or provide a web link to the relevant information.]
Language competence of the student
The level of language competence in [the main language of instruction] that the
student already has or agrees to acquire by the start of the study period is:
A1 
A2 
B1 
B2 
C1 
C2 
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II. RESPONSIBLE PERSONS
Responsible person in the sending institution:
Name:
Function:
Phone number:
E-mail:
Responsible person in the receiving institution:
Name:
Function:
Phone number:
E-mail:
III. COMMITMENT OF THE THREE PARTIES
By signing this document, the student, the sending institution and the receiving
institution confirm that they approve the proposed Learning Agreement and that they will
comply with all the arrangements agreed by all parties. Sending and receiving
institutions undertake to apply all the principles of the Erasmus Charter for Higher
Education relating to mobility for studies (or the principles agreed in the interinstitutional agreement for institutions located in partner countries).
The receiving institution confirms that the educational components listed in Table A are in
line with its course catalogue.
The sending institution commits to recognise all the credits gained at the receiving
institution for the successfully completed educational components and to count them
towards the student's degree as described in Table B. Any exceptions to this rule are
documented in an annex of this Learning Agreement and agreed by all parties.
The student and receiving institution will communicate to the sending institution any
problems or changes regarding the proposed mobility programme, responsible persons
and/or study period.
The student
Student’s signature
Date:
The sending institution
Responsible person’s signature
Date:
The receiving institution
Responsible person’s signature
Date:
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Section to be completed DURING THE MOBILITY
CHANGES TO THE ORIGINAL LEARNING AGREEMENT
I.
EXCEPTIONAL CHANGES TO THE PROPOSED MOBILITY PROGRAMME
Table C: Exceptional changes to study programme abroad or additional
components in case of extension of stay abroad
Component
code (if any)
at the
receiving
institution
Component
title (as
indicated in
the course
catalogue) at
the receiving
institution
Deleted
component
Added
component
[tick if
applicable]
[tick if
applicable]
□
□
□
□
Reason
for
change
Number of ECTS
credits to be
awarded by the
receiving
institution upon
successful
completion of the
component
Total: …………
The student, the sending and the receiving institutions confirm that they approve the
proposed amendments to the mobility programme.
Approval by e-mail or signature of the student and of the sending and receiving
institution responsible persons.
II. CHANGES IN THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON(S), if any:
New responsible person in the sending institution:
Name:
Function:
Phone number:
E-mail:
New responsible person in the receiving institution:
Name:
Function:
Phone number:
E-mail:
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Section to be completed AFTER THE MOBILITY
RECOGNITION OUTCOMES
I.
MINIMUM INFORMATION TO INCLUDE IN THE RECEIVING INSTITUTION'S
TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS
Start and end dates of the study period: from [day/month/year] till
[day/month/year].
Table E: academic outcomes at receiving institution
Component
code
(if any)
Component title (as
indicated in the course
catalogue) at the
Was the component
successfully
completed by the
student? [Yes/No]
Number of
ECTS credits
Receiving
institution
grade
Total:
[Signature of responsible person in receiving institution and date]
II. MINIMUM INFORMATION TO INCLUDE IN THE SENDING INSTITUTION'S
TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS
Start and end dates of the study period: from [day/month/year] till
[day/month/year].
Table F: recognition outcomes at the sending institution
Component
code
(if any)
Title of recognised component (as
indicated in the course catalogue) at
the sending institution
Number of
ECTS credits
Sending institution
grade, if applicable
Total:
[Signature of responsible person in sending institution and date]
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Annex 1: Guidelines
The purpose of the Learning Agreement is to provide a transparent and efficient
preparation of the study period abroad and to ensure that the student will receive
recognition in his/her degree for the educational components successfully completed
abroad.
It is recommended to use this template. However, if higher education institutions already
have an IT system in place to produce the Learning Agreement or the Transcript of
Records, they can continue using it. What is important is that all the information
requested in this template is provided, no matter in which format, provided that it
respects certain requirements outlined in the sections below.
