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Application and Admission Bulletin 2012/2013 - University of Szeged

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11After AcceptanceWelcome PackageThe <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Szeged</strong> welcomes all internationalstudents wishing to study in Hungary.A Welcome Package will be automatically sentto you after acceptance in order to insure yoursafe arrival <strong>and</strong> a smooth adaptation to your newenvironment. The Welcome Package includes allthe necessary information on services regardingvisa, transfer to <strong>Szeged</strong>, arrangement <strong>of</strong> temporary<strong>and</strong> final accommodation, purchase <strong>and</strong> order<strong>of</strong> textbooks, health insurance.For arrangement <strong>of</strong> flight tickets contact yourlocal representative.The Foreign Students’ Secretariat also provideshelp with the arrangement <strong>of</strong> temporary accommodation(booking rooms at hotels or guest houses).Useful linksHungary: www.fsz.bme.hu/hungary/homepage.html<strong>Szeged</strong>: http://tip.szegedvaros.hu/start_en.phpMinistry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs: www.mfa.gov.huAirlines worldwide: www.wegolo.comTimetable <strong>of</strong> trains: www.mav-start.hu<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Szeged</strong>: www.u-szeged.huStudents Service Center: www.studyhungary.huPassport, visa <strong>and</strong>residence permitOn the website <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs(http://www.kulugyminiszterium.hu/kum/en/bal/consular_services/Entry_<strong>of</strong>_Foreigners_to_Hungary/visa_exemption) you can find a list <strong>of</strong>those countries whose citizens are exempted fromthe visa obligation if they are travelling to Hungary<strong>and</strong> hold a valid travel document entitling themto visa-free travel.However, 3–5 days after entering the countrythey need to contact the Immigration Office <strong>and</strong>apply for their residence permit. Citizens <strong>of</strong> otherstates are required to have a student visa whichauthorizes them to a single entry for receiving aresidence permit <strong>and</strong> to stay for maximum 30 daysin Hungary.When applying for a visa, students need a validpassport (the validity <strong>of</strong> which has to exceed that<strong>of</strong> the requested visa by at least three months).3–5 days after entering the country they need tocontact the Immigration Office <strong>and</strong> apply for theirresidence permit. For details regarding the visa<strong>and</strong> downloading the application form visit: www.kulugyminiszterium.hu/kum/en/balAccommodationThe <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers hostel facilities for internationalstudents in one-, two- or three-person unitsequipped with kitchen <strong>and</strong> bathroom. The hostelaccommodation is provided on a first come, firstserved basis. Hostel monthly rent: 170–250 USD;monthly utilities: 90–160 USD.Apartments for rent are also available for internationalstudents. The <strong>University</strong> will assist studentsfree <strong>of</strong> any charge in finding accommodation<strong>and</strong> signing the contract with the l<strong>and</strong>lords.Health InsuranceA general health insurance valid for Hungary is arequirement for registration for each semester atthe <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Szeged</strong>.Generali-Providencia Insurance: The Generali-Providencia Insurance Company <strong>of</strong>fers students ahealth insurance plan. Medical care is provided bythe <strong>University</strong> doctors on campus. Conditions areavailable at registration. The insurance is validonly in Hungary.International health insurance: Internationalhealth insurances are only acceptable if they<strong>of</strong>fer full coverage in Hungary. The insurance isusually contracted in the student’s home coun-

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