HUNGARY. (population about 2,5 million including suburbs)

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1 HUNGARY

2 HUNGARY FACTS AND FIGURES Name (full form): Capital: Area: Population: Administrative Divisions: Form of Government: Head of State: Prime Minister: Currency: Climate: Language: Religion: Republic of Hungary Budapest (population about 2,5 million including suburbs) sq km 10 million 19 counties Parliamentary democracy László Sólyom Ferenc Gyurcsány Hungarian Forint (HUF) Temperate Hungarian Roman Catholic, Protestant, Greek Catholic, Jewish, other GEOGRAPHY The country lies in the Carpathian Basin, covering an area of square kilometres. It has a population of about 10 million people. It borders seven countries: Austria in the west, Slovakia in the north, Ukraine in the northeast, Romania in the east, Croatia, Slovenia and Serbia in the south. Two main rivers, the Danube (Duna) and the Tisza divide the country into three geographical areas: Dunántúl, Duna-Tisza köze, and Tiszántúl. There are seven national parks in Hungary. The biggest one is Hortobágy National Park (part of UNESCO s World Heritage), the area often called puszta. The other major national parks are: Kiskunság, Bükk, Aggtelek, Fertő-Hanság, Duna-Dráva, and Körös-Maros National Parks. CLIMATE Hungary has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. January is usually the coldest month (-10 Celsius - +4 Celsius), July the hottest (27 Celsius 36 Celsius). Don t expect extreme temperatures, but be sure to bring a full set of clothing for all seasons. 2

3 HUNGARY HISTORY Nomadic Magyars came to the Carpathian Basin as early as the mid-8th century. The original settlement of Magyars in Hungary took place in 896. The seven Hungarian tribes led by Árpád conquered the Carpathian basin in a couple of years. Known for their equestrian skills, the Magyars raided far and wide, but Árpád s descendants realized that to guarantee the survival of the Hungarians in the Carpathian Basin it was necessary to establish a European pattern of settled existence. King St. Stephen established a state organisation and converted the nation to Christianity 1000 AD. He transformed the new homeland into a modern, Christian and European state which in the king s own lifetime was strong enough to defeat the aggressive intentions of the Holy Roman Empire. This relatively steady progress was interrupted in 1241 by the dramatic incursion and ruthless raids by Tartar (Mongol) forces, after which the country had to be rebuilt practically from scratch. During King Matthias Corvinus reign, Hungary became one of Europe s leading powers. Renowned as the Just Matthias of folk tales, he maintained one of the most luxurious Renaissance courts in contemporary Europe in Buda and at the scenic Visegrád overlooking the Danube. However, his death in 1490 resulted in a setback as his successor Vladislav was unable to maintain royal authority. In 1526, Hungary s army was crushed by the Ottoman Turks at the Battle of Mohács. The defeat marked the end of a relatively prosperous and independent Hungary, and brought the nation under foreign domination and partition by the Turks and the Austrians. Turkish occupation came to an end in 1699, but the expulsion hardly created a free and independent Hungary. Instead, the country became a province of the Austrian Habsburg Empire. The absolutism of the Habsburg Dynasty created a national re-awakening and the desire for full independence from the Habsburgs throughout the country. In 1848, under the rebel leadership of Lajos Kossuth, Hungary declared full independence and the dethronement of the Habsburgs. The Habsburgs replied by crushing the revolution and Hungary was merged into the empire as a conquered province. However, passive resistance among Hungarians and a couple of disastrous military defeats for the Habsburgs prompted negotiations between the two sides. The outcome was the Compromise of 1867, which created the Dual Monarchy of Austria, the empire, and Hungary, the kingdom. The Dual Monarchy entered World War I as an ally of Germany, with fatal results, and was replaced by a republic immediately after the war. In 1920, the Allies drew up a post-war settlement under the Treaty of Trianon, which drastically reduced Hungary size to one third of its original size. Hungary found itself again on the losing side in World War II. In 1947, questionable elections brought the Communists to power. The 1956 uprising, an anti-soviet revolution, left thousands of dead. After reprisals and the consolidation of the regime, János Kádár began a programme of consumer-oriented communism. After the collapse of Communism, the country became a republic on 23 October Hungary became member of the EU in 2004 opening new possibilities for the economy, politics, culture and everyday life of the country. 3

4 HUNGARY POLITICS Hungary s form of government is parliamentary democracy. The country has a multiparty system and the legal framework for the formation of a wide range of political parties. The head of state, currently President László Sólyom, was elected for a five-year term in The head of government (Prime Minister) has been Ferenc Gyurcsány since September The country has a unicameral National Assembly (Országgyűlés) with 386 seats. MPs are elected by popular vote under a system of proportional and direct representation to serve fouryear terms. The main political parties are (in order of parliamentary representation): MSZP: Hungarian Socialist Party FIDESZ: Federation of Young Democrats SZDSZ: Alliance of Free Democrats MDF: Hungarian Democratic Forum CURRENCY Hungary s official currency is the FORINT (HUF). Coins used are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100. Notes are 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, You can change money either in banks or in private exchange bureaux. Most banks charge no commission for changing traveller s cheques. You can also find several Bankomat machines throughout the country. Their service fees can be up to 3 %. Credit cards are accepted in an increasing number of places (American Express, MasterCard, EuroCard, Visa, etc.) Look for their stickers in shop windows. NAMES-DATES Names in Hungary are written in the opposite order than elsewhere. The family name comes first followed by the first name. Dates in Hungarian are given in the following order: year, month, day (e.g ). NATIONAL HOLIDAYS 1 January: New Year s Day 15 March: Anniversary of the 1848 uprising against Austrian rule Easter Monday 1 May: Labour Day Whit Monday 20 August: St. Stephen s Day 23 October: Proclamation of the Republic 1 November: All Saints Day December: Christmas HUNGARIAN CUISINE Traditional Hungarian cuisine means quite spicy, heavy, but really tasty dishes. Hungary s most famous dishes are goulash (gulyás), and paprika dishes like stew (pörkölt), fish soup (halászlé) and chicken paprika (paprikás csirke). You should also keep your eyes open for Jókai bableves (bean soup), meggyleves (cold sour cherry soup) and all kinds of palacsinta (stuffed crêpes). Do not forget to taste our world-famous wines. Breakfast is generally equivalent to the international continental breakfast (coffee, tea, toast, rolls, butter, jam, eggs, etc.). Lunch (usually from noon to 2 p.m.) is the most substantial meal of the day, basically consisting of a standard three-course meal (soup, meat dish, dessert). Dinner (around or after 7 p.m.). Most Hungarians who eat at home prefer cold meals, consisting of various cold cuts, cheeses, and seasonal vegetables (tomatoes, green peppers, radishes, etc). However, in restaurants, the same dishes are served for dinner as for lunch. 4

