University Overview
Founded in 1774, Eszterházy Károly Egyetem (Eszterházy Károly University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Eger (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Heves. This institution also has a branch campus in Jászberényi and Sárospatak. Officially recognized by the Magyar Felsőoktatási Akkreditációs Bizottság (Hungarian Accreditation Committee), Eszterházy Károly Egyetem (EKE) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Hungarian higher education institution. Eszterházy Károly Egyetem (EKE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 251-year-old Hungarian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Hungarian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. EKE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name (English) | Eszterházy Károly University |
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| Name | Eszterházy Károly Egyetem |
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| Acronym | EKE |
| Founded | 1774 |
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| Address | Eszterházy tér 1 Eger 3300 Heves Hungary |
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(36) 520 400 |
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(36) 520 448 |
| Other locations | Jászberényi and Sárospatak |
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