focus on architecture

FOCUS ONARCHITECTURE

UNIVERSITY OF PÉCS, HUNGARY

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Dear Reader!

This brochure is meant to introduce you to the Pollack Mihály Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology of the Uni-versity of Pécs in Hungary.

As one of the largest and most vibrant institutions of technical higher education in Hungary, we adhere to a contemporary approach towards education which is recognised internationally. Our objective is to provide a fl exible and high quality education producing specialists in the fi eld of architecture, who are able to meet the demands of the technical, cultural, artistic and social transformation taking place in 21st century European society.

Most of our lecturers have international experience. We off er language courses at the Faculty. We off er a programme which is accredited both nationally and internationally. Our curricu-lum was created with continuous consultation of international architectural associations with the aim of producing fl exible and high quality studies. We off er exchange programmes to study at one of our partner institutes within the framework of the Erasmus or Study Abroad programmes, and regularly attend international workshops and exhibitions.

Our university buildings and facilities are on par with Europe-an standards. We work through student projects step by step. We encourage students to develop their individual creative skills.

We invite you to fi nd out more about our Architecture programs and academic profi le. Let’s meet in Pécs!

Sincerely,Prof. Dr. habil Bálint BachamannDean

IT IS PÉCS !

ABOUT THE REGION AND THE UNIVERSITY

Pécs is the fi fth largest town in Hungary, with a population of around 180,000. Lying in the south of Transdanubia, close to the border with Croatia, it has a mild, almost Mediterranean climate. Its history dates back over 2,000 years, and the name of the old Roman town, “Sopianae” is still found in the names of institutions and products.

Pictures about the atmosphere and spirit of the city can be found at architecture.www.pte.hu/about_us/

The University of Pécs is the biggest higher education institute in our region, and one of the oldest in Europe: it was established 650 years ago in 1367. With its ten faculties, the University of Pécs plays a signifi cant role in Hungarian higher education. The University off ers a broad range of training and degree programmes, ensuring high-level knowledge-transfer and research. We have internationally recognised programs, and over 25,000 currently enrolled students including about 2,000 foreign students.

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING DELIVERING FLEXIBILE AND HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology of University of Pécs is one of the largest and most vibrant institutions of technical higher education in Hungary with thousands of students and more than 50 years of experience.

In addition, it is the education citadel of engineering of the South-Transdanubian region and one of the most infl uential centres of our country’s engineering life.We off er courses which comply with the actual needs of the labour market and endeavour to equip our students with skills essential to fi nd a job and practise their profession. Our courses purposely aim to develop those personal characteristics which enable our graduating students to hold leading positions in their chosen profession.Our objective is to shape professionals who have harmonic and balanced characters, who are aware of their own strengths and weaknesses, and who are able to express themselves eff ectively. We aim to strengthen students’ ability to think critically while being open, tolerant and empathetic to new ideas and showing a commitment to their profession.

The recently renovated Faculty Buildingdesigned by our young Colleagues

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ARCHITECTURE INSTITUTE MISSION AND UNIQUE QUALITIES6 |

ARCHITECTURE INSTITUTE MISSION AND UNIQUE QUALITIES

The Architecture programs are off ered by the Architecture Institute of the Faculty of Engineering. The Institute comprises the Department of Energy Design, the Department of Building Constructions, the Department of Architectural Design, the Department of Urbanism, the Department of Interior and Environmental Design and the Department of Architecture and Visual Studies. All courses of the Architecture programs are conducted in English. Our mission is not only to impart knowledge to students on structures, materials or planning, but also to open their eyes to key issues like interdisciplinarity, solidarity, sustainability, high-design, theoretical thinking and loyalty to the built environment.

