Practical Information
On this webpage, you will find information about:
· Documents you have to bring to Hungary
· What to do when you arrive
· Contacts
· Description of how to get your documents (Residence permit, Hungarian bank account, Hungarian insurance card(TAJ card), TAX ID)
· Ludovika’s IT system
· Bank account, ATM, bank cards, exchanging money, mobile phones
· Student card
· Medical services, pharmacies, emergency
· Libraries
· Cafés
· Mental health
· Transportation: taxi, car-sharing, scooters, public bikes, public transport, railway
· Post office and delivery companies
· Translation company
· Sports at Ludovika
· Regulations of the Stipendium Hungaricum Program
· Students’ life at our University
· National Stipendium Hungaricum Network and Mentor Program
What to bring to Hungary:
· Passport
· Original high school diploma, university degree
· Letter of Award about the scholarship
· 2 passport-size photos
To do list:
1. Check in to the dormitory or your flat you rent.
2. Activate your semester at Registrar’s Office & Apply for a student card at Government Office („Kormányablak”) (your SH mentor will help you).
3. Apply for a resident’s permit at Immigrations Office („National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing”) (your SH mentor will help you).
4. Apply for the Hungarian state insurance card („TAJ kártya”) through the university’s Ludovika Welcome Center.
5. Obtain a mobile phone number.
6. Open your bank account, and add your account number to Neptun (your SH mentor will help you).
7. Open your Tax Identification Number (your SH mentor will help you).
8. Sign your SH contract in the International Office’s Ludovika Welcome Center.
9. Pick up your student card at Registrar’s Office.
10. Enjoy your stay at the University!
Semester activation:
You can activate your semester at the university’s REGISTRAR’S OFFICE or through the Neptun system online.
Take the following documents with you:
· Passport
· Original high school diploma or BA/BSc degree or MA/MSc degree
You will need to request 4 copies of STUDENT STATUS CERTIFICATE for:
· Residence permit from the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing”)
· Hungarian state insurance card (TAJ card) through the university’s Ludovika Welcome Center
· Student Card from the Government Office („Kormányablak”)
· Hungarian bank account from any bank’s branch office in Hungary.
CONTACTS:
International Office-Budapest
o Address:
H-1083 Budapest, Ludovika tér 2.
Side Building, First floor, Office 121
o Office Hours:
Monday 14.00-16.00
Wednesday 10:00-12:00
Friday 10.00-12.00
International Office-Baja
o Address:
H-6500 Baja, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky st. 12-14.
József Beszédes Dormitory, Office 049
o Office Hours:
Monday: 8.30-11:30 a.m. and 14.00-15.00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8.30-11:30 a.m. and 14.00-15.00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8.30-11:30 a.m. and 14.00-15.00 p.m.
Thursday: 8.30-11:30 a.m. and 14.00-15.00 p.m.
Friday: 8.30-11:30 a.m
Stipendium Hungaricum Coordinators:
o Budapest – Ludovika Welcome Center, email: welcomecenter@uni-nke.hu
o Budapest - Katalin Marton-Andrássy, email: marton-andrassy.katalin@uni-nke.hu
o Budapest - Krisztina Teleki, email: teleki.krisztina@uni-nke.hu
o Budapest – Agapé Szkárosi, email: szkarosi.agape@uni-nke.hu
o Budapest Head of Department, Éva Dudás, email: dudas.eva@uni-nke.hu
o Baja - Lilla Tarnai – Email: international.fws@uni-nke.hu
Study Program Coordinators
You also have a study program coordinator who is responsible for any study-related issues, e.g. how to get a Neptun code, how to activate your semester in Neptun, how many credits you need to collect, etc.
- Faculty of Public Governance and International Studies
· Contact: Gergő Drahota (faculty coordinator)
· Address: Budapest, Ludovika Campus, Educational Building, Office 135.
· Phone: +36 (1) 432-9000/20822
· E-mail: Drahota.Gergo.Adam@uni-nke.hu
- Doctoral School of Public Administration Sciences
· Contact: Krisztina Hartai (coordinator),
· Address: Budapest, Educational Building, Office 0340
· Phone: +36 (1) 432-9000/20197
· E-mail: kdi@uni-nke.hu
- Faculty of Water Sciences
· Contact: Dr. Enikő Anna Tamás (Head of International Department),
· Address: 6500 Baja, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky street 12-14. Educational Building ground floor: Office 4.
