Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary is a modern university with deep historical roots. Though officially founded in its current form in 1993, its legal predecessors date from 1839 and 1855. The University integrates Reformed educational traditions with professional innovation, offering a wide range of disciplines and programmes.
KRE carries out research across 15 institutes and 52 departments in its five faculties. Its three doctoral schools (History, Law, Theology) support advanced research and international collaboration. Academic staff of over 600 researchers and lecturers contribute to fields such as law, theology, humanities, social sciences, economics, pedagogy, psychology, and cultural studies. The university also promotes interdisciplinary innovation in areas like digital humanities, intercultural communication, and education.
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KRE has 158 partner institutions in 37 countries and welcomed 180+ exchange students in 2022/23. It offers degree programmes and mobility opportunities through Erasmus+, Stipendium Hungaricum, Diaspora Scholarship, Scholarship for Christian Young People, and Károli Christian Scholarship. International students benefit from residence halls, orientation, a Buddy Programme, language courses, IT and library support, and affordable living costs in Budapest. The university provides health insurance coverage for scholarship holders and guidance for visa and residence permits.
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Location
Károli Gáspár University is located in Budapest, the capital of Hungary and one of Europe’s most vibrant academic and cultural hubs. Consistently ranked among the top universities in Budapest, Károli combines the city’s rich cultural life with high-quality education and research. Budapest itself is famous for its architectural beauty, thermal baths, and affordable student life, making it an ideal destination for international students. As Hungary is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Area, students at Károli can enjoy both excellent academic opportunities and easy access to travel across Europe.
Source: Károli University official website