Ludovika University of Public Service

About

Ludovika University of Public Service, a “University of cooperation”

The Ludovika University of Public Service (Ludovika - UPS) is a unique institution situated in Budapest, the capital of Hungary.

LUPS is the key educational institute and thin-tank of the Hungarian public service, thus being responsible for the education of future personnel of public service including civilian professionals as well as military and law enforcement officers. Besides these, LUPS is the sole institution providing continuing education and executive training for practicing professionals. In this sense LUPS provides a carrier-long training and learning platform from undergraduate-level to senior and executive civil servants and by doing so offers a knowledge-based carrier-advancement development opportunity. Lecturers of LUPS are members of academia and often practicing professionals at the same time, thus students not only receive theoretical knowledge but first-hand experiences as well. In addition, to serve the needs of central and local governments, the University has developed a “comprehensive approach” enabling the later mobility and cross-carrier paths between civil, military and law enforcement services. Furthermore, LUPS not only pays attention to developing world-class education but also to creating a modern, lively, open and student-friendly environment with the most developed infrastructure.

Faculties of LUPS

Faculty of Public Governance and International Studies

Faculty of Law Enforcement

Faculty of Military Sciences And Officer Training

Faculty of Water Sciences

Inter-faculty Institutes

Institute of Executive Training And Continuing Education

Institute of Disaster Management

Institute of National Security

Institute of Starategic Studies

Institute for Research And Development On State And Governance

Centre for Strategic And Defence Studies

Doctoral Schools

Doctoral School of Public Administration Sciences

Doctoral School of Military Sciences

Doctoral School of Military Engineering

Doctoral School of Law Enforcement

Degree programmes offered in English

Interested students can apply directly to our university for the following degree programmes.

Civil Engineering BSc

Duration Of The Programme Is 8 Semesters

Students Will Be Acquainted With A Broad Range Of Contemporary Issues In Civil Engineering. The course trains Civil engineers in construction, operation, maintenance, management and administrative tasks. Our graduates are qualified to manage simple planning and research tasks independently, at a level set out in the regulations. They are also able to participate in more complex planning tasks. Our Institute offers undergraduate degree courses in Civil Engineering. Following 4 semesters of general Engineering studies, we offer a further 4 semesters of specialist studies.

Entry requirements:

English or Hungarian Language (B2)

Secondary school leaving certificate

Entrance exam

Environmental Engineering BSc

Duration Of The Programme Is 7 Semesters

This course provides environmental engineers with up-to-date skills in ecology, technology, economics and management, so that they can organize and supervise disaster management and remediation activities. Our graduates have professional skills which enable them to reduce and eliminate existing environmental risks, harms and damage, make sustainable use of natural resources, and implement and operate low-waste technologies. They can devise technological solutions for reclaiming waste and disposing of hazardous waste. Our graduates possess general knowledge in the fields of environmental policy, and the protection of nature and landscape. Following 4 semesters of general Environmental Engineering studies, we offer a further 3 semesters of specialist studies.

Entry requirements:

English or Hungarian Language (B2)

Secondary school leaving certificate

Entrance exam

More informationon on our website. 

Water Operation Engineering BSc

A 6 semester BSC engineering course in water operations (water and wastewater treatment and facilities)

English or Hungarian language B2

Secondary school leaving certificate

Entrance exam

More information on on our website. 

International Public Service Relations MA (MIPuS)

Duration Of The Programme Is 3 Semesters;

Students Will Be Acquainted With A Broad Range Of Contemporary Issues In International Relations, From The Phenomenon Of Globalization, The Policy Making Of International Organizations To International Law And The Law Of The European Union As Well As Hot Topics Such As Good Governance Or Integrity Management.

Entry requirements:

Advanced Knowledge Of English Language (CEFR C1)

Proof Of Advanced Knowledge Of One Of The UN Official Languages

Possess An Appropriate BA/BSc Degree Or The Verification Of Completing At Least 180 ECTS Credits In A Relevant Field Completion Of At Least 30 ECTS Credits In The Relevant Subject Areas (Further Information On Our Homepage)

For more information please visit our website. 