Our strength lies in our teaching methods; fi rst-rate teaching in small classes combined with individual student counselling – like an architectural manufactory in natural scale. Most of the courses are taught in small groups and the best students are invited by lecturers to take part in their projects so that they can gain practical experience. The school uses teaching methods similar to those of the worldwide known Bauhaus School: looking for connections with practical life, crafts and liberal arts. Bauhaus masters born in Pécs include Marcell Breuer, Farkas Molnár and Alfréd Forbát.

This programme trains students to apply their complex knowledge in the areas of architecture and urban planning, as well as in the multi-faceted fi eld of environment formation in general (architectural design, town and country planning, preservation of built heritage, structural design, construction work, management and administration tasks, consulting with authorities, teaching, etc.)We understand contemporary architecture. We know the architecture of the past. We work with the architects of the future. We believe in recycling! We appreciate the natural environment!

WE TEACH ARCHITECTURE!

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OUR DISCIPLINES

BACHELORS

Architect (MSc, 10 semesters)Civil Engineer (BSc) Enginering Information Technologist (BSc)

Architectural Designer (BA)Architectural Engineer (BSc)Electrical and Computer Engineer (BSc)Enginering Information Technologist (BSc)Environmental Engineer (Bsc)Industrial Design Engineer (Bsc)Mechanical Engineer (BSc)

IN ENGLISH

IN ENGLISH

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MASTERS

Architect (MSc)Engineering Information Technologyst (MSc)Structural Designer (MSc)

Architectural Designer (MA)Architecture in Construction Design (MSc)Interior Designer (MA)Architectural Designer (MA)Urban System Engineer (MSc)

DOCTORAL LEVEL

Architectural Doctoral School in PhDArchitectural Doctoral School in DLA

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ARCHITECTMSC 10 SEMESTERS

1. SEMESTERTOTAL ANALISYS OF FULL PROGRAM

Number of Credits 31 32 31 30

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Number of Study Hours/week (lectures) 16 9 13 12

Number of Study Hours/week (practical lessons) 8 12 7 9

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Number of Study Hours/week (for project) 2 3 5 6

Mid-semester Exam 4 5 0 4

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This programme trains students to apply their complex knowledge in the areas of architecture and urban planning, as well as in the multi-faceted fi eld of environment formation in general (architectural design, town and country planning, preservation of built heritage, structural design, construction work, management and administration tasks, consulting with authorities, teaching, etc.) In addition, students are prepared for their professional planning license once they have gained the prerequisite practical experience as required by the relevant regulations.

The fi nal complex design project and the diploma design project are a summary, a synthesis of their studies and serve as a fi nal assessment of their acquired knowledge. During training, studies are complemented by Scientifi c Students’ Conference projects prepared with the co-operation of students and

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tutors (the latter also being in charge of supervising their work). Within the professional fi eld of architecture, students acquire individual expertise in a specifi c fi eld and can apply for admission to the DLA&PhD degree programme based on their specialization.

The DLA&PhD programme operates within the framework of an accredited doctoral school at the institute. During the fi rst fi ve-six semesters students are provided with the groundwork in both human artistic and real engineering fi elds, and during the remaining semesters they can acquire special knowledge closely related to their qualifi cation - in this phase creative work and its fi nal result, the completed work is dominant. The fi nal complex design project and the diploma design project are a summary, a concentration of their studies and the fi nal assessment of their acquired knowledge.

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ARCHITECTMSC 10 SEMESTERS

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name of subjectApplication of Computer 1. Economics 1.History of Architecture 2. Architectural Drawing 3.Engineering Physics 1.Building Constructions 2.Building Design 2. Facultative 1.Facultative 2.

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MASTER LEVELWITH BACHELOR DEGREE

MSC 4 SEMESTERS

If the applicant has already obtained a university degree (bachelor degree in Architecture or relevant fi eld), it is

possible to apply for admission to the master level part of the programme, or legalize semesters of Curricula.

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Number of Study Hours/week (practical lessons) 8 12 7 9

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BREUER MARCELL DOCTORAL SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

The courses refl ect the primary objective of the doctoral programmes, namely the facilitation of the most important tasks of doctoral candidates: individual creative or research work through the requirement for DLA students to complete a Doctoral Project and for PhD students to present a Scientifi c Dissertation.

