Dear Colleague,
Greetings from Hungary!
I am pleased to inform you that the University of Pécs has launched its new Pécs Summer School program. We would love to welcome your students to these high quality and very enjoyable summer programs to experience and enjoy all the cultural and educational benefits Central Europe and Hungary can offer.
In 2017 we offer the following summer programs:
1. BUSINESS
Simony Summer Entrepreneurship Consulting Program
1-30 July
2. DEBATE
Pécs Debate Academy
’University Education and Student Life in the 21st Century’
28 July-6 August
3. MUSIC
POP UP Music Camp
16-21 June
4. SOCIAL SCIENCES
DRC Summer School
’New Borders Between Old Neighbours – Return Of History In The Danube Region?’
2-9 July
5. SELF-MANAGEMENT
Personal Development Training
26-28 June
6. LANGUAGE LEARNING
Hungarian Language and Culture
July 24 - August 20 (4-week-long course)
July 24 - August 6 (2-week-long course)
Further information about these summer programs can be found in the attached leaflet and on our website at:
We offer dormitory placements in recently refurbished and fully equipped residence halls. Our courses are very high quality and professionally relevant which will enhance a student's resume along with providing the other benefits gained by attending a summer program.
We would be delighted to extend our excellent partnership to the summer programs. Below please find a letter to the students. May I kindly ask you to forward it to your students along with the attached leaflet. Thank you very much in advance.
Should you need any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Looking forward to your reply
Kind regards
Gyöngyi Pozsgai
Dr. Gyöngyi Pozsgai, PhD
International Relations Co-ordinator
Centre for International Relations
University of Pécs
Vasvári Pál u. 4.
7622 Pécs
Hungary
Tel . 36/72/501-500/12418
Dear Student,
Come to Hungary and gain credits while you learn and have lots of fun this summer! In 2017 the University of Pécs, the oldest and one of the largest universities of Hungary announces the following exciting and unique summer programs:
BUSINESS
Simonyi Summer Entrepreneurship Consulting Program
Date: July 1 –30
The Simonyi Summer Entrepreneurship Consulting Program is designed to train and mentor participants from diverse disciplines to get involved in improving their own and their peers’ entrepreneurial mind-set.
Social programs: City Tour, Celebration of 4 July, Wine Tasting, Hungarian Cooking Competition
Who should apply: Undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines
Language of instruction: English
Earned credits: 15 ECTS credits, 10 USD credits
DEBATE
Pécs Debate Academy Summer School and Culture Week
'University Education and Student Life in the 21st Century'
Date: July 28 – August 6
Join our Pécs Debate Academy Summer School and receive up-to-date knowledge about the hot topics of today’s higher education! Do you want to make your opinion heard? Come and improve your debating skills with us, using the most effective content, style, speed, tone and volume! Our unique Debate Academy Summer School uses a mixed methodology. Not only will you learn about issues of higher education from experts of the field, but also have the opportunity to develop your speaking skills and learn to argue according to the techniques of the British Parliamentary Debate style.
Social programs: Concert, cultural and interactive events such as concerts, country presentations, sport contests, social night, field trip, sightseeing
Who should apply: Undergraduate, graduate and PhD students
Language of instruction: English
Earned credits: 6 ECTS credits
MUSIC
POP UP Music Camp
Date: June 16 -21
Short description:
Are you a festival-goer and interested in learning how to organize a pop festival? Come to Pécs, our Hungarian Liverpool and home to many very popular Hungarian rock bands! Learn how to organize a pop music festival like the professionals do! Pécs has an immense atmosphere of pop music - you can sense the music here!
Join our unique Music Camp and learn from professional festival organizers and musicians how to: 1. organize and promote a music festival 2. create visual effects 3. perform your own music on stage
Participants will have a special opportunity to follow and participate in the preparation of the amazing pop music festival, Fishing on Orfű.