· E-mail: international.fws@uni-nke.hu
· Opening hours: Monday-Thursday: 8.30-11:30; 14:00-15:00; Friday: 8:30-11:30
- Doctoral School of Military Sciences
· Contact: Tímea Szilágyi-Katona (coordinator)
· Address: 1083 Budapest, Ludovika tér 2.
· Phone: +36 (1) 432-9000/29286
· E-mail: szilagy-katona.timea@uni-nke.hu
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
Obtain a mobile phone (your SH mentor will help you)
Telephone and Mobile Providers
The international code for Hungary is +36. Making a phone call within the country: 06 – [regional number] – [telephone number]. Making an international phone call: 00+ country code+number
The regional number of Budapest: 1.
Telephone numbers in Budapest consist of 7 digits while countryside numbers are 6-digits. Hungarian cell phones have mobile dialing codes: 20, 30, 70, eg. 06 20 123 4567.
Making a phone call within the same region or Mobile Network Operator: without prefix. There are three big mobile service providers in Hungary. You can check their websites for more information:
- Yettel - https://en.yettel.hu/
- One-https://www.one.hu/
- Telekom - https://www.telekom.hu/lakossagi/english
Practical information about WIFI: Within the grounds of the University and in the Library free wifi is available.
How to get your documents:
It is the student's sole responsibility to handle all administrative procedures related to obtaining a residence permit.
The procedure is free of charge: the application for issuing or extending residence permit for the purpose of studies of those who receive a Hungarian State Scholarship, e.g. Stipendium Hungaricum or the ones who have study purpose ministerial sponsorship.
Residence permit - Immigration Office („National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing”)
1. Obtain your D-type visa at a Hungarian Consulate (typically the one in or around your home country)
a. documents needed
i. Letter of Award from Tempus Foundation
ii. Letter of Acceptance of the university
iii. Certificate of residence
iv. Valid passport
v. Passport-sized photo
2. Pick up your first residence permit:
· All non-EU citizens must check in at the Immigration Office within 30 days after their arrival to Hungary with their D-type visa obtained previously at a Hungarian Consulate.
· Book an appointment from the Immigration Office and ask your mentor to accompany you to the Immigration Office:
· Please take the following documents with you:
o Valid passport
o One passport-size photo
o Letter of Award (from Tempus Public Foundation)
o Student status certificate (from Registrar’s Office)
o Dormitory contract or (if you live in a rented flat) lease agreement + a copy of ownership certificate from the landlord
3. step: How to extend your residence permit for the purpose of studies: knowhow Extend your permit - student
· You must submit your application for an extension of residence permit through EnterHungary 45-50 days prior to its expiration date
· Keep your Enter Hungary account active during your studies. The platform is used for most residence permit administration, including:
o checking messages from the immigration authority,
o uploading additional requested documents,
o submitting applications to extend your residence permit before it expires.
o Applications for extending a student residence permit are submitted electronically through the Enter Hungary platform while you are in Hungary.
· so first register or sign in to your account at EnterHungary.
o Go to Enter Hungary:
https://enterhungary.gov.hu/eh/ [enterhungary.gov.hu]
o Click Sign in. After a few seconds, the Registration button will appear.
o Click Registration and enter your email address.
o Check your email inbox. You will receive an email containing an activation link. Open the link and set your password.
o Once the password is set, your account is created. Sign in using your email address and password.
4. step: Rules about changing address: whenever you move to a new flat report your new address to the Immigration office within 3 DAYS!
5. step: Client service of the Immigrations Office („National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing”)
· Address for students studying in Budapest:
National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing
Budapest
1135 Budapest, Szegedi út 35-37.
· Opening hours
o Monday-Thursday: 08:00-14:00
o Friday: 08:00-12:00
· Address for students studying in Baja: you should go to Szeged to the client service office:
6724 Szeged, Bakay Nándor street 3/A
· Opening hours:
o Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: 7:30- 16:00
o Thursday: 7:30- 17:00
Application for the Hungarian State Insurance Card (TAJ CARD)
Documents necessary:
· Passport
· Valid residence permit card
· Accommodation confirmation (or address card)
· Letter of Award – your Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship certificate
· Student status certificate in Hungarian – from your institute’s registrar’s office, issued not more than 30 days prior to your application!
