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UNIVERSITY OF VETERINARY
MEDICINE BUDAPEST
HUNGARY
ERASMUS+ INFORMATION BROCHURE
2017/2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HUNGARY - BUDAPEST ........................................................................................................ 3 UNIVERSITY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE ....................................................................... 3
OFFICE FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ..................................................................... 5 COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ......................................................................... 6 CAMPUS MAP .......................................................................................................................... 7 BECOMING AN EXCHANGE STUDENT .............................................................................. 8 APPLICATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 8
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION ............................................................................................ 8 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2017-2018 ..................................................................................... 8 CURRICULUM 2017-2018 ....................................................................................................... 9
GRADING SYSTEM ............................................................................................................... 17 LANGUAGE COURSES ......................................................................................................... 18 STUDENT CARD .................................................................................................................... 19 TRANSPORTATION .............................................................................................................. 19
VETERINARY SCIENCE LIBRARY .................................................................................... 20 INTERNET/COMPUTERS/WIFI ........................................................................................... 20
ACCOMMODATION ............................................................................................................. 20 NATIONAL & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS .................................................................................... 21 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... 22 EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES ....................................................................................... 22 EATING AT THE UNIVERSITY ........................................................................................... 22
HEALTH CARE ...................................................................................................................... 22 MONEY MATTERS ................................................................................................................ 23
POST OFFICES ....................................................................................................................... 24 TELEPHONE ........................................................................................................................... 24 CULTURAL FACILITIES ...................................................................................................... 25
SPORTS ................................................................................................................................... 27
GASTRONOMY ...................................................................................................................... 27 USEFUL LINKS ...................................................................................................................... 28 SURVIVAL DICTIONARY .................................................................................................... 31
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HUNGARY - BUDAPEST
Located at around 200 m above sea level Hungary is a
state of 93 thousand km² situated in Central Europe. The
region is referred to as the Carpathian Basin. North to South
it is 268 km and East to West it is 528 km. The terrain consists of flat land plains to the
East and smaller mountains to the West. Kékestető is the highest point with 1014 m in
height. The main rivers are the Danube and the Tisza,
both are considered large and are conducive to ship
and boat travel. The largest lake of Central Europe is
also found here called Balaton, it is 78 km long and 14
km at its widest point, covering an area of 592 km² and
is referred to by Hungarians as the "sea of Hungary". It is
a summer paradise for sailing, fishing and swimming
with its silky sky blue waters.
Budapest, the capital of Hungary is situated along
the Danube. The river divides the city into two
parts. The hilly Buda is located along the right bank
of the Danube, while the flat left side is called Pest.
Budapest is populated with approximately 1.7
million people, roughly one fifth of the country's
population.
More information about Budapest, Hungary is
available at: www.budapest.com and
www.hungary.com
UNIVERSITY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE BUDAPEST
The university has an uninterrupted teaching
record for more than two centuries (since 1787),
making it thus one of the oldest veterinary
schools in the world. It is the only veterinary
school in Hungary. It is a state institution
supervised and financed by the Ministry of
Human Capacities and is accredited to issue the
diplomas of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
(D.V.M), Master of Science (MSc) in applied
zoology and the postgraduate degree of Doctor
of Philosophy (PhD) in veterinary sciences.
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Postgraduate education is also organized by the university
for the veterinarians on several fields of the veterinary
praxis meeting the demands of the colleagues wishing to
specialise themselves in a certain animal species (horse,
cattle, poultry, pet animals etc.) or in a specific field of
veterinary praxis (microbiologist, toxicologist, veterinary
legislation expert etc.).
Besides the graduate and postgraduate education,
internationally highly estimated research work on
practically each field of veterinary work is run by the
academic stuff of the university, mostly in cooperation
with the support of different national and international
grants.
Keeping the demands of international integration and joining the European
education and research community in mind, since 1989 in addition to a yearly
enrolment of about 100 Hungarian students international students have been
continuously enrolled in the school. A full veterinary program has been instituted and
is offered in English with the pre-clinical section also in German. Currently about 1000
international students are studying veterinary medicine in Budapest from all over the
world.
In 2001 a new Large Animal Clinic was
opened in an ideal rural environment of the
University Field Station area 30 km from the
city. The historical campus remained the
centre with the Office of the Rector, the Basic
Science Departments and the new Small
Animal Clinic opened in 2006, while the new
Large Animal Clinic is gradually developed
into a centre for farm animal and equine
practices. Both sites are equally equipped with up-to-date diagnostic and
therapeutic facilities and will provide increased opportunities for teaching, practical
training and research.
Our university is also an EAEVE Accredited
Institution as in February 2014 the European
Association of Establishments for Veterinary
Education evaluated our school in two
stages examining our curriculum and our
quality management system as well. The
high level of veterinary training attracts
excellent, motivated students and the
European accreditation certifies that the
level of the Hungarian veterinary training
equals to that of the best schools in Europe.
Results of the EAEVE evaluation are followed by professional organisations overseas,
and the EAEVE accreditation helps to accept the diplomas outside Europe, too.
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OFFICE FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS The Office for International Relations is responsible for all students, professors,
researchers arriving in the framework of the different scholarship programs or bilateral
agreements.
Here you can get more information about studying at the University of Veterinary
Medicine Budapest and also about leisure activities and useful tips.
At the first visit students are asked to come to the office in order to get an
information package. Our office is situated in building H., 1st floor, office 104.
