2015/2016
CONTENTS WELCOME 2 3 CONTENTS 2 WELCOME 3 NUPS 4 About the University 4 Campuses 5 Course modules and grading system 6 Academic Calendar 8 Closed Days and Public Holidays 9 Erasmus Student Network 10 FACULTY OF MILITARY SCIENCES AND OFFICER TRAINING 12 About 12 Basic information 13 FACULTY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT 14 About 14 Basic information 15 FACULTY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 16 About 16 Basic information 17 FACULTY OF INTERNATIONAL AND EUROPEAN STUDIES 18 About 18 Basic information 19 USEFUL INFORMATION 20 General information 20 Helpful contacts 22 Budapest public transport 23 Dear Students, Welcome to the National University of Public Service. It is our pleasure that you have chosen our institution for your studies. Our colleagues and students will do their best to support you in settling in this new environment and integrate into the everyday life of the University. Studying abroad is always a lifetime experience and we hope that this time will be both academically and socially beneficial for you. We suggest you to try and maximise the experience during your stay in Hungary, participate in the programmes organised by the Erasmus Student Network, visit the countryside and neighbouring countries and get acquainted with the Hungarian culture as well. This guide was designed to provide useful information about our University and living in Hungary, however we kindly remind you that you are responsible for obtaining all the necessary information yourself. Our team is always ready to help you in all upcoming issues and you are always welcome in our office. We wish you all success and a pleasant stay in Hungary! International Relations Office Team
NUPS About the University 4 5 NUPS claims to be a unique institution in the European Higher Educational Area. The training portfolio of our University reflects on social, economic and security challenges affecting the public sector. We offer programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and at doctoral level to students and also to senior and executive civil servants, military officers and law enforcement professionals, enabling them to reflect and adapt to these new challenges. Beyond educational activities NUPS also serves as a major think-tank organisation of public sphere. Enhancing knowledge transfer both at national and international level, NUPS has a wide network of partners from governmental institutions through civil society organisations to foreign higher educational institutions and international organisations. Campuses NUPS Faculties: Faculty of Public Administration (FPA) Faculty of Military Sciences and Officer Training (FMSOT) Faculty of Law Enforcement (FLE) Faculty of International and European Studies (FIES) Inter-faculty institutes: Institute of Executive Training and Continuing Education (IETCE) Institute of Disaster Managementnt (IDS) Institute of National Security (INS) Institute of the Science of the State and Governance (ISSG) NUPS on the web http://en.uni-nke.hu www.facebook.com/uni.nke www.flickr.com/photos/uni-nke Farkasvölgyi Campus Ménesi Campus Ludovika Campus Hungária Campus Faculty of Law Enforcement (FLE) Faculty of Public Administration (FPA) Institute of Executive Training and Continuing Education (IETC) Faculty of International and European Studies (FIES) Faculty of Military Sciences and Officer Training (FMSOT) Institute of Disaster Management (IDS) Institute of National Security (INS)
6 NUPS Course MODULES and grading system Course MODULES and grading system NUPS 7 Modules offered by the University in 2015/2016 Courses offered by the University are organised into modules. International students can choose subjects from one of the main modules and each module can be complemented by courses from the Complementary Soft Skill Module. Incoming students are encouraged to take courses for 30 ECTS credits per semester. A detailed course catalogue can be found on the English language website. Module Public Policy Module Management of Information Technology in Public Organizations International Relations and Law Module European Studies Module Security and Defence Policy Module Faculty Faculty of Public Administration Faculty of Public Administration Faculty of International and European Studies Faculty of International and European Studies Faculty of International and European Studies Title of course Complementary Soft Skill Modul ECTS credits Course level Course type Language Location Leadership for Change 2 BA/MA Seminar English Ménesi Intercultural Awareness Training 2 BA/MA Training English Ménesi Public ethics and Integrity Management Training 2 MA Training English Ménesi Multi-party dispute resolution 2 MA Training English Ménesi Basics of Public Administration Information Technology 2 BA/MA Lecture English Ménesi Professional English as Foreign Language (for cadets) 3 BA/MA Practice English Hungária Military sports 2 BA/MA Practice FMS Hungária Hungarian as Foreign Language (for cadets) 3 BA/MA Practice English Hungária Grading System Military Leadership Module Logistics and Maintenace Module Aviation Module Law Enforcement Module Complementary Soft Skill Module Faculty of Military Sciences and Officer Training Faculty of Military Sciences and Officer Training Faculty of Military Sciences and Officer Training Faculty of Law Enforcement / Institute of Disaster Management Available for all students Local grading ECTS grading Local grading ECTS grading 5 Jeles A Excellent Nem jelent meg DNA Did not attend 4 Jó B Good Nem vizsgázott I Incomplete 3 Közepes C Satisfactory Aláírva S Signed 2 Elégséges D / E Pass / Sufficient Megtagadva R Refused 1 Elégtelen F Fail
NUPS Academic Calendar Closed days and public holidays 8 9 NUPS Faculty/ Institution Registration period Academic calendar 2015/2016 Autumn semester Study period Examination period FMSOT 24 Aug 30 Aug 31 Aug 18 Dec 21 Dec 22 Jan FPA 24 Aug 14 Sept 14 Sept 18 Dec 19 Dec 29 Jan FLE 24 Aug 6 Sept 31 Aug - 18 Dec 21 Dec - 29 Jan FIES 24 Aug 14 Sept 14 Sept 18 Dec 19 Dec 29 Jan Closed Days and Public Holidays University Sport Day 1 October Memorial Day of the 1956 Revolution 23 October All Saints Day 1 November Christmas 25-26 December New Year s Day 1 January Memorial Day of the 1848 Revolution 15 March (14 March closed day) Official Day of the University 24 March 2016 Easter 28 March Spring Holiday 25-29 March Labour Day 1 May (Sunday) Whit Monday/ Pentecost Monday 16 May Ludovika Festival 13-15 May 2016 Day of the Hungarian Statehood 20 August (Sunday) Faculty/ Institution Registration period Spring semester Study period Examination period FMSOT 25 Jan 31 Jan 1 Feb 6 June 6 June 1 July FPA 25 Jan 7 Feb 8 Feb 20 May 21 May 8 July FLE 25 Jan 7 Feb 1 Feb 20 May 23 May - 1 July FIES 25 Jan 7 Feb 8 Feb 20 May 21 May 8 July
NUPS Erasmus Student Network Erasmus STudent Network 10 11 NUPS The Tandem programme of NUPS became a section of the Erasmus Student Network in January 2015. In the framework of the programme each incoming student is paired with a mentor (buddy) who provides assistance in all kinds of matters from everyday issues to student affairs. During your studies at NUPS the mentors will organise a wide range of leisure activities for you, in some cases together with students from other universities. These programmes usually include excursions to Lake Balaton and to popular tourist sites not far from the capital. You can also ask your buddy for advice on other activities and you are welcome to participate at the social events of the Students Union as well. The International Relations Office organises a welcome ceremony for incoming students each semester where international students of each faculty can get to know each other. The welcome ceremonies usually take place in mid-september and in mid-february giving opportunity to meet members of the University s administrative staff supporting international mobility. Preliminary programmes and activities organised by the ESN: Welcome Week during the first week of each semester Trip to Visegrád Castle Classic Balaton Trip (Balatonfüred, Tihany) What I am proud of... - series of events during the semester Visit to Székesfehérvár with ESN KJF Visiting the Parliament International Dinner Night Visiting a traditional Hungarian Spa in Budapest Excursion to Eger - visiting the castle, a spa, wine tasting and meeting other students Quiz and karaoke night Social Erasmus Programme - Christmas-waiting Day
FACULTY OF MILITARY SCIENCES AND OFFICER TRAINING About Basic information FACULTY OF MILITARY SCIENCES AND OFFICER TRAINING 12 13 Being part of NUPS, the Faculty of Military Sciences and Officer Training began its operation on the 1st of January 2012, however, it was preserving the nearly 200 years old tradition of Hungarian military officer training as the Zrínyi Miklós National Defence University. Even today the faculty s main tasks are the education and training of professional military officers along with research and development in the various fields of military science. It enjoys a wide spectrum of international relations ranging from different higher educational institutions focusing on military education and training to institutions related to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The faculty centre is located on the Hungária Campus not far from downtown Budapest. With many classrooms, seminar rooms, special language labs, sports facilities, a library with more than 500 thousand books, a restaurant and a buffet cadets and students can pursue their studies within a fully equipped facility. Location 1101 Budapest, Hungária krt. 9-11. Erasmus Coordinator Éva Nyári E-mail:nyari.eva@uni-nke.hu Phone: +36 1 432 9000 / 29319 Office: Building A, Office