How to use the Learning Agreement:
Before the mobility, it is necessary to fill in page 1 with information on the student, the
sending and the receiving institutions and the three parties have to agree on the section
to be completed before the mobility (pages 2 and 3). On page 1, all the information
mentioned will have to be encoded in the Mobility Tool. Institutions can decide to add
more information (e.g. additional contact person in the coordinating institution of a
consortium) or to request less in case some of the information is already provided in
other documents internal to the institution. However, it should at least include the names
of the two institutions, and names and contact details of the student and persons of
contact in both the sending and receiving institutions.
The section to be completed during the mobility (page 4) should only be used if there
are changes in the responsible persons or in case it is necessary to introduce changes to
the original mobility programme. This section and the section before mobility (pages 1 to
4) should always be kept together in all communications.
After the mobility, the receiving institution should send a Transcript of Records to the
student and the sending institution (page 5). Finally the sending institution should issue a
Transcript of Records (page 5) to the student or record the results in a database
accessible to the student.
PROPOSED MOBILITY PROGRAMME
The proposed mobility programme includes the indicative start and end months of the
agreed study programme that the student will carry out abroad.
The Learning Agreement must include all the educational components to be carried
out by the student at the receiving institution (in table A) and it must contain as well
the group of educational components that will be replaced in his/her degree by the
sending institution (in table B) upon successful completion of the study programme
abroad. Additional rows can be added as needed to tables A and B. Additional columns
can also be added, for example, to specify the study cycle-level of the educational
component. The presentation of this document may also be adapted by the institutions
according to their specific needs. However, in every case, the two tables A and B
must be kept separated, i.e. they cannot be merged. The objective is to make clear
that there needs to be no one to one correspondence between the courses followed
abroad and the ones replaced at the sending institutions. The aim is rather that a group
of learning outcomes achieved abroad replaces a group of learning outcomes at the
sending institution, without having a one to one correspondence between particular
modules or courses.
A normal academic year of full-time study is normally made up of educational
components totalling 60 ECTS* credits. It is recommended that for mobility periods
shorter than a full academic year, the educational components selected should equate to
a roughly proportionate number of credits. In case the student follows additional
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educational components beyond those required for his/her degree programme, these
additional credits must also be listed in the study programme outlined in table A.
When mobility windows are embedded in the curriculum, it will be enough to fill in table
B with a single line as described below:
Component code
(if any)
sending institution
Semester
[autumn /
spring]
[or term]
Number of ECTS*
credits
Mobility window
…
Total: 30
Otherwise, the group of components will be included in Table B as follows:
Component code
(if any)
sending institution
Semester
[autumn /
spring]
[or term]
Number of ECTS*
credits
Course x
…
10
Module y
…
10
Laboratory work
…
10
Total: 30
The sending institution must fully recognise the number of ECTS* credits contained
in table A if there are no changes to the study programme abroad and the student
successfully completes it. Any exception to this rule should be clearly stated in an annex
of the Learning Agreement and agreed by all parties. Example of justification for nonrecognition: the student has already accumulated the number of credits required for
his/her degree and does not need some of the credits gained abroad.
Since the recognition will be granted to a group of components and it does not need to
be based on a one to one correspondence between single educational components, the
sending institution must foresee which provisions will apply if the student does not
successfully complete some of the educational components from his study programme
abroad. A web link towards these provisions should be provided in the Learning
Agreement.
The student will commit to reach a certain level of language competence in the main
language of instruction by the start of the study period. The level of the student will be
assessed after his/her selection with the Erasmus+ online assessment tool when
available (the results will be sent to the sending institution) or else by any other mean to
be decided by the sending institution. A recommended level has been agreed between
the sending and receiving institutions in the inter-institutional agreement. In case the
student would not already have this level when he/she signs the Learning Agreement,
he/she commits to reach it with the support to be provided by the sending or receiving
institution (either with courses that can be funded by the organisational support grant or
with the Erasmus+ online tutored courses).
All parties must sign the document; however, it is not compulsory to circulate papers
with original signatures, scanned copies of signatures or digital signatures may be
accepted, depending on the national legislation.
* In countries where the "ECTS" system it is not in place, in particular for institutions located in partner
countries not participating in the Bologna process, "ECTS" needs to be replaced in all tables by the name of
the equivalent system that is used and a weblink to an explanation to the system should be added.
