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The Hungarian University of Fine Arts provides education and training to the future actors of the Hungarian cultural scene in all visual arts areas. During its history, our institution has preserved the legal basis on which its educational program has been founded while also seeking and cultivating continuous renewal, as evidenced by our new departments that began their operation incongruity with the fresh trends of contemporary arts in the past few decades. In addition to practical training, theoretical subjects comprise a fundamental component of education at the HUFA. Extending far beyond a general scope, a firm background in the specialized visual art-related branches of history, theory, sociology, and psychology is indispensable for our students. A high standard training for such a gifted group of students (chosen from an immense pool of applicants) demands more than a general grasp of art theory: it requires a firm theoretical grounding worthy of our students' abilities. It organically relates to the particularities of visual art. The last 100 years in fine arts history have seen a rich array of fresh styles and trends. The emergence of a new style, whoever, has never resulted in a complete disappearance of the old: all approaches have remained "valid," insofar as the artist's talent allowed. While art cannot be rigid – outside influences must always be reacted to with sensitivity –, there have always been artists who persisted in their use of a personally developed style, continuously shaping it, adjusting it, and increasing its complexity by incorporating new elements, but never entirely surrendering the original concept. It seems that a dominant, popular contemporary style has not crystallized. The plurality of various forms exists on multiple levels. They can coexist with each other, side by side. Experimenters never quite fit in, and it is natural for them always to encounter difficulties. Artists who wish to satisfy the demands of the general public must provide entertainment. Those nonconformists, however, whose art meets other functions, remain unique. In this way, old renegades and timid youngsters equally exist among artists. Talented individuals are among the most highly prized treasures of a country. They determine the course of development and mark the direction in the arts. Society must seek to understand and support them. They must be given time for contemplation, for their personality to unfold and strengthen to prepare for a professional career, cultivate their heritage, and create new qualities. This is a challenging task for young talents and the University, as we are living in times when taking responsibility for ideas originating from one's inner conviction is once again of import. View full university

In Hungary, Dance artist training within the school system started just over seventy years ago. However, the achievements of the past sixty years are correlated with the Hungarian Dance Academy. The state-funded education of ballet students within an organized system began as early as 1937 at the Hungarian Royal Opera House, which, in 1949, was supplemented by the Dance Artist School. In 1950 the State Ballet Institute was founded by unifying these two institutions. It has had its present name "The Hungarian Dance Academy" since 1990. A primary and a secondary school have also been established within the Institute's boundaries, which was necessary because of training ballet artists of different age groups. Today the general education, lasting eight years, is pursued at the Ferenc Nádasi Secondary School of the Hungarian Dance Academy. However, pupils in their fourth school year can still join the Academy. A student graduating from the Institute received a secondary-level certificate, graded as academic qualification in 1975. Then in 1983, the Institute was reorganized into an academy. For a long time, the Academy and its Secondary School's central premises were located in the 6th district in the former Dreschler-Palace, at 25 Andrássy Street. In 1976 new ballet studios were built in Kazinczy Street. In 1987, by adding a story to the building, three more ballet studios were attached to the five existing ones. In 2001 the theoretical education and management moved to 87 Columbus Street in the 14th district. In 2002 twelve brand new ballet studios were also built there. In the autumn of 2004, the dormitory of the Institute also moved to the Columbus Street "campus." The founding director of the State Ballet Institute was György Lőrinc, who directed the Institute until 1960. Hedvig Hidas followed him in 1961 and Zsuzsa Kún in 1972. During 1979-1991 Imre Dózsa was the head of the Institute. After a year's commitment to János Palovecz, Jenő Gál became the general director between 1992 and 1998. Between 1998 and 2006, Imre Dózsa led the Academy again. In 2006, Zoltán Nagy Jr. was followed, who had a tragic and premature death in 2008. From May 2009, the institution was managed by Dr. Mária Jakabné Zórándi until her sudden death on November 7, 2010. In the difficult times after her death, the Academy was led by György Szakály, who received his appointment as rector on July 1, 2011, from the Hungarian Republic's prime minister. Ballet training and education at HDA last for nine years. The training prepares students for a professional dance artist career. Preceding the BA studies, in Grade 1-6 students have the prior student status with HDA. Preparatory training ensures 3-5 dance classes daily, and stages experience according to age and talent. Education in this specialization is based on the Vaganova-method, acknowledged all over the world, and the methodology based on the combinations of the traditions of the Nádasi school. The students are trained in the following professional subjects: classical ballet, repertoire, pointe, stretch and strength, folk dance, historical ballroom dance. Students who speak the Hungarian language may also join the secondary school of the Academy for theoretical studies. Children begin their training at the age of 10, parallel with the 4th and 5th grades of the general school education. Upon completing grade 6 on classical ballet, one can apply for BA studies. This way, the last preparatory semester's end-term examination will be the entrance exam to dance artist BA training. Students, who are not recommended