In addition to the ‚ex catedra’ lecture component, the curriculum also covers practical training in the fi elds of research, design studio and offi ce work, primarily conducted in workshops of highly qualifi ed and generally acclaimed masters. As part of their workshop experience, doctoral candidates have the opportunity to be involved in the social analyses and planning in various projects. In the implementation phase of such projects they can also obtain experience in participating in professional discussions and site supervision.

Our doctoral candidates are also off ered the opportunity to do their planning practice at researchworkshops and ateliers of other institutions, both in Hun-gary and abroad. Approvals for candidates to perform their planning practice outside the framework of our institution are issued by the Council of the Doctoral School.

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The DLA in Architecture programme of the Doctoral School covers architecture and urban architecture programmes dealing with various aspects of planning (architecture of social spaces, architectural planning and design, production environment planning, residential environment planning, settlement planning). However, these fi elds are not strictly tied to specifi c topics or building types, but are more closely related to the professional and educational expertise and experience of the specifi c teachers and supervisors of the Doctoral School.

Our intention is to provide our students with a historical perspective of our heritage, our responsibility towards the environment, and a coherent system of environmental and modern architectural aspects. It is in view of this that special emphasis is laid in the curriculum of our school on the individual programme of activity of our doctoral candidates, which is built on the combination of creative artistic-technical activities and scientifi c research in a chosen fi eld, in accordance with the specifi c feature of architecture being a combination of arts

When the PhD in Architectural Engineering programme of the Doctoral School was developed we drew on experience of other Hungarian Doctoral Schools and that of the existing DLA Doctoral School. The programme covers aspects of past and modern building materials science, engineering structures and building frames.

Furthermore, it also focuses on areas closely related to the programme’s priorities, such as environmental planning, settlement planning and energy design. In view of the specifi c features of the discipline and the wide range of subjects – that is, the interdisciplinary nature - of the various fi elds of research, the course curriculum lays special emphasis on ensuring that doctoral candidates gain the necessary knowledge and competence while also catering to their individual research topics. The prime objective of the Training Programme is to assist doctoral candidates of the school in preparing a dissertation of high standard and in complying with the requirements of a doctoral degree.

DLA in Architecture PhD in Architectural Engineering

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Architectural research teams at the Faculty Energy design research team Effi ciency of resources research team Building energetics and building ecology research team Sustainable cities research team Heritage protection research team Solidarity architecture research team

Multi-disciplinary Projects

Pollack ExpoThis annual event has been organised since 2007 and is held at the Pécs Expo Centre in February or March. It hosts 150-200 exhibitors, 5-6000 visitors, specialist lectures, a job fair, the Baranya Open and the robot programming competition.

PhD – DLA symposiumThere is a tradition that doctoral students present their research topics and results at an international conference. For this purpose, the International PhD and DLA Symposium has been held annually for 11 years and over the two days of the symposium an esti-mated 160 presentations are delivered in four diff erent sections. The chairmen of each section are internationally renowned professors from Hungary and abroad.

Pollack PeriodicaThe Faculty’s own scientifi c journal is called the ‘Pollack Periodica, an International Journal for Engineering and Information Sciences’ published by the Akadémiai Kiadó. Since 2006, nine volumes have been published containing more than 200 scientifi c articles. 60% of these articles were written on the subject of information technology, in fact, this is the only English language journal in Hungary that has information science in its title.

RESEARCH ON THE FACULTY

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The University of Pécs ‘Summer Architecture Special’ is an intensive eight-week experi-ence, opened to applicants, who are interested in professional environmental design. The Program off ers prospective architecture and civil engineer students and people in career transition a chance to deep their skills in creative engineering and design of the build environment. Lectures, workshops, drawing exercises, hands-on studio works, demonstrations, and visit of signifi cant architectural sites in Pécs and in Hungary complement daily design studios. The ‘Summer Architecture Special’ is coordinated by the Architectural Institute of Fac-ulty of Engineering University of Pécs. Instructors are selected from faculty members, the Breuer Marcel Doctoral School of University of Pécs and invited professors from the European partner institutes of the Faculty.