Please, note that the administration of TAJ card is arranged through the university. It takes approximately 4 weeks to issue your TAJ card.
You are required to submit the necessary documents in person, as you will need to sign an authorization form allowing the Stipendium Hungaricum (SH) Coordinator to arrange your TAJ card application on your behalf.
Please note that you must have a valid TAJ card to access healthcare services provided by the Hungarian public healthcare system. Having only a TAJ number is not sufficient. A valid TAJ card is also required if you intend to work in Hungary.
The TAJ card entitles you to receive healthcare services free of charge at public hospitals, medical practices, and clinics operated by the Hungarian state. Please be aware that medical staff at these institutions may communicate primarily in Hungarian.
The TAJ card covers medically necessary healthcare services without additional cost, including, for example, specialist consultations, surgical procedures, X-ray examinations, casts, bandages, hospitalization, and other treatments provided within the public healthcare system.
Basic dental services—including examinations, fillings, root canal treatment, and tartar removal—are also provided free of charge at public dental clinics and practices operated by the Hungarian state.
Once your TAJ card has been issued, you may collect it from the Ludovika Welcome Center Office.
Please note that the validity of your TAJ card corresponds to the validity of your residence permit. The expiry date is printed in the lower right-hand corner of the card in the Hungarian date format
PLEASE, DO NOT FORGET TO RENEW YOUR CARD BEFORE IT EXPIRES!
First of all, make sure that your residence permit is valid!
Please collect a copy of the following documents and show the original documents to the TAJ Office:
- copy of your passport;
- copy of your residence permit (both sides, valid at least 3 months);
- copy of your accommodation reporting form from third-country nationals (both sides);
- TAJ card;
- Letter of Award and Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship contract;
- student status certificate which was issued no longer than 30 days;
- TAJ card request sheet, which can only be filled by hand, with blue pen and capital letters.
TAJ Office in Budapest:
Address: Kormányablak, 1139 Budapest, Teve street 1/A-C
https://kormanyhivatalok.hu/kormanyhivatalok/budapest/megye/kormanyablak/budapest-1139
Opening hours:
- Monday: 8:00-18:00
- Tuesday: 8:00-16:00
- Wednesday: 11:00-19:00
- Thursday: 8:00-16:00
- Friday: 8:00-14:00
TAJ Office in Baja:
Address: 6500 Baja, Deák Ferenc street 11-13.
Opening hours:
- Monday: 7:00-17:00
- Tuesday: 8:00-16:00
- Wednesday: 8:00-16:00
- Thursday: 8:00-18:00
- Friday: 8:00-12:00
Request your Tax Identification Number
The tax identification mark is required for all SH students, given that the university cannot transfer scholarships and housing allowances without this.
Please note that the scholarship transfer is not possible if your tax ID number is not registered in Neptun!
Please send the TAX ID number to your faculty coordinator, who will register it in Neptun and send it to the International Office as well.
Documents to be submitted to claim the TAX ID:
· Passport
· Residence permit
· Accommodation application form (proof of address from the dormitory/flat);
· Student status certificate Letter of Award about the scholarship
o TAX Office Address:
In case you are studying in Budapest:
NAV Dél-budapesti Adó- és Vámigazgatósága - Vaskapu u. - Központi ügyfélszolgálat
1097 Budapest, Vaskapu u. 33-35.;
o Office hours:
Monday: 08:30 –18:00
Tuesday: 08:30 –12:00
Wednesday: 08:30 –18:00
Thursday: 08:30 –12:00
Friday: 08:30 –11:30
In case you are studying in Baja:
6721 Szeged, Bocskai utca 14.
o Office hours:
Monday: 08:30 –18:00
Tuesday: 08:30 –12:00
Wednesday: 08:30 –18:00
Thursday: 08:30 –12:00
Friday: 08:30 –11:30
Information on how to use the university’s IT system
NEPTUN SYSTEM
Your data will be registered into the central academic system called NEPTUN. You will get your Neptun ID from your study program coordinator in August before the beginning of your studies. Your study program coordinator will give you specific instructions on how to log in, change your password, how and when to register for the courses and later for the exams. For practical information, please, check the Neptun guide of the university.