Water Diplomacy MA

The Master of Arts Programme in International Water Governance and Water Diplomacy provides a unique, practice oriented introduction to the political and institutional aspects of water management at national and international level. The programme comprises five knowledge clusters: hydrological, technical and environmental foundations of water management, general introduction to water governance (concepts, institutions, procedures, economics), water law (national, international, EU), the politics and institutions of international water governance, and transboundary water conflict management. The Programme follows a practical approach with a strong emphasis on field work, skill building exercises and team projects development.

Duration of the Programme is 3 semesters

Entry requirements:

English (B2)

BA or BSc in civil or environmental engineering, international relations, law, economics, political science

More information on our website.

PhD in Public Administration Sciences

Provides Postgraduate-Level Education To Professionals (Researchers And Practitioners) Working In The Field Public Administration

Main Research Areas: Public Law And Public Administration, State And Society, Public Management, State And Economics, Public Administration In The International And European Context, Human Resources

For more information please visit our website.

https://en.uni-nke.hu/study-programs/doctoral-programs/phd-in-public-administration-sciences/doctoral-school-of-public-administration-sciences

PhD in Military Sciences

Focuses On The Questions Of Military Science Regarding The Activities Of The Defence Sphere

Wide Spectrum Of Research Fields From Military History Through Security Theories, Defence Administration To National Security

For more information please visit our website.

https://en.uni-nke.hu/study-programs/doctoral-programs/phd-in-military-sciences/doctoral-school-of-military-sciences

PhD in Military Engineering

Focuses On Fields Of Research That Are Specifically Related To The Military Application Of Engineering

Training And Preparation For Scientific Research In Various Related Fields Ranging From Basic And Applied Researches And Development, Through Technology And Technology-Transfer To Technological Innovation

For more information please visit our website.

https://kmdi.uni-nke.hu/english/about-the-doctoral-school

Exchange studies

The most common way to be an exchange student at our University is to participate in the Erasmus+ programme. This option is open for students of our Erasmus+ partner institutions inside and outside of Europe.

We also welcome CEEPUS freemover students or applicants according to other bilateral agreements with our partners.

Exchange students can choose courses from different modules, each of them including a wide selection for at least 30 ECTS credits.

Constitutionalism-Democracy-Governance Module

Management And ICT In Public Administration

International Relations Module MA

International Relations Module BA

Military Leadership Module

Logistics And Maintenance Module

Aviation Module

Law Enforcement Module

Institute Of Disaster Management

Complementary Soft Skill Module

Erasmus Student Network

A Mentor Programme With Enthusiastic, Open-Minded And Helpful Mentors;

Each Incoming Student Has A Buddy Guiding International Students Through Their Stay In Hungary;

Organizing A Wide Range Of Social Activities And Integrating Incoming Students To The Student Life Of The University.

For more information please visit our website.

Main languages of education

Hungarian

English

Language courses

English

German

French

Chinese

Russian

Why to choose LUPS?

LUPS provides:

Opportunity To Combine Theoretical Knowledge With Practical Experiences;

Various Types Of Lectures And Seminars;

Opportunities To The Develop Language Skills;

An International Atmosphere With Summer Schools, Student Unions, Specialised Research Colleges, University Sports Club That Are All Open To International Students As Well;

A Modern, Lively And Student-Friendly Environment Equipped With Up-To-Date Technologies;

Multimedia Libraries, Dormitories, And Free WI-FI Access On Campus;

Accommodation For Most Of Its Students In Its Dormitories That Are Located On Campus;

Extensive Support For International Students Through Coordinators And Mentors, Covering Academic And In Everyday Life Issues As Well;

An Outstanding Student Experience Embedded In The Vibrant Life Of Budapest;

Exchange Programmes, Professional Workshops, EU Career Days, Series Of Ambassador’s Forum, Erasmus Student Network, Integration Parties, The Fresher’s Camp And The Fresher’s Ball, Joint Public Service Exercise And So Much More!

Contact information:

Ludovika University of Public Service

International Relations Office

Address: 1083 Budapest, Ludovika sqr 2.

Postal address: 1441 Budapest, P.O. Box 60,

Phone: +36 1 432 9000 / 29740

E-mail

General issues: nups.international@uni-nke.hu

Degree and exchange programmes: international.exchange@uni-nke.hu

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Languages

English

Hungarian

Study area

Legal Science

Social Science

Engineering Science

Level

BA/BSc

MA/MSc/MBA

PHD/DLA

One-Tier Master Course

Summer School