5 DEBRECEN

6 DEBRECEN GEOGRAPHY Debrecen is the second largest city of Hungary. It is situated in Eastern Hungary, in the Great Plain region. It is the administrative centre of Hajdú-Bihar County, and is 221 kilometres from Budapest. HISTORY The place has been inhabited since the Neolithic age and became a market town in From 1536 the city converted from Catholicism to the new religion, Calvinism, and the Reformed College was founded two years later, in Leopold I gave Debrecen the status of a Free Royal City in A great fire ravaged through the city in 1802, and as a result, many of the most important buildings had to be reconstructed (the Big Church, the Reformed College, the City Hall, etc.) During the Revolution of , Debrecen became capital of the country for a couple of months. The dethronement of the Habsburgs was proclaimed in the Big Church on 14 April, 1849, and Lajos Kossuth was made governor of the country. In World War II almost every other house was destroyed, and the bombings of 1944 killed at least 5000 people. Once again the city served as the capital of Hungary for a short period of time. RELIGION Debrecen has often been called Calvinist Rome for its long traditions of Calvinism. It dates back to 1536, when the spread of the new religion started. Catholics were not even allowed to settle in the city for more than one and a half century, up until the beginning of the 18th century, when Debrecen came under Joseph I s rule. Today, all the most important denominations of the country can be found in Debrecen. MAJOR EVENTS Bartók Béla choir festival: the one-week programme is organised every second year. Usually more than fifty choirs take part from all over the world. The event gained its world fame due to the high-quality presentation of contemporary (20th-century) choral pieces. Debrecen Jazz Days: a week-end in September. The Autumn and Spring Festivals offer a variety of cultural events in the city. The Mihály napi vásár (traditional fair organised on St. Mihály s day in the Fall and in the Spring) where, among others, one can buy works of traditional craftsmen in the region. The famous Flower Festival is organised on 20. August every year. The whole city is crowded with people, huge floats with various figures decorated with thousands of flowers parade through the city. PLACES TO SEE IN DEBRECEN The Big Calvinist Church (Kossuth tér) was built between on the foundations of St. Andrew s Church, remains of which are found around the present-day building.. The Hungarian Parliament held its session in the Church twice, first during the War of Independence ( ) and then during the Second World War (1944). The County Hall (Piac u. 54.), built in in Hungarian-secessionist style, reconstructed in Debrecen s first lodging house, the White Horse Inn used to stand on its site. Csokonai Theatre (Kossuth u. 10.), built in in romantic style. The building can seat 600 people. 6

7 DEBRECEN Déri Museum (Déri tér), built , in eclectic style. Ferenc Medgyessy s four world-famous statues in front of the building were unveiled in The statues represent Archaeology, Science, Art, and Ethnography. Most of the original exhibits of the museum were donated by the founder, Frigyes Déri. The famous Jesus-trilogy (Christ before Pilate, Golgotha, Ecce Homo) painted by Mihály Munkácsy is kept in Munkácsy hall. The museum owns only one of the paintings, Ecce Homo, the other two are here as deposits. Hotel Aranybika (Piac u ), the old wing of which was built between in eclectic style. One of the architects, Alfréd Hajós, was Hungary s first swimming champion at the Olympic Games in Athens, in The three-star hotel can sleep approximately 500 people. Its famous concert hall is named after Béla Bartók. Liceumbush (at the corner of Fűvészkert and Múzeum utca), a box-thorn (lycium halimifolium) grown into a tree. It is a botanical rarity because this type of plant is neither grass nor tree. The story behind the tree dates from the 18th century: Minister Bálint, a follower of the Reformation, was arguing with Master Ambrosius, who was a Catholic. Minister Bálint had a branch of box-thorn in his hand. Ambrosius argued that Calvin s doctrines would never grow into a religion, he said: It will be a religion when a box-thorn grows into a tree. Minister Bálint answered: It will grow into a tree then! and he stuck the branch into the ground. The little branch grew into the tree as we can see today. Medgyessy Museum (Péterfia u.28.), built in 1770 in classical style. The museum is named after sculptor Ferenc Medgessy, whose allegoric statues in the Deri Museum park, representing Archaeology, Science, Art, and Ethnography won the Paris Grand Prix in Memorial Garden (Kálvin tér.), with the statue of István Bocskai, made by Barnabás Holló and the Column of Galley Slaves (inaugurated in 1895). During his visit to Debrecen, John Paul II crowned the column with a wreath paying homage in this way to the Protestant victims commemorated by the monument. Red Church (Méliusz tér.), built in 1887 in neo-gothic style. It is unique among Calvinist churches because the walls of the building are decorated with biblical scenes based on Janő Harangy s designs. Reformed College (Kálvin tér 16.), built in in classical style. The College dates back to It has provided education from primary to academic level (University of Reformed Theology). Its main library, with its stock of about half million volumes, is the biggest collection of this kind owned by the Reformed Church in Hungary. St. Ann Cathedral (Szent Anna u.15.), built in in baroque style. St. George Greek Catholic Church (Attila tér.), built in the 1910 s, in neo-byzantine style. Small Church (Piac u.35.) was originally built in in baroque style. The tower was damaged in 1907 and later the whole tower-top was blown off by the wind. The architects, accepting the will of God constructed a bastion-like tower. This is why the building is also known as the Church with the Truncated Tower. City Hall (Piac u. 20.) built in It houses the Mayor s Office, and the Local Government as well. Tímárház (Tanner House Nagy Gál u. 6.), a significant memento of the history of manufacturing industry in Debrecen presenting folk traditions. Handicrafts characteristic of Debrecen and the region are sold here. 7 DEBRECEN