MOODLE, THE E-LEARNING SYSTEM
Moodle is an open-source contemporary e-learning management system. It is a collaborative platform supporting the learning process of students and providing an easy-to use interface between professors, students and administrative staff. You can find your courses, learning materials, homework assignments, and occasionally even your exams on the system. All students can access Moodle with their username and password. If you have any problem with Moodle, don’t hesitate to contact the helpdesk at moodle@uni-nke.hu .
BANKING
Steps you need to do in order to open a bank account in Hungary:
To receive your monthly Stipendium Hungaricum allowance, you must open a Hungarian bank account. We would encourage you to open a bank account with some major banks in Hungary and be familiar with the special conditions for students. Please check affiliate bank withdrawal charges because they will charge more than your own bank ATMs.
- Ask your mentor to accompany you and help you with interpreting if necessary.
- Take all personal documents with you, including passport, student status certificate, residence permit, and ”proof of address”.
- After you have opened your new bank account, log in to Neptun and upload your Hungarian bank account number.
Exchange rates may vary, so you are advised to check them in advance. They are always available on the websites of banks as well. Smaller shops also accept bank cards, and paying with PayPal is becoming more and more widespread, mainly in the capital and in larger cities. Banks are usually open from 8.00 am to 16.00 pm. At weekends and on national holidays banks are closed. You will need to have your passport when going to a bank.
Bank card (debit card/credit card) vs bank account number
You must be careful to whom you give your personal data, most specifically, your debit/credit card number. This information MUST NOT be given to anyone. If you give this number to someone, that person can use your card sometimes, even without having your CVV code (3 digits), which can be found on the back of your card. Never give your PIN number to anyone, and never carry it together with your debit/credit card.
The bank account number is different from the debit/credit card number.
The card numbers contain 16 digits, looking like 1234 5678 1234 5678. The Hungarian bank account numbers contain 16 or 24 digits, looking like 12345678-12345678-00000000 or 12345678-12345678 or 12345678-00000000-12345678, depending on the bank. If you transfer money from your bank account to another bank account or receive money from another bank account, you need to use your bank account number. If you buy anything online, you need your card number and possibly its CVV code. You can always check your bank account number online if you have the application of your bank on your mobile phone.
Exchanging money
Some grocery stores accept EUR, but otherwise, you must pay in HUF when you buy something anywhere in the country. There are several legal places in the city and near the university where you can exchange your currency into Hungarian Forint (HUF). You can choose an exchange booth or any bank, but never ever accept an offer from somebody on the street. Exchanging money on the street is highly illegal in Hungary.
We recommend you read the following article about the 5 best places to exchange money in Budapest: https://getsegway.hu/blog/the-5-best-places-to-exchange-money-in-budapest/.
In District 8, you can also find places where you can exchange money:
- Exclusive Change – Corvin Plaza
· address: 1082 Budapest, Futó utca 37-45.
- Change 32
· address: 1082 Budapest, Harminckettesek tere 2.
- Correct change
· address: 1085 Budapest, József krt. 40.
- Silver Change
· address: 1085 Budapest, József krt. 58.
Applying for the Permanent Student Card in Neptun
1) Get a NEK datasheet at the nearest Government Office (“Kormányablak”)
2) Submit your application in your Neptun account:
Go to Administration > Student Card request, click on Add new and click on Save after filling in the required fields.
Fill in the NEK identifier (“NEK azonosító” on your NEK datasheet), the Street address, and the Demand type fields. Please choose your Hungarian address (Temporary address).
In the case of international students, make sure that your permanent address in your Neptun account is entered, international students can only apply for a student card with their foreign permanent address! If necessary, go to My data > Contact information, and update your address before submitting your student card application.
24 hours after submitting the application in Neptun you can request a temporary student card at the Educational Office. The temporary student certificate is valid for 60 days, after which a new one is to be requested if necessary.
In case of having an old student card from another Hungarian educational institution where the studies ended in the previous semester, the validity sticker of the old card is valid until 31 October in the Autumn Semester, and 31 March in the Spring Semester. The issued student cards are sent to the Educational Office, and when they arrive, the administrative staff will contact you by e-mail.
