ABOUT HUNGARY Culture and history The question ‘What are Hungarians like?’ is not an easy one to answer. They are colorful and diverse. According to visitors, Hungarians are talented, romantic, happy and above all warmhearted. Hungary is a mixture of eastern and western cultural influences together with the traditions of a 1000-year-old state. Pagan tribes arrived in the Carpathian Basin around 896 and assimilated the smaller and greater local tribes. Later on, throughout their history, Hungarian rulers invited priests, artists and teachers to enrich Hungarian culture. Monuments of the Roman Empire as well as spas from the age of the 150-year-long Turkish rule, medieval castles and magnificent cathedrals all bear witness to a stirring history. The four royal cities of Esztergom, Székesfehérvár, Buda and Visegrád are all worth a visit, as are Debrecen, the eastern European centre of Calvinism, the Mediterranean city of Pécs and the artistic centre of Szentendre. For more information please visit: www.hungary.com
ABOUT BUDAPEST
The capital of Hungary straddles a curve of the River Danube where Transdanubia meets the Great Plain. One Hungarian in five lives in Budapest totaling a number of 2 million inhabitants. More romantic than Warsaw, more cosmopolitan than Prague, Budapest is the ‘first city' of East-Central Europe. With the River Danube as its pulse, Budapest beats to a rhythm of indomitable spirit cloaked in beauty and charm. The Hungarian capital is exquisitely laid out on both sides of the Danube, claiming one of the most spectacular panoramic views in all of Europe. You can bear witness from the Buda side of the river on the Castle Hill. From here, the spires of the Houses of Parliament and the Chain Bridge can be seen awash in golden light every evening. Their reflection on the river, combined with the dotted lights of Pest, is simply awe-inspiring. So are the buildings of the Castle Hill: the neo-Gothic Matthias Church, surrounded by quaintly restored medieval homes on cobblestone streets; the imposing Royal Palace, and the turreted Fishermen's Bastion. For more information please visit: http://www.budapest.com
ABOUT KODOLANYI JANOS UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Kodolanyi Janos University of Applied Sciences, founded in 1992, is the largest nongovernmental, non-profit higher educational institution in Hungary. It educates over 5.000 students and employs over 350 faculty in the areas of business administration, communication, tourism, linguistics, social work, international relations, cultural management, jazz and adult education. KJU operates in five different locations throughout the country (including Budapest, the capital city) with an additional campus in Austria. KJU operates according to the quality assurance system based on the EFQM Excellence Model. The success of its work was recognized with EFQM ’Recognized for Excellence’ 5* level qualification in 2006, Excellence in International Mobility Award in 2007, Hungarian Higher Education Quality award in 2007 and 2008, National Quality Award in 2009, and International Cooperation for Culture Award in 2010.
During the past several years, KJU has developed partnerships with 58 countries from all over the world, and participated in student and faculty exchange programmes, research projects, organized summer university programmes, and launched educational programmes abroad. The mission of KJU is to contribute to the strengthening of the European competitive higher education system and to the international integration of the Hungarian higher education. As the leader of the non-profit institutions in Hungary, KJU wants to become a recognized international university, educational and research centre. For more information: www.kodolanyi.hu/en
KJU 5th INTERNATIONAL WEEK VENUE 1139 Budapest, Frangepán u. 50-56. (maps.google.com)
TRANSFER AND TRAVEL On arrival you can choose from many options of transfer from the airport to your hotel. You can read more information or book on-line transfer with the help of the following links: http://www.bud.hu/english PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN BUDAPEST For information and route planning, please visit: http://www.bkv.hu/en/ On demand the staff of KJU Centre for International Services will help you plan your route by public transport from your hotel to the 5th International Week venues before your arrival. Contact: Ms. Agnes Major –
[email protected]
Further, during the 5th International Week an on-the-spot Information Point will provide information on public services as well as a diversity of cultural programmes in Budapest for your free time. ACCOMMODATION: Participants at the KJU 5th International Week are requested to book their own accommodation. In order to suit your individual expectations and budget we recommend the following links for online booking: www.hotelonline.com www.budapesthotelstart.com To facilitate your booking we would like to suggest the following options either based on their convenient position towards our campus or corporate discounts based on institutional partnerships: Premium Apartment House www.premiumapartman.hu In cooperation with KJU offers accommodation at a very convenient price for the participants and it is situated within a walking distance from the campus. Please note that bookings are individual at
[email protected] e-mail address with the keyword: ‘Kodolányi János Főiskola’ or on-line http://premiumapartman.hu/eng/kodolanyi Hotel Novotel Budapest Danube http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-6151-novotel-budapest-danube/location.shtml offers a corporate discount for the participants. Please note that bookings are individual and in order to validate the discount please send your booking to the following e-mail address:
[email protected] and refer to the following keyword: ‘KJU 5th INTERNATIONAL WEEK’
Hotel Hilton Budapest Westend http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/BUDWEHI-Hilton-Budapest-WestEnd/index.do The 5* hotel is situated inside the largest shopping mall in the heart of Budapest.