8 DEBRECEN The Thermal Baths of Debrecen (in the Big Forest area). The first bath in town was buil in The 1930 s brought significant development in the culture of bathing when thermal waters of 63 ºC were found at the borders of the town. The bath was certified as a thermal bath and its waters as medical waters in The open-air bath is closely attached to the thermal bath with its 8 pools and a park of 8 hectares. Amusement Park and Zoo (Ady Endre u. 1.) Rowing Lake (Pallagi u.) Tel.: Boat, water-bicycle, water dodgem Zsuzsivonat (Narrow Gauge Train). The train takes you to the forest area around the city. It is a popular holiday resort perfect for open air cooking and long walks. PLACES TO SEE AROUND DEBRECEN Hortobágy The famous Hungarian puszta is around 30 kilometres from Debrecen. It is the first national park in Hungary, and was declared a nature reserve in Its valuable landscape, rich fauna and flora, special ethnographic and cultural relics make this region a national treasure. The grassy plain is a home for many famous species, like the Hungarian grey longhorn cattle, the spiral-horn Racka sheep as well as Nonius horses. The famous herdsmen, shepherds and horsemen are all indispensable features of the landscape. One of the special treasures of the Hortobágy, is its bird-life: cranes, herons, grebes, bustards, falcons, waders, etc. The total number of the species found there is 332. Hortobágy village offers a wide range of programs for visitors. You can taste delicious traditional meals in the famous Hortobágyi Csárda (Village Inn). Opposite the inn, the Sheperd s Museum shows you the tools and implements of pastoral life and you can try your hands on some of the traditional handicrafts in the nearby craftsmen s workshops. Just a few metres away, you can take a look at the Nine Arched Bridge, crossing the river Hortobágy, built between It is the longest stone highway bridge in Hungary, and is said to be the most photographed bridge in the world. Hajdúszoboszló Hajdúszoboszló lies 20 kms West of Debrecen. Its famous medicinal waters produce a curative effect in at least 50 diseases. The 79 ºC thermal water is suitable for curing mainly chronic locomotor and gynaecological diseases. The open-air bath with its Mediterranean pools and slides is also very popular among tourists. Debrecen Erdőspuszták Erdőspuszták is the forest area lying semicircular about ten kilometres East of Debrecen. It is a typical area of the Nyírség region with hills of shifting sands, oak forests and fields and it gradually became the holiday resort of Debrecen. Ördögárok (Devil s ditch) Ördögárok is the remains of a line of fortresses from the 7th century lining the North of the region between the Rivers Danube and Tisza. Accessibility: by bus No. 9 departing from the Railway Station. Erdőspuszta exhibition (93/a Fancsika). 8

9 THE UNIVERSITY OF DEBRECEN

10 THE UNIVERSITY OF DEBRECEN HISTORY The roots of higher education in Debrecen go back to the sixteenth century with the Reformed College established in Higher education has been continuous in the city since then. Debrecen s university was founded by Act XXXVI of 1912 as the Royal Hungarian University of Debrecen and opened in the academic year 1914/15, with the following faculties: Law, Arts and Humanities, Language and History, and Reformed Theology. The Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Science were established in 1918 and 1949, respectively. Its impressive main building was constructed between Up to the end of World War II the various faculties were parts of one university complex that were split into three separate universities after the War: the Medical University, the University of Agriculture and Kossuth Lajos University comprising the Faculties of Arts and Humanities as well as the Faculty of Sciences (1952). In 1949 a government decree suspended the operation of the Faculty of Law while the Faculty of Theology was separated from the University, and became the Debrecen Academy of Reformed Theology in The political changes of the early 1990s brought about a lot of structural changes in higher education. The different universities in Debrecen were again united as the University of Debrecen on 1 January The Agriculture and Health Science related faculties and institutes form two centres within the University (Centre For Agricultural Sciences And Engineering (AMTC) and the Medical and Health Science Center (OEC)) and the third centre is comprised of the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Natural Sciences (TEK). The Nuclear Research Centre of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (ATOMKI), and the institutions maintained by the Church (Kölcsey Teachers Training College and the University of Reformed Theology) are affiliated members of the University of Debrecen. GERUNDIUM Gerundiums are heavy rods that were used in the old times by students of the Reformed College to put out fire. As the fire brigade of the City they very often risked their lives saving the books and other valuables of their school. The name refers to the fact that these rods were just as difficult to handle, as it was to learn Gerundium in Latin Grammar. Later the Gerundium became the symbol of the University of Debrecen. EDUCATION The academic year consists of two semesters: Autumn (September January) and Spring (February June). Training is based on a seminar and lecture system. Seminars are in general smaller discussion groups, with active student participation. Lectures follow the classical model: a bigger audience, where students have little chance to make comments. Grades are usually awarded on the basis of exams. During seminars attendance is compulsory, only three occasions of absence are permitted. In case of absence from more than three classes the student either receives a mark of failure (1) or the seminar is cancelled from his/her transcripts altogether. Students may be asked to write any of the following during seminars: tests, mid-term and endterm papers, or homework, (meaning that they have to write a paper on a required reading). 10