Postal address H-1400 Budapest Pf. 2. HUNGARY
Address H-1078 Budapest, István u. 2. HUNGARY
University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest
Internet http://www.univet.hu/en/university/office-for-international-
relations/contact
E-mail [email protected]
Phone +36 1 478 4267
Fax +36 1 478 4267
Erasmus coordinator:
Prof. Tibor BARTHA [email protected]
Erasmus officer:
Ms. Emese FODOR [email protected]
Office hours:
Monday 9:00 – 13:00
Wednesday 9:00 – 13:00
Thursday 9:00 – 11:00 and 13:00 – 15:00
On Tuesday and Friday by appointment only.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ COMMITTEE (ISC) –
MENTORING INCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS
(BUDDY PROGRAM)
The ISC is a non-profit association founded by International students at the University
of Veterinary Medicine Budapest. The organization is an official committee of HÖK
(standing for „Hallgatói Önkormányzat” in Hungarian, the student union which
represents all of our students’ rights).
Within the ISC the Exchange student coordinator’s aim is to help incoming exchange
students (such as Erasmus students) with integration in their new environment. The
coordinator will organize social, cultural and educational events, international nights
and trips and provide personalized help to each incoming exchange student to help
with their issues, questions and problems.
Feel free to contact them with any questions you may have concerning your stay
and studies in Budapest!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalStudentsCommittee
Contact: Ms. Darinka Lilla Tóth Email: [email protected]
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CAMPUS MAP
A Internal Medicine
Parasitology & Zoology
Clinical Pathology & Oncology
Small Animal Clinic
Kotlán Sándor Lecture Hall
B Ambulatory Clinic
Surgery & Ophthalmology
Exotic Animal & Wildlife Med.
Plósz Béla Lecture Hall
C Chemistry
Physiology & Biochemistry
Urbányi László Lecture Hall
Kemény Armand Lecture Hall
D Biomathematics & Informatics
Hutyra Ferenc Central Library
E Anatomy & Histology
Pathology & Forensic Vet. Med.
Zimmermann Ágoston Lecture Hall
F Canteen
G Main Hall; Gym
H Office for International Relations
Students’ Secretariat
Dean’s Secretariat
Tolnay Sándor Lecture Hall
J Animal Breeding, Nutrition & Laboratory
Animal Science
Animal Hygiene, Herd Health & Ethology
Zlamál Vilmos Lecture Hall
K Hertzel Henrik Lecture Hall
L Biomathematics & Informatics
Food Hygiene
Obstetrics & Reproduction
State Vet. Med. & Veterinary Economy
Tormay Béla Lecture Hall
N Obstetrics & Reproduction
Foreign Languages
Nádaskay Béla Schoolroom
O Auditorium;
Diagnostic Laboratory
Marek József Lecture Hall
P Buffet
R&S Pharmacology & Toxicology
Magyary-Kossa Gyula Lecture Hall
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INFORMATION ABOUT ERASMUS+ STUDY
BECOMING AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Anyone interested in becoming an exchange student at the University of Veterinary
Medicine Budapest should first contact the International Office or the Erasmus Office
of their home university. These offices can provide them information on the specific
conditions for participation in the Erasmus exchange program and whether their
institution has an existing Erasmus bilateral agreement with the University of
Veterinary Medicine Budapest.
APPLICATIONS Erasmus applications firstly have to be submitted at the home university. The learning
agreement can be downloaded from our website:
http://www.univet.hu/en/university/office-for-international-
relations/erasmus/erasmus-incoming-mobility and should be sent to the following
address: [email protected].
DEADLINES:
2 0 T H J U N E – f o r w h o l e y e a r / a u t u m n s e m e s t e r
2 0 T H N O V E M B E R – f o r s p r i n g s e m e s t e r
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
In the field of veterinary medicine Erasmus students can join either the English or the
Hungarian course or have a clinical practise in the spring semester at the small or
equine clinic, in this latter case the language of instruction is also offered in English. In
the field of biology (Biology BSc course) all of the lectures are held in Hungarian.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2017-2018
Autumn semester: 11th September – 15th December 2017
(Examination period from 8th to 22nd December 2017 and from
2nd January to 2nd February 2018)
Spring semester: 5th February – 18th May 2018 (Examination-period: 21st May – 29th June 2018)
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CURRICULUM 2017-2018 http://www.univet.hu/en/university/office-for-international-relations/erasmus/erasmus-incoming-mobility Below you find the core subjects listed along with their contact-hours; for their
content visit www.univet.hu.
1st semester (1st year, Winter-term; 2017/18)
SUBJECT LECTURES WORKSHOPS ECTS
Chemistry I.
30
30
5
Anatomy I.
30
45
5
Histology I
30
30
5
Biology
30
0
3
Zoology
30
0
3
Biophysics
30
0
3
Informatics
15
30
3
2nd semester (1st year, Spring-term; 2017/18)
SUBJECT LECTURES WORKSHOPS ECTS
Botany
30
45
5
Chemistry II. + Foodchem.
45
30
6
Anatomy II.
30
45
5
Histology II.
30
45
5
Biomathematics
15
30
3
Animal
Welfare
30
15
3
10
3rd semester (2nd year, Winter-term; 2017/18)
SUBJECT LECTURES WORKSHOPS ECTS
Anatomy III.
30
45
6
Physiology I.
60
23
4
Vet. Profession
15
0
2
Biochemistry II.
60
30
5
Agricultural Economics
30
0
2
Informatics
15
30
4
Applied
Ethology I.
30
0
1
Basics of Clinical
Examination
0
15
3
4th semester (2nd year, Spring-term; 2017/18)
SUBJECT LECTURES WORKSHOPS ECTS
Topographic & Applied
Anat.
15
30
4
Physiology II.
60
30
8
Vet. Genetics
30
30
4
Biomathematics
15
30
4
Applied Ethology II.
15
0
3
Veterinary Virology
45
15
4
Extramural practical: Animal nutrition + Animal Breeding, 3 weeks
11
5th semester (3rd year, Winter-term; 2017/18)
SUBJECT LECTURES WORKSHOPS ECTS
Animal Breeding
45
30
5
Pathology A
60
30
5
Pharmacology I.
