For the curriculum of each individual study programme, please visit the respective pages of the programmes as displayed in the Study programmes section.
B.A. programmes taught in English
- B.A. in English and American Studies with specializations in
Literatures and Cultures in English;
International Communication in Business and Administration;
Audiovisual Translation - B.A. in Communication and Media Science with a specialization in
Creative Industry
M.A. programmes taught in English
- M.A. in Applied Linguistics
- M.A. in American Studies
joint programme with Nazareth University, Rochester, N.Y. - M.A. in English Studies with specializations in
English Applied Linguistics
Anglo-Saxon Society and Culture - M.A. in Instruction of English as a Foreign Language
PhD programme taught in English
Veszprém, also known as the ‘City of Queens’, is one of Hungary’s hidden treasures. With its winding streets, steep inclines and many romantic corners, it has the feeling of an enchanted town. Also, Lake Balaton and the hills of Bakony are within striking distance for an excursion. There are certainly many things to do in this part of the world, so let’s see what Veszprém has to offer.
Restaurants and parks
This city is studded with a number of great restaurants. It doesn’t matter whether you yearn for fine dining, a traditional Hungarian night or just a quick snack. It is also a lovely thing to take the time to walk in the city; various parks offer a suitable venue for relaxation, for running, or, for younger visitors, a trip to a playground.
They are all situated along the Séd brook, so just follow the water. Geocaching can be also an alternative activity – there are lots of hidden spots across the whole city.
Take a trip to Lake Balaton or the Bakony Hills
Veszprém, due to its fortunate location, can be an ideal base for a trip to either Lake Balaton or the enchanting Bakony hills. Around the lake you can happen upon one of the small neighboring amazing towns, which dot the coastline. Try Tihany or Balatonfüred (or Alsóörs, which is a smaller village) – these are all within a 10 minutes’ drive. Bakony Hills is a great destination for a day spent in woods – there are also several caves to explore, hidden lakes to find and a network of well-marked footpaths to follow.
Street music festival
If you happen to be in town in July, you can immerse yourself in the nightlife in the streets. Several musicians from different countries are invited each year to perform in this festival – it lasts usually for four or five days, and until the early hours of the morning. The whole town turns out to participate in this fiesta, so it is the best chance to catch Veszprém in its Sunday best.
Hangvilla – ‘Tuning-fork’
This weirdly-shaped building stands beside the main road, and you certainly can’t miss it: it looks like a giant tuning-fork, hence its name. Accordingly, a schedule of concerts and lectures takes place here – you can check them out on the website. But not only can you experience great musical events – such as the Cuban evening of ‘Havana Social Club’ – there are wine evenings, and theatrical performances aimed at both adults and children.
Castle
The castle is prominently visible from almost any part of Veszprém, standing atop a hill right in the middle of the city. It is more specifically a castle area, with beautiful old medieval buildings, an amazing fountain, churches and ecclesiastical houses, cobblestone roads and the firetower, which is emblematic of the town. The road leading to this spot is quite steep, but the amazing panoramic view definitely rewards the effort: sunsets and snowy evenings are best enjoyed standing right here at the very top of Veszprém. If you get cold or feel a little peckish, slip into one of the various restaurants near the castle.
Kittenberger Zoo
Named after the famous Hungarian traveler, author and zoologist Kittenberger Kálmán, this zoo boasts a terrific variety of animals situated in a beautiful botanical garden, all nestled in undulating countryside. You can admire the European fauna, but there are many more exotic species on show too, including rhinoceroses, chimpanzees, pygmy marmosets and giraffes. Those who prefer birds or reptiles can immerse themselves in the wide variety of such animals, which call this place home.
Handball
Veszprém’s handball team is the most successful in Hungary and also boasts a top-notch pedigree in European competitions. So, if you happen to be in town when a game is on, get set for premier sports and an incredible atmosphere. You can check out the webpage for information about fixtures or online ticket purchases.
Laczkó Dezső Múzeum
Local museums are always worth a visit – probably the best way to get a handle on the prevailing culture and spirit of the place you are spending time in. This museum has a collection relating to the Revolution and War of Independence in 1848/49, the two World Wars and the Revolution of 1956, along with an exhibition recreating how it must have been to be imprisoned in a castle.
Source: The Culture Trip: 10 Things to See and Do in Veszprem
Online media
Online media pages of the Faculty of Humanities:
YouTube channel of the Faculty
Student Accommodation
The Student Residence Office (“Egyetemi Kollégiumi Iroda”) is located in the Central Dormitory (“Központi Kollégium”) at 12 Egyetem Street.
Application and other important documents in English.
There are five student residence halls/dormitories available in Veszprém for regular (“nappali”) students. Currently, foreign students can apply for accommodation in the Central Dormitory (“Központi Kollégium”) and in Hotel Magister.
- The Central Dormitory (“Központi Kollégium”) (at 12 Egyetem Street); 2x3-person rooms per suite; current rates for non-fee-paying (“állami ösztöndíjas”) students and for full fee-paying (“önköltséges”) students.
- Hotel Magister (at 34/2 József Attila Street, part of the “upper campus”); 2-person rooms or 2x2-person rooms per suite; current rates for non-fee-paying (“állami ösztöndíjas”) students and for full fee-paying (“önköltséges”) students.
- Hotel Nereus (at 3 Lóczy Square in Balatonalmádi at Lake Balaton, 15km from Veszprém); 2-person rooms or 3-person rooms with bathroom; current rates for non-fee-paying (“állami ösztöndíjas”) students and for full fee-paying (“önköltséges”) students.