for further studies at the Academy by the examining board, would finish their professional training at the end of the 6th grade. The primary training language is Hungarian (with French vocabulary of ballet expressions) with the possibility of English language instructions. Students receive a certificate at the end of each academic year with marks. International students have to take an audition (live or video) to get into the program. The training prepares students for a professional dance artist career. This specialization was first launched at the Dance Artist Department of the Academy in 2008. It was built on the traditions of the earlier folk dance and folk dance-theatrical dance specializations. The training's primary aim is to acquire the dances of different nations living in Hungary and of the significant dance traditions of other nations. The training and education last for five years. Students attending this department begin their education at the age of 14. Preceding the BA studies, in Grade 1 and 2, students have the prior student status with HDA. Preparatory training ensures 3-5 dance classes daily, and stages experience according to age and talent. Upon completing grade 2 in modern dance, one can apply for BA studies. This way, the last preparatory semester's end-term examination will be the entrance exam to dance artist BA training. Those students who are not recommended for further studies at the Academy by the examining board finish their professional training at the end of the 2nd grade. Folk dance studies are complemented with other forms of dance (e.g., classical ballet, modern dance, and ballroom dance) and theory (ethnography, folk music, acting, history of arts, history of music, history of dance, movement biology, cultural management). Students speaking Hungarian may also join the secondary school of the Academy for theoretical studies. The last two years of secondary education coincide with the first two years of their studies at the Academy, which means that the students become college students before passing their secondary school-leaving exams. This training is launched in approx. Every 3rd year. The training prepares students for a professional dance artist career. This specialization was first launched at the Dance Artist Department of the Academy in 2007. Their training's primary aim is to acquire the following techniques: Graham-, Limón- and Contact Technique, Jazz Dance, and European Modern Dances. One of the essential requirements for students to join the Modern Dance Department is good improvisational skills. The training and education last for five years. The students attending this department begin their education at the age of 14. Preceding the BA studies, in Grade 1 and 2, students have the prior student status with HDA. Preparatory training ensures 3-5 dance classes daily, and stages experience according to age and talent. Students who speak the Hungarian language may also join the secondary school of the Academy for theoretical studies. The last two years of secondary education coincide with the first two years of their studies at the Academy, which means that the students become college students before passing their secondary school-leaving exams. Upon completing grade 2 in modern dance, one can apply for BA studies. This way, the last preparatory semester's end-term examination will be the entrance exam to dance artist BA training. The students, who are not recommended for further studies at the Academy by the examining board, finish their professional training at the end of the 2nd grade. The students of this specialization also study the following professional and theoretical subjects: Classical Ballet, Pilates, Repertoire, Dance in Home-Country, History of the Arts, Music History, Dance History, Kinesiology, and Cultural Management. View full university

The Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania was established in 2001 as an independent higher education institution in Romania to provide tertiary education in the Hungarian language. The University was created with the support of the Hungarian Government, and it is functioning in three different towns: Miercurea Ciuc, Târgu-Mureș, and Cluj-Napoca. Each of the three study centers has a distinctive profile, yet they form a uniform university structure. Sapientia University is an institution promoting high-quality education and competitiveness, striving to meet international standards and aiming to prepare professionals to assert themselves following their graduation, either at home or in any country of the European community. In compliance with Romanian accreditation requirements, Sapientia University began to conduct its activities based on a provisional license. As a result of a multistage accreditation process, the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education accredited the Institution in 2010. The accreditation process was completed on the 28th of February 2012 with a political decision by the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate of Romania. In the academic year of 2017/2018, a total number of 2300 students are enrolled in 30 BSc and 12 master programs, in 4 study centers and within three faculties, under the guidance of 193 full-time lecturers 100 other tutors from Romania and abroad. The establishment of a professional cooperation network is paramount for the leadership of Sapientia University. Efficient partnerships with domestic and international higher education and research institutions present several opportunities for further development of research and teaching, student and teacher exchange programs, and the conditions to join the European Higher Education Area. In the hope you will find that our University offers a reliable opportunity to further cooperate in education and science, we are looking forward to welcoming you to Sapientia University and finding ways to benefit from our potentials. The Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania is the independent University of the Hungarian community in Romania, which aims to provide education to the members of our community and perform scientific research on a high professional level. We consider ourselves responsible for our students' knowledge, our teaching staff and colleagues' future, the quality of our research activity, and transparency in our operations. View full university