45
30
4
Laboratory Diagnostics
0
30
2
Veterinary Bacteriology
45
30
4
Animal Nutrition
+ Dietetics I.
30
30
4
Pathophysiology
45
0
3
6th semester (3rd year, Spring-term; 2017/18)
SUBJECT LECTURES WORKSHOPS ECTS
Pharmacology II.
30
30
6
Animal Nutrition +
Dietetics II.
45
30
6
Clinical Diagnostics
45
30
4
Pathology B
15
30
2
Veterinary Immunology
45
15
3
Parasitology I.
45
30
3
Surgery I.
24
30
3
12
7th semester (4th year, Winter-term; 2017/18)
SUBJECT LECTURES WORKSHOPS ECTS
Parasitology II.
30
30
7
Pathology C
15
45
3
Surgery II.
45
30
4
Veterinary Medicine I.
45
30
4
Obstetrics &
Reproduction I.
45
45
6
Toxicology
30
0
3
+ obligatory clinical practice (day and night shifts) with small and large animals
8th semester (4th year, Spring-term; 2017/18)
SUBJECT LECTURES WORKSHOPS ECTS
Pathology D
30
60
6
Surgery III.
45
45
6
Veterinary Medicine II.
60
45
3
Obstetrics &
Reproduction II.
45
45
3
Animal Hygiene + Herd
Health I.
30
0*
1
Avian & Exotic Animal
Medicine
24
0
2
Bee Hygiene and Health
12
0
2
Fish Hygiene and
Diseases
30
0
2
Laboratory Animal
Sci. & Bioethics
15
8
2
+ obligatory clinical practice (day and night shifts) with small and large animals
* farm visit
Extramural practical: Polyclinical pract., 4 weeks
13
9th semester (5th year, Winter-term; 2017/18)
SUBJECT LECTURES WORKSHOPS ECTS
Vet. Ophthalmology
12
9
3
Veterinary Medicine III.
36
0
6
Obstetrics &
Reproduction III.
30
30
6
Animal Hygiene
+ Herd Health II.
45
0*
4
Food-Hygiene I.
60
30
4
State Vet. Medicine I.
30
0
1
Epidemiology and
infectious diseases I.
75
15
3
+ obligatory clinical practice (day and night shifts) with small and large animals
+ mobile clinic; * farm visit
10th semester (5th year, Spring-term; 2017/18)
SUBJECT LECTURES WORKSHOPS ECTS
Animal Health Econ.
and Management
30
0
2
Forensic Vet. Med.
35
0
3
State Vet. Medicine II.
30
0
2
Food Hygiene II.
60
30
5
Epidemiology and
infectious diseases II
60
20
5
Thesis work
10
+ obligatory clinical practice (day and night shifts) with small and large animals
+ mobile clinic
One unit of instruction is a 45-minutes period.
11th semester
A 2-week laboratory diagnostics, a 4-week food hygiene / state veterinary medicine
(2 weeks each) and three 4-week clinical practical blocks have to be fulfilled during
the semester. Every student has to take at least 1 block herd medicine and the
remaining 2 clinical blocks can be chosen as equine, herd, small animal or exotic
animal medicine.
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Electives
For the exact list of available elective courses and their details (number of hours,
credits, timing etc.) please visit the Neptun-system – it is edited and updated by the
relevant departments. In this booklet you’ll find a general overview only. Please note
also the deadlines for (de)registering in the Neptun-system to attend these classes
and their exam.
In case of elective courses with limited places for participation regular full-time
students come first compared to part-time students, inactive and visiting (e.g.
ERASMUS-) students. For elective courses with limited number of participants a
deposit of EUR 150,- might be asked for to ensure attendance. It will be refunded if
the course was attended and the exam attempted. Credits, however, are granted
only after the successful exam only.
Ad hoc courses held by departments (guest lecturer, meeting etc.) cannot be
accepted as credits if not indicated otherwise. Title For students
after
hours/
credits
Course organiser Winter/
Spring
Remark
Basics of Natural Science
15h,
2 credits
Prof. Nemes Winter
General Mycology
30h,
4 credits
Prof. J. Vetter Winter
History of Veterinary
Medicine
15h,
3 credits
Prof. M. Rusvai Winter
Animal Welfare
15h,
3 credits
Dr. Cs. Csintalan Winter
Medical Latin
30h B. Karvázy Winter
Poisonous garden and indoor
plants
14h,
3 credits
Dr. D. Cserhalmi Winter limited
particip.
Physiological Basis of
Cardiology
2nd semester 30h,
4 credits
Prof. T. Bartha Winter
Selected topics of Veterinary
Pathobiochemistry
final exam in
Biochemistry
15h,
3 credits
Dr. Zs. Neogrády Winter
Breeding of Dogs and Cats
4th semester 15h,
3 credits
Prof. L. Zöldág Winter
Genetic engineering
4th semester 15h,
2 credits
Dr. G. Mátis Winter
Library Informatics
4th semester É. Orbán Winter
limited
particip.
Hot topics in Human Nutrition
final exam in
Nutrition
15h,
3 credits
Prof. S. Fekete Winter
Operation Techniques: manual
practice on canine cadavers
6th semester 5 + 10h,
6 credits
Dr. F. Szalay Winter limited
particip.
Diagnosis of Infectious
Diseases
6th semester 15h lab,
5 credits
Dr. T. Bakonyi Winter limited
particip.
Arthropod Vectors &
Veterinary and Public Health
6th semester 30h,
4 credits
Prof. R. Farkas Winter
Petfish Diseases
6th semester 18h,
3 credits
Dr. F. Baska Winter
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Organic Animal Production 6th semester 15h,
3 credits
Dr. L. Zöldág Winter
Equine gastrointestinal
diseases
6th semester 10 + 5h,
3 credits
Dr. O. Kutasi Winter
Hunting Guns and Ballistics
6th semester 22h,
3 credits
Dr. M. Marosán Winter limited
particip.
