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International
Prospectus
Qualifications offered at
University of Pannonia,
Nagykanizsa Campus
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
POSTGRADUATE STUDY
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WELCOME!
This prospectus will provide you with everything you need to know to plan ahead
for a successful and enjoyable training programme with us.
In it there is information about our qualifications which will help you fulfil your
goals and help you take your place in society.
Our University offers relevant practically oriented qualifications and we keep
abreast of industry to see how we can help meet its needs and those of our
students.
In this book you’ll find out about Nagykanizsa Campus, where we are, the
people we have to support you, our qualifications and how to enrol.
Use it to plan, but also to find out a bit more about us, and a few more reasons
to join us for what will be a great year.
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Here are just some of the many reasons why students choose
to study at University of Pannonia
WORLD REPUTATION – University of Pannonia
University of Pannonia is
located in Veszprém,
Hungary. It was founded
in 1949.
University of Pannonia
EECA University ranking
161-170
Prestigious international
projects provide
researchers’ and students’
mobility, and also contribute
to the quality of the
programmes in these areas.
Student Enrollment:
~8.500
Academic Staff:
~800
The University of
Pannonia performs
research and R&D
activities and offers
programmes in the main
areas of engineering,
economics, information
technology, humanities
and agricultural sciences.
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UNIQUE LOCATION – NAGYKANIZSA CAMPUS
The campus is located in the
city center of Nagykanizsa.
Nagykanizsa is a mediumsized
city in Zala Country in
southwestern Hungary
The University provides a
balance between the
lifestyles of city and
countryside.
Nagykanizsa Campus
offers a beautiful park-like
campus, and an
undisturbed study
environment.
The economic
development and
employment rate are
much higher in
Nagykanizsa than in other
parts of Hungary, full of
potential and promising a
bright future.
SPECIALIST
Our Research center focuses
on water and wastewater
treatment processes,
environmental protection
and sustainable
development.
Several industrial
specialists are in our staff,
having huge practical
experiences.
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Our campus called PEN sits in
the city center of Nagykanizsa.
Nagykanizsa is a medium-sized city
in Zala County in southwestern
Hungary.
It lies not far from Lake Balaton at
the meeting point of five routes. For
centuries the town has been a
connecting link.
Nagykanizsa has a population of
around 47.300 and is in the process
of transforming itself into one of the
most modern and sustainable cities
of the region. It is ideal for students,
and has a rapidly evolving culture
and energy.
The Zala region features a diverse
range of activities, wildlife and
nature attractions. From campus, it’s
less than half hour drive to the
„Hungarian sea”, lake Balaton.
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Festivals in Nagykanizsa
• City day
• Festival of „Dödölle”
• OhMyDeer Festival
• Street dance festival
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Students in BSc, MSc
and PhD
Prepare degree
theses or diploma
students from Spain,
Pakistan, Ethiopia, Syria,
Slovenia, India, etc.
Obligatory summer
internship
Erasmus, Fulbright,
Stipendium
Hungaricum
Scholarship
Programme
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Education system
Hungarian higher education has been representing academic excellence for more than 650 years.
Today, there are 65 higher education institutions in Hungary, ranging from minor universities of
applied sciences to top research universities.
The largest institutions offer courses in all study fields while smaller institutions have programmes
in a few specific areas.
The degree structure of tertiary education is based on three cycles. Nearly
all study fields lead first to a Bachelor’s degree (usually 3 years), and
after a further study period to a Master’s degree (2 years). However,
there are some exceptions: medicine, pharmacy, dental and veterinary
studies, architecture, law, teacher training, and certain arts-, crafts- and
design-related study programmes, which retain a long single-cycle
structure of 5 or 6 years of study. A four-year doctoral programme is a
post-graduate course to follow any Master’s or equivalent qualification.
Credit System
The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) in Hungary ensures the transparency of the learning,
teaching and assessment processes by facilitating recognition of your learning achievements and
qualifications in many countries throughout the European Higher Education Area. The ECTS
ensures that the grades you have achieved can be accepted by other European institutions in
other countries.
