Urban Transformations in Hungary

From 12 to 25 of August 2017.

The course introduces the most important theories of the socialist and capitalist urbanization ratio system overview, the so-called. Presentation of "socialist new towns" (planned industrial cities) the main characteristics and presentation of urban development the city through structural characteristics of domestic and examples of socialist and post-socialist period. in the second half of the semester - in two Budapest Field occasion - a closer study of transformation after 1990 in the downtown areas, housing estates and the former mono-functional industrial areas, as well as trying to understand the ideology through local examples of (state) power and urban land-use context. In addition to the acquisition of urban geography, urban history and urban sociology course is among the priority objectives include networking and exchange of experience between Erasmus students and ELTE's geography students to promote it.

Introduction

The summer course is a fruitful cooperation between the Eötvös Loránd University, Department of Social and Economic Geography, in Budapest and the Ain Shams University, Landscape Architecture program, in Cairo.

The applicants will get a 3 credit transfer hours with the European system ECTS, by which the applicant can transfer the course to any European university. The course is part of the agreement between the partner universities under the umbrella of the European Union higher educational program, ERASMUS +.

The course will deal with the notions of socialism and capitalism and their influences in Europe especially in Hungary with field trips and excursions as application case studies in Budapest. The influences of economic changes on urban planning and architecture will be examined and explored during the course. Urban transformations Budapest witnessed during the last century affected the housing market and urban structure of the city, which played a very important role in today’s life.

Description

Benefits

Issuing a Certificate of Participation with partner university logos and approval, for each applicant, certified from Ktn Egypt.
Exploring the urban fabric, life and rich architecture style of many buildings in Europe.
Dealing with experts and professionals in a foreign country.
The obtaining of the Schengen visa.
International environment dealing with colleagues in same situations.
Making your own international network of contacts which work as a knowledge network.
Opportunities to develop even you academic or professional career with doing postgraduate studies abroad.

Lecturers and Tour Guides

Will Be Announced Soon.

Main Topics

Historical overview of the development of Budapest
Capitalist vs. socialist urbanization: A theoretical framework.
Urban structure of the socialist city.
The return to the road of capitalism: Theorizing the politico-economic transition.
Urban structure of the post-socialist city.
The ideological use of urban space in socialist and post-socialist societies.
All topics will be go along with field trips related to the study program.

Who can Apply

To be eligible to apply for the summer course of Urban Transformation.

International applicants with architecture, urban design, urban planning, urban studies, physical planning, arts, economics, social sciences, and geography backgrounds are eligible to apply.
Have sufficient knowledge of the language of instruction (English language), as we may ask you to submit a proof of language proficiency or to make a phone call interview with the applicant.
Respect the specific criteria and applicable additions for application process.

How to Apply

Gladly, follow the applying procedures by:

1. Prepare a clear scanned copy of your valid passport

With at least 10 months validity in advance, and use friendly file format such as, JPEG, PDF, TIFF, etc. with maximum size of 2 Megabytes)

2. Prepare your CV using the CV Template as a guide to fill in your personal information.

Use friendly file format such as, JPEG, PDF, etc. with maximum size of 2 Megabytes)

3. Fill in the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM by clicking on the APPLY NOW button.

4. After reviewing your application and attached documents you will receive an email from Ktn Egypt to inform you whether you have been accepted to join the program or not. If you did not hear from us within 1 week, please contact us on ktnegypt@gmail.com.

5. After receiving your acceptance letter from us, proceed with the registration fees payments, please refer to the course fees section.

The fees will be paid after the applicants receive their acceptance letter from the Ktn Egypt.

Early fees payment (before the call deadline will pay 90 % fees).
Standard fees payment (till 1 week of the call deadline will pay 100 % fees).
Late fees payment (till 2 weeks of the call deadline will pay 110 % fees).

Please refer to the following bank accounts related to your way of payment.

For paying in US Dollars please use:

ALEXANDRIA BANK, 3 SALAH SALEM STREET, CAIRO, EGYPT
THE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY BRANCH
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK EGYPT
SWIFT CODE: ALEXEGCXXXX
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 144044327003

For paying in European Euros please use:

ALEXANDRIA BANK, 3 SALAH SALEM STREET, CAIRO, EGYPT
THE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY BRANCH
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK EGYPT
SWIFT CODE: ALEXEGCXXXX
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 144044327002

Unfortunately, it is not possible to pay in Egyptian Pounds in the moment due to currency rates changings.

After payment we will contact you to proceed together with the visa procedure to the responsible embassy in Cairo. Please Visit the Visa process section above.
We will contact you to manage the flight tickets booking and confirm the visa appointment, by which you will have to be there with all needed documents.

