Eszterházy Károly Catholic University

About the University

Eszterházy Károly University is one of the most prestigious higher education institutions of Hungary. Our university provides intensive research opportunities, talent management and quality education for future professionals in a friendly atmosphere and unique cultural environment.

Eszterházy Károly University, serves its students with a wide variety of educational programmes at four campuses located in four cities of the region. In addition to the traditional fields of arts, sciences and humanities, such as pedagogy, natural sciences, creative arts and humanities, we provide undergraduate and graduate programmes and trainings in fields that meet new demands for expertise, while also creating pathways to individual success and fulfilment. Our goal is to provide state of the art knowledge to enable our students to meet today's labour market needs successfully. The research and knowledge centres under the Eszterházy banner facilitate academically engaging scientific research as well as practical needs of various organizations and companies of the region.

We believe in the value of knowledge and in the power of intellectual strength through good education. Our university is open to new initiatives and our doors are open to our prospective guests in the fabulous historic towns of Eger, Sárospatak, Gyöngyös and Jászberény.

Degree programmes in English

Eger Campus:

• Computer Science BSc
• International Studies MA

Why Eger?

Situated at the intersection of the spectacular Bükk Mountains, Eger is the seat of Heves County. With its population of 60,000 people, it is one of the most famous tourist attractions. Annually, hundreds of thousands of visitors enjoy its spectacular baroque monuments and historic buildings, get acquainted with the Castle recalling the days of Hungary's heroic resistance to the advance of the Ottoman Empire, delight in the sight of the Minaret built during the Turkish Conquest, benefit from the therapeutic effects of the Eger Open-Air Bath and enjoy the beautiful townscape. The traditionally high quality instruction made Eger an important educational center as well, with Eszterházy Károly University of Applied Sciences both professionally and culturally integrated into the life of the city.

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Gyöngyös Károly Róbert Campus:

• Tourism Management MA
• Business Development MA
• Management And Leadership MA
• Tourism And Catering BA
• Business Administration And Management BA
• Viticulture And Oenology Engineering BSc
• Agricultural Engineering BSc
• Agricutural Engineering In Rural Development MSc

Why Gyöngyös?

The Gyöngyös Károly Róbert Campus of EKU is located at the foothills of the Mátra mountains with an easy access to Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Gyöngyös, with its rich historical heritage going back to the early 1200s, is a unique place to live with many leisure activities and social events, cultural and folklore traditions, and famous and well-known wines.

The campus maintains state-of-the-art infrastructure, providing competitive multidisciplinary education and research activity opportunities with highly qualified staff and excellent student services, creating an ideal atmosphere in a safe and friendly community to meet the expectations of both domestic and international students.

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