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{{Short description|Higher education institution in Hungary}}
'''Kodolányi János University''' (Hungarian: ''Kodolányi János Főiskola'') is a higher education institution in [[Hungary]], having its main campus in [[Székesfehérvár]], but also has regional campuses in [[Budapest]], [[Siófok]] and [[Orosháza]], with an additional campus in [[Austria]]. Its Hungarian abbreviation is KJF.
{{Infobox university
| name = Kodolányi János University
| image = KJE logo.jpg
| motto = Együtt valóra váltjuk
| motto_lang = hu
| mottoeng = Together We Can
| type = [[Private university|Private]]
| established = {{start date and age|1992}}
| founder = Dr. Szabó Péter Ottó
| rector = Dr. Vizi László Tamás (acting)
| students = 3,000
| city = Budapest
| country = [[Hungary]]
| campus_type = Multiple sites
| language = [[English language|English]], [[Hungarian language|Hungarian]]
| colors = {{Color box|#20438f}}{{Color box|#fff}} Blue and white
| website = {{URL|http://www.kodolanyi.hu/en/}}
}}


'''Kodolányi János University''' (Hungarian: ''Kodolányi János Egyetem'' or '''KJU''') is a [[Private university|private higher education institution]] in [[Hungary]] with its main campus in [[Budapest]]. It has regional campuses in [[Székesfehérvár]] and [[Orosháza]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=KJE irányítása - Kodolányi János Egyetem |url=https://www.kodolanyi.hu/en/about-kju/organization |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=2019-11-26 |website=www.kodolanyi.hu |language=hu}}</ref> According to its mission statement, the university is dedicated to fostering moral citizenship and promoting local identities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Küldetés - Kodolányi János Egyetem |url=https://www.kodolanyi.hu/az-egyetem/bemutatkozas/kuldetes |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=www.kodolanyi.hu |language=en}}</ref> KJU is among the earliest private higher education institutions created in Hungary following the collapse of the communist regime.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Simándi |first=Irén |title=Harminc éves a Kodolányi János Egyetem |publisher=Enigma |year=2023 |isbn=978-615-81136-4-9 |location=Székesfehérvár |pages=8–11 |language=Hungarian}}</ref>
The university was founded in 1992. The municipality of Székesfehérvár donated a building for the campus, because until then there was no university in the city. It was named after Hungarian writer [[János Kodolányi]], because of his connections to the city. In 1994 the university started its own local radio station. In 1997 opened a faculty in Siófok, and in the following year campus in Budapest. The Orosháza campus was opened in 2004.


As of 2023, Kodolányi János University has 3000 students organised into fourteen departments.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Organization - Kodolányi János Egyetem |url=https://www.kodolanyi.hu/en/about-kju/organization |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=www.kodolanyi.hu |language=en}}</ref> It offers [[Bachelor's]] and [[Master's]] programmes in Hungarian and English.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why KJU? – Kodolányi János University |url=http://edu.kodolanyi.hu/why-us/about-kju/ |access-date=2019-11-26 |language=en-US}}</ref> It has a library on each of its three campuses, which cater to domestic as well as international students. The university has international partnerships with institutions from 36 countries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=International Partnerships - Kodolányi János Egyetem |url=https://www.kodolanyi.hu/en/about-kju/partnerships |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=www.kodolanyi.hu |language=en}}</ref>
The university offers [[Bachelor's]], [[Master's]] and [[Doctorate]] programmes in Hungarian, English and German.

== History ==
The institution was established in Székesfehérvár in 1992, following the plans of Lajos Rockenbauer and Péter Szabó, with the support of [[Bertalan Andrásfalvy]], former [[Minister of Education (Hungary)|Minister of Education]]. It was named after writer [[János Kodolányi]] due to his contributions to the city.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Névadónkról - Kodolányi János Egyetem |url=https://www.kodolanyi.hu/az-egyetem/bemutatkozas/nevadonkrol |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=www.kodolanyi.hu |language=en}}</ref> In 1994, the institution started its own local radio station. Its Budapest campus was inaugurated in 1998. The Orosháza campus was opened in 2004.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kodolanyi.hu/az-egyetem/bemutatkozas/tortenet|title=Történet - Kodolányi János Egyetem|last=|first=|date=|website=www.kodolanyi.hu|language=hu|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-11-26}}</ref> It is the first [[university]] in Székesfehérvár, and has operated as a [[college]] until July 31, 2018. After serving as rector for twenty years, Péter Szabó has not sought re-election in 2023. The faculty senate is currently headed by Acting Rector Dr. Tamás László Vizi.