For incoming international students, a Transcript of Records must be
issued that contains a table of completed courses, credits, the Hungarian
grade and the ECTS grade. The number of credits you have to achieve
might differ from one institution and course to another in an academic
year or semester therefore you may need to approach your local
international coordinator to obtain the exact information about this.
At the end of each semester, the student’s study achievement is evaluated
with a grade in the Hungarian credit system (5-excellent, 4-good, 3-
medium or satisfactory, 2-sufficient or pass, 1-fail).
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An average student’s annual timetable in Hungarian higher education:
Autumn
semester
•First half of September: registration and signing up for courses
•Second half of September to middle of December: Term time
•Middle of December to beginning of February: exam period
Spring
semester
•First half of February: registration and signing up for courses
•Second half of February the first half May: Term time
•Middle of May to the beginning of July: exam period
Holidays
•Autumn break: end of October
•Winter break: end of December
•Spring break: Easter week
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Water Operation Engineering
Water is the world’s most precious natural resource. Our BSc programme provides advanced
training to students to develop their understanding of the activities involved in water and
wastewater treatment and to work out strategies and devise systems that are crucial to
preserving the environment.
The programme aims to develop your ability to think originally and create innovative solutions to
practical problems. You will enhance your skills to plan, implement and manage projects in the
water and wastewater industry.
The Water Operation Engineer programme is mainly designed for those students who are keen
pursue a career within companies and organizations involved in water and wastewater
engineering. The programme aims to provide you with a comprehensive and robust
understanding of key areas of water engineering. It will provide you with the skills you need to
explore, assess and evaluate problems and produce systematic and coherent solutions integrating
core engineering science with practical applications both independently and within a team
structure.
We require
secondary school leaving certificate,
fluency in written and spoken English,
a keen interest in solving problems of water supply and water quality both in Hungary
and around the world.
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Course Summary
The programme covers subject areas of chemistry, microbiology and mechanical engineering that
are essential in understanding the water and wastewater treatment methods and processes.
Additional areas of study related to water and wastewater treatment include automation, quality
assurance, business economics, etc. Students gain experience in modern calculation methods and
laboratory practice in water chemistry and process technology.
We participate in Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme, where 50 Students per year
are welcome.
Specializations
Students can choose the following specializations from the 4 th semester:
Environmental analysis, instrumentation and monitoring
Biotechnology and innovation
Water quality and soil protection, waste management and remediation
Careers and employability
Water Operation Engineer provides water and/or wastewater treatment operations support to
manufacturing and production facilities. Support includes troubleshooting issues at existing
facilities, the design of new water and/or wastewater treating equipment for projects, and
deploying new technologies needed for the safe, compliant, and efficient operations of water and
wastewater treatment facilities.
Graduates are well prepared to apply for jobs with water companies. On completion, they will be
able to offer employers a broad range of skills and advanced knowledge in numerous important
areas of water and wastewater treatment.
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Application opportunities
• EU nationals: https://www.felvi.hu
• Non-EU nationals:
o With Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme
http://studyinhungary.hu
o Directly through Faculty of Engineering at University of Pannonia website with
application form
http://mk.uni-pannon.hu/index.php/english
Information
Duration
Language
Degree
Lessons
Location
Head of
programme
6 semesters
English
Water Operation Engineer, BSc
full-time training
Nagykanizsa
Rita Földényi, PhD
Associate Professor
foldenyi@almos.uni-pannon.hu
Contacts
Mrs. Barbara KOVÁCS
Mrs. Ágnes Torma-Paluska
research assistant
Communication Coordinator
Phone: +36 30 504 5331 Phone: +36 93 502 911
E-mail:
E-mail:
tormapaluska.agnes@unipen.hu
kovacs.b@sooswrc.hu
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Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water is the world’s most precious natural resource. Our postgraduate programme provides
advanced training to engineers and specialists to develop their understanding of the activities
involved in water and wastewater treatment and to work out strategies and devise systems that
are crucial to preserve the environment.
The programme aims to develop your ability to think originally and create innovative solutions to
practical problems. You will enhance your skills to plan, implement and manage projects in the
water and wastewater industry.
The Water and Wastewater Treatment System Operation programme is mainly designed for those
non-engineering and engineering graduates who are keen pursue a career within companies and
organisations involved in water and wastewater engineering.