Ultrasound-diagnostics in
Small Animals
8th semester 20h,
6 credits
Dr. A. Arany-Tóth Winter limited
particip.
Modelling and analysis of
diseases in animal populations
8th semester 15h,
2 credits
Dr. N. Solymosi Winter
Biology and Medicine of
Exotic Birds
8th semester 25h,
3 credits
Dr. J. Gál Winter
Exotic Mammal Medicine
8th semester 25h,
3 credits
Dr. J. Gál Winter
Reptile Medicine
8th semester 25h,
3 credits
Dr. J. Gál Winter
Exercise and sport
pharmacology
final exam in
Pharmacology
15h,
2credits
Dr. E. Gere Winter
Vet. Comp. Pharmacokinetics
and Drug Metabolism
final exam in
Pharmacology
Dr. Gy. Csikó Winter
The Colic Horse
8th semester 15+15h,
3 credits
Dr. G. Bodó Winter
Basic Hungarian
26h +
26h, 2cr
A. Bán Winter
Spring
Medical Latin
1st semester 30h B. Karvázy Spring
Food Hygiene of venison
1st semester 18+12h,
3 credits
Dr. M. Marosán Spring
Anatomy and Physiology of
Exotic Animals
1st semester 20 + 6h,
2 credits
Dr. J. Gál Spring
Molecular Physiology of the
Cell
3rd semester 15h,
3 credits
Prof. V.L. Frenyó Spring
Animal Paleophysiology
3rd semester 26h,
2 credits
Dr. D.S. Kiss Spring limited
particip.
Physiology of Learning
3rd semester 26h,
2 credits
Dr. I. Tóth Spring limited
particip.
Selected topics of Veterinary
Nuclear Medicine
Chemistry +
Biophys. exam
24h,
4 credits
Dr. L. Balogh Spring
The Horse in the Farrier’s
View
5th semester 15h,
3 credits
Dr. B. Gerics Spring
Stem Cells: from biology to
therapeutic applications
5th semester 15h,
3 credits
Dr. V. Jancsik Spring
Horse Breeding
5th semester 15h,
3 credits
Prof. L. Zöldág Spring
Nutrition and Dietetics of Pets
final exam in
Nutrition
15 + 5h,
4 credits
Prof. S. Fekete Spring
Pharmacotherapeutics
final exam in
Pharmacology
15h,
3 credits
Prof. P. Gálfi Spring
Pharmacotherapy
final exam in
Pharmacology
Dr. Gy. Csikó Spring
Incubation of Poultry Eggs
Dr. A. Gáspárdy Spring
Operation Techniques: manual
practice on canine cadavers –
soft tissues
7th semester 5 + 10h,
6 credits
Dr. F. Szalay Spring limited
particip.
Pathogenesis of Viral Infect.:
Molecular Background
7th semester 14h,
3 credits
Dr. T. Tuboly Spring limited
particip.
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Fundamentals of Scientific
Writing
7th semester 10h,
2 credits
É. Orbán Spring limited
particip.
Assisted Reproduction
Techniques in Animals
7th semester 30h,
6 credits
Prof. S. Cseh Spring
Parasitic Zoonoses
7th semester 15h,
2 credits
Prof. R. Farkas Spring
Vet. Comp. Pharmacokinetics
and drug metabolism
7th semester 10h,
3credits
Dr. Gy. Csikó Spring
Atomspectroscopic methods in
the determination of …
7th semester 9+6h,
2 credits
Dr. A. Bartha Spring
Special topics and demo in
small animals
9th semester 3x5h,
9 credits
Dr. Á. Sterczer Spring limited
particip.
Aquaculture Hygiene –
Intensive Fish Culture
semi-final in
Fish Hygiene
20h,
5 credits
Dr. F. Baska Spring
Clinical Endocrinology
9th semester 30h,
6 credits
Dr. M. Kulcsár Spring limited
particip.
Clinical Pathology
9th semester 20h,
5 credits
Dr. P. Vajdovich Spring limited
particip.
Dermatology of the Dog and
Cat
Final exam in
Internal Med.
18 + 2h,
4 credits
Dr. N. Tarpataki Spring limited
particip.
Anaesthesia in the exotic
animal practise
9th semester 14 + 1h,
2 credits
Dr. J. Gál Spring
Rabbit and rodent dentistry
9th semester 14 + 1h,
2 credits
Dr. J. Gál Spring
Zoo and Wild Animals’
Medicine
9th semester 15h,
2 credits
Dr. J. Gál Spring
Special Operative Procedures
in Soft Tissue Surgery
9th semester 10+5h,
6 credits
Dr. T. Németh Spring limited
particip.
Welfare Assessments in Farm
Animals
exam in Anim.
Hyg. and Ethol.
25+20h,
3 credits
Dr. V. Jurkovich Spring
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IMPORTANT!
Attendance at lectures required
The university Council decided to change the Academic Rules relevant to the
attendance at lectures. This change has been approved by a unanimous vote of the
Council which included also the representatives of international students.
Accordingly the former free attendance has been changed to a required
attendance following international trends derived from the credit system. Credits are
given on the basis of workload to which lectures also belong. The opinion of the
Council was that the codification of free attendance is no longer compatible with
the new version of the Hungarian Higher Education Act whose 2004 version omitted
the paragraph on voluntary attendance.
The Council left for the Departments the way and degree of control. The number of
missed lectures is limited to three. Certificates of parallel study related activities will
be accepted on the formula which can be obtained at the Office of International
Relations.
In case of more than three unexcused absences from a subject the semester will not
be accepted.
GRADING SYSTEM
In the Hungarian grading system the best grade is 5 (excellent), the lowest grade is 1
(fail).
ECTS grades at the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest.