11 THE UNIVERSITY OF DEBRECEN They might also be asked to research a particular theme and submit a paper on their findings. The final marks are based on the marks received during the semester. Natural Sciences seminars are more practical (laboratory practice), and papers are based on the theoretical knowledge required. In the case of seminars, the topic of which is connected to a lecture, the teacher may propose a mark to students that would exempt them from taking an exam. Conditions of such a proposition are to be announced at the beginning of the semester, e.g. in case all the seminars papers of a student receive the highest grade, the student receiving these grades is exempted from taking an exam. At lectures attendance is strongly recommended but not compulsory. Lectures are normally graded by an end term exam or might be part of a larger scale comprehensive exam of the topics of three or four semesters or lectures. Exams are either oral or written. Lecturers provide a list of topics for the particular exam together with a list of compulsory and/or required readings preferably at the beginning of the semester. To receive a university or college degree, all required curricula exams must be passed and certified. In addition to the compulsory courses which differ from one institution to the other one or two language exams are also required. Following this, the degree is obtained by writing and defending a thesis within the framework of a state exam. From the school year of , Hungary s education system conforms to the threelevel higher education model defined in the Bologna Process. GRADING SYSTEM In Hungary the following grading system is used: The highest grade is 5. It stands for excellent. Grade 4 is good, 3 satisfactory, 2 pass, and 1 means failed. Exams graded 1 must be repeated. DOCTORAL DEGREES Our system is similar to the structure of most European and American PhD programmes. The only officially accepted doctoral degree is conferred by universities after the PhD candidate has completed the programme, attended the required courses, and passed the exams of the accredited higher education institution. By the end of this period, a dissertation must be written and defended. UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT Dr. László FÉSÜS Rector Dr. András JÁVOR Dr. Zoltán SZILVÁSSY Dr. Attila DEBRECENI Dr. György PARAGH Dr. János NAGY Dr. István FÁBIÁN Dr. Mónika RŐFI Vice-Rector for Educational Affairs Vice Rector for Strategic Affairs Vice Rector for Scientific Affairs President, Medical and Health Sciences Centre President, Centre for Agricultural Sciences and Engineering President, Centre for Arts, Humanities and Siences Registrar 11

12 THE UNIVERSITY OF DEBRECEN LIBRARIES National and University Library The National and University Library of Debrecen operates as a unified system of special libraries comprising the following major collections: the National and General Collection, Humanities and Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Agriculture, Technology, Education, Economics, Law and Music. As the second biggest library in the country, it serves the university staff and students with its collection of nearly 6 million documents. Being a national library means that we receive copies of every single book printed in Hungary. When you register in any of the libraries divisions located on the various campuses, you get simultaneous access to all university library sites. For re gistra tion you need to have a photo, and present your passport and student card. Registration fee for an academic year is 1000 HUF. For more information on registration, available documents, campus libraries and opening hours, etc., see Centre: University Main Building, Egyetem tér 1. Phone: DEBRECEN SUMMER SCHOOL One of the most important organizations for Hungarian language teaching is the Debrecen Summer School founded in Many students who have studied at the Summer School over the past eight decades, have become acknowledged representatives of Hungarian studies and Hungarian culture. Presently, the Summer School offers four language courses: the approximately 500 participants of the Summer programme have 6 language classes a day, besides several lectures on cultural history and current issues. The 80 class-hour winter programme, the 120 class-hour super-intensive course in May-June and the 70 class-hour Intensive Autumn Course attract a steadily growing number of students. 60-hour Semester Courses are offered all through the academic year. Courses are offered at four levels from beginner to advanced. The Summer School uses its own textbooks called Hungarolingua. Teachers at the Summer School are qualified language teachers from the University of Debrecen and other higher educational institutions in Debrecen. The Office of the Summer School operates all year round. The Summer School Office is located in Kossuth Lajos Dormitory III. Ground Floor, Egyetem tér 1. Phone: , debrecen@nyariegyetem.hu 12

13 CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING (AMTC)

14 CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING (AMTC) CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING (AMTC) Higher Education in agriculture in Debrecen has a history spanning more than 135 years. The National Higher School of Agriculture was opened in 1868, the date marking the beginning of modern education in Eastern Hungary and Debrecen as well. The past 135 years saw numerous changes in the life of the institution, yet it also strove to be a major scientific centre as its researchers and instructors knew that agriculture has always played and will continue to play - a definitive role in the history of the country. The Centre for Agricultural Sciences, formed in 2000, is the headquarters and the coordinator of higher education, research and advising in agriculture in the Trans-Tisza region, and its mission is the development of agriculture in the region and the rural ares of Eastern Hungary. The Faculty of Engineering became part of the Centre in 2007, thus changing its name to Centre for Agricultural Sciences and Engineering. The centre has three faculties and three research institutes. Centre for Agricultural Sciences and Engineering Agrár- és Műszaki Tudományok Centruma (AMTC) H-4032 Debrecen, Böszörményi út 138. Phone: Fax: President: Dr. János NAGY University Professor 14