- Jedlik Ányos Szakkollégium (at 8 Móricz Zsigmond Street, Veszprém); 2-person rooms or 3-person rooms; current rates for non-fee-paying (“állami ösztöndíjas”) students and for full fee-paying (“önköltséges”) students.
- Harsányi János Szakkollégium for students of economics and management.
Rooms and flats for rent in Veszprém.
Dean's Secretariat
Postal address: H-8210 Veszprém, Egyetem u. 10., Pf. 1158
Dean's Secretariat of the Faculty of Modern Philology and Social Sciences, building N - 2nd floor
Geographical location:
#1 Wartha Vince Street, Veszprém, Hungary
GPS: 47.0853865,17.9003284,774
Phone and email:
Ildikó Ódor-Hámori, dean's secretary: +36 88 624 000 / 6239 extension. +36 30 398 5305
Email:
Dominika Kellerné Kovács, finance administrator: +36 88 624 000 / 6240 extension, +36 30 398 5305
E-mail:
Mária Szecsődi-Guti, academic affairs administrator: +36 88 624 000 / 6004 extension. +36 30 398 5305
Email:
Online media
Online media pages of the Faculty of Modern Philology and Social Sciences:
YouTube channel of the Faculty
1. Erasmus+
About the Erasmus+ program
2. Stipendium Hungaricum
The application procedure for the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship is a general and central one, you need to meet the requirements for application found on the webpage:
https://stipendiumhungaricum.hu/
Your application will be managed officially by the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program, and the University of Pannonia will be notified when you are accepted.
If you wish to attend the programs offered by the University of Pannonia, you are kindly asked to set our University and Institute of English and American Studies as your first choice. Thank you.
3. For 3rd country (non-Hungarian and non-EU) students applying as tuition paying students
Please check the model curricula of the programme(s) you are interested in at the webpages of the institutes offering the programmes. The curricula are in Hungarian and in English (the language of instruction is English.
Deadlines for application:
For BA programmes (beginning in September): the application procedure should be started not later than April 31st
For MA programmes (beginning in September as well as in February): not later than April 31st (for the September semester) and not later than October 31st (for the February semester).
Tuition fees: EUR 1500/semester for the BA programs; and EUR 2000/semester for the MA programs. The processing fee for the application (to be paid before the online interview) is EUR 150.
Eligibility criteria:
For the BA program:
- Secondary school certificate;
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL: 63 scores or higher) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS: Band 5 or above); or any other internationally accepted language exam in English (at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR));
- BA or MA degree completed in English (in which case no language examination is necessary);
- Motivation letter (personal/professional statement);
- (Online) interview.
For the detailed requirements (including the complete list of necessary documents) see the “Admission requirements for residents of third countries for study programmes…” document below.
For the MA program:
- Either a BA degree in the relevant field (see details at the pages of the chosen programmes);
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL: 63 scores or higher) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS: Band 5 or above); or any other internationally accepted language exam in English (minimally at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR));
- Motivation letter (personal/professional statement);
- (Online) interview.
For the detailed requirements (including the complete list of necessary documents) see the “Admission requirements for residents of third countries for study programmes…” document below.
Key documents to start the application procedure.
- Application form (please type in the data and sign the form manually)
- Contact persons for the study programmes:
- BA in English, MA in English, MA in Instruction of English as a Foreign Language, MA in American Studies -
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- BA in English, MA in English, MA in Instruction of English as a Foreign Language, MA in American Studies -
History of the faculty
The University of Pannonia besides having its seat in Veszprém operates in the picturesque cities of Veszprém, Nagykanizsa, Multilingualism Doctoral School, and Kőszeg, all on the lands of the former Roman province, Pannonia. The faculties of the university offer high quality education supported by cutting edge research activity and a student friendly environment. In order to meet the needs of the professional job market, our activities are carried out in close cooperation with the regional industrial partners and local governments. Based on the professional achievements of our faculty staff and the internationally recognized R&D results, the University of Pannonia is ranked among the best Hungarian universities. The degree obtained at our University is an acknowledged, valuable certificate providing a solid basis for successful career perspectives. To improve cultural experiences, our campuses maintain decades and century long traditions of student life. I encourage every visitor to browse our website and collect information about the possibilities offered by the University of Pannonia.
The predecessor of the Faculty of Humanities (formerly Faculty of Modern Philology and Social Sciences, peviously Faculty of Arts) was founded as the Faculty of Teacher Training in September 1990 as the second faculty of the University of Pannonia – then called the Veszprém University of Chemical Engineering. The faculty offered teacher training programmes and study programmes in the humanities. The faculty was renamed to its current name in 2007 and now offers study programmes in the humanities, pedagogy, and social sciences.
Since 2005, the Faculty received official accreditation for its new programmes in the Bologna-system of the European Higher Education Area. As a result of this, we now offer B.A. and M.A. programmes, a doctoral programme of its Multilingualism Doctoral School, as well as non-degree post-graduate trainings.
Deans of the Faculty of Modern Philology and Social Sciences (and its predecessor)
1990–1998 Jenő Bárdos
1998–2002 Zsolt Lengyel
2002–2006 Csaba Földes
2006–2010 István Szilágyi
2011–2017 Géza Horváth
2017–2024 Judit Navracsics
2024– Éva Bodnár