No. 143. How to get here: Metro M2 to Puskás Ferenc Stadion Tram 1 or 1A to Hős utca Night bus 901, 918 to Ciprus utca Night bus 931, 956 to Puskás F. Stadion Accommodation You can apply for accommodation at the dormitory located on the Hungária campus. Applications can be made after your home Erasmus coordinator confirmed your nomination to our institution. Internet Internet access is provided in the dormitory rooms and there is free WIFI on campus that can be used with your Neptun account. Sports Students can use the sport facilities of the campus free of charge. Psychical training courses can be taken during the semester. Incoming students of the Faculty are involved in running races and other activities. You will be informed of these programmes after arrival. Library There is a library at the Faculty that can be used after registration. Opening hours: Mon-Thu 10:00-18:00 Fri 10:00-15:30
FACULTY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT About Basic information FACULTY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT 14 15 Law enforcement officer training at the institution dates back to 1970 when the Police College was established. Being the legal successor of the college, NUPS continues to be the sole higher educational institution in this field through the Faculty of Law Enforcement. The Faculty s high-level, top quality study programmes are aimed to train future professionals, commissioned officers, public servants and public officials for posts at organisations and institutions of law enforcement. These trainings are supported by language and ICT labs and separate classrooms for special subjects. In addition, student life is ensured with several facilities such as a self-service restaurant, a gym, a library with specialized material along with a students residence offering rooms for 3 or 4 persons each. Accommodation You can apply for accomodation at the Farkasvölgyi dormitory. Applications can be made after your home Erasmus coordinator confirmed your nomination to our institution. The Faculty can provide accomodation for up to 15 incoming students in general. Internet Internet acces is provided at the dormitory rooms and there is free WIFI on campus that can be used with your Neptun account. Sports Physical education training is available for incoming students. The sport facilities of the campus can be used by international students as well. Library There is a library at the Faculty that can be used after registration. Opening hours: Monday- Wednesday 9:00-18:00 Thursday 9:00-15:30 Friday 9:00-13:00 Location 1121 Budapest, Farkasvölgyi u. 12. Erasmus Coordinator Tünde Pesti E-mail: pesti.tunde@uni-nke.hu Phone: +36 1 432 9000 / 19387 Office: Building X., Office No. 7 How to get here: Bus 20, 21, 21A to Ordas út Tram 60 to Széchenyi-hegy, Gyermekvasút Night bus 990 to Ordas út
FACULTY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION About Basic information FACULTY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 16 17 The Faculty of Public Administration has been educating professional civil servants for all levels of public administration since 1977. All students acquire general knowledge and skills related to public service but they also learn the basics of political and legal studies including the methods of legislation and law application at national and international level as well. Graduates of the faculty have had a notable career trajectory with several alumni becoming key decision-makers in the public sphere or having achieved a successful career in the private sector. For people interested in academia, the Faculty offers a PhD programme which is the first one in Hungary focusing exclusiely on public administration sciences. Location 1118 Budapest, Ménesi út 5. Erasmus Coordinator Noémi Girst E-mail: girst.noemi@uni-nke.u Phone.: +36 1 432 9000 / 20186 Office: Office No. 408 Located on Gellért Hill the campus of the Faculty offers a spectacular view from its classrooms. In addition to its beautiful surroundings, the Faculty endorses student life through a wellequipped library, a restaurant, a buffet and sports facilities including a swimming pool. How to get here: Tram 6, 61 to Móricz Zsigmond körtér Tram 18, 19, 47, 49 to Móricz Zsigmond körtér or Gárdonyi tér Bus 7 to Móricz Zsigmond körtér Night bus 907, 973 to Móricz Zsigmond körtér Accommodation Exchange students need to arrange accommodation themselves. Erasmus buddies and the colleagues of the Faculty s international office will help incoming students in finding a flat to rent. Internet There is free WIFI in the building of the Faculty that you can use with your Neptun account. There is an open computer laboratory where you can use computers freely with Internet access. Sports There are numerous opportunities to do sport on the campus. There is a gym and a swimming pool that can be used for a HUF 2,500 fee that allows students to use all facilities during the whole semester. Library International students can use the library free of charge after registering themselves. The library is equipped with computers with Internet access, students can print, copy or scan documents. Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00-18:00 Friday 9:00-16:00 The online catalogue is available at the following link: http://hunteka.uni-nke.hu/kozigazgatasi/index.jsp