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CONTEMPORARY EUROPEAN ARCHITECTUREEarly - Modern in Europe and Hungary. Architecture of the Modernism and its results. Experiences trough manifestos of the modernism. Bauhaus, ‘Buahauslers’ with Pécs origin. Contemporary architecture of Pécs. Sustainability and Energy Design Resources and practical challenges. Case studies. One day trip to study living situations in the region of Pécs.

Lecturers: István KISTELEGDI Dr., Department of Energy Design, Tamás MOLNÁR Dr., Department of Architecture and Visual Studies

INTEGRATED HERITAGE PROTECTIONTheories and main methods in generally. Heritage protection in Europe. Built monu-ments in Hungary. UNESCO in Pécs. Native architecture in Hungary, practical experi-ences. Techniques, materials, structures, and the most important contemporary archi-tectural projects. One day trip for get some practice in old techniques, and one day trip focus on the main historical architectural results of the region.

Lecturers: Krisztián KOVÁCS-ANDOR Dr., Department of Architectural Design, Tibor DÁNYI Dr., Department of Architectural Structures, Anna- Mária TAMÁS Dr., Depart-ment of Architecture and Visual Studies

(VISUAL)COMMUNICATION IN ARCHITECTURE (PORTFOLIO, BRAND AND VISUALIZATION)Verbal and visual communication of projects, works in order to improve student’s vis-ual understanding. Meaning of visual presentation. Prezi. Architectural graphic, model techniques. Marketing communication in engineering. Brand. Web design and digital portfolio in practice.

Lecturers: Donát RÉTFALVI Dr., Department of Architecture and Visual Studies, Marcus JUBYDÁNYI Dr., Department of Architectural Structures, Anna- Mária TAMÁS Dr., De-partment of Architecture and Visual Studies

DESIGN STUDIO 01Design process, architectural context and conceptual architecture. Lectures. Design in UNESCO protected areas. ACTIVE WORKSHOP with PRESENTATION.

Lecturers: KISTELEGDI, MOLNÁR, ORBÁN, FÜLÖP, DÁNYI, KOVÁCS-ANDOR

FUNDAMENTALS OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNPublicity in Space. The meaning of idea and individuality. Light, view, context, materials, colour experiences. Dontemporary Design Methods. Green Urbanity. Healthy Urban Spaces. Afterlife of architectural projects. Two day trip the Design Centres and Archi-tectural Centre in Budapest.

Lecturers: Gabriella MEDVEGY Dr., Department of Architectural Design, Gergely SZTRA-NYÁK Dr., Department of Architectural Structures, Bálint BACHMANN Dr., Department of Architecture and Visual Studies

OUTER SPACES - INNER SPACESInterior Design, Urban Design, Environmental Design. Meaning of Publicity in Archi-tectural Design. Rehabilitation of Segregated Areas. Reconstruction and Renewal of In-frastructure Installations. Brown - Field Investments. Solidarity in Architecture - Social Reconstruction. Contemporary Design Techniques. Case Studies.

Lecturers: Ákos HUTTER Dr., Department of Architectural Design, Ágnes BORSOS Dr., Department of Interior Design, János GYERGYÁK Dr., Department of Architectural Struc-tures

STRUCTURES AS PRIMER - CONCEPTMaterials and its meaning in the contemporary architecture. Historical structures. Tim-ber structures, concrete, and load-bearing structures. Conceptual structural design in architecture. Case studies and experiences in practice. One day trip to study living situ-ations in Budapest.