15 CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING (AMTC) FACULTIES Faculty Of Agriculture Mezőgazdaságtudományi Kar (MTK) H-4032 Debrecen, Böszörményi út 138. Phone: Fax: Dean: Dr. János KÁTAI, University Professor Faculty of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development Agrárgazdasági És Vidékfejlesztési Kar (AVK) H-4032 Debrecen, Böszörményi út 138. Phone: Fax: Dean: Dr. András NÁBRÁDI, University Professor Faculty of Engineering Műszaki Kar (MK) H-4028 Debrecen, Ótemető utca 2/4. Phone: Fax: Dean: Dr. (Mrs.) Emil VARGA Farm and Regional Research Institute Tangazdaság és Tájkutató Intézet (TTI) H-4032 Debrecen, Böszörményi út 138. Phone: Head: Tibor KONCZ Research Institute of Karcag Karcagi Kutató Intézet (KKI) H-5300 Karcag, Kisújszállási út Phone: Director: Dr. Lajos BLASKÓ Research Centre of Nyíregyháza Nyíregyházi Kutató Központ (NYKK) H-4400 Nyíregyháza, Westsik Vilmos út 4-6. Phone: Director: Dr. Sándor TŐGYI 15

16 CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING (AMTC) Aims and Objectives The basic objective of the Centre is to turn out well-trained, knowledgeable specialists, and to provide them with further training that will enable them to play a creative role in society and the development of agricultural and industrial production. Thus, the Centre provides students with up-to-date, comprehensive professional knowledge, based on solid theoretical foundations. Students also acquire the practical skills and competence needed to excel professionally and to actively participate in activities in the public sector. As part of a research network, the Centre works to meet social and economic challenges by conducting basic and applied research, both integrated into its educational programs. It is also engaged in wide-ranging extension service activities, and takes part in various joint scientific and production projects, including those towards environmental protection. The Centre s major responsibilities also include the training of a new generation of scientists and specialists, and the setting up of scientific workshops and schools. The system of education is being presently transformed to meet the requirements of the Bologna process. The first accredited BSc. course was started in 2005/2006. Meanwhile, the old courses still continue so that he students who started their education in the former system can finish their studies. Degree courses (in Hungarian language) (Only the newly started BSc courses are listed here, the former degree programmes are still taught, but students can only be admitted for the new programmes.) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE Major Duration of studies Level of training Animal Husbandry 6+1 semesters BSc Food Quality Management 6+1 semesters BSc Environmental Management 6+1 semesters BSc Horticulture 6+1 semesters BSc Crop Production 6+1 semesters BSc Agricultural Engineering 6+1 semesters BSc Nature Protection 6+1 semesters BSc Game Management 6+1 semesters BSc FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Major Duration of studies Level of training Agribusiness and Rural Development 6+1semesters BSc Informatics and Public Administration 6+1 semesters BSc Finance and Accounting 6 semesters BA Trade and marketing 6+1 semesters BA 16

17 CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING (AMTC) FACULTY OF ENGINEERING Major Duration of studies Level of training Architect 8 semesters BSc Civil Engineering 8 semesters BSc Environmental Engineering 7 semesters BSc Mechanical Engineering 7 semesters BSc Technical Manager 7 semesters BSc Building Engineering 4 semesters MSc Doctoral Schools The Centre for Agricultural Sciences and Engineering has five accredited Doctoral Schools in the following fields: Major Animal Husbandry Crop Production and Horticulture Interdisciplinary Agricultural and Natural Sciences Interdisciplinary Social and Agricultural Sciences Mechanical Science (under accreditation) Supervisor Prof. Dr. András Kovács Prof. Dr. Zoltán Győri Prof. Dr. János Nagy Prof. Dr. Gábor Szabó Prof. Dr. Tóth László The length of a Ph.D. programme is 3 years for students both in residence and in correspondence courses. Library of Agricultural Sciences Address: 138. Böszörményi Street, Main Building Founded in Current holdings comprise over 150,000 volumes and 800 different periodicals. The library increases by 2,000 volumes per year. It continuously subscribes to 60 foreign magazines and newspapers. The number of library members is 1,600. The library operates according to the Voyager library system. The library is situated on the 1st floor of Building A. Foreign books, periodicals and magazines are available at each departmental library, as well. Opening hours: Reading Hall: From Monday to Friday: Saturday: (only in the exam period) Lending: From Monday to Friday: Library of Faculty of Engineerig Address: 2-4 Ótemető Street 2-4, Main Building Opening hours: Reading Hall: From Monday to Friday: Lending: From Monday to Friday:

18 CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING (AMTC) Contact points Co-ordination of the Erasmus Programme The International Relations Office of the Centre for Agricultural Sciences and Engineering is the central administrative unit for all centre-level international co-operations and coordinates the Socrates/Erasmus programme. University of Debrecen, Centre of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering International Relations Office International Relations Officer: Klára Nagyné Bodnár H-4032 Debrecen, Böszörményi út 138. Hungary Phone/fax: Departmental Erasmus Co-ordinators FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE Dr. András Jávor, Vice-Rector Telephone Fax FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Dr. László Kárpáti, Vice-Dean Building/room A/201. Telephone Fax FACULTY OF ENGINEERING Dr. Zsolt Tiba, Head of Department Building/room Faculty of Engineering/302 Telephone /77772 Fax / Registration at the Centre Registration will take place in the Students Affairs Office, in the main building of the Centre for Agricultural Sciences and Engineering. Students will be asked to fill-in the appropriate registration form. Office hours for students: Monday-Thursday: , Friday:

19 CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING (AMTC) Accommodation and Subsistence There is limited accommodation in our students hostel provided for foreign students, upon request: a flat for 4 students, price: HUF/month/person (including overheads) (2 rooms, kitchen, bathroom and toilet) (if less than four students share the flat, they should pay their proportional share of the HUF monthly rent for the flat and a 1000 HUF contribution/person/month) room in the dormitory (around HUF/month) (toilet, kitchen and bathroom in the corridor shared with other students of the same floor) (Address: 4032 Debrecen, Böszörményi út 142. Hungary) room in the József Borsos dormitory (around HUF/month) (toilet, kitchen and bathroom in the corridor shared with other students of the same floor) (Address: 4028 Debrecen, Ótemető utca 2-4. Hungary) If you can not be accommodated in this facility, you can surely find a room or a flat to rent near the university within a few days after your arrival, prices are about HUF/ month + overheads for a room, and HUF/month + overheads for a flat. Help can be obtained at the International Relations Office. You can have lunch in the dining hall of the students hostel. If you choose a menu, it costs about 500 HUF or you can choose a la carte for a price of HUF/meal, depending on the dish chosen. No breakfast or supper is served here, but there are kitchens in each flat of the hostel, in which you can prepare meals for yourself. Leisure Time and Sports The Kazánház (which means Furnace House in Hungarian, and which was converted from one) offers students on the campus of the Centre of Agricultural Sciences a 500 m2 facility for hosting a wide range of opportunities for entertainment. The traditional Wednesday and Saturday night parties have found their new home here. Of course, beside these, the facility is suitable for hosting small concerts, student group gatherings, class reunions, movie screenings or even some sport events. Guests can play darts and snooker. The bar is open every day until dawn, while in the daytime it functions as a café, offering refreshments at affordable prices for students. The Physical Education Group of the Centre of Agricultural Sciences organizes the common compulsory PE lessons for the students, which they can attend on working days. In addition, the Centre has several sports teams, including a football, basketball and volleyball team, which students can join. As a result of the good relationship between the faculties, students have the opportunity to participate in yoga and combat sports courses, and can also attend adapted physical education lessons. In addition, students can play handball, tennis and table tennis. The PE Group also organizes programmes for the summer and the winter, such as rowing tours on the river Tisza, sailing camps and skiing excursions. 19

20 CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING (AMTC) MAP OF AMTC 1 Building B 2 Main Building 3 Erasmus Office 4 Student Dormitory 5 Refectory 6 Theater 7 Student Hotel 8 Regional and Rural Development Centre 9 Building N 10 Botanical Garden, Experimental Sites 11 Sport Complex 12 Fényház (Department) 13 Building C 14 Sport Fields 15 Kazánház 16 Building G 17 Building D 18 Sport Track and Fields 20

21 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (MHSC)

22 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (OEC) MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (MHSC) ORVOS- ÉS EGÉSZSÉGTUDOMÁNYI CENTRUM (OEC) It was in the year of the millennium (1896) of Hungary s foundation when the establishment of a modern University was decided upon in Debrecen. The University was officially inaugurated on 23 October, 1918 and at that time consisted of four faculties: Arts, Science, Theology and Medicine. The Faculty of Medicine became an independent University Medical School under the supervision of the Ministry of Health in With the re-unification of higher education institutions into the University of Debrecen, the Medical and Health Science Center was formed on January 1, 2000, including the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Dentistry, the Faculty of Pharmacy, the Faculty of Health, and the School of Public Health (from 2005 Faculty of Public Health). The Center has approximately 5,000 students, taught by a faculty of 900. The task of the Center is to train general physicians, dentists, pharmacists, public health experts, health degree holders, and health specialists, and to provide for their continuing education. The Center also functions as a regional health service provider not only for the city and the county, but also for the Northeastern region of Hungary. Medical (MD) education in English has been launched in 1987, the Dentistry Program for international students in 2000, and the Pharmacy Program in English in From 2006 the Faculty of Public Health has launched its postgraduate master training programmes in English: MSc in Public Health and European Master in Public Health. Medical and Health Science Center Orvos- és Egészségtudományi Centrum (OEC) H-4032 Debrecen, Nagyerdei krt. 98. Phone: (52) Fax: (52) President: Dr. György PARAGH University Professor 22

23 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (OEC) FACULTIES Faculty of Medicine Általános Orvostudományi Kar (ÁOK) H-4032 Debrecen, Nagyerdei krt. 98. Phone: (52) Fax: (52) /6817 Dean: Dr. László CSERNOCH, University Professor Faculty of Dentistry Fogorvostudományi Kar (FOK) H-4032 Debrecen, Nagyerdei krt. 98. Phone: (52) Fax: (52) Dean: Dr. Ildikó MÁRTON University Professor Faculty of Pharmacy Gyógyszerésztudományi Kar (GYTK) H-4032 Debrecen, Egyetem tér 1. Phone: (52) Dean: Dr. Árpád TÓSAKI University Professor Faculty of Health Egészségügyi Kar (EK) H-4400 Nyíregyháza, Sóstói út 2. Phone: (42) Fax: (42) Dean: Dr. István KALAPOS College Professor Faculty of Public Health Népegészségügyi Kar (NI) H-4028 Debrecen, Kassai út 26. Phone: (52) Fax: (52) Head: Dr. Róza ÁDÁNY University Professor 23