faculty of international and european studies About Basic information faculty of international and european studies 18 19 The Faculty of International and European Studies was established in February 2015 with the aim of becoming the principal institution for training future diplomats and experts of security and defence policy. The new Faculty s programme portfolio is responding to current changes and challenges on the field of classical international relations and diplomacy. Considering that the values, methods and priorities of international cooperation and diplomacy are undergoing a dramatic change, fulfilling an international public service career is still a very attractive, however more and more difficult challenge for young talents. The Faculty is going to prepare candidates on these challenges due to its innovative education and research activity, as a first of its kind Faculty in the country. Location 1083 Budapest, Ludovika tér 2. Erasmus Coordinator International Relations Office E-mail: international.exchange@uni-nke.hu Phone: +36 1 432 9000 / 29778 Office: No. 249, 2 nd floor How to get here: Metro 3 to Klinikák or Nagyvárad tér Tram 24 to Nagyvárad tér Night bus 914, 914A, 950 Accommodation You can apply for accomodation at the brand new Ludovika dormitory. Applications can be made after your home Erasmus coordinator confirmed your nomination to our institution. Internet There is free WIFI in the building of the Faculty that you can use with your Neptun account. You can also use the Library s computers after registration. Sports The Faculty s sport facilities are still under construction. During the construction period, you can use the sport facilities on the other campuses. Library International students can use the library free of charge after registration. The library is equipped with computers with Internet access. Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00-18:00 Friday 10:00-13:00
USEFUL INFORMATION General information General information USEFUL INFORMATION 20 21 Student ID card You can apply for an international student ID prior to your arrival to Hungary. There is a wide range of benefits, discounts and services that are available for ISIC cardholders. Learn more at: http://www.isic.org/about-us/ You can apply for a temporary student ID or certificate during your stay in Hungary. The faculties have different practices for issuing these documents. Please ask your faculty Erasmus coordinator for more information. NEPTUN Electronic Administration System The courses and evaluation of students are managed in this online system. Each student has access to the system that makes it possible to select courses, apply for exams or check the schedule of the selected courses. Usually the faculty Erasmus coordinators add courses for incoming students after arrival. Examination There are several ways of evaluating the performance of students. Courses usually end with a written or oral exam. Some lecturers require home essays or research work that can replace exams. Your final grades will be registered in the Neptun system, based on which you will get your transcript of records in the end of the semester. Visa, registration Students from EU and EEA member states have to register themselves at the regional offices of the Office of Immigration and Nationality in case their stay will be longer than 90 days. Students from non-eu countries have to apply for a student visa before their arrival. For further information please visit the website of Consular Services: http://konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu/en Health Insurance It is highly advised to get a health insurance before arrival. EU citizens can apply for a European Health Insurance Card that covers a wide range of medical services in Hungary. Some of the faculties have their own doctors and special physicians to whom you can be directed to by your faculty coordinators if necessary. Touristic information websites http://gotohungary.com/, http://www.budapest.com/, http://tourinform.hu/english http://www.budapestinfo.hu/home_en.html, http://www.discoverbudapest.com/ Transcript of records You will get a transcript of records in the end of your studies. You will need this document to get your courses recognised at your home institution. You will also get a document certifying the period of your stay in Hungary that can be required by your sending institution as well.