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CHANGES TO THE ORIGINAL LEARNING AGREEMENT
The section to be completed during the mobility is needed only if changes have to
be introduced into the original Learning Agreement. In that case, the section to be
completed before the mobility should be kept unchanged and changes should be
described in this section.
Changes to the mobility study programme should be exceptional, as the three
parties have already agreed on a group of educational components that will be
taken abroad, in the light of the course catalogue that the receiving institution
has committed to publish well in advance of the mobility periods and to update
regularly as ECHE holder. However, introducing changes might be unavoidable
due to, for example, timetable conflicts.
Other reasons for a change can be the request for an extension of the duration of
the mobility programme abroad. Such a request can be made by the student at
the latest one month before the foreseen end date.
These changes to the mobility study programme should be agreed by all parties within
four to seven weeks (after the start of each semester). Any party can request
changes
within
the
first
two
to
five-week
period
after
regular
classes/educational components have started for a given semester. The exact
deadline has to be decided by the institutions. The shorter the planned mobility
period, the shorter should be the window for changes. All these changes have to
be agreed by the three parties within a two-week period following the request.
In case of changes due to an extension of the duration of the mobility period,
changes should be made as timely as possible as well.
Changes to the study programme abroad should be listed in table C and, once they are
agreed by all parties, the sending institution commits to fully recognise the number of
ECTS credits as presented in table C. Any exception to this rule should be documented in
an annex of the Learning Agreement and agreed by all parties. Only if the changes
described in table C affect the group of educational components in the student's degree
(table B) that will be replaced at the sending institution upon successful completion of
the study programme abroad, a revised version should be inserted and labelled as "Table
D: Revised group of educational components in the student's degree that will be replaced
at sending institution". Additional rows and columns can be added as needed to tables C
and D.
All parties must confirm that the proposed amendments to the Learning Agreement are
approved. For this specific section, original or scanned signatures are not
mandatory and an approval by email may be enough. The procedure has to be
decided by the sending institution, depending on the national legislation.
RECOGNITION OUTCOMES
The receiving institution commits to provide the sending institution and the student with
a Transcript of Records within a period stipulated in the inter-institutional agreement
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and normally not longer than five weeks after publication/proclamation of the student’s
results at the receiving institution.
The Transcript of Records from the receiving institution will contain at least the minimum
information requested in this Learning Agreement template. Table E (or the
representation that the institution makes of it) will include all the educational
components agreed in table A and, if there were changes to the study programme
abroad, in table C. In addition, grade distribution information should be included in the
Transcript of Records or attached to it (a web link where this information can be found is
enough). The actual start and end dates of the study period will be included according to
the following definitions:
- The start date of the study period is the first day the student has been present at
the receiving institution, for example, for the first course, for a welcoming event
organised by the host institution or for language and intercultural courses.
- The end date of the study period is the last day the student has been present at
the receiving institution and not his actual date of departure. This is, for example,
the end of exams period, courses or mandatory sitting period.
Following the receipt of the Transcript of Records from the receiving institution, the
sending institution commits to provide to the student a Transcript of Records, without
further requirements from the student, and normally within five weeks. The sending
institution's Transcript of Records must include at least the information listed in table F
(the recognition outcomes) and attach the receiving institution's Transcript of Record.
In case of mobility windows, table F may be completed as follows:
Component
code
(if any)
Title of recognised component (as
indicated in the course catalogue) at
the sending institution
Number of
ECTS credits
Sending institution
grade, if applicable
Mobility window
Total: 30
…..
Where applicable, the sending institution will translate the grades received by the student
abroad, taking into account the grade distribution information from the receiving
institution (see the methodology described in the ECTS Users' Guide). In addition, all the
educational components will appear as well in the student's Diploma Supplement. The
exact titles from the receiving institution will also be included in the Transcript of Records
that is attached to the Diploma Supplement.
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Steps to fill in the Learning Agreement for Studies
Page 1 – Information on the student and the sending and receiving institution
Additional educational components above
the number of ECTS credits required in
his/her curriculum are listed in the LA and if
the sending institution will not recognise
them as counting towards their degree, this
has to be agreed by all parties concerned
and annexed to the LA
Provide mobility programme
Identify responsible persons
Commitment of the three parties with
original / scanned/ digital signatures.