Schedule

- Please refer to the attached document to take a look on the summer course program

- Detailed program will be distributed in the first day of the summer course

- All lectures are given by Mr. Márton Berki, PhD, Eötvös Loránd University, Department of Social and Economic Geography, in Budapest. He got his PhD in 2014, under the title of "Examples of functional change in the former industrial areas in Budapest - the post-socialist context and geographical scale, the role of the transition".

- In case that Ktn Egypt canceled any event in the announced program, there will be a reasonable repayment.
- Announced dates can be changed (plus or minus 2 days) according to flight tickets reservation, as we try always to find the cheapest offer for flights to our applicants.

Accommodation

In Budapest the capital of Hungary

The accommodation will be in the BMF student hostel (see also: http://koll.uni-obuda.hu/index.php?tagkoll=kukac), is located 400 m from the Tram line 4 and 6, also 700 m from the Grand Boulevard and the M3 Corvin-Negyed Metro Stop. The hostel rooms will accommodate from 2 to 4 applicants, the rooms have with private bathrooms and a work desk, with a kitchenette as well. Kitchenware for preparing your own meals can be rented at the reception. Breakfast is available on weekdays with extra fees. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas and rooms as well. Laundry is also included but you will need to buy or bring your own washing powders, please ask the receptionist guy for the laundry room key.

BMF hostel is 1 km from the Keleti Railway Station and from the Arena Plaza Shopping Centre. The Puskás Ferenc Stadion can be found within 1.7 km from the Corvin metro station.

The 8th district of Józsefváros is a great choice for travelers interested in city trips, museums and monuments. This is our guests' favorite part of Budapest, according to independent reviews.

Course Fees

The total cost of the course is 850 Euros Or 950 USD + Equivalent to 350 USD (for flight ticket) , Including the following,

Transportation inside Hungary.
Return flight ticket from Cairo to Budapest.
Medical Travel Insurance for the duration of stay in Europe.
Accommodation (without meals) in Budapest.
University tools and facilities.
Hungarian Language Course (Intensive course for beginners).

While the fees do not include,

Visa costs (Around 100 USD)
Pocket money for Living Costs in Hungary (around 200 USD)

Furthermore, the applicants have to bring all the needed documents, such as passports, bank statements, proof of registration, and any further documents as needed by the embassy of Hungary in Cairo.

Deadline

The application deadline is on Thursday 13th of April, 2017.

Recommended reading

Andrusz, G. - Harloe, M. - Szelényi, I. (1996): Cities After Socialism (eds.). Urban and Regional Change and Conflict in Post-Socialist Societies. Blackwell, Oxford.
Bodnar, J. (2001): Fin de Millénaire Budapest. Metamorphoses of Urban Life. University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis.
Czepczyński, M. (2008): Cultural Landscapes of Post-Socialist Cities. Representation of Powers and Needs. Ashgate, Aldershot.
French, RA - Hamilton, FEI (1979): The Socialist City (eds.). Spatial Structure and Urban Policy. John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, West Sussex.
Stanilov, K. (2007) (ed.): The Post-Socialist City. Urban Form and Space Transformations in Central and Eastern Europe after Socialism. Springer, Dordrecht.
Sýkora, L. (2009): Post-Socialist Cities. In: Kitchin, R. - Thrift, N. (2009): International Encyclopedia of Human Geography (Volume 8) (eds.). Elsevier, Oxford, 387-395.

Contact person

Muhammad Eldaidamony

email: meldaidamony@gmail.com

Mobile: +201025363673

Terms and conditions

Please check also the attached file for further details about our terms and conditions. Gladly, applicants must submit a signed Terms and Conditions Form.

The registration fees must be paid within 2 weeks from the call deadline.
Supervisors are more than welcome to accompany 10 applicants or more from the same institution (for more details please contact us).
Please notice that we will endeavor to assist you in obtaining the visa from the responsible embassy, by sending an acceptance letter, but the responsibility is yours and the decision rests solely with the appropriate Embassy.
Applicants, who are under 21 years old, must submit parents’ acknowledgment form.
In case that Ktn Egypt canceled any event in the announced program, there will be a reasonable repayment.
Applicants must attend 75 % from the event in order to receive a certificate of participation.
Applicants must not leave the event’s city 1 day in advance before the date of departure.

Offers

Gladly, Ktn Egypt gives offers for the applicants who are participating in any events according to the following:

Applicants from academic staff will get 10 % fees discount.
Applicants who participate for the second time will get 20 % fees discount.
Applicants who participate for the third time will get 30 % fees discount.

Cancellations and refund

Applicants who would like to cancel their participation in any of the Ktn Egypt events will be as following:

Early cancellation (before the call deadline will get 100 % fees back).
Standard cancellation (till 2 weeks of the call deadline will receive a refund of minus 20 % ).
Late cancellation (More than 2 weeks after the call deadline there will be no fees refund).

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