24 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCE CENTRE (OEC) REGISTRATION AT THE MHSC When you arrive to Debrecen you should go to the Erasmus Office of the Medical and Health Science Center (address: 4032 Debrecen, Móricz Zs. krt. 22, III. Medical Dormitory, nr. 32 on the campus map). Documents you need to bring with you: 2 passport photos European health insurance card Copy of valid passport or identity card Learning Agreement if you did not send it before your arrival In the Erasmus office, you can access the up-to-date timetables, you can make your own timetable according to your Learning Agreement. If it is necessary, you can change your Learning Agreement until end of September. After the Erasmus Office has approved your final timetable, you have to register in the NEPTUN electronic study system of the University of Debrecen on the website: You get your username and password at the Erasmus Office. In the Educational Office of the MHSC (number 14 on the campus map) you get your student card (after paying the fee HUF - at the post office) - and with your student card you can register in the library (nr. 15 on the map), and use the facilities (computer room, internet, books etc.). You also receive your lecture book (LB) at the Educational Office. Your subjects (name, contact hours, credits, of the courses) need to be written into your lecture book. At the end of the semester, you have to collect a signature for each subject into your LB, certifying your attendance of the classes and practices. This needs to be arranged with the study advisor (see the E-Bulletin for names) in each subject. Once you have the signatures, you can sign up for exams, and the professors write your exam results into the LB. After passing all your exams, you should bring your LB to the Erasmus Office and you get your Transcipt of Records there. You need to return your student card to the Education Office, the borrowed books to the library at the end of your stay, and bring the form certifying that you ve done this to the Erasmus Office, together with your LB. 24

25 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCE CENTRE (OEC) ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2008/2009 CRASH COURSE OF HUNGARIAN LANGUAGE: August 25 September 5, 2008 OPENING CEREMONY: September 7, st Semester for English Program Students year course examination period 1 st 3 rd year GM, Dent., Pharm. 4 th year Dent., Pharm. 5 th year Dent. 4 th year General Medicine 5 th year General Medicine 8 th Sep 19 th Dec, 2008 (15 weeks) 8 th Sep 24 th Nov, 2008 (11 weeks) 2 nd Semester for English Program Students 1 st year GM, Dent., Pharm. 2 nd year GM, Dent., Pharm. 3 rd year GM, Dent., Pharm. 4 th year Dent. 9 th Feb 22 nd May, 2009 (15 weeks) 9 th Feb 22 nd May, 2009 (15 weeks) 5 th year Dent. 9 th Feb 30 th Apr, 2009 (12 weeks) 4 th year General Medicine 9 th Feb 17 th Apr, 2009 (11 weeks) 5 th year General Medicine 9 th Feb 17 th Apr, 2009 (11 weeks) 1 st Semester for Hungarian Program Students General Medicine (ÁOK) Dentistry (FOK) Pharmacy 1 st 4 th year (GYTK) Public Health (NI) 8 th Sep 19 th Dec, 2008 (15 weeks)* 5 th year Pharmacy 28 th Sep 19 th Dec, 2008 (12 weeks) 1 st Semester for Hungarian Program Students 1 st 4 th year ÁOK 1 st 5 th year NI 1 st 4 th year FOK 9 th Feb 22 nd May, 2009 (15 weeks)** 5 th year ÁOK 9 th Feb 22 nd May, 2009 (15 weeks)** 5 th year FOK 9 th Feb 30 th April, 2009 (12 weeks) 20 th Dec 30 th Jan, 2009 (6 weeks) 27 th Nov 2 nd Jan, 2009 (6 weeks) 25 th May 10 th July, 2009 (7 weeks) 25 th May 3 rd July, 2009 (6 weeks) 4 th May 19 th June, 2009 (7 weeks) 20 th Apr 5 th June, 2009 (7 weeks) 20 th Apr, 19 th June, 2008 (9 weeks) 20 th Dec 30 th Jan, 2009 (6 weeks) 20 th Dec 30 th Jan, 2009 (6 weeks) 25 th May 3 rd July, 2009 (6 weeks) 25 th May 24 th July, 2009 (9 weeks) 25 th May 10 th July, 2009 (7 weeks) *27 th 31 st October 2008: examination week for 4 th ÁOK sudents in Stomatology or Urology, and Clinical genetics, for 5 th year ÁOK students in Ophthalmology or Oxyology, Family medicine and Bioethics ** 30 th April 3 rd April 2009: examination week for 4 th ÁOK sudents in Stomatology or Urology, and Clinical genetics, for 5 th year ÁOK students in Ophthalmology or Oxyology 25

26 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCE CENTRE (OEC) MAP OF MHSC Campus B 32. Erasmus Office, 3 rd Medical Dormitory, Mensa rd Dept. of Internal Medicine 34. Auguszta Surgery Center, Dept. of Neurosurgery, Dept. of Anesthesiology 35. Dept. of Cardiac Surgery 36. Dept. of Operatives Techniques 37. Depts. of Neurology, Cardiology 38. Student Hostels, Dept. of Family Medicine, Dept. of Behavioral Sciences Campus A 1. Institute of Surgery 2. Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery 3. Dept. of Radiology 4. Dept. of Pediatrics 5. Dept. of Ophthalmology 6. 1 st Dept. of Internal Medicine 7. 2 nd Dept. of Internal Medicine 8. Dept. of Urology 9. Childcare Pavilions, Dept. of Infectology 10. Dept. of Dermatology and Venerology 11. Mensa 12. Klinika 13. Theoretical Building, Mensa 14. Educational Office, Dept. of Foreign Languages 15. Kenézy Life Sience Library 16. Life Science Building (Depts. of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Cellbiology) 17. Depts. of Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology Dept. of Medical Laboratory Analytics 18. Dept. of Forensic Medicine 19. Institute of Nuclear Medicine 20. Kidney Dialysis Center 21. Dept. of Microbiology 22. Dept. of Oncology 23. Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology 24. Dept. of Otolaryngology 25. Faculty of Dentistry 26. Faculty of Pharmacy 27. Dept. of Radiotherapy 28. Depts. of Psychiatry, Pulmonology 29. International Imaging Center nd Medical Dormitory 31. President Office 26