Lecturers: Zoltán ORBÁN Dr., Department of Structural Engineering, Attila FÜLÖP Dr., Department of Structural Engineering

DESIGN STUDIO 02Design process, architectural context and conceptual architecture. Publicity. Urban con-text. Design in brown- fi eld situation (mine). ACTIVE WORKSHOP.

Lecturers: SZTRANYÁK, MEDVEGY, HUTTER, BACHMANN

SUMMER UNIVERSITY

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PROJECTS OF OUR TEACHING STAFF

Residential Building in Kővágószőlős, HungaryÁgnes Borsos and Prof. Dr. Zoltán BachmanPTE Architectural Institute

Hartung Saloon Pécs, HungaryDr. Klaudia Szösz and Dr. Csaba RohoskaPTE Architectural Institute

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Custumer Center of Pannon VOLÁN Public Transport Company, PécsDr. Gabriella Medvegy, Dr. Gábor Veres and Dr. Donát Rétfalvi

PTE Architectural Institute

Expo Milan Hungarian Pavilon 2015 - fi rst prised projectDr. Ákos Hutter, PTE and Dr.Tamás Getto

PTE Architectural InstituteTown Center, Visegrád

Dr. Anna Mária Tamás and Dr. Krisztián Kovács-AndorPTE Architectural Institute

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PROJECTS OF OUR PROFESSORS AND DOCTORAL SCHOOL

Early Christian Necropolis of Sopianae, Pécs, HungaryDr Zoltán Bachman, Dr György Stocker, BME, Dr Krisztián Kovács-Andor, Dr Adrienn Emresz, BKF, Dr Gabriella Medvegy, Dr Horváth Magdolna PTE Architectural InstituteDr Schrancz Mihály, BME

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PROJECTS OF OUR PROFESSORS AND DOCTORAL SCHOOL

Szentágothai János Research Center, PTE, Pécs, HungaryDr Bálint Bachamann, Dr Zoltán Bachman, Dr Hutter Ákos, Dr Rohoska Csaba, Dr István

Kistelegdi, Dr Borsos Ágnes, Dr Molnár Tamás, Dr Szösz Klaudia PTE Architectural InstituteDr György Stocker BME

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ADDITIONALINFORMATION

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SPECIAL SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS

The Architecture programs are off ered by the ArchiWe off er a mentoring program with the goal of assisting international students in adapting to a new academic system and environment. The University has halls of residence and hostels, and liaises with a real estate company to help international students f nding housing in Pécs:

www.studenthousing.hu.

An Orientation Day is organised at the beginning of each semester for fi rst year students to help them with the enrolment procedure, registration, course selection, and provide them with information about library resources, mobile phone service providers and deals and procedures like obtaining residence permit and opening a bank account.

We off er language courses embedded in the course program. The Lectorate of Foreign Languages for Technical Purposes off ers English for Architecture, English for Written Technical Communication and English for Spoken Technical Communication. It is also possible to learn Basic Hungarian, German and Spanish. These courses are available free of charge to our enrolled students.

Students have the possibility to take part in mobility programs and study at our interna-tional partner institutions as exchange students for one or two semesters.

Every enrolled student is required to have an online account to use the Neptun. With the help of the system students can control their studies, exams, elective courses, timetables and contact lecturers and fellow students. The account will automatically be activated after registration and further activation will not be necessary.

he departments of the Architecture Institute are the providers of the courses in the most important disciplines of the Program. Staff and addresses who can help students with information during studies:

General information:

www.engineeringstudies.net

www.mik.pte.hu/en/

http://architecture.pte.hu/

[email protected]

Skype: architecture.pte

Facebook: www.facebook.com/engineeringstudiespecs/

Breuer Marcell Doctoral school:

www.breuer.mik.pte.hu/en/

Admissions Offi ce

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology,

University of Pécs,

PÉCS, HUNGARY

Boszorkány u. 2

H-7624

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ABOUT STUDENT’S ADMINISTRATION

Course Catalogues

The Course Catalogues include information about current course off erings and the syl-labus of the international programs and subjects opened for Exchange Students. The syllabuses are available trough the coloured buttons on the right.