USEFUL INFORMATION Helpful contacts Budapest public transport USEFUL INFORMATION 22 23 Travelling to Hungary By plane Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), or formerly known as Ferihegy 2 is the main airport of Hungary, the flights of low-cost and normal airlines also arrive here. Bus No. 220E runs from the airport to Metro line 3. Emergency numbers By train Ambulance 104 The main Railway Stations are Nyugati, Déli and Keleti. The Police 107 Hungarian railway network, MÁV, is accessible through www.elvira. Fire service 105 hu. For international trips it may worth to purchase an Eurail pass. www. Central Help 112 eurail.com/ By bus There are several international bus lines to Budapest, arriving to Népliget. The main international lines are Eurolines or Orange Ways. The domestic bus line is Volán, accessible at www.volan.hu. Eurolines and Orangeways offer cheap tickets for international lines. www.eurolines.hu/en, www.orangeways.com/en. Public Transportation in Budapest There are 4 metro lines and several tram and bus lines across the city. The same ticket is valid for all means of transportation. Further information: http://bkv.hu/en/ or http://www.bkk.hu/en/. Taxi Taxis can be hailed on the street, but it is cheaper to call in advance. Most companies accept online reservations and have mobile apps. Base fare: HUF 450 / Price per kilometre: HUF 280. Citytaxi: (+36-1) 211-1111 Főtaxi: (+36-1) 222-2222 Budataxi: (+36-1) 233-3333 Tele5 taxi: (+36-1) 355-5555 Nappali közösségi közlekedés Daytime Transport Services Figyelem! Attention! 2014 folyamán pályafelújítások miatt több villamosvonalon autóbuszos pótlásra kell számítani. Kérjük, figyelje kihelyezett tájékoztatóinkat vagy látogasson el a www.bkk.hu weboldalra! During 2014, several tram lines are partially replaced by buses due to track reconstruction works. Please check the information boards displayed at the stops or visit our website at www.bkk.hu. Metróvonalak Metro lines Hévvonalak Suburban railway lines Budakeszi 22 22A 222 21 Csillebérc, KFKI 526 m János-hegy Libegő Chairlift Gyermekvasút Children s railway Normafa 21A Széchenyi-hegy, Gyermekvasút 60 Hajójáratok Boat services Villamosvonal Tram line Kiemelt autóbuszvonal Key bus line Vasúti pályaudvar Railway station Távolsági autóbusz-pályaudvar National and international buses BKK ügyfélközpont Public Transport Customer Service BKK Adatok lezárva: 2014.07.08. 