BUDAPEST METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
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Why Hungary?
Member of the European Union, NATO and the Schengen Zone
Hungary is a safe country with a low crime rate
According to ACA survey, Hungary is the 6th in Europe regardingthe number of English language programs.
Hungary is rich in culture and talent: musicians, inventors, Nobellaureates, Olympic champions
Living expenses are much more affordable in Hungary than inWestern European countries while it still offers a Western Europeanway of life and possibilities. Average monthly living cost withaccommodation included: 500 EUR/month.
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International Student Body in OECD countries
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Franz Liszt (1811 – 1886)
Hungarian Fantasy
(1846 -1853,1882, 1885)
Bela Bartok (1881-1945)
Hungarian Sketches (1931)
Zoltán Kodály (1882-1967)
Psalmus Hungaricus (1923)
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Hungary in the WorldMusicians
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16 Nobel laureates, including:
Albert Szent-Györgyi credited with discovering vitamin C Dennis Gábor inventor and developer of the holographic method
Hungarian inventions that changed our life:
ballpoint pen László Bíró safety matches János Irinyi computer János Neumann BASIC János Kemény helicopter Oszkár Asbóth Rubik’s cube Ernő Rubik Word, Excel Charles Simonyi
Hungary in the WorldInventions
Hungary is ranked 9th on the world list of total medals won inall Olympic Games.
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Student of Budapest Metropolitan University,Dániel Gyurta won the gold medal and set anew world record for the 200m breaststrokeat 2012 London Olympics.
Hungary in the WorldOlympic Champions
Foreign investment is amongst the highest in Central Europe
Foreign companies created thousands of new, high-skilled, highly-paid jobs
Unemployment rate is only 5% (Eurostat)
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Business in Hungary
Capital city of Hungary, population of 1.7 million
#1 Best value for money city in the world: 2014 – Tripadvisor
Budapest is the world’s second-best city Readers’ Choice Awards 2015 of Condé Nast Traveler
#11 Friendliest cities in the world / 2014 – CNT
"World’s best cultural and entertainment venues for the young crowd”Lonely Planet
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Budapest
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The second largest Parliament building in the world.
Budapest
New York Café - The most beautiful café of the world.
Budapest
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Our University
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Quick facts
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8000 students 10% international students Biggest private university of Hungary Highest number of art programs Over 4.5 million EUR project support from various funds
practice oriented training system unique in Hungary each degree program has compulsory trainings academic staff with entrepreneurial background more than 800 professional partners
87% OF OUR GRADUATES FIND A JOB WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION, 51% ALREADY DURING UNIVERSITY YEARS
Major professional partners
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China
Germany Cameroon
Pakistan
AzerbaijanEgypt
RussiaIndia
Nigeria
Iran
TurkeyUSA Kazakhstan
Georgia
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Budapest Metropolitan university offers a wide range of study programs in the fields of Business, Communication, Tourism and Arts
31 BA programs 15 MA programs 13 higher level vocational training programs 27 postgraduate specialist training courses
In English:
13 BA programs 5 MA programs 4 Preparatory programs
Programs
BACHELORPROGRAMS in English
September
intake
February
intake
Animation ✓ ×
Visual Representation ✓ ×
Graphic Design ✓ ×
Media Design ✓ ×
Photography ✓ ×
Environmental Design ✓ ×
Business Administration and Management ✓ ✓
Commerce and Marketing ✓ ✓
Finance and Accounting ✓ ✓
International Business and Economics ✓ ✓
Tourism and Catering ✓ ✓
Communication and Media Science ✓ ✓
International Relations ✓ ✓
MASTERPROGRAMS in English
September
intake
February
intake
Graphic Design ✓ ×
Communication and Media Studies ✓ ✓
Management and Leadership ✓ ✓
Tourism Management ✓ ✓
Business Development (Enterpreneurship) ✓ ✓
Pre-Master
if you do not you meet the entry requirements to study at MA level
When do you need it?
Your undergraduate degree is not related to the field you would like to study
You do not have the required number of credits – at least 30 credits – to start your studies on MA level.
Pre-Master’s entry requirements:
Undergraduate degree
Academic transcript of records
English level equivalent to IELTS 6.0
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Preparatory Programs
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Double Degrees Coventry University, UK Antalya International College of Tourism (in Russian), Turkey ISI Education Group, Japan
Foreign Language Courses
General language courses, including Chinese International language examination (TOEIC) Hungarian as a second language course
Intensive English Language Preparatory Program (300 or 600 hours) Foundation Semester For Art Programs (only in the February intake) Professional Foundation Semester for Business studies Pre-Master for Business or Communication
Coventry University Programs
Coventry program Metropolitan program
International Advertising BA Commerce and Marketing BA
International Advertising BABusiness Administration and
Management BA
International Event and Hospitality Management BA
Tourism and Catering BA
International Business BAInternational Business
Economics BA
International Business BA Business Administration and Management BA
Coventry University Programs
Top-up Program
Requirements:
120 business credits and BA degree or 4 closed semesters
(If 120 credit points were not gained in English language, IELTS 6.5 result is needed or an in-House language exam has to be taken in Budapest.)
