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Pázmány Péter Catholic University (PPKE) is a state approved higher education institution governed by the Hungarian Catholic Bishops’ Conference, run by the Catholic Church and approved directly by the Holy See. We are one the oldest universities in continuous operation, PPKE was founded in 1635 and reestablished in 1992. It aims to offer people-oriented, high-quality education, classical knowledge and innovation within its multifaceted education system. PPKE has a long-standing tradition in teaching a range of disciplines such as theology, legal sciences, social sciences, humanities, information technology and bionics. The Faculties are located in the bustling city center. The Faculty of Theology – the eldest School of the University – has its base in the 5th district, in an impressive building. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has its main location in Sophianum, downtown Budapest while at the Esztergom Campus serves as the centre for teacher education. The Faculty of Law and Political Science is also located in downtown Budapest thus it offers a great opportunity for students to connect with their fellows. The Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics provides access for students to cutting-edge facilities and is in the 8th district of Budapest.
The number of our students are more than 8,000, which include 437 are international students.
PPKE holds membership in multiple networks, such as the FUCE (Federation of European Catholic Universities) and IFCU (International Federation of Catholic Universities), and a regional cooperation initiated by the PPKE among universities from countries of the Visegrád Plus group. PPKE is also member of the (EUA) and European Association for International Education (EAIE). It also collaborates with the research centre and technological centres of prestigious European, American, African,Middle-Eastern, Far Eastern, Caucasian and Australian universities and with Hungarian and international research companies.
Furthermore, the university buildings include multiple research centres, laboratories and students can opt for a pass for each faculty. In addition to high-quality education, the university has always placed a strong emphasis on promoting various research activities and organizing research groups. Our research teams operate in fields such as the humanities, social sciences, theology, as well as in computer science and bionics.
For more information on research fields, groups and laboratories visit:
https://itk.ppke.hu/en/research
https://btk.ppke.hu/en/research
In the future, this multi-campus education will be replaced by a new university campus in the city centre, designed for the 21st century. The project will include laboratories, IT and technical research centres, a modern university library with associated reading rooms, a sport field and a dormitory for hundreds of students. https://ppke.hu/campusfejlesztes-1
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PPKE is a place of research, where scholars scrutinize reality with the methods proper to each academic discipline. Currently it has 4 faculties – Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics, Faculty of Law and Political Sciences and Faculty of Theology - which offer 2 Bachelor (BA), 12 Master (MA), 5 Doctoral (PhD) and 5 Postgraduate specialist training programmes in English.
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PPKE offers a wide range of activities which aims to help students get to know their fellows, the University, and its traditions and of course Hungary as well.
Our student services are essential in creating a supportive and enriching environment for our community. Services like mentoring and peer support, career counselling, language and culture classes, psychological counselling, social and spiritual care, social events, and talent support play a crucial role in the academic and personal success of members of the community. We want to make transition easier for our students. To bridging cultural gaps, and ease homesickness we provide guidance as students navigate a new educational system and country. By offering resources such as language assistance and cultural integration activities, Pázmány University fosters inclusion and helps students feel more at home. Career counselling and mentoring offer students clear pathways for professional development, while psychological and spiritual care ensure emotional and mental wellbeing. Overall, we aim to provide student services to enhance the study experience by creating a balanced and supportive environment that helps our students thrive academically and personally.