In 2020, Kodolányi János University was acquired by [[Docler Holding]], a corporate group focused on information technology.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our mission is to facilitate human connections |url=https://doclerholding.com/about-us |access-date=2022-09-04 |website=Doclerholding}}</ref> In 2023, the university has been integrated into the educational portfolio of a [[Székesfehérvár]]-based holding company, [[Albensis Tudásközpont]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 25, 2023 |title=Fehérvári kis-és-középvállalkozások a Kodolányi János Egyetem új tulajdonosai |url=https://www.szekesfehervar.hu/uj-tulajdonosa-van-a-kodolanyi-janos-egyetemnek |access-date=October 2, 2023 |website=Szekesfehervar.hu}}</ref> The new management aims to reassess the university's strategic priorities.

== Organisation and administration ==
The [[Rector (academia)|Rector of Kodolányi János University]] is the head administrator, appointed and overseen by the academic board. The university is divided into five major institutes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Organization - Kodolányi János Egyetem |url=https://www.kodolanyi.hu/en/about-kju/organization |access-date=2022-09-05 |website=www.kodolanyi.hu |language=en}}</ref>

* The '''Institute for Social Well-Being''' includes the Departments of English Language and Literature, Human Development Studies, International Relations, History and Cultural Studies.
* The '''Institute for Sustainable Economy''' includes the Departments of Business and Management, as well as Tourism and Logistics.
* The '''Institute for Informatics''' includes the Department of Informatics.
* The '''Institute for Creative Industries''' includes the Departments of Communication and Media Studies, Cinematography and Television Art, and Contemporary Music.
* The '''Institute for International Relations''' includes the Department of Interdisciplinary International Studies as well as the Centre of International Development and Services.

== Notable alumni ==

* [[György Gattyán]], businessman
* [[Gergely Böszörményi Nagy]], entrepreneur
* [[Sarolta Kovács]], pentathlete
* [[András Nemény]], jurist and politician

== Awards and recognitions ==

* [[EFQM Excellence Award|European Foundation for Quality Management - Recognised for Excellence 5*]] - 2006<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lebeer |first=Christian |date=2006 |title=EFQM Recognition Book 2006 |url=https://web.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/mcasquilho/acad/cq/text/EFQMRecogn.%20Book2006.pdf |access-date=September 14, 2023}}</ref>


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{url|http://www.kodolanyi.hu/en}}
{{url|https://www.kodolanyi.hu/en}}


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{references|date=November 2019}}


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Latest revision as of 13:12, 2 May 2024

Kodolányi János University
Motto
Együtt valóra váltjuk
Motto in English
Together We Can
TypePrivate
Established1992; 32 years ago (1992)
FounderDr. Szabó Péter Ottó
RectorDr. Vizi László Tamás (acting)
Students3,000
Location
Budapest
,
Hungary
CampusMultiple sites
LanguageEnglish, Hungarian
Colors   Blue and white
Websitewww.kodolanyi.hu/en/

Kodolányi János University (Hungarian: Kodolányi János Egyetem or KJU) is a private higher education institution in Hungary with its main campus in Budapest. It has regional campuses in Székesfehérvár and Orosháza.[1] According to its mission statement, the university is dedicated to fostering moral citizenship and promoting local identities.[2] KJU is among the earliest private higher education institutions created in Hungary following the collapse of the communist regime.[3]

As of 2023, Kodolányi János University has 3000 students organised into fourteen departments.[4] It offers Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Hungarian and English.[5] It has a library on each of its three campuses, which cater to domestic as well as international students. The university has international partnerships with institutions from 36 countries.[6]

History

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The institution was established in Székesfehérvár in 1992, following the plans of Lajos Rockenbauer and Péter Szabó, with the support of Bertalan Andrásfalvy, former Minister of Education. It was named after writer János Kodolányi due to his contributions to the city.[7] In 1994, the institution started its own local radio station. Its Budapest campus was inaugurated in 1998. The Orosháza campus was opened in 2004.[8] It is the first university in Székesfehérvár, and has operated as a college until July 31, 2018. After serving as rector for twenty years, Péter Szabó has not sought re-election in 2023. The faculty senate is currently headed by Acting Rector Dr. Tamás László Vizi.

In 2020, Kodolányi János University was acquired by Docler Holding, a corporate group focused on information technology.[9] In 2023, the university has been integrated into the educational portfolio of a Székesfehérvár-based holding company, Albensis Tudásközpont.[10] The new management aims to reassess the university's strategic priorities.

Organisation and administration

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The Rector of Kodolányi János University is the head administrator, appointed and overseen by the academic board. The university is divided into five major institutes.[11]

  • The Institute for Social Well-Being includes the Departments of English Language and Literature, Human Development Studies, International Relations, History and Cultural Studies.
  • The Institute for Sustainable Economy includes the Departments of Business and Management, as well as Tourism and Logistics.
  • The Institute for Informatics includes the Department of Informatics.
  • The Institute for Creative Industries includes the Departments of Communication and Media Studies, Cinematography and Television Art, and Contemporary Music.
  • The Institute for International Relations includes the Department of Interdisciplinary International Studies as well as the Centre of International Development and Services.

Notable alumni

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Awards and recognitions

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www.kodolanyi.hu/en

References

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  1. ^ "KJE irányítása - Kodolányi János Egyetem". www.