Social programs: The night-off programs will include concerts and participation in the various ongoing cultural events in Pécs.
Who should apply: Undergraduate, graduate and PhD students
Language of instruction: English
Earned credits: 2 ECTS credits
SELF-DEVELOPMENT
Personal Development Training
Date: June 26–28
Apply to our Personal Developmenttraining if you would like to learn about yourself, to be able to identify your strengths and values, and build and communicate your personal brand. This training will also help you improve your communication and debate skills and teach you how to enter the job market successfully.
Social programs: City tour, welcome and farewell party, karaoke party
Who should apply: Undergraduate and graduate students who would like to increase self-esteem in everyday life and entering the labor market
Language of instruction: English
Earned credits: 3 ECTS credits
SOCIAL SCIENCES
New Borders Between Old Neighbours – Return Of History In The Danube Region?
DRC Summer School
Date: July 2-9
Join our DRC Summer School and receive up-to-date knowledge about the political, economic and social challenges of the Danube Region!
Do you have research results about the Danube region that you would like to share? Or would you just like to express your thoughts and learn from experts? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the region? What does the future hold? Register if you are interested in the region's political, economic, historical and social processes - discover our workshops and present your idea and research.
Social programs: sightseeing, wine-tasting, excursions
Who should apply: BA, MA, PhD level scientists from Social, Human and Political Sciences
Language of instruction: English
Earned credits: 10 ECTS credits
LANGUAGES
Hungarian Language and Culture Summer University
Date: July 24 - August 20 (4-week-long course)
July 24 - August 6 (2-week-long course)
Short description:
Would you like to learn Hungarian in an interesting, effective and playful way? Apply to our Hungarian Language and Culture Summer University to learn not only the language but also to receive up-to-date information about Hungarian culture, cuisine, traditions and much more! All in a very amusing way, in small multicultural groups. Learn our unique and very interesting language in the natural language environment and learn more than just a language!
Social programs: trips to the countryside, sports programs, hiking, cultural programs including making traditional handcrafted artifacts, learning folk dances, experiencing Hungarian gastronomy and wine tasting.
Who should apply: anyone who is interested in speaking Hungarian
Language of instruction: Hungarian (English)
Earned credits: 13.5 ECTS / 9 ECTS credits
Our Summer Schools are learning AND tremendous fun! Find something related to your degree or to your interest! Join our Summer Schools and invite your friends, too!
Pécs is one of the most beautiful Central European cities, with a rich culture dating back to the Roman Empire. You can actually visit building foundations and burial ground as old as the 4th century in our historic yet modern city. Beautiful architecture and artwork can be found down every street. There are many festivals that occur regularly throughout the year. In fact, our city was designated to be a European Capital of Culture in 2010. It is a vibrant yet peaceful, safe and student friendly UniverCity.
The University of Pécs, founded in 1367, is also the oldest and one of the largest research universities in Hungary. With ten schools and 20,000 students, the University plays a significant role in Hungarian higher education. It is a truly international university in the heart of Central and Eastern Europe with our first English-taught degree program launched over 30 years ago. Today, the University of Pécs offers more than 40 degree programs taught in English with more than 3,000 international students coming from 95 different countries.
Our university offers a
• very reasonable program fee
• gorgeous, vibrant location
• a safe environment
• and a unique Central European study abroad experience
Our courses are very high quality and professionally relevant which will enhance your resume along with providing the other benefits gained by participating in a summer program.
Please find more details about our Pécs Summer School programs in the attached brochure and on our website:
You can also follow us on Facebook at Pécs Summer School 2017.
This unique Central European Pécs Summer School Program awaits you! Don’t miss the opportunity!
For your application or questions, please, contact Dr. Gyöngyi Pozsgai, International Relations Co-ordinator, Centre for International Relations at
University of Pécs
Vasvári Pál u. 4.
7622 Pécs, Hungary
Tel . 36/72/501-500/12418
We look forward to hearing from you.