Ranked among the top
10 universities in Hungary, our rapidly developing university offers an array
of degree programmes in humanities, health sciences, law, pedagogy, psychology,
social sciences and theology at bachelor, master and doctoral level. While
upholding the Christian ethos, our university is open to everyone, regardless of
the student’s background or faith.
- 3 Masters
- 8200 Students
- Private Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Humanities (2)
- M.A. English Studies
- M.A. Theology
Law (1)
Social Sciences (1)
- M.A. Theology
About
History
- Károli Gáspár University was founded by the Reformed Church in Hungary.
- The university was named after Károli Gáspár, the Calvinist pastor, who prepared the first complete Hungarian translation of the Bible in 1590.
- The university was established in its present from in 1993 but its history roots back to 1839.
Education
It is founded on the traditions of Reformed education, yet the university is open to professional innovation. The more than 8000 students can conduct their studies at five faculties which are the following: Faculty of Law, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Theology, Faculty of Pedagogy and Faculty of Social Studies and Health Sciences.
Research
Please find the main research fields at our website: https://english.kre.hu/index.php/research.html
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Housing services
4 Student Residence Halls providing almost 500 places for the students of the university
Student Life
Campus life
Besides Budapest and Nagykőrös where the two main campuses are located, Károli Gáspár University provides courses in neighbouring countries: in Targu Mures/Marosvásárhely and Ilieni/Ilyefalva (both in Romania), as well as in Berehove/Beregszász (Ukraine) and in Levice/Léva (Slovakia) in cooperation with local higher education institutions.
Sports facilities
The students of the University can take part in a wide range of amateur sport teams in futsal, basketball, handball, volleyball or water polo. These teams play in amateur championships organised among other universities and colleges. The opportunity to join is open for everyone, even for absolute beginners. Apart from sport activities students have the opportunity to learn traditional Hungarian folk dance as well.
Student clubs
The Student Union organises and offers a wide range of cultural and professional programmes for the students. The Student Union encourages everyone to meet their professors and school mates outside the university as well, to make new friendships and establish new contacts.
Student Reviews
Team work and experience
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I really liked the fact that the teaching was done in small groups and that most of the time you had to work in groups. Also, we did an internship every semester, which had a different topic and methodology every semester. The epidemic situation made the teachers' work extremely difficult, but I think they did very well.
Great University in Budapest
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The quality of education is great, the student get high level knowledge. The teachers are also helpful and the milieu of the university is also great. I'm pleased to learn there. They help me to improve not only my studies or the methods of learning, but some teachers can help me to improve mentally as well.
Review of a reformed university in Budapest
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
My university is a young institution, it was established in 1993. It is a small protestant university in Budapest. The atmosphere has always been family-like, because of its size. This led to knowing almost each of my fellow students studying in the same class and to forming everlasting friendships. In terms of humanities this university is a great place to improve and to...
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