Semester Calendar

The academic year is divided into two semesters: the fall semester (September 1 - Janu-ary 30) and the spring semester (February 1 - June 30). Lectures are held during the fi rst part of each semesters (study period in 15 weeks), and there are exams in the second part (exam period in 5 weeks with term papers, oral reports and exams). In-ternships and workshops are scheduled for the third part of the semester. An Orienta-tion Day is organised at the beginning of each semester for fi rst year students to help them with the enrolment procedure, registration, course selection, and provide them with information about library resources, mobile phone service providers and deals and procedures like obtaining residence permit and opening a bank account. For fresh informations search for ‘administration’ or ‘semester calendar’ between Tags.

We off er a mentoring program with the goal of assisting international students in adapting to a new academic system and environment.

Our Staff for International Relations and Programs

Our Staff for International Relations is ready to solve your problems and answer your kindly questions. In case of need more informations, please, contact with International Offi ce or higher representatives in Consulting Hours or via e-mails:

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MRS. GABRIELLA MEDVEGY DR.

Associate Professor, Vice- Dean of International Rela-tions on Faculty of Engineering

Academic Representative of International Programs & Relations, Erasmus Coordinator

[email protected]

Tel: +36 72 211 968 / 23947

Offi ce Hours: Wednesdays 9.30-10.30 in B-125

MRS. RÉKA SOMFAI

Consultant for International Relations and Erasmus Offi ce

[email protected]

Tel: +36 72 503 650 / 23973

Offi ce Hours: Monday and Wednesday 8.30-11.30,

Tuesday and Thursday 13.00-15.00 in A-104

MRS. ILDIKÓ KOVÁCS

Representative of Student Registrar’s Offi ce. (Study-re-lated questions of English- language-based Programs)

[email protected]

Tel: +36 72 503 650 / 23661

Offi ce Hours: in B-027

Ask Her, if you need informations about:

Applying for International Programs of the Faculty of Engineering & IT University of Pécs

Academic questions of International Study Programs of Faculty of Engineering

International Relations and International Activity of the Faculty

Mobility, possibly countries, acceptation

Possibly academic contact for incoming Teachers or Staff arriving to the Faculty

Possibly academic or exchange cooperation with higher educational institution

Ask Her in case of questions in:

Providing help in non educational issues

Immigration

Health Insurance, GP

Bank account

Support and Administration for International Relations and Erasmus

She is competent in:

Student Registrar’s Offi ce

Verifi cation

Enrollment Credentials

Eligibility for admission

Academic Status

Issuance of Offi cial Transcript of Records and Diploma

Temporary Transcript of Records

Transfer Credential

Certifi cation of Enrollment/Attendance

Completion forms, Dropping forms, and application forms for academic records

Authentication of academic records

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1. Fill out the online application form at www.architecture.pte.hu/howtoapply/

2. Send application documents specifi ed below to the Admissions Offi ce (APPLICATION FORM ARCHITECTURE, Admissions Offi ce, Faculty of Engineering and Information Tech-nology University of Pécs, H-7624 Pécs, Boszorkány u. 2., HUNGARY ) or in an attach-ment to [email protected].

A/0. Completed Application Form ( http://architecture.pte.hu/howtoapply/ )

B/1. Copy of the school leaving certifi cate ( Applicants for the 10 semester program )-B/2. Record and transcripts of previous studies ( Applicants for the higher or master level course)-B/3. Copy of master level degree ( Applicants for the DLA/PhD program )

C/0. Letter of motivation in English containing information about schools attended, achievements, skills

D/1. Curriculum Vitae in English ( Applicants for all Architecture program )-D/2. Cur-riculum Vitae in English, and detailed publication list / list of the most important de-signed buildings ( Applicants for the DLA/PhD program )

