EÖTVÖS LORÁND UNIVERSITY (ELTE)

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1 EÖTVÖS LORÁND UNIVERSITY (ELTE) Budapest Hungary V11/07/17 12:30 Exchanges Portfolio

2 KEY FACTS Subject Area Psychology Language Classes are taught in English or Hungarian, depending on the modules selected. B2 in English is required. Students planning to attend courses in Hungarian should have Hungarian language knowledge of at least level B2. Academic Calendar Semester 1 Semester 2 Early September to Late January Early February to Early July Module Catalogue Have a look through the module catalogue for modules available to exchange students. Fiancial Support As a UK Erasmus student, you are entitled to receive an Erasmus Grant for your time away at a a participating Erasmus institution.

3 CONTENT The City The University Accomodation & Living Contacts Student Experiences

4 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Budapest is often called the Pearl of the Danube, and it truly is a stunningly beautiful place. Geography, history and human creativity have all contributed to create a city that simultaneously charms, amazes and fascinates. Budapest is full of diversity, and so is its history. The area of the capital has been inhabited for thousands of years. It is known for its celtic settlements from the 3rd century BC. In the first decades BC. Transdanubia was conquered by the Romans, who incorporated it into the Roman Empire under the name of Pannonia. Aquincum (now Óbuda) developed into the capital of Pannonia, and it became an important station along the limes. After the Roman withdrawal, it was first controlled by the Huns then by Eastern Goths, Longobards and Avars. From the 8th century is was inhabited by Slavic tribes, vassals of the Franks. The Hungarians appeared here in the late 9th century. They established their first settlements on the island of Csepel and in Aquincum. The new settlers built a centre on both sides of the River. Interestingly, both parts came collectively to be known as Pest. Some researchers say that the word is of Slavic origin, meaning stove or kiln, and refers to the natural warm springs found on and near Gellért Hill. The name Buda came somewhat later, during the reign of King Béla IV. 4 MORE INFO budapest.com elte.hu lonelyplanet.com Population 1.7 million Currency Hungarian Forint (HUF) Time difference GMT+1

5 EÖTVÖS LORÁND UNIVERSITY (ELTE) Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), the longest continuously serving university of Hungary, was founded in 1635 in the city of Nagyszombat (today Trnava, Slovakia) by Cardinal Péter Pázmány, Archbishop of Esztergom. It serves the interests of high quality education and research, building upon the best European traditions. The mission of ELTE is to preserve and enrich national and universal culture, to cultivate science and to pass on academic knowledge, as well as to shape and satisfy the real, long-term needs of Hungarian society and of mankind. Motivated by the conviction that a high standard of teaching at a university is inconceivable without high-quality research, ELTE aims to represent both sides of the traditional concept of a universitas, and at a high level: the creative community of instructors and students (universitas magistrorum et discipulorum) and the ideal of an institution actively engaged in the pursuit of many scientific and scholarly disciplines (universitas scientiarum). ELTE is one of the most popular institutions in Hungary and receives the highest number of applications for admission every year. For example, in 2011, the university received the 19 percent of the national applications and 36 percent of applicants were admitted to one of the programmes. 5 elte.hu Guide for International Students University Videos

6 Erasmus code HU BUDAPES01 No of students 30,000 Style of study The University is academically and scientifically orientated, therefore the style of teaching has more of an academic and theoretical focus. Most lecturers are practitioners in the field providing further insight in practical application of the subject. Modules are delivered through interactive lectures and workshops. Grade system A 5 to 1 scale is used, where 2 is the minimum pass rate. ELTE grade International/ECTS Grade 5 (excellent) A, B (excellent, very good) 4 (good) C (good) 3 (satisfactory) D (satisfactory) 2 (pass) E (sufficient) 1 (fail) FX, F (fail) Application Times Please note that you have to apply to the exchange programme in your current year by 20 December. Applications for the host university must be submitted between April and May or September and October (depending on the Trimester), in the year following your initial application. Going abroad in Trimester 1 Going abroad in Trimester 2 Initial Application Form Host University s Form Initial Application Form Host University s Form 20 December (current year) April May (following year) 20 December (current year) September October (following year) 6

7 ACCOMMODATION & LIVING Living Costs In total, you need about HUF 120,000 ( 400) each month to live comfortably in Budapest. The actual costs will vary depending on your lifestyle. Rent HUF 70, ,00 approx /per month One single ticket (bus, tram) HUF 350 approx. 1.1 Monthly pass for public transport (students) HUF 3,450 approx. 11 Cinema ticket HUF 900 approx. 3-5 Eating in a restaurant HUF approx Eating in a fast food restaurant HUF approx. 3-5 Loaf of bread HUF 200 approx. 0.7 More on Cost of Living in Budapest Numbeo.com Students can select the services of the Housing Office which provides accommodation from the private market at a reasonable price or they can apply for a room at an ELTE dormitory and use the facilities of the Students Residence Halls. If you decide to live in one of the ELTE student residence halls, you can choose from dormitories available for both Hungarian students and international exchange students. Please note that the number of the places is limited. In these dormitories you can always find the place that suits you best, as the dormitories differ in atmosphere and also in the facilities provided Transport Most of Budapest s city center and historic districts are suitable for walking. However, Budapest also has an excellent public transportation system (BKK). Glance skyward and you ll see that most of the city s streets are lined with cables, as Budapest has a vast system of streetcars (or trams) and trolley buses. Budapest also has a clean, fast, and efficient subway system (or metro as the locals call it). Outer suburbs are well served by HÉV trains (suburban railway). With the student card (in Hungarian: diákigazolvány), you can get student discounts the Budapest Public Transport. 7

8 CONTACT FOR INCOMING STUDENTS If you re interested in the programme or you have any queries, please contact the Edinburgh Napier University s Global Mobility team first: studyabroad@napier.ac.uk or napier.ac.uk/exchanges EÖTVÖS LORÁND UNIVERSITY (ELTE) International Relations Office (Erasmus+ Coordinator) 1075 Budapest, Kazinczy utca Room 1.3 erasmus@ppk.elte.hu /3480 ext. 8

9 STUD ENT EXPERIENCES The choice of modules was very impressive. Student Feedback Photos from students 9

10 All images sourced from the university s official website and social media accounts, except where noted otherwise. Notice something that we need to fix or update? Please us studyabroad@napier.ac.uk