Facts about Hungary and CEU
What is most important to know about Hungary?
Hungary joined the European Union on May 1st, 2004 and the Schengen Treaty on January 1st, 2008. During the first half of the year 2011 Hungary was fulfilling the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The national currency is the Hungarian Forint (abbreviated as HUF or Ft.) Budapest, the capital of the country, is a city of about 2,0 million people. More information about the city, public transport, weather, types of accommodation, restaurants, entertainment and cultural events is available through the following websites:
Why is CEU a good place to be a student at?
Throughout its 20-year history, CEU's mission has been to attract students from all countries of what is commonly referred to as Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. In addition, CEU has enrolled students from Western Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Australia. The lack of a dominant national culture is one of the main characteristics of CEU's student body. The university is looking to attract students with a sense of social responsibility who are dedicated to contribute to the public good, who are transnationally-inclined and have the potential to work for open and democratic societies. 
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What activities and programs are organized for CEU students during the academic year?
The Student Life Office, the Residence Center, the Center for Arts and Culture, etc. organize a wide range of extra curricular programs: dance classes, choir, film clubs, student newspaper, chess club, student exhibitions and presentations (photos, artistic work, own poetry, etc.), sightseeing in Budapest, excursions in the countryside. Many other social and cultural events are organized by the Student Union and directly by students.
The following videos introduce Hungary and Hungarian inventions:
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