Equivalent ECTS Grades
5 Excellent A Excellent
4 Very Good B Very Good
3 Good C Good
2 Sufficient D/E Sufficient
1 Fail FX/F Fail
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LANGUAGE COURSES
Although most of the guest students join the English programme of the university and
study all subjects in English you may consider learning some basics in Hungarian as
well. Amongst the language courses offered by the Department of Foreign
Languages (building N) one of the most popular is ‘Hungarian as a foreign
language’.
Students can join the course at four levels: elementary, lower-intermediate,
intermediate and advanced. Due to the high number of foreign students studying at
our university and the limited places, guest students are recommended to enrol to
the course right at the beginning of the semesters. Enrolment takes place at the
Department of Foreign Languages. For more info please visit:
http://www.univet.hu/en/university/units/department-of-foreign-languages.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
STUDENT CARD
Exchange students are provided with a temporary student card which will entitle
them to have the same advantages as Hungarian students e.g. reduced fares for
public transportation, reduced-price entrance tickets in museums, etc.
Please keep in mind that the temporary card has to be renewed at the Office for
International Relations every 60 days otherwise it expires.
TRANSPORTATION
Useful links:
Budapest Airport: www.bud.hu
Hungarian Railways: www.mav-start.hu
Autobus Transport Company: www.volanbusz.hu
Budapest Transport Company: www.bkk.hu
For Budapest transportation you can buy monthly travel pass and different types of
tickets at the ticket offices of the metro stations. Monthly pass is valid for one
month; from 00:00 on the indicated day and expires at 02:00 a.m. on the
same day of the next month. Starting with
the 1st day of the month it is valid until the
last day of the month. Student monthly passes
are valid only with your valid student card. Once
you get it, don’t forget to write the number of
your student card on the monthly travel pass
and to keep them together. Presently a monthly
student pass costs 3.450 HUF.
If you choose to use a bike you can rent or buy
a used one from http://www.bikebase.hu or the ‘Used bikes for sale in Budapest’
Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/351288841605405/). There is a
bicycle market regularly at Szimpla Kert ruin pub (http://en.szimpla.hu/bike/bike-
markets) as well where you can buy new or used bikes.
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VETERINARY SCIENCE LIBRARY
The impressive building of the Veterinary
Science Library is situated in the territory of the
main campus, in building D. It is only necessary
to register for borrowing. Registration is free of
charge for all students of the university, for
Erasmus students as well. Internet access is also
available there. With your registration number
which you can receive at the Study Secretariat
you can also apply for WiFi at the Library.
Opening hours: (Reading room)
Monday- Wednesday: 8:30-18:00
Thursday: 8:30-20:00
Friday: 9:00-17:00
Find more information about the services of the Library at:
http://www.konyvtar.univet.hu/index.php/en/
INTERNET/COMPUTERS/WIFI
Internet access is available in the Library of the main campus during opening hours.
Also you can use the internet via the Eduroam system (https://www.eduroam.org/) or
the password-free WiFi at the Student Center (building 'P').
There is also a computer room at Marek József Educational Center & Student Hostel
and there is internet connection in every room but cable is not provided.
You can also find internet access in one of the many internet cafés of Budapest or at
public libraries.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation in the student’s dormitory
(Marek József Educational Center & Student
Hostel, Budapest 1148, Mogyoródi út 59-63.) can
be offered only in limited number. The dormitory
is located in the outskirts of Budapest within an
easy reach from the main campus. All guest
rooms are well equipped including bathroom,
toilet, bed sheets, cushions, balcony, fridge and
sat-TV connections. Kitchen is in a common use
on all of the floors, but please be aware of the
fact that kitchen utensils are not provided.
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Although the hostel is open from 0-24 hours if your flight/train/bus etc. arrives late in
the evening you are advised to indicate your approximate time of arrival in advance
to the Office for International Relations ([email protected]). Rent has to be paid in cash
monthly (until the 10th day of each month) at the reception of the hostel.
Find more information about the hostel at:
http://www.univet.hu/en/university/units/marek-jozsef-educational-center-and-
student-hostel.
Concerning booking please contact the International Relations Office at
Prices for beneficiaries of the ERASMUS+ program in 2017/2018:
Student 22.650 Ft/month/room
or for shorter stay: 10.500 Ft/day/room + 400 Ft tax/day
Parking 9.000 Ft/month + 6.000 Ft deposit
For renting a flat we can recommend to check the notice boards around the
campus or contact the following agency:
ISS Budapest (www.issbudapest.hu)
NATIONAL & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
20th August 2017 - St. Stephen's Day, the first king of Hungary
23rd October 2017 - Memorial Day of the Revolution of 1956
1st November 2017 - All Saints’ Day
25th-26th December 2017 - Christmas
1st January 2018 - New Year's Day
15th March 2018 - Memorial Day of the Revolution of 1848
30th March, 2ndApril in 2018 - Easter
1st May 2018 - Labour Day
21st May in 2018 - Whit Monday
20th August 2018 - St. Stephen's Day, the first king of Hungary
Stores and public buildings are closed on these days.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS – PASSPORT, VISA,
RESIDENCE PERMIT
For EU, EEA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Swiss students a valid passport or ID
card is sufficient for entering the country.
If you are a student from other country travelling to Hungary you need to have a
valid passport and prior to departing from your home country you need to obtain a
visa at the closest Hungarian Embassy in your country.
For more detailed information please check the following site:
http://konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu/en.
As for the regulation of obtaining a residence permit please carefully read through
the information letter of the International Study Program of the university:
http://univet.hu/en/students/students-secretariat/general-information
EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES
Please find the up-to-date list of embassies and consulates on the website of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade: http://konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu/en.
EATING AT THE UNIVERSITY
The university has a large canteen in building F. You can
choose from all kinds of hot meals or order a menu and pay
for them at the cash-desk. A normal lunch costs ~1.000 HUF,
soups ~400 HUF. Lunch is served Mon-Fri 11:30-14:30.
