Practical matters and services for international students at Eotvos Lorand University (ELTE) in 2014-2015

1. E: iro@elte.hu T: 0036 1 411 6543 W: www.elte.hu/en Facebook: www.facebook.com/elteinternational
Practical matters and student services Department of International Education and Mobility Rector’s Office Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) 4 September 2014 Budapest, Hungary

2. Registration in Hungary
Students from EEA countries:
•From member states of EU; Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein; Switzerland
•Registration certificate
Students from non-EEA countries:
•Residence permit

3. Registration in Hungary: EEA students
Requirements:
•Completed form (download from www.bmbah.hu)
•Certificate of school attendance
•Certificate of the financial conditions (scholarship, bank account, declaration etc.)
•Certificate of accommodation (tenancy contract, proof of student hostel etc.)
•Fee stamp (1000 HUF)
Register:
•In person
•At the Office of Immigration and Nationality (www.bmbah.hu;
Address: 1075 Budapest (7th district) Károly körút 11)

4. Registration in Hungary: non-EEA students
Requirements:
•Application form
•Valid passport
•1 passport-size colour photo
•Certificate of school attendance
•Certificate of accomodation (tenancy contract and title deed, proof of student hostel etc.)
•Certificate of the financial conditions (scholarship,bank account etc.)
•Fee: 60 EUR (at the consulate)/18,000 HUF OR extension: 10,000 HUF
(except: Hungarian scholarship holders)
•Accommodation reporting form
•Certificate of health insurance
Register:
•In person
•At the Office of Immigration
and Nationality (www.bmbah.hu; Address: 1075 Budapest (7th district) Károly körút 11)

5. 1.Temporary (< 12 months) /Plastic (> 12 months) student card
2.Neptun password
Quaestura Student Services Office
Address: 1056 Budapest Szerb utca 21-23
https://qter.elte.hu/Statikus.aspx/Elerhetoseg
Entrance: from Királyi Pál utca
Registration at ELTE

6. Registration at ELTE: Temporary student card www.elte.hu/en/student_card
•Proves that you study at ELTE
•For Budapest Public Transport, museum, cinema etc.
•Valid for 60 days
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Check the date
and
Renew the paper at Quaestura!

7. •Neptun = study system at ELTE
•You use Neptun with your
Neptun code („kód”)
and
Neptun password („Jelszó”)
•Case sensitivity:
UPPERCASE vs. lowercase
•Letter O vs. Number zero Ø
Registration at ELTE: Neptun password

8. Services for incoming students
•University library network konyvtar.elte.hu/en
•Housing www.elte.hu/en/housing
•Hungarian language course (free of charge for Erasmus students) www.elte.hu/en/language_courses
•English preparation course
www.elte.hu/en/language_courses
•Summer schools (Biostatistics, Health Technology Assessment, Heidelberg University – ELTE Joint Summer University, Hungarian, Mathematics) www.elte.hu/en/summer_university
•Intercultural workshop www.elte.hu/en/intercultural_workshop
•Mentor system (ESN ELTE)
•Cultural and social programs organized by the Students’ Union (ESN ELTE)
•Sport facilities www.beac.hu/in-english
•Environmental consciousness
•ELTE „Eötvös” Art Ensemble www.zene.elte.hu

9. Housing
Student residence halls / ELTE dormitories
•Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Dormitory
•Dormitory on Nándorfejérvári út
•Dormitory on Ajtósi Dürer Sor
•Dormitory on Nagytétényi út
Rent an apartment
•Housing Office – ask for assistance!
Peregrinus Hotel
•Central location
•For a short stay
•For your visiting guests, family
Contact:
W: www.elte.hu/en/housing
E: housing@elte.hu

10. Learn Hungarian - Hungarian course
•During the semester
•Department of Hungarian as a Foreign Language
•Different levels: from beginner (A1) to proficient (C2)
•Different course types: general language course, language and culture, intensive course, private course
•Free for Erasmus students
Contact:
W: www.elte.hu/en/language_courses/hungarian
E: hungarian_course@elte.hu
Visiting address: Faculty of Humanities
Department of Hungarian as a Foreign Language
H-1088 Budapest, Múzeum körút 4,
Building I, 2nd floor, Room 208