When you receive your permanent student card, please validate it by picking up a sticker at your study program coordinator’s office. The permanent card is NOT valid without a sticker, and it must be validated each semester.
MEDICAL ISSUES
Public general practitioner for the district of Orczy Dormitory (Budapest):
Dr. Ádám Mária Magdolna
· Address: 1089 Budapest, Kálvária tér 18. (Kálvária tér clinic)
· Phone: +36 20 282 1463
· Consultation hours:
- Monday: 8:00-12:00
- Tuesday: 15:00-19:00
- Wednesday: 8:00-12:00
- Thursday: 15:00-19:00
- Friday on even weeks: 8:00-12:00
- Friday on odd weeks: 15:00-19:00
Medical service in case of emergency:
· Address: 1096 Budapest, Haller u. 29/A.
· Telephone: +36 1 215 1644 / +36 1 215 6983
· Consultation hours: each day: 00.00 – 24.00
In this case it is also mandatory to take your documents with you.
Nearest pharmacy:
Nagyvárad Pharmacy
· Address: 1091 Budapest, Üllői út 121.
· Telephone: +36 1 215 3900
· Opening hours:
o Monday-Friday: 7.30 – 19.30;
o Saturday: 8.00 – 14.00
o Sunday: closed
Pharmacy on night duty:
Teréz Pharmacy
· Address: 1067 Budapest, Teréz krt. 41.
· Telephone: +36 1 311 4439
· Opening hours:
o 08.00 – 20. 00 (service in the pharmacy);
o outside these hours ring the bell (the 24/7 window is located left from the main door)
Public general practitioner for students in Baja:
Dr. Maros Zoltán
· Address: 6500 Baja, Ybl sétány 1.
· Phone: +36 79 324 202
· Consultation hours:
- Monday: 8:00-11:00
- Tuesday: 8:00-11:00
- Wednesday: 14:00-17:00
- Thursday: 14:00-17:00
- Friday: 8:00-11:00
Important to know:
- The dormitory must be registered as the temporary place of residence and the Residence Card must show this address as well in order to receive basic medical treatment.
- It is advised to arrive on time to the general practitioner (GP), which means at least 30 minutes before the end of consultation hours.
- Take your documents with you (ID card/passport, Residence Card, Health Insurance Card: it can be a private health insurance, tha TAJ card, the European Health Insurance Card).
Emergency numbers
- General emergency number: 112
- Police: 107
- Ambulance: 104
- Fire service: 105
To call the numbers above is free of charge.
· 24-hour English-language crime hotline: +36 1 438 8080
· English language telephone directory service: 191
· International operator: 199
LIBRARIES
International students can use the library free of charge after registration. The library is equipped with computers, internet access, and copy machines. Printing and photocopying are fee-based services for all students.
Central University Library
· Address: 1083 Budapest, Ludovika tér 2.
· Phone: +36 (1) 432 9000/20143 or 20146
· E-mail: ekk.konyvtar@uni-nke.hu
· Opening hours:
o Monday-Thursday: 9:00-18:00
o Friday: 9:00-16:00
Library at the Faculty of Military Science and Officer Training
· Address: 1101 Budapest, Hungária körút 9-11. Building No. 2, room 025-027
· Phone: +36 (1) 432-9000/29-143 or 214
· E-mail: hhk.konyvtar@uni-nke.hu
· Opening hours:
o Monday-Thursday: 9:00-17:00
o Friday: 9:00-14:00
Library at the Faculty of Water Sciences
- Address: 6500 Baja, Bajcsi-Zsilinszky utca 12-14.
- Phone: +36 1 432-9113
- Opening hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 8:00-16:00
- Friday: 8:00-13:00
Cafes
The main campus has two restaurants and four cafes. The biggest restaurant is situated on the ground floor of the Educational Building, and the other restaurant can be found in the Ludovika Main Building.
The four cafes are located in:
- 1st floor of the Educational Building;
- underground floor of the Ludovika Main Building;
- ground floor of the Ludovika Side Building;
- Lakeside Terrace.