Before mobility
Provisions for recognition in case some
educational components are not
successfully completed are included
Pages 1-3
Exceptional changes to mobility programme should
be agreed within 4 to 7 weeks after the start date
of the studies (request for extension of the duration
to be made up to one month before the foreseen
end date)
During mobility
Modifications
are NOT needed
Modifications
ARE needed
A party requests changes in the first 2 to 5week period after the start of regular
classes/educational components (after the
start of each semester)
Page 4
Agreement by email by the three parties
within a two-week period after the request
After mobility
Receiving institution provides Transcript of
Records to student and sending institution
in period stipulated in IIA (normally max. 5
weeks after results).
Page 5
Sending institution provides the Recognition
Document to the student within 5 weeks.
It includes not only ECTS but
also the grades provided by the
sending HEI.
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8200 Veszprém, Egyetem u. 10. Hungary
Tel: +36 88/624 753, Fax: +36 88/624 008
E-mail: [email protected]
ERASMUS+ Mobility Program 2014/2015
ARRIVAL INFORMATION SHEET
This form should be completed in BLACK and CAPITAL or possibly on computer in order to be
easily copied and/or faxed.
Student’s personal data:
Family name:
First name(s):
Mother’s name:
Sex:
Passport number:
Validity of passport:
Nationality:
Place of birth:
Age:
Date of birth:
Male
Female
Permanent Address:
Temporary Address:
Tel.:
E-mail:
@
Type of Health Insurance:
Number of Health Insurance:
Sending institution
Name of institution:
Country:
Field of study:
Erasmus code:
Level of study:
Area code: ,
Number of months at the receiving institution:
Number of months spent with practice:
Language of instruction:
Semester:
Number of higher education study
years prior to departure abroad:
spring
autumn
Exact date of arrival:
Date:
/
/
Student’s signature: …………………………..
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ECTS ISSUES
FIRST THING TO DO
After your arrival, you will be registered as a student of the University of Pannonia. That’s
why the first thing you should do is to confirm your registration at the Office of External
Affairs.
Registration makes it possible for you to access all facilities at the university except the socalled Neptun Unified Education System, but you will not need to use it. For exchange
students, registration for exams and taking up courses are done personally by lecturers.
The Directorate of Academic Affairs of the University of Pannonia is the organisation which
gives you a hand to obtain the temporary student card. It is indispensable for you because it
entitles you to a great number of discounts.
TYPES OF LESSONS

Seminars: This way of teaching is generally compulsory for every student; students
who attend a seminar are registered in a list. On every seminar, the participants have
to confirm their attendance by signing this list. They are held with active participation
of students who are encouraged to ask and share their ideas with the others.
Knowledge acquired is generally measured by a written test at the end of the
semester.

Lecture courses: They are held for a larger or rarely small audience. In this case
attendance isn’t compulsory but makes exams easier. It’s up to you to decide
whether to attend or not. Grades are based mainly on exams, rarely written test.

Laboratory practice, field work: It is typical in engineering education. Labs
provide ample opportunity for students to experience the practical side of the
material and get to know the technologies and methods used by the industry. For
example, for the Georgikon, the Educational and Experimental Farm provides the
background for fieldwork and for carrying out research.

Work placement experience is done in the final period of studies. In its
framework, you can exert theoretical knowledge acquired at the university in
practice. For many students it is a great opportunity to have a permanent or parttime job, or a full-time job in future. It may provide a basis to the thesis, too.
Libraries, laboratories and study facilities also contribute to the successful acquisition of
knowledge and gaining experience.
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TYPES OF ASSESSMENT

Continuous assessment: Tests, essays or project works have to be done regularly
during the semester, at the end of it you have the opportunity to take an improve
exam.

Examination: written and/or oral form

Combination of continuous assessment and exam
ECTS SYSTEM AT A GLANCE
Mutual recognition of degrees and certificates is a prerequisite for establishing an open
European educational area. In this area, both students and teachers have the opportunity to
move freely without any restrictions.