27 CENTRE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES (TEK)

28 CENTRE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES (TEK) CENTRE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES (TEK) The need for unified representation and joint interests have required a new structural framework for the units not organized into a centre initially when the university was formed. In 2003, the University Council decided to form the Centre of Arts, Humanities and Sciences (TEK), comprising 11 units: the Faculties of Law, Arts, Informatics, Economics, the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Natural Sciences, the Faculty of Education in Hajdúböszörmény, the Conservatory of Debrecen (today Faculty of Music), Arany János and Kossuth Lajos Primary Teaching Practice Schools, and Kossuth Lajos Secondary Teaching Practice School. The Faculty of Engineering joined the Centre of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering in The Centre of Arts, Humanities and Sciences is a multidisciplinary coordinating unit within the University of Debrecen comprising seven academic faculties, two secondary and one primary schools and a number of interfaculty units (for instance, the European Studies Centre, student hostels, the Sports and Physical Education Centre, the nursery and day care establishments). Entrusted with economic self-government within the University, it serves as a coordinating and mediating forum, representing unified interests in negotiations with external institutions. This training and economic coordination encompasses research, innovation, development, education, teacher training, and external relations. The Centre is the university level professional base of teacher training. Centre of Arts, Humanities and Sciences Tudományegyetemi Karok (TEK) H-4028 Debrecen, Egyetem tér 1. Phone: Fax: President: Prof. Dr. István Fábián 28

29 CENTRE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES (TEK) FACULTIES Faculty of Natural Science and Technology Természettudományi és Technológiai Kar (TTK) H-4010 Debrecen, Egyetem tér 1. Phone: Fax: Dean: Prof. Dr. Kornél SAILER, University Professor Faculty of Arts Bölcsészettudományi Kar (BTK) H-4010 Debrecen, Egyetem tér 1. Phone: Fax: Dean: Dr. Tibor LACZKÓ, University Professor Faculty of Music Zeneművészeti Kar (ZK) H-4032 Debrecen, Egyetem tér 2. Phone: Fax: Dean: Prof. Dr. Mihály DUFFEK Faculty of Education Hajdúböszörményi Pedagógiai Kar (HPK) H-4220 Hajdúböszörmény, Désány I. u Phone: Fax: Dean: Kovácsné Dr. BAKOSI Éva Faculty of Law Állam- és Jogtudományi Kar (ÁJK) H-4028 Debrecen, Kassai út 26. Phone: /7101 Fax: /7105 Dean: Prof. Dr. Béla SZABÓ, University Professor Faculty of Economics and Business Administration Közgazdaságtudományi Kar (KTK) H-4028 Debrecen, Kassai út 26. Phone: Fax: Dean: Prof. Dr. János KORMOS, University Professor Faculty of Informatics Informatikai Kar (IK) H-4028 Debrecen, Egyetem tér 1. Phone: Dean: Prof. Dr. Attila PETHŐ, University Professor 29

30 CENTRE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES (TEK) Degree Programs in English at the Centre of Arts, Humanities and Siences We offer the following undergraduate, graduate and PhD programs: Undergraduate B.Sc./B.A. Programs Duration of studies: 6 or 7 semesters (depending on the chosen program) Computer Program Design Computer Engineering Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics Management and Business Administration Performing Arts Creative Art and Musicology English Studies Graduate M.Sc. Programs Duration of studies: 4 semesters Computer Program Design Applied Mathematics Chemistry PhD Degree Programs Duration of studies: 6 semesters Biology and Environmental Sciences Chemistry Earth Sciences Mathematics and Computer Science Physics English and American Philology and Literature More information on the website: 30

31 CENTRE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES (TEK) Information for International Students Things you need to know to start your studies at the University of Debrecen: Fill out the Student Registration Form in Office 18. (Main Building) and get the welcome package from Ms. Denissza Blanár. Students of Science, Engineering and Music programs need to register at the Student Service Centre (Hallgatói Szolgáltató Központ) at Kossuth Lajos Dormitory 2. (ground floor, the entrance is at the back of the building). You will get a temporary student card and a yellow cheque to pay for a permanent student card. After paying the cheque at the post office, return the slip you receive back to the Student Service Centre. Students of Management and Business programs register at the student office of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Kassai Campus (24. Kassai út. Building A, room A Contact Mrs. Zsuzsa Ombódyné Erdey). At registration, you will receive a registration code (Neptun code) that gives you access to your university computer network ID (wireless internet access, library databases, mailing system, and the use of the Neptun electronic study register). To sign up contact the website: You can also use your Neptun code to register for your courses at the Neptun System: In case you need help contact your program coordinator. All international students need to obtain a residence permit at the Office of Immigration and Nationality within one month of their entry to Hungary (149.Sámsoni út; Phone: 52/ ). You can contact Mr. Ferenc OLÁH for help at the Centre for External Relations (Main Building, Ground Floor, Office 21). For the list of necessary documents please check the international guide (pages 30-32). In case you need health insurance because you could not buy one at home valid for Hungary, contact Ms. Ildikó BALOGH at the Medical and Health Science Center, International Education Center (98. Nagyerdei krt., grey building at the back of Kossuth Dormitory 2). 31