Ordering a menu for a following week is only possible in
advance at the restaurant (Thursday is always the latest day
for doing so). Some rules: There is 'A' and 'B' menu, and you can mix them. You do
not need to buy menu for the whole week, you can choose only certain days as
well.
One menu costs: 500 HUF (with soup). At the purchase of the menu you will receive
ticket(s) that you need to present when you have your lunch. Menu is served in the
smaller hall of the restaurant between 11:30-14:00. The weekly menu is announced
every Tuesday for the following week.
If you prefer eating somewhere else, you can do so in the university buffet (bld. P)
where cold and hot sandwiches, beverages, coffee, tea, cakes are served between
7:30-16:00.
HEALTH CARE
AMBULANCE: 104 or 112
Before departure, please check with your health insurance authorities if there is any
inter-governmental agreement including mutual health care between our countries.
If no such agreement exists, foreign students are advised to take out an insurance
policy in Hungary in order to avoid paying big amounts of money for medical
treatment. For EU citizens EU Health Insurance Card is required and students from
non-EU countries should take out a health insurance.
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In general casualty cases you should visit the Központi Baleseti Ambulancia
emergency centre (1081 Budapest, Fiumei út 17. Tel.: 299-77-00). If any other health
problem arises during your stay, you can visit the Hospital in Péterfy Sándor street (it is
one street away from the main campus) or the general health centre in the district
(1148 Budapest Kerepesi út 78 / c) of the student hostel if you stay and registered at
the hostel. In other cases you can visit the general health centre of the district where
you are registered according to your residence permit. Please be prepared for
language difficulties at the different institutes.
For those who stay in the dormitory:
GP: Dr. Tibor LAPOSA
Address: 14th district, Kerepesi út 78/c.
Telephone: 273-2640
Requests for home visits should be arranged: until 9:00 a.m. (only in case of acute
emergency)
Consultation hours: Monday, Wednesday: 08.00-12.00
Tuesday, Thursday: 16.00-20.00
Friday: odd weeks: 08.00-12.00
even weeks: 16.00-20.00
midday, night, Saturday and holiday duty:
Budapest 14th district, Hermina út 7.
Telephone: 220-6693
For those who live in the city: please check the GP of your district online.
MONEY MATTERS
The official currency of Hungary is the Forint (HUF). Coins used are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100,
200; banknotes 500, 1,000 2,000 5,000 10,000 and 20,000. You can change money
either in banks or in private change bureaus. The rates differ quite a lot but they
always have to have the current exchange rates clearly displayed! Do not take the
risk of changing money on the street!
Beside the many 24-hour credit card and cash card ATMs, credit cards (American
Express, MasterCard, EuroCard, Visa, etc.) are accepted in a lot of places, just look
for their stickers in the shop windows. The approximate exchange rate is: 1 EUR = 310
HUF.
Banks are usually open from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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POST OFFICES Post offices are located in all over the city. They are usually open from
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; however main post offices are open longer.
Stamp costs:
- standard letter/postcard within Hungary: 120 Ft or 155 Ft on express
delivery
- standard letter/postcard within Europe: 335 Ft or 375 Ft on express
delivery
- standard letter/postcard to other countries: 390 Ft or 435 Ft on
express delivery
TELEPHONE
Emergency Numbers
General emergency 112
Ambulance 104
Fire Department 105
Police 107
All of these numbers are free of charge and can be dialled from all public phones.
Hungary code: 36 Budapest: 1 Dialling code for inland calls: 06
To make an international call dial: 00/country code/area code/phone number
There are many types of international prepaid phone cards available at post offices,
news-agents’.
CLIMATE
Hungary is situated in the moderate temperate zone and has a
continental climate with four seasons. The hottest months are
July and August, when the temperature can reach 28-35 C. In
spite of the sometimes extremely hot summers students are
advised to be well prepared with warm clothes since in the
coldest months (December – January) temperature can fall
below zero degree, even -10 /-15 C is not extraordinary at this
time of the year.
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CULTURAL FACILITIES
There is a wide range of cultural entertainment opportunities to choose from in
Budapest. There are theatrical performances and concerts of classical and light
music every day, with both Hungarian artists and guests from all over the world. For
more information: http://funzine.hu/en/, http://welovebudapest.com.
Grand opera and ballet are staged at the Opera House, whereas the Operetta
Theatre is the place to see and hear the operettas and musicals.
For English language productions look for Budapest Secret Theatre.
The Budapest Spring Festival and the Budapest Autumn Festival are two major
international music, theatre, film and art festivals. www.festivalcity.hu.
In June beside the Festival of Music, the Bridge Festival and the events of the Danube
Water Carnival take place.
In August one of the most inevitable locations of the cultural and
music life of Europe is found on the green island of Óbuda. The
one week long festival is called Sziget Fesztivál (Island Festival)
and was first organized in 1993. It is very popular among students
and young adults and year by year more and more people
come to the festival from Europe and other corners of the world.
Sziget is not only a festival, but a week-long opportunity to camp
out in the temporarily built festival city on a gorgeous island
where besides basic facilities posting and banking services,
restaurants, pubs, shops and a number of other amenities
provide comfort and entertainment. http://szigetfestival.com/.
From the programme of the numerous cinemas found in the city you can easily
choose your preferred movie with the help of the following website:
http://www.xpatloop.com/movies/. You can watch movies in original language
without subtitles at Palace MOM Park Cinema.
If you want to quench your thirst for literature there is a wide selection of quality
second-hand English books at Massolit Books & Café where you can enjoy a cup of
coffee or tea as well. You should also visit Bookstation in district
13.
If you would like to see Hungarian and international
contemporary dance, check out MU Theatre (www.mu.hu) or
Trafó House (www.trafo.hu) where you can attend modern
dance classes as well. Vibrant folk music is available in Fonó
(www.fono.hu).