MORE INFO ABOUT THE VENUE: BUDAPEST CAMPUS
Address: 1139 Budapest, Frangepán utca (Street) 50-56. Contact person during the event: Levente Halász E-mail:
[email protected] Tel: +36 1 238 9308 Cell phone: +36 30 931 5753 ACCESSIBILITY Recommended route: 1. Blue Metro Line
to LEHEL TÉR - Nr. 14 tram line to FRANGEPÁN UTCA (6
stops) (After getting out of the train keep to the left and climb one of the stairs towards the sign LEHEL TÉR. After leaving the station keep to the first exit on your left towards nr. 14 tram terminal).
2. Bus 105 from several downtown locations (KJU campus at Fáy utca stop)
... STOPS
14 LEHEL TÉR
DÉVAI UTCA
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DÓZSA GYÖRGY ÚT
Trolley 75, 79
HUN UTCA RÓBERT KÁROLY KÖRÚT Tram 1, 1A BÉKE TÉR
FRANGEPÁN UTCA
... STOPS
105 Deák Ferenc Tér
M1, M2, M3
Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út
M1
Opera
M1
Oktogon
M1
Kodály Körönd
M1
Bajza utca
M1
Hősök Tere
M1
Szabolcs utca Lehel utca (Dózsa György út)
Tram 14
Hun utca Róbert Károly körút
Tram 1, 1A
Béke Tér
32, Tram 14
Fáy utca (Kodolányi campus)
For detailed information and route planner please refer to http://www.bkk.hu/en/mainpage/news/
ABOUT THE PREMISES •
REGISTRATION DESK: registration on 11 April 2016, Monday from 15.00 a.m. to 17.00 a.m. Late registration in the International Office, room 009.
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INFO POINT: from Monday to Thursday between 8.00 a.m. and 16.00 p.m. At the Info Point KJU students will help the participants by providing information on the official program as well as individual programs in Budapest and the surroundings.
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INTERNATIONAL OFFICE (ROOM 009): open from Monday to Thursday between 10.00 a.m. to 16.00 p.m. Participants may pick up their Certificate of Attendance from Ms. Agnes Major, Erasmus project coordinator. Participants coming by
Erasmus + Credit Mobility may pick up all necessary documents from Mr. Levente Halász International project Manager •
LOUNGE CLUBS (GROUND FLOOR) open at all hours for students and faculty, busy mainly during the breaks, equipped with cosy armchairs and coffeetables.
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LOUNGE CAFETERIA open from Monday to Thursday between 8.00 a.m. and 16.00 p.m. Sandwich lunch served based on vouchers from Tuesday to Thursday. Extra coffee, tea, beverages, sandwiches and snacks are offered at convenient prices.
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ELEVATOR from Tuesday to Thursday between 8.00 a.m. to 17.00 p.m. (please, check the floor plan) functions only with a proxy card on request. Please, ask for help at the Info Point.
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CLASSROOMS (please, check the floor plan) all classrooms are equipped with PC/laptop and projector. The IT department provides technical help on demand.
ORGANIZATION OF CLASSES •
A detailed programme &timetable as well as posters will help participants organize their own schedule.
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The international program is organized on a week with no regular classes so that our domestic and international students may have the opportunity to take up the program as a free elective course. All BA / MA students (full time, part time and online) are free to choose between all lectures depending on their fields of study and interest. Students’ online registration has been organized by the Centre for International Education & Services. As the elective courses at KJU are organized in the form of seminars, guest lecturers may expect a turnout of 5-20 students/lecture.
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Lecturers are requested to provide handouts/course materials via E-mail or handed over to Ms. Agnes Major at the International Office (room 009) and will be uploaded in the MOODLE Learning Management System (LMS) accessible to all students and faculty.
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The interactive workshops of the Staff Program running from Tuesday to Thursday are organized for colleagues within the framework of the Erasmus Non-teaching Staff Mobility; however, ALL participants interested in sharing thoughts or networking are welcome.
ORGANIZATION OF CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS Contact person during the event: Mr. Levente Halász, international project manager E-mail:
[email protected] Phone: +36 1 238 9308 SOCIAL PROGRAMS A detailed program that contains useful embedded links to all programs will be provided to all participants.
CONTACT PERSONS DURING THE EVENT KJU Centre for International Education & Services International Office (room 009), Budapest Campus Tel:+36 1 238 9308
Ms. Eva Horváti, director of International relations E-mail:
[email protected] Cell phone: +36 30 938 6803 Mr. Levente Halász, project manager E-mail:
[email protected] Phone: +36 1 238 9308 Ms. Ágnes Major, project coordinator for student/staff mobility E-mail:
[email protected] Cell phone: +36 30 931 5753 Mr. Andrej Ivanyenko, project coordinator for student/staff mobility E-mail:
[email protected] Cell phone: +36 30 303 4338 Mr. Alex Gyenis, project coordinator for practical placement E-mail :
[email protected] Cell phone : +36 30 746 5503
The organizers wish you a pleasant stay in Hungary!