E/0. Portfolio of works in digital version*

F/0. Passport photo

G/0. Statement or transcript confi rming suffi cient knowledge in English

H/0. Draft about the planned research in Architecture or relative fi elds (Applicants for PhD/DLA program )

I/0. Recommendations, any other relevant documents (optional)

(* About the portfolio:- Applicants for the ten semester Architecture program: portfolio or collection of some creative works as freehand drawings, digital drawings, artistic photos or travel photos, buildings, thoughts about the built environment etc.) that demonstrate the Applicant’s creative-visual skills. -Applicants for Architecture program with previous architecture studies: a portfolio of projects, works in digital version, on DVD, or link to a downloads page-Applicants for the DLA/PhD program: please send a portfolio about projects, works, build projects, architectural competitions, publica-tions etc - in digital version, in DVD, or download to a link)

3. The Admissions Offi ce must receive all required documents. After the documents are received a personal or on-line interview is arranged. The aim of the interview is to gain suffi cient information about the applicant’s:-English language skills,-the architectural dimension,-communication skills.

The applicant’s portfolio is the main topic of the interview.

4. “Accept” or “not accept” point. Applicants are informed in 3 days after the interview.

5. For applicants who have been accepted to the program the fee of the fi rst semester is due to be paid prior to the commencement of the academic year (the full amount, or the fi rst instalment – subject to a separate payment agreement).

6. The University of Pécs sends the Applicant the original “Decision of Admission” and other documents required for the immigration and visa procedure.

7. The academic year starts at the beginning of September.

APPLICATION PROCEDUREFOR THE ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM

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Citizens of the EU/ EEA (European Economic Area including Lichtenstein, Norway, Ice-land and Switzerland) member states and of the following countries may travel to Hun-gary without a visa: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Guatemala, Holy See, Honduras, Hong Kong (the exemption applies only to holders of a “Hong Kong Special Administrative Region” passport), Israel, Japan, Ma-cao (the exemption applies only to holders of a “Regio Administrativa Especial de Ma-cau” passport), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Salvador, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, United States of America, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Citizens of the above countries do not require a student visa to Hungary. However, stu-dents staying in Hungary for a period of over 90 days must apply for a residence permit after arrival in Hungary and receive a registration card. Visitors who already possess a residence permit, have the right to travel in the Schengen area for a maximum of 3 months. For a longer stay students need to apply for residence permit in the country that they wish to visit. For more information please contact the Embassy.

Non EEA nationals with a visa requirement will have to apply for a visa and residence permit at the Hungarian Embassy prior to their arrival in Hungary. It is important to check the latest information because there might be changes.

IMMIGRATION REGULATIONSFOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

A residence permit may be issued on grounds of pursuit of studies to third-country nationals accepted by an establishment of secondary or higher education accredited in the Republic of Hungary and admitted to the territory of the Republic of Hungary to pursue as his/her main activity a full-time course of study, or to attend a course in an establishment of higher education, which may cover a preparatory course prior to such education.

For a residence permit international students can turn to the Regional Directorate of Southern Transdanubia of the Offi ce of Immigration and Nationality in Pécs.

The visa procedure my take one or two months. The application to the Architecture program lasts until the end of July, but the application procedure for the academic year beginning in September must be started until July 15. It means that all the documents listed above have to be sent by the Applicant to the Admissions Offi ce so that all the paperwork can be completed until the beginning of September.

For more and timely information it is important to contact the Hungarian Embassy or Consulate in the student’s country of origin.

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TRAFFIC INFORMATION

GETTING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF PÉCS

airport transfer from/to Pécs: www.travel4you.hu

by train: www.elvira.mav-start.hu

by bus: www.ujmenetrend.cdata.hu/uj_menetrend/en/

car: Proof of insurance (green card) and for non-EU citizens an international driving license is required.

GETTING AROUND IN PÉCS

Local bus transportation: www.tukebusz.hu.