Since many different grading systems co-exist in Europe, the ECTS grading scale has been
developed in order to provide a key factor which facilitates the transfer of students and their
grades between European higher education institutions. The ECTS system enables
transparency, bridges between higher education institutes and widens opportunities at
students’ disposal.
The ECTS grade is not meant to replace the national grades, but to be used optionally and
additionally in order to "translate" a grade from one institution to another in an effective
way and compare their achievements.
Transcript of Records is used to document the performance of a student over a certain
period of time by listing the courses taken, the credits gained, and the grades awarded. The
Transcript of Records provides a standard format which is comprehensive in the whole EU.
The learning agreement contains the programme of study and credits to be awarded. One
credit corresponds to 30 hours of work and 60 credits represent the workload of an
academic year of study.
GRADING SCALE BASED ON ECTS SYSTEM
A
B
C
D
E
FX
F
ECTS
A particularly excellent achievement, above
the average standard
An achievement that surpasses the average
standard
Generally sound work with some notable
errors
Fair despite significant shortcomings
At a minimum level
Some more work required before the credit
can be awarded
Considerable further work is required
In Hungary
5
Excellent (kiváló)
5
Very good (jeles)
4
Good (jó)
3
2
Average (közepes)
Satisfactory (elégséges)
1
Fail (elégtelen)
1
Fail (elégtelen)
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CERTIFICATE
Every grade and record must be listed in the Neptun Unified Education System. Based on
this Transcript of Records, the Directorate of Academic Affairs will issue this certificate as a
proof of your studies.
LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGES
In the framework of the university, there are facilities to study foreign languages (general and
LSP language training at all levels), which are free of charge for all students and lecturers as
well. According to this, you can begin to learn a new language like Hungarian as a foreign
language or improve your knowledge in a language already studied.
DICTIONARIES





English - Hungarian:
http://dict.sztaki.hu/angol-magyar
http://startlap.dicfor.com/szotar/hun/eng-hun
German - Hungarian:
http://dict.sztaki.hu/nemet-magyar http://startlap.dicfor.com/szotar/hun/deu-hun
Italian - Hungarian:
http://dict.sztaki.hu/olasz-magyar
http://startlap.dicfor.com/szotar/hun/ita-hun
French - Hungarian:
http://dict.sztaki.hu/francia-magyar http://startlap.dicfor.com/szotar/hun/fra-hun
Spanish - Hungarian:
http://startlap.dicfor.com/szotar/hun/spa-hun
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
Ambulance = Mentők
Police = Rendőrség
Fire department = Tűzoltóság
General emergency number
Emergency roadside help
104
107
105
112
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HOSPITAL
Veszprém Megyei Csolnoky Ferenc Kórház
(Veszprém County Hospital)
8200 Veszprém Kórház u. 1.
Tel: +36/88/556-000, +36/88/556-100
www.wmkorhaz.hu
Városi Kórház Keszthely
(Keszthely Hospital)
8360 Keszthely Ady Endre u. 2
Tel: +36/83/311-060, +36/83/311-788
www.vk.keszthely.hu
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SOME PHARMACIES NEARBY (GYÓGYSZERTÁR = PHARMACY):
Arany Oroszlán Gyógyszertár
Veszprém Kossuth u. 9.
Tel.: +36/88/321-828
Nova Bástya Gyógyszertár
Veszprém Kossuth u. 8.
Tel.: +36/88/583-053
Egyetem Gyógyszertár
Veszprém Egyetem u. 7.
Tel.: +36/88/783-504
Fehér Üröm Gyógyszertár
Veszprém Iskola u. 3.
Tel.: +36/88/567-420
Fekete Sas Gyógyszertár
Veszprém Rákóczi u. 8.
Tel.: +36/88/329-239
Kamilla Gyógyszertár
Veszprém Egyetem u. 1.
Tel.: +36/88/566-510
Pelikán Gyógyszertár
Keszthely Rákóczi tér12/A.
Tel.: +36/83/312-239
Két Oroszlán Gyógyszertár
Keszthely Kastély u. 18.
Tel.: +36/83/312-381
Helikon Gyógyszertár
Keszthely Kossuth u. 37.
Tel.: +36/83/312-340
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