Being lonely and depressed
Being away from home can be lonely and depressing, and it is not always easy to make new friends. If you need mental health service, contact the Ludovika Welcome Center Office (Budapest, Ludovika square 2. Ludovika Side Building, first floor, room 121.) through the following e-mail address: welcomecenter@uni-nke.hu.
TRANSPORT
Taxi companies
- City Taxi: +36 1 211 1111
- Főtaxi: +36 1 222 2222
- Bolt: mobile application
- Uber: mobile application
Or try one of the city bike or scooter apps:
- MOL Bubi: https://molbubi.hu/en/
- Donkey Republic: https://www.donkey.bike/
- Scooters: https://www.li.me/
Hungarian railways
MÁV (in Hungarian: Magyar Állami Vasutak) = Hungarian Railways company: https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
The company has a useful application called the “MÁV” app, where you can buy different kinds of tickets, for example, daily, monthly, and 3-day tickets.
On the other hand, if you do not want to use the MÁV app., you can also utilise MÁV automata machines as well, which can be found in every station.
Public transportation
Public Transport Company of Budapest: https://bkk.hu/en/
Monthly Transportation pass for students: https://bkk.hu/en/tickets-and-passes/prices/
Please make sure that your valid student ID is with you when you use your monthly transportation pass. The penalty is very high if you are caught using the student pass without a valid student ID. The price of the student pass is very reasonable at only 3.450, HUF/month compared to the full pass, which is 8.950,-HUF/month. It can be used unlimitedly on all kinds of transportation in the city, like metro, bus, tram, suburban railway (HÉV), trolley, etc., within the administrative boundaries of Budapest.
You can buy the pass at any ticket vending machine: https://bkk.hu/automata/ or on the BKK application on the Budapest GO app.
Your Education ID (e.g. 71822563945) must be printed on the pass.
Single transportation ticket
https://bkk.hu/en/tickets-and-passes/prices/single-tickets-valid-for-one-ride/
If you live in the city center, you may not need the monthly transportation pass, but be careful as you mustn’t travel on any public transport vehicle without a valid ticket.
Country pass: valid to travel on all means of distance public transport (bus, railway). Cost: 1890 HUF for students/month, valid with a student card. Cost: 22680 HUF for students/year, valid with a student card.
Post office
Nearest post offices:
Budapest: 1085 Budapest, József körút 37-39.
· opening hours:
o Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 08.00-18.00
o Wednesday: 08.00-19.00
o Saturday: 08.00-12.00
Baja: 6500 Baja, Oroszlán utca 5.
· opening hours:
o Monday-Friday: 08.00-18.00
o Saturday: 08.00-12.00
In case you send an important letter and you would like to know if the recipient received it, send it as a registered mail: (https://www.posta.hu/sending_mail/additional_services/registered).
This is a special postal service by which an official record of posting and delivery is obtained for a letter. The post office will provide you with an official record (’return receipt’) of the fact that your letter has been posted and delivered. You must pay an extra fee for this service, but it will guarantee that you have posted the letter.
Delivery companies
Foxpost, GLS, Hungarian post. All these companies have applications we advise you to download and use.
Translation office
If you need an official and attested translation of your documents, please contact the Hungarian Office for Translation and Attestation Ltd. (https://www.offi.hu/en).
Sports at Ludovika
The Ludovika University of Public Service puts special emphasis on the physical education of students. Physical training is a crucial part of the training of military and police officers. However, civilian students also have the opportunity to use the sports facilities of the University, and they also have to participate in regular PE classes.
The faculties of Ludovika - University of Public Service have their own sports centers, offering a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports facilities on campus, including a swimming pool, gyms, fitness rooms, a tennis court and a sauna.
The sports centers provide a wide range of sports opportunities: judo, dispatch technique, Karate, military traditionalism, swimming, futsal, gym, badminton, tonfa, fencing, triathlon, bodybuilding, firefighting sports,
The New Ludovika Campus development project includes a new sports complex such as an indoor shooting range, fencing hall, a riding course, a new track and field stadium and a swimming pool.
https://en.uni-nke.hu/student-life/student-services/sports-and-recreation/about
Please feel free to contact the colleagues of LUPS of sports department:
Sport office: sportiroda@uni-nke.hu
Stipendium Hungaricum Obligations:
We would like to draw your attention to the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme’s Operational Regulations according to which you are required to remain in Hungary to be entitled to the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship. Regardless of the fact that the doctoral training does not require your regular presence in classes, the Stipendium Hungaricum regulations are valid for every programme, let it be BA, MA, PhD, or Dissertation.
