Eรถtvรถs Lorรกnd University (ELTE) Faculty of Social Sciences Budapest
Welcome Welcome to ISOMIS!
We are delighted that you are interested in ISOMIS, which is the new Englishlanguage training center of the Faculty of Social Sciences at ELTE. Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) is one of the largest universities in Hungary – a modern university with more than 375 years of tradition. Degrees issued by ELTE are acknowledged worldwide, and its course credits are transferable in all countries of the European Union. ELTE’s eight faculties – the Faculty of Social Sciences among them – are located in Budapest, the nearly two million-strong capital of Hungary. The city’s natural beauty, eclectic architecture and varied cultural life always sweep visitors off their feet. In addition to the above, our English-language majors and summer universities are good choices because we have a faculty with outstanding professional knowledge, and we know what kind of employees employers are looking for on the job market. The researchers and professionals who teach our courses always make every effort to incorporate the results of humanities and natural sciences, to supplement the teaching of theory with practical approaches, and to go beyond skills development to inspire students to critical social thought, to seek constructive solutions, and to have an open worldview.
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We recommend our courses especially to those who wish to enhance or specialize their earlier social science knowledge. We also welcome students with various scientific backgrounds that provide significant added value to all that is taught by our internationally recognized experts.
Student Life
Student Life on the ELTE Campus
ELTE Lágymányosi Campus is located in Budapest’s southern half, on the banks of the Danube, with other universities and research institutes situated nearby. Our modern, handicap-accessible building provides a relaxed environment. Our faculty’s preparedness and willingness to help makes this a truly inspiring space. ELTE Faculty of Social Sciences is the country’s largest social science education center; we have numerous faculty members who are internationally renowned. This not only guarantees the highest level of instruction, but also assures that our school – despite strict academic requirements – has an open and collegial atmosphere in which students enjoy themselves. Students participating in our Englishlanguage programs not only receive an internationally recognized degree, but also enjoy the benefits of being a member of the ELTE community. This entails sporting opportunities at our athletic facilities, the services of the country’s largest university library, and numerous other benefits. Tolerance and openness are the principle values of our school. Those programs at ELTE that reach beyond studies (festivals, film clubs, discussions and debates) provide students with the opportunity to get to know one another’s cultural backgrounds.
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Ethnic
Ethnic and Minority Studies Program MA (master degree)
Aim of the curriculum Our program deals with minority issues and ethnic diversity in the Central and Eastern European region with regard to the integration process of the countries of the region into the European Union. The modern principle of multiculturalism, protection of minority rights, equal opportunities, anti-discrimination and new challenges of inter-cultural integration of modern societies require more and more academics who intend to carry out research or teach about ethnic diversity and inter-ethnic relations. A key function of the Program is to provide the expertise necessary for this effort in the concrete European space. Further, much of the research analyses, scientific methods and even ‘CEE experiences’ are relevant for those who study ethnicity, race, and majority-minority relations elsewhere in the world.
Why to choose to earn a MA degree in this program?
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There is a growing need for policy makers or expert advisors in issues and conflicts between regions, nations, ethnic groups, minorities and majorities in Hungary and various parts of Europe. There is a considerable demand for these types of professionals today, and this demand will increase in the future. We expect that our graduates will find jobs in various public or private agencies, e.g., in public (governmental) organizations and minority selfgovernments, in public education, in research institutes, in the media, in civic organizations and NGOs, and in all such programs and projects that aim to promote the successful social and cultural integration of minorities into the dominant society.
Subject Areas
Subject Areas samples
Nationalism and ethnicity; The history of national, ethnic and religious minorities in Central-Europe; Social-psychology of inter-group relations; Theory of migration; Minority rights and minority protection; Minority policy, public policy; Welfare safety and minority policy; Labour market, segregation, discrimination; Minorities in the media; Multiculturalism, minority politics and EU integration norms; Political psychology and communication. For a detailed list of courses and requirements please see the website of the program. Type of program: Full-time, taught in English Duration of program: 4 semesters (120 credits) Application requirements: Full credit acknowledgement: Bachelor degree in social studies/sociology/social work/political science/cultural anthropology. In other cases: based on individual consideration. Tuition fee (per semester): EURO 1500 Application deadline: April 13, 2014 for non-EU/EEA citizens May 18, 2014 for EU/EEA citizens Contacts Issues related to the content of the MSc program: Aniko GREGOR | gregor@tatk.elte.hu Issues related to the application procedure, visas and travel & living in Budapest Julia GYĂ–RKE | julia.gyorke@tatk.elte.hu Detailed information: http://www.tatk.elte.hu/studies/ethnic-and-minority-studies-ma
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Master Program Master Program (MSc) in Health Policy, Planning and Financing Specialization In Health Economics*
Aim of the curriculum Our program is a unique initiative in Central and Eastern Europe: it offers basic knowledge similar to programs in Western Europe, but in addition it also prepares students to apply their knowledge and specific analytical skills in the context of middle-income countries. The program offers multi-disciplinary expertise and a problem-oriented approach that help graduates understand and analyze key issues of current and future health systems, such as: efficiency of health technologies, sustainability of health financing, and techniques to measure and influence the performance of health care systems.
Whom do we offer our MSc program? Our program prepares students for career positions in both the private and public sectors. This includes health care governance and financing at national and local levels and careers at pharmaceutical companies, public and private health care providers, as well as education and research institutions.
Who should apply to this program? • Applicants from foreign countries who would like to acquire state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in the areas mentioned above with a special focus on applicability in emerging markets. • Foreign students studying at Hungarian medical universities who may choose to combine their medical degree with the degree offered by our program. • Hungarian students who seek a career opportunity in health care and would like to participate in the increasing international co-operation in several areas of health care.