11. Learn Hungarian - 21st Summer University of Hungarian Language and Culture
•August 2015
•2-4 weeks
•Department of Hungarian as a Foreign Language
•Different levels: from beginner (A1) to proficient (C2)
•Structure:
(1) Intensive Hungarian language course
(2) Lectures on Hungarian culture, arts, and history
(3) Cultural programs
•Discounts for ELTE alumni
Contact:
W: www.elte.hu/en/summer_university_hungarian
E: hlccp@rekthiv.elte.hu

12. Learn English - English courses
Contact:
W: www.elte.hu/en/language_courses/english
E: klaszlo@itk.hu
Visiting address: Centre for Advanced Language Learning
H-1082 Budapest, Baross utca 62
(Tram 4 or 6: “Harminckettesek tere”)
•During the semester
•Centre for Advanced Language Learning
•Levels: B2, C1
•Course type: general language course
•Fee: HUF 800/lesson/person (in a group of minimum 8 students)

13. Together for Environmental Consciousness http://fenntarthatosag.elte.hu
•Active environment protection
•Network of volunteers
•Active participation in discussions about sustainability
•Environmental activities on campuses and student’s hostels at ELTE (recycling, composting, protecting animals, community gardens, workshops, campaigns and Sustainability Days about CO2 reduction )
•Want to join? Contact: info@fenntarthatosag.elte.hu

14. BEAC:
University Athletics Club
•Since its foundation in 1898, members of the club have won five Olympic gold medals and 400 Hungarian championship titles
•Over 30 sections: aerobics, athletics, badminton, basketball, chess, climbing, football, futsal, handball, hiking, karate, korfball, martial arts, speedminton, table tennis, triathlon, and waterpolo

15. Mass Sports Events
•5vös5 (running contest on Lágymányos Campus, 5 kms, each September and May)
•ELTE Fit Night (try outs from various sports)
BEAC: University Athletics Club

16. ELTE Sport7
•A selection of various sports (30 types)
•Choose what suits you most
•Time: 8-11 September 2014 (Monday – Thursday)
•Location: BEAC Court near Lágymányos Campus (Bogdánfy Street ELTE Sports Camp)
• FB: www.facebook.com/events/1498374097072721

17. Sports for credits
•Via Neptun study system
•6,000 HUF (~ 19.5 EUR)/course/semester
•1 credit/sport
•3 sports venues
Sports available:
Aerobics, Aikido, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Belly dancing, Bicycle tour, Cheerleading, Chess, Floorball, Football for women, Functional training, Futsal, Goju-ryu karate, Handball for both women and men, Hiking, Kung-fu, Lacrosse, Muay thai, Musical gymnastics, North European dances, Rowing, Running for beginners, Speedminton, Spinning, Swimming, Table tennis, Triathlon, TRX, Volleyball, …
Contact:
W: www.beac.hu/in-english
E: info@beac.hu
FB: www.facebook.com/elte.beac

18. Eötvös Art Ensemble www.zene.elte.hu
•The first choir and university orchestra in higher education in Hungary
•Three amateur groups (Béla Bartók University Choir, University Orchestra, and ELTE Folk Dance Group) on over forty international tours
•Repertoire includes works of Hungarian composers, folk dance traditions of Hungarians and other cultures from the Carpathian Basin
•Director: László Kovács (internationally acknowledged conductor and pianist)

19. Eötvös Art Ensemble:
Béla Bartók University Choir
•Named after Hungarian composer Béla Bartók
•Classical mixed choir (4 voices, ab. 70 singers)
•All types of music from baroque to contemporary
•Rehearsal: twice a week
•Want to join? Contact: muvegy@zene.elte.hu

20. Eötvös Art Ensemble: University Orchestra
•String orchestra
•Ab. 35 members
•All types of music from baroque to contemporary
•8-10 concerts in Hungary per year, tours abroad
•Rehearsal: twice a week
•Want to join? Contact: muvegy@zene.elte.hu

21. Eötvös Art Ensemble: Folk Dance Group
•Artistic director: Gábor Valach
•Members: (former) ELTE students
•Repertoire: folk dances and music from the ethnic groups in the Carpathian Basin
•Folk dance festivals in Hungary and abroad
•Beginner-intermediate group and advanced group
•Rehearsal: twice a week
•Want to join? Contact: www.elteneptanc.hu, www.facebook.com/elteneptanc, elteneptancegyuttes@gmail.com

22. Department of International Education and Mobility
Rector’s Office
Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)
Address 1056 Budapest
Szerb utca 21-23
E-mail iro@elte.hu
Phone 0036 1 411 6543
Web www.elte.hu/en
Facebook www.facebook.com/elteinternational
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