For timetables click on ”Menetrend“ Tickets must be purchased in advance at ticket offi ces and in shops, or alternatively from the bus driver (more expensive). Students of the Faculty are entitled to receive a Hungarian Student ID Card (more information about the card is to be given on the Orientation Day). The Student ID Card enables them to purchase a reduced price monthly student bus pass. Boarding the buses is usually only possible through the fi rst door (occasionally the bus driver may decide to let passengers board through the back doors as well). When boarding the bus, you must validate your ticket or show your monthly pass to the driver.

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EMERGENCY

General emergency service phone number: 112

Ambulance and emergency medical services:104

Police: 107

Ambulance: 104

Fire Department, rescue services, civil protection services: 105.

To call these numbers is free of charge.

24-hour crime hotline with English speaking operators: +36 1 438 8080

Telephone directory service with English speaking operators: 191

International Directory Assistance: 199

Pécs Police Headquarters

Address: H-7622 Pécs, Vargha Damján Street 3.

Phone: 00 36 72 504 450

Fax: 00 36 72 504 400 / extension 1398

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.police.hu/english/

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COST OF LIVING IN PÉCS

The cost of living in Pécs is low by European standards and lower comparing the living expenses here with those in the capital, Budapest. The national currency in Hungary is the Hungarian Forint (HUF or Ft). Although the Euro is accepted at some places it is rec-ommended to carry local currency. Credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) are usually accepted in malls, most shops and major restaurants. ATM cash machines are widely available, even in small cities.

Train tickets can be bought at the train station (both from cashiers and vending ma-chines) and online.

Here are some examples of prices to expect in Pécs. Note that these are average prices, they can vary depending on location, the product or the service provider:

Food

A loaf of bread (1 kg): HUF 250

A bottle (1 l) of milk: HUF 200

Yogurt: HUF 90

Butter (100 g): HUF 250

Cheese (1 kg): HUF 1,900

Egg (1 piece): HUF 40

Chicken breast fi let (1 kg): HUF 1,500

A bottle of mineral water (1.5 l): HUF 90

A bottle of Coke (2 l): HUF 380

A glass of beer (0.5 l): HUF 150-250 in the supermarket HUF 250-400 in a pub

Menu of the day in restaurant: HUF 650-990

A restaurant meal: HUF 1,000-3,000

Transport

Bus ticket: HUF 280 in advance, HUF 360 on the bus

Monthly student bus pass:HUF 3300

A taxi ride within city limits: HUF 900-1,500 (depending on the distance)

Budapest Airport shuttle service: HUF 8,000-HUF 9,000

Entertainment

Entrance fee at clubs: HUF 0-1000

Cinema ticket with student discount: HUF 1040, HUF 1390 for a 3D fi lm

Swimming pools: Admission is free for the students of the University to the Pollack Swimming Pool, other swimming pools: HUF 800- 2200

Ice skating (3 hours): HUF 700

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HOUSING IN PÉCS

International students in Pécs have two basic options: university accommodation and private rented accommodation. University accommodation is subject to eligibility. Do not enter into a tenancy agreement and transfer any deposit or rent in advance from abroad without making sure that the accommodation meets your requirements. Ac-commodation prices in Pécs:

Shared room in a university hall of residence: 125 – 200 USD

Private rented accommodation: from 250 USD + bills

University accommodation

The University of Pécs has 10 halls of residence operated by the Students Hostel Com-mittee. Each room is furnished and has an en suit bathroom. Bedding is provided. There are twin and three bed rooms, but no single rooms.

Websites for students looking for private rented accommodation:

www.studenthousing.hu off ers free accommodation fi nding service for students. They have the largest database of apartments for rent in Pécs. Choose your favourite apart-ment on their website, write them an email and leave the rest to them!

Contact: [email protected]

www.alberlet.hu/en – a website with private advertisements.

www.ananashostel.hu from 10 EUR/night

www.naphostel.com/ from 10 EUR/night

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