For more sporty activities you can visit one of Hungary’s ten
National Parks or the caves around Budapest. The country is
famous for its several thermal baths and to top it all there are
huge parties in different baths
called Cinetrip.
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Millenáris is a scientific and cultural centre close to Széll Kálmán Square. The complex
includes a park, a small artificial lake, cafés, an interactive museum and a theatre.
If you are interested in bike related programs contact the Hungarian Cyclists’ Club
which is the most significant civil organisation in the Hungarian cycling society. They
organize cycling tours as well as ‘Bike to Work’ and ‘Bike to School’ campaigns.
Last, but not least we have to mention some important cultural events at the
university. Probably the most formal from these events is the ‘Stork Ball’ organised in
each November for the newly enrolled students
called in local slang a “stork”.
Another important series of events takes place
usually in the springtime. It is called ‘Equus Days’ with
lots of fun and programmes like sport matches,
carnival, parties and the so called ‘International Day’
when foreign students can bring their culture a bit
closer to us and present a little bit the country where
they are from.
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SPORTS
For details about the actual sport facilities, visit the P.E. Department at building G., 1st
floor. There is a fitness saloon at the dormitory as well.
GASTRONOMY
The Hungarian cuisine is a prominent feature of the Hungarian culture, just as much
as the art of hospitality. Traditional dishes such as the world famous goulash (gulyás
leves) are often flavoured with paprika (ground red peppers) and black pepper.
Thick, heavy Hungarian sour cream called tejföl is often used to soften the dishes
flavour. The famous Hungarian hot river fish soup called fisherman's soup or halászlé is
usually a rich mixture of several kinds of poached fish.
Other dishes are chicken paprikash, foie gras made of goose liver, pörkölt stew, and
vadas (game stew with vegetable gravy and dumplings).
Desserts include the iconic Dobos cake, Strudels (rétes) filled
with apple, cherry, poppy seed or cottage cheese, Gundel
pancake, plum dumplings (szilvás gombóc), somlói
dumplings and gesztenyepüré (cooked chestnuts mashed
with sugar and rum and split into crumbs,
topped with whipped cream) and of course
Túró Rudi a sweet chocolate bar filled with
lemony cottage cheese.
Palinka is a spirit native to Hungary and comes in a variety of flavours
including apricot (barack) and cherry (cseresznye). However, plum (szilva) is
the most popular flavour. Tokaji is the name of the wines from the region of
Tokaj-Hegyalja in Hungary. The name Tokaji (which is of Protected
Designation of Origin) is used for labelling wines from this wine
district. And finally Zwack Unicum is a bitter, dark-coloured
liqueur that can be drunk as an aperitif or after a meal, thus
helping the digestion as a blend of 40 Hungarian herbs has
been used to create this liqueur.
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USEFUL LINKS
Airport Budapest: www.bud.hu
Hungarian Railways: www.mav-start.hu
Autobus Transport Company: www.volanbusz.hu
Budapest Transport Company: www.bkk.hu
Tickets (single tickets, metro-section tickets etc.) can be purchased at the ticket
offices at the metro stations, at news agents’ or from ticket vending machines. Find
more info about the various types of tickets and passes at the web page of
Budapest Transport Company: www.bkk.hu.
Please remember: student transportation pass is valid only with your valid student
card!
FROM THE AIRPORT
The Airport Minibus service (http://www.bud.hu/english/passengers/
access_and_parking/by_airportshuttle) can take you directly to your address in the
city: tickets can be purchased while waiting in the luggage hall or when you come
out into the main concourse. You can also return to the airport with the minibus - call
1/296-8555 a day in advance if you are on an early flight, and allow a couple of
hours to get there. Other fixed price taxi service: Taxi 2000 (http://taxi2000.hu/).
By public transport
There is a frequent airport bus service (200E) which runs every 8-10 minutes in peak-
hours. It stops at all airport terminals and terminates at the south-east end of Metro
line (M3). This place is called Kőbánya-Kispest.
- To the main campus (István u. 2.)
At Kőbánya-Kispest take the metro (line M3) and go as far as „Deák tér”. Here
change for the east-west metro line (M2). Go to the direction of „Örs vezér tere” and
get off at „Keleti pályaudvar”. Here look for the sign of McDonald’s so you can easily
find Bethlen Gábor street (utca). Come along this street and turn into the third side
street which is István utca, the street of the main campus.
- To the students’ dormitory (Mogyoródi u. 59-63.)
From Kőbánya-Kispest take bus nr. 85 or 85E which takes you to „Örs vezér tere” – the
bus terminates here – where you have to change for bus nr. 32 or tram nr. 3 or 62
(towards Mexikói út). Get off at „Mogyoródi út” or if you take the tram at „Jeszenák
János utca”. Continue your way ahead; Mogyoródi út is approximately 50-100
meters far from the bus/tram stop. Turn left and then find the hostel not far from the
junction.
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FROM KELETI PÁLYAUDVAR
(EASTERN RAILWAY STATION)
- To the main campus (István u. 2.)
Just come along in Bethlen Gábor utca (street of the McDonald’s) and at the third
side street turn left, it is István utca the street of the main campus. Walking to the
university should not take more than 10 minutes.
- To the students’ dormitory (Mogyoródi u. 59-63.)
Take the trolley bus nr. 80 or 80A – its terminal is found by the side of Keleti Railway
Station - and go as far as „Kaffka Margit utca”. Cross the main road and go along in
Bagolyvár utca. You will find the hostel on your left at the end of the street.
FROM DÉLI PÁLYAUDVAR
(SOUTHERN RAILWAY STATION)
- To the main campus (István u. 2.)
Take the metro (line M2) and get off at „Keleti pályaudvar”. Come along in Bethlen
Gábor utca (street of the McDonald’s) and at the third side street turn left, it is István
utca, the street of the main campus. Walking to the university should not take more
than 10 minutes.