61 Hűvösvölgy Budagyöngye Fogaskerekű Cogwheel railway 60 59 59A Márton Áron tér 5 Pasaréti tér 61 Zugliget, Libegő 291 59 Szent János Kórház Svábhegy 16 21 16A 21A 21 5 Városmajor 60 Széll Kálmán tér 4 6 18 59A 21A 22 22A 222 105 59 59A 9 Kaszásdűlő Óbuda, Bogdáni út Filatorigát 1 1A Bécsi út / Szentlélek tér Vörösvári út 11 Nagybányai út Pusztaszeri körönd 291 Déli pályaudvar Apor Vilmos tér BAH-csomópont Szentendre Békásmegyer 61 19 49 103 Kelenföld vasútállomás 11 Mechwart liget Krisztina tér Albertfalva vasútállomás 7 Arany János Batthyány tér 19 41 Kossuth utca 11 Lajos tér 16 16 16A 47 48 49 Deák Ferenc tér 5 Vár 16A Clark Ádám Dísz tér tér 16 Sikló Vörösmarty tér Funicular Buda 61 Óbuda 9 4 6 18 Móricz Zsigmond körtér 61 27 Újbuda 19 49 Aquincum 16 5 27 Sánc utca 27 SZIGET 19 41 Döbrentei tér Búsuló Juhász (Citadella) Bikás park Tímár utca Etele út / Fehérvári út 1 1A Margit-sziget 26 Margit híd, budai hídfő Ferencváros Szépvölgyi út Kolosy tér Rózsadomb 291 Gellérthegy 18 41 47 6 7 2 Megyer, Szondi utca 30A Káposztásmegyer, Aquaworld 230 Újpest, Árpád út Újpest-Városkapu 14 Lehel tér Jászai Mari tér 2 105 Duna 4 Újbuda-központ 103 Ferenciek tere Kelenföldi Erőmű Árpád híd 26 Kálvin tér Belváros 5 7 Fővám tér Szent Gellért tér 48 Savoya Park Kamaraerdei Ifjúsági Park Városház tér 105 Gyöngyösi utca Forgách utca Dózsa György út 47 4 6 48 49 Opera Haller utca 14 105 Andrássy út 105 2 Pest 51 51A Mester utca / Ferenc körút 51 51A 14 Káposztásmegyer, Megyeri út 30 Káposztásmegyer, Mogyoródi-patak Újpest-Központ Rómaifürdő 24 4 6 51A 1 51 Mexikói út 3 69 Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út Reiner Frigyes park Erzsébetváros 28 28A 37 37A 62 Blaha Keleti Astoria Lujza tér pályaudvar Boráros tér 1 Közvágóhíd 2 24 30 30A 230 Lehel utca / Róbert Károly körút 1 1A Terézváros Széchenyi fürdő 26 291 Nyugati Hősök tere pályaudvar Bajza utca Városliget Kodály körönd 9 Vörösmarty utca Oktogon 30 30A 230 Rákóczi tér 9 Harminckettesek tere Orczy tér Józsefváros Corvin-negyed Csepel Klinikák Mester utca / Haller utca 103 Ferencváros vasútállomás Beöthy utca 24 II. János Pál pápa tér 9 28 28A 62 37 37A Kőbányai út / Könyves Kálmán krt. Nagyvárad tér 1 1A 3 69 5 7 Népliget Népliget 1A 103 5 Rákospalota, Kossuth utca 5 5 Zugló 3 1 1A Ecseri út Rákospalota, MÁV-telep 62 62A Nagy Lajos király útja / Czobor utca 7 Zugló vasútállomás Puskás Ferenc Stadion Pillangó utca Hidegkuti Nándor Kőbánya felső Stadion vasútállomás 9 62A Kőbánya alsó vasútállomás Pöttyös utca Határ út Nagysándor Kőbánya-Kispest József utca 51 Tököl Gubacsi út Ráckeve 3 Online maps and further information can be found on the following website: http://www.bkk.hu/en/ Mobiles Apps: There are several applications for Android, ios or Windows mobiles and tablets for public transport timetables, and taxi or touristic information. 69 Bosnyák tér 3 62 62A HUNGEXPO 37 37A 3 62 200E Örs vezér tere 7 Újpalota, Nyírpalota út Vásárcsarnok 28 28A 62A 3 62 62A Újpalota, Erdőkerülő utca 69 37A Sörgyár Gödöllő Csömör Izraelita temető 28 Új köztemető 28A 37
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