Students with HND degree are welcome
Fees:
2950/semester = EUR 5900 in total
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Coventry University Programs
Get two degrees:
Coventry+ METU degree (7 semesters)
Admission requirement:
secondary school certificate
transcript of records
Fees:
Coventry tuition fee: 1500 EUR/ semester (paid only in the 5th and 6th semesters: altogether 3000 EUR) +
METU tuition fee: paid in each semester
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Summer workshops
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Northeastern University (USA) at METU Global May Program, Ohio State University (USA) Fort Hays University (USA) – SPA and Wellness Tourism
Application ProcedureTwo intakes: in February and in September
1. Uploading documents into the application system:
https://apply.metropolitan.hu/
2. Skype interview
Its aim is to learn more about your motivation, previous studies and future plans.
We assess if English language skills are sufficient for study purposes.
3. We issue the Conditional Acceptance Letter
which means the student can pay the tuition fees of the first two semestersand the Visa Assistance Package.
4. We issue the Final Letter of Admission
It is one of the most important documents for the applicants to apply for the student visa. We send it both by email and by courier mail.
The whole procedure takes 5-7 days. 26
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APPLICATION DEADLINES
Period OriginSeptember
intakeFebruary
intake
Early Bird (10% off)
EU* 30th June15th
November
non-EU 30th May 15th October
Final
EU* 31st July 5th January
non-EU 30th June30th
November
* Includes EU and Turkish applicants and citizens of
EEA member countries
Fees
Two semesters’ tuition fee + application fee + visa assistance fee
Visa Assistance Package (220€)
Includes Health Insurance (120€)
Full legal assistance to advance a successful visa interview
VISA rejection non-refundable fees
95 € Application Fee
100€ Visa Assistance Fee
200€ administration fee
The University offers a 10% 'Early Bird' discount for those who transfer the app fee before the Early Bird deadline
September intake: 30th June for EU, 30th May for Non-EU students
February intake: 15th October for EU, 15th November for Non-EU students28
Accommodation 1:Visit Hostel
Accommodation in twin rooms
All the campuses can be reached within 30 minutes, shopping malls and restaurants nearby
Rental fee: 200 € / person / monthDeposit of 400 € to be transferred to reserve a place
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Accommodation 2:Nova Inn Apartment House
In bedroom with 3 beds: 190 € /person/month In bedroom with 2 beds: 250 € /person/month In bedroom with 1 beds: 290 € /person/month balcony surcharge: 10 euros, until available
compulsory starter package, containing beddings, cutlery, towels: 100 € /personlocated less than 100 meters from the Nagy Lajos campus250 meters from two shopping centres with fitness centre, multiplex cinema, and a bowling alley
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Scholarships
Academic Scholarship
TATA Scholarship
Start-Up Program
Creative Scholarship
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International relations
• 5 continents, 138 partners
• Erasmus+ Student mobility
• Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility
• Campus Mundi
• Over 50 staff exchanges/year
• Over 250 student exchanges/year
Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility
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International Credit Mobility within the frames of Erasmus+.
• 6 projects awarded in total: 105 813 EUR
• 35 student and staff mobility with partners from:
• Chile
• India
• South Africa
• Israel
• Kazakhstan
• Ukraine
What we are proud ofInternational Conferences
ATLAS annual conference 2014
Unitwin (UNESCO) international conference 2016
EuroChrie international conference 2016
International awards
Son of Saul – Academy Awards (Oscar): Best Foreign Language FilmMatyas Erdelyi, cameraman is our former teacher for Art programs
Student awards
51st Karlovy Vary International Film Festival – Crystal Globe
40th Annecy International Animation Film Festival – Jury award prize
Manchester Film Festival – Best Animation Prize
Johannesburg Jozi Film Festival – Best Student Film Award
EBMC – European Business Master Cup
2015 Digital Marketing Student of the Year
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Career Center
Our talent management programme gives you the chance to deepen yourknowledge in a specific area. We have established professional workshopsfocusing on media studies, economics, marketing, tourism and social sciences.
Information exchange events including the Day of Companies, offerstudents the opportunity to meet in person representatives of companies.
The Grafton Career Club provides an opportunity to meet the consultants ofGrafton Recruitment Ltd.
Research and feedback: each year we assess what companies think of thosestudents of ours undertaking an internship, and we also ask the interns toevaluate their experiences.
Lifestyle counselling helps students who wish to discuss their personalproblems with an expert.
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Need help to build up your career?
We provide a unique training program so that you can acquire complementary skills fostering an easy entry into the labour market. The service is offered free of charge for the students of METU.
Welcome weekend
Takes place at the beginning of each semester
To facilitate integration and get to know fellow students
Free of charge for newcomers
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Check out our introduction video
http://www.metropolitan.hu/en/about-us/326/introductory-video.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEQw8EtN4gc
We are hoping to welcome you as a METU student soon.
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Thank you for your attention!