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*The MSc program offers a specialization in health economics in a full-time schedule.
Subject Areas
Subject Areas samples
Health economics; Health policy in the European Union; Planning and management of public health; Methodology of economic modelling in health care; Health financing; Principles of health economic evaluation; Health informatics; Measurement of health system performance; Quality improvement in health care; Strategic planning and management in health care organisations; Internship. See detailed list of courses and requirements on the website of the program. Type of program: Full-time, taught in English Duration of program: 4 semesters (120 credits) Specialization options taught in English: Health economics Application requirements: BA/BBA degree in any of the following areas: social science, public health studies, health administration, economics, business administration or a medical degree; and one essay as well as documents listed on the webpage of the program Tuition fee (per semester): EURO 1380 (EU/EEA students) EURO 3000 (Non-EU/EEA students) A limited number of subsidized places are available. Application deadline: April 30, 2014 Contacts Issues related to the content of the MSc program: Zoltán VOKÓ | voko@tatk.elte.hu Issues related to the application procedure, visas and travel & living in Budapest: Julia GYÖRKE | julia.gyorke@tatk.elte.hu Detailed information: http://tatk. elte.hu/studies/healtheconomics-msc
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Biostatistics Biostatistics for HTA implementation in CEE Countries Summer University Short Course*
16-20 June, 2014 Location: ELTE Lágymányosi Campus, Budapest, Hungary
Day
Draft Programme
June 16
Key concepts of statistical inference Interpreting results of statistical analyses
June 17
Measures of frequency and association
June 18
Meta-analysis
June 19 June 20
Estimating hazard and risk from published data
Statistical methods of pooling Network meta-analysis Calculation of transition probabilities based on survival data Introduction into Markov modelling
public/ academic sector
commercial sector
Early Bird Registration (before April 15, 2014)
500 €
1500 €
Standard Registration (after April 15, 2014)
700 €
1750 €
Course fee** (not including VAT)
Further information: Ms Szilvia NAGYISTOK | elte.sumuniv.hta.cee@gmail.com
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* Organized in collaboration with the Hungarian Health Economics Association (ISPOR Hungary Chapter) ** Participants should bring their own laptops, as the course includes several case studies presented in Excel spreadsheets. Fees are fully inclusive, covering tuition, lunch, course dinner and course materials, but do not include accommodation. A full refund of course fees can be made for cancellations received in writing at least one month prior to the workshop. Substitutions can be made but please send new delegate details when known. Cancellations made less than one month prior to the workshops are non-refundable.
Implementation Implementation of HTA in CEE countries Summer University Short Course*
23-27 June 2014 Location: ELTE Lágymányosi Campus, Budapest, Hungary
Day
Draft Programme
June 23
Introduction – HTA overview in Central Eastern Europe (CEE)
June 24
Implementation of cost-effectiveness criterion
June 25 June 26
Problem formulation and HTA solutions
Implementation of budget impact criterion HTA of different technologies: pharmaceuticals vs. medical devices vs. diagnostics Economic evaluation of personalized medicine Transferability of HTA Economic modelling: central vs. local approach Pricing of health care technologies in CEE countries
June 27
HTA implementation in CEE I: inclusion of HTA into pricing & reimbursement decisions HTA implementation in CEE II: financial or outcome based risksharing agreements public/ academic sector
commercial sector
Early Bird Registration (before April 15, 2014)
500 €
1650 €
Standard Registration (after April 15, 2014)
800 €
1950€
Course fee** (not including VAT)
Further information: Ms Szilvia NAGYISTOK | elte.sumuniv.hta.cee@gmail.com * Organized in collaboration with the Hungarian Health Economics Association (ISPOR Chapter Hungary) ** Fees are fully inclusive, covering tuition, lunch, course dinner and course materials, but do not include accommodation. A full refund of course fees can be made for cancellations received in writing at least one month prior to the workshop. Substitutions can be made but please send new delegate details when known. Cancellations made less than one month prior to the workshops are non-refundable.
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Budapest – Dive Budapest – Divercity
Over the past decade Budapest has become one of Central Europe’s favourite tourist and scholarly destinations among young people. This should come as no surprise, as Budapest features rich cultural programs, a plethora of cafés, ‘ruin pubs’ and baths, has a vibrant nightlife, offers affordable accommodation and services, and has a well-organized service structure for visitors and expats. With its rich cultural traditions and international atmosphere Budapest offers a vibrant student life. At the meeting point of East and West, Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is an excellent place to study old and new, cultures, societies, traditions as well as social transitions in progress. Our campus is situated on the Danube bank, on the south-western side of the city center, with excellent road and public transport connections to the very heart of Budapest.
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ercity
The following courses will be added to the ELTE Faculty of Social Science English-language offerings in the near future: • BA in Applied Economics (ELTE Faculty of Social Sciences with International Business School, Budapest) • International Relations, European Studies, EU Policies specialisation (Master Program, ELTE Faculty of Social Sciences) • Sociology Ph.D. Program (Doctoral School of Sociology, ELTE Faculty of Social Sciences) For more information please visit our English-language website (http://tatk.elte. hu/) or write us at international@tatk.elte.hu.
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General information Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) Faculty of Social Sciences Budapest, Hungary Address: H–1117 Budapest, Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A Email: international@tatk.elte.hu Phone: +36-1-372-2500/6779 Fax: +36-1-372-2912 Website: http://tatk.elte.hu/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ELTEtatk Twitter: http://twitter.com/ELTE_TATK
Publisher: Katalin Tausz, Dean Published by: ELTE Faculty of Social Sciences Photo credits: Ömer Almak, Gábor Csanádi, Ágnes Sarolta Fazekas, Kelemen Kiss, Mirkó Petényi, Ágnes Tóth