Kaposvár University

It is capable of adjusting to the requirements of the labour market, trusting that it will influence the requirements and trends of the labour market by transferring versatile and competitive knowledge to its students. Besides, providing professional education, it puts emphasis on the improvement of the overall skills, abilities and practical expertise of its students. There are some common features within the different departments and faculties. These are the practice oriented training of professionals, and the purposeful application of new and useful professional knowledge that grant the competitive edge to the university. Kaposvár University aims to establish comprehensive working relations (professional practices, research projects, conferences, etc.) with, amongst others, contributors of the business world, companies in the agricultural sector, institutions of education and culture, and art and communication seminars. The University offers the students a vibrant, animated, active, and modern campus to enjoy their academic years. Only the imagination or capability of the organizer can set limits to the cultural, sport and leisure activities organized for our students. These activities include permanent and regular events, as well as special occasionally activities. The art exhibitions, professional debates, concerts and parties lasting far into the night are popular not only among the students of university but also among the inhabitants of the town. 50 classrooms and 12 lecture halls can be found in the university buildings. The lecture halls can accommodate from 30 to 450 people. The building of the Faculty of Arts has 25 classrooms, and two lecture halls with a capacity for 120 and 250 people. During 2004 and 2005 the University was expanded with new buildings, where in addition to the new school block, a multifunctional Student Centre can also be found. The Student Centre includes the new, multi-storey university library which houses approximately 250,000 documents stored, and the New Student Hostel which can accommodate 350 people in double rooms with en-suite bathrooms, cable TV and internet connection for each student. In addition, a snack bar, computer and multimedia rooms, and a gym with a sauna make the students' life more comfortable. The centre of the University is located in approximately eight-acres and is considered to be the most beautiful campus in Hungary. back to top