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We require
a science or engineering degree qualification (e.g.: in chemical or environmental
engineering, technical management or software design)
keen interest in solving problems of water supply and water quality both in Hungary and
around the World.
Course Summary
The programme covers subject areas of
chemistry, microbiology and mechanical
engineering that are essential in
understanding the water and wastewater
treatment methods and processes. Additional
areas of study related to water and
wastewater treatment include automation,
quality assurance, business economics, etc.
Students gain experience in modern
calculation methods and laboratory practice in
water chemistry and process technology.
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Course in detail
Modules Credits Type of the course
Semester I.
1 General and inorganic chemistry 4 Basic training
2
Physical chemistry, water chemistry and
corrosion basics
3 Basic training
3 Fundamental and water microbiology 2 Basic training
4 Analytics in water treatment 3 Basic training
5 Basics of Mechanical Engineering 4 Basic training
6 Water and wastewater processing 2 Professional training
7 Water treatment 2 Professional training
8 Municipal Sewage Treatment 3 Professional training
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Instruments, measurement technology and
automation of water treatment
5 Professional training
10 Studies in energetics I. 2 Professional training
Semester II.
11 Studies in energetics II. 2 Professional training
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Special water and wastewater treatment
requirements of different industrial areas and 7 Professional training
of the public services
13 Water-intake, sewer system, public services 3 Professional training
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Quality Assurance of Drinking and Waste
Water Treatment and Safety Technique
2 Professional training
15 Business Economics 1 Professional training
16 Resilience of natural waters 1 Professional training
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Modern calculation methods in the water
chemistry and process technology
2 Professional training
18 Water chemistry and technology laboratory 6 Professional training
19 Thesis 6 Professional training
Total 60
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Careers and employability
Graduates are well prepared to apply for jobs with water companies. On completion, they will be
able to offer employers a broad range of skills and advanced knowledge in numerous important
areas of water and wastewater treatment.
Application opportunities
Directly through Soós Ernő Water Technology Research and Development Center at University
of Pannonia website with application form:
http://www.sooswrc.hu/en/
Or by e-mail: tormapaluska.agnes@uni-pen.hu or kovacs.b@sooswrc.hu
Information
Duration 2 semester (4 months) 2 semester (10 months)
Language English
Degree
Water and Wastewater Treatment System
Operator Specialist
Cost include
education
all inclusive
optional
education
programmes
Lessons every day weekends
Rita Földényi, PhD
Head of
Associate Professor
programme
foldenyi@almos.uni-pannon.hu
Contacts
Mrs. Barbara KOVÁCS
Mrs. Ágnes Torma-Paluska
research assistant
Communication Coordinator
Phone: +36 30 504 5331 Phone: +36 93 502 911
E-mail:
E-mail:
tormapaluska.agnes@unipen.hu
kovacs.b@sooswrc.hu
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About the Campus
The University of Pannonia Nagykanizsa Campus, the PEN is the south-west gate of one of the
fastest growing higher education institution in the country; integral part of the University of
Pannonia.
Our students can find an environment of true friendship,
where professional teachers help them study with the
latest international findings in their field of expertise.
Pannon University (PE) is the perfect place for building up
a network of colleagues and the university dormitory is
the stage for busy university life. Those who leave with
degrees and those who spend their intern years through
home or foreign contacts can find job opportunities
where they can compound the theoretical knowledge
they have learned with us, the practical experience, their
knowledge of foreign languages and their creative talents.
In addition to the education our staff
gives special attention to the business
sector, as well, due to this we worked
with a number of business and other
institution on different research fields.
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Accommodation
• We provide dormitory accomodation.
For more information please visit
http://uni-pen.hu/hu/rolunk/kollegium
Learning support
• Library
• IT Services
• Course Advisor
Student services support
• PEN Students’ Association
• International Student Advisors
Facilities near the Campus
• Health Centre
• Recreation Centre
• Careers Centre
• Bookshop
• Supermarket.
Connect Us
https://www.facebook.com/soos
wrc/
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8800
Nagykanizsa,
Zrínyi M. Str. 18.
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www.sooswrc.hu
+36 93 502 927
info@sooswrc.hu