You can read the whole regulation by clicking the link below:
https://stipendiumhungaricum.hu/documents/stipendium_hungaricum/OR/SH_OR.pdf
Below we highlighted the relevant requirements regarding your stay in Hungary:
III.3. Further Obligations of the Scholarship Holders:
5. The scholarship holder is required to stay habitually in Hungary during the training period as follows:
a) The scholarship holder's continuous private stay outside Hungary may not exceed 10
working days per training period.
b) In case the intended stay abroad for private purposes exceeds 10 working days but does not reach 30 days within a semester, it is the host institution’s responsibility to authorise the absence.
c) The stay abroad for private purposes referred to in paragraphs a) and b) shall not entail withdrawal of the support.
d) Abroad stays of more than 30 days per training period are subject to institutional authorization, in accordance with Section 45 (2) c) of the Higher Education Act, and may only be allowed in cases of childbirth, or in the event of an accident, illness or other unexpected reason beyond the own fault of the scholarship holder.
da) If the abroad stay of more than 30 days is realised due to a state of emergency, and the scholarship holder participates in distance education while having an active student status, requesting a passive status as described in point d) is not necessary.
e) In the case of points d) and da), no scholarship or housing allowance shall be granted from the subsequent month following the decision in respect of the training period concerned.
ea) Scholarship holders with the status described in point da) shall be granted the scholarship and housing allowance again from the month of their return to Hungary.
f) During the training period, the scholarship holder is allowed to attend foreign conferences, internships, or other study-related stays abroad for a maximum of 30 days, while still being entitled to the contribution to accommodation costs and the monthly stipend. h) Stay for the purpose of paragraph f) but for more than 30 days per semester shall also be permitted only once per semester, in which case the scholarship and accommodation costs shall not be due to the scholarship holder for that training period.
i) Scholarship holders in doctoral training may participate in student mobility abroad with the purpose of research for the duration of a maximum of one semester in both phases of doctoral studies. In their case, the housing allowance and the monthly stipend shall be considered mobility grants for this specified period.
Students’ Life
We are proud to inform you, that our university offers various events during your stay here, both academically prestigious lectures or conferences, and social gatherings to entertain you and to build community.
We would like to kindly ask you to join the Facebook group of the International Committee of our University. It is managed by the Student’s Union so you will get important information, suggestions for different programs, conferences and parties also. Don’t get scared if you see some posts in Hungarian, this group is also for those who are willing to do an exchange program. The posts regarding you are written in English.
You can join the group at the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1459002561109439/
Please also follow
· the Instagram page of the Students Union:
https://www.instagram.com/_bonogram/?hl=hu
· And the Instagram accounts of the Students Unions of the four Faculties:
o Faculty of Public Governance and International Studies: https://www.instagram.com/nkeantkhok/
o Faculty of Law Enforcement: https://www.instagram.com/nke.rtk.hok/
o Faculty of Military Science and Officer Training: https://www.instagram.com/nkehhkhok/
o Faculty of Water Sciences: https://www.instagram.com/nke.vtk.hok/
We highly recommend you take part in as many events as you can! This will help your integration into the community of our university and will help your personal development as well!
National Stipendium Hungaricum Network
You can find more information about the national Stipendium Hungaricum Network at the link below:
https://stipendiumhungaricum.hu/scholarship-holders/#firstSteps
You can follow the up-to-date news and programs on the Facebook page of the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship’s Programme:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044265857816&ref=bookmarks
Also, a Mentor Network is organized by the HÖOK (National Union of Students in Hungary) that will happily guide you during your university years offering a mentor program and also different elements of training, and courses. The various events and the dedicated mentors can help you with almost every problem during your stay in Hungary. The mentors’ responsibility is to assist their mentees in administrative and educational tasks and to help them in getting used to Hungarian public transport.
These mentors always attend the same university as their mentees and are there for them to provide help with their problems. You can see the mentors on the link below but please register first: https://shmentor.hu/