- To the students’ dormitory (Mogyoródi u. 59-63.)
Take the metro (line M2) towards Örs vezér tér. Here change for bus nr. 32 or tram nr.
3 or 62 (towards Mexikói út). Get off at „Mogyoródi út” or if you take the tram at
„Jeszenák János utca”. Continue your way ahead Mogyoródi út is approximately 50-
100 meters far from the bus/tram stop. Turn left and find the hostel not far from the
junction.
FROM NYUGATI PÁLYAUDVAR
(WESTERN RAILWAY STATION)
- To the main campus (István u. 2.)
Take the metro (line M3) towards (Kőbánya Kispest) and go as far as „Deák tér”. Here
change for the east-west metro line (M2). Go to the direction of „Örs vezér tere” and
get off at „Keleti pályaudvar”. Just come along in Bethlen Gabor utca (street of the
McDonald’s) at the third side street turn left, it is István utca, the street of the main
campus.
- To the students’ dormitory (Mogyoródi u. 59-63.)
Take the metro (line M3) towards (Kőbánya Kispest) and go as far as „Deák tér”. Here
change for the east-west metro line (M2). Go to the direction of „Örs vezér tere” and
get off at the terminal. Here change for bus nr. 32 or tram nr. 3 or 62 (towards Mexikói
út). Get off at „Mogyoródi út” or if you take the tram at „Jeszenák János utca”.
Continue your way ahead Mogyoródi út is approximately 50-100 meters far from the
bus/tram stop. Turn left and find the hostel not far from the junction.
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FROM NÉPLIGET BUSZPÁLYAUDVAR
(INTERNATIONAL COACH STATION)
- To the main campus (István u. 2.)
Take tram nr. 1. towards „Bécsi út” and go as far as „Stadionok”. Here change for the
east-west metro line (M2). Go to the direction of „Déli pályaudvar” and get off at
„Keleti pályaudvar”. Just come along in Bethlen Gabor utca (street of the
McDonald’s) at the third side street turn left, it is István utca, the street of the main
campus.
- To the students’ dormitory (Mogyoródi u. 59-63.)
Take tram nr. 1. towards „Bécsi út” and go as far as „Stadionok”. Here change for
trolley bus nr. 80 or 80A towards „Csertő utca” and go as far as „Kaffka Margit utca”.
Cross the main road and go along in Bagolyvár utca. You will find the hostel on your
left at the end of the street.
ROUTE FROM THE HOSTEL TO THE MAIN CAMPUS
Leaving the hostel turn right and go along Bagolyvár utca. Take trolley bus nr. 80 or
80A and go to “Keleti pályaudvar” which is the terminal of this line. From here it takes
5-10 minutes to reach the campus on foot.
Go along Bethlen Gábor utca (street of the McDonalds’ and the Burger King, just
follow the signs) and at the third side street turn left.
For more practical information please visit the following website:
www.studyinhungary.hu
We look forward to greeting you personally at the
University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest!
International Relations Office
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SURVIVAL DICTIONARY one egy Monday hétfő May május
two kettő Tuesday kedd June június
three három Wednesday szerda July július
four négy Thursday csütörtök August augusztus
five öt Friday péntek September szeptember
six hat Saturday szombat October október
seven hét Sunday vasárnap November november
eight nyolc weekend hétvége December december
nine kilenc January január
ten tíz February február
hundred száz March március
thousand ezer April április
buy vásárol food élelmiszer drink ital
vegetable zöldség fruit gyümölcs bread kenyér
milk tej butter vaj oil olaj
cheese sajt chocolate csokoládé egg tojás
coffee kávé cake sütemény ham sonka
sugar cukor bun zsemle salt só
tea tea soap szappan shampoo sampon
orange narancs lemon citrom banana banán
cucumber uborka onion hagyma carrot répa
cabbage káposzta cauliflower karfiol apple alma
pear körte mushroom gomba mustard mustár
pork sertéshús beef marhahús chicken csirke
fish hal potato krumpli green pepper paprika
tomato paradicsom money pénz How much does
it cost?
Mennyibe
kerül?
One kilo of
potato,
please
Kérek egy kiló
krumplit.
shop bolt open
closed
nyitva
zárva
arrive megérkezni return home hazamenni
man férfi woman nő boy fiú
girl lány tram villamos bus busz
bus stop buszmegálló railway
station
állomás cash desk pénztár
get off leszállni exit kijárat entrance bejárat
car autó get on felszállni restaurant étterem
pull húzni library könyvtár push tolni
water víz hall of
residence
kollégium room szoba
eat enni bathroom fürdőszoba kitchen konyha
timetable menetrend drink inni cook fõzni
no nem train vonat yes igen
post-office posta ticket jegy bus card buszbérlet
air mail légiposta letter levél stamp bélyeg
breakfast reggeli lunch ebéd dinner Vacsora
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Hi Szia Good
morning!
Jó reggelt! Good day! Jó napot!
Good
evening!
Jó estét! Good night! Jó éjszakát! Thak you. Köszönöm.
How are
you?
Hogy vagy? Good-bye! Viszlát Sorry/Excuse
me.
bocsánat
Fine, thank
you.
Köszönöm, jól. Here you are. Tessék What’s your
name?
Hogy
hívnak?
My name is
Jim.
A nevem Jim.
Jimnek hívnak.
Where do
you live?
Hol laksz? Where are you
from?
Honnan
jöttél?
What’s the
time?
Mennyi az
idő? Hány
óra?
I don’t speak
Hungarian.
Nem
beszélek
magyarul.
Do you speak
English?
Beszél
angolul?
I don’t
understand.
Nem értem. Where’s the
post-office?
Hol van a
posta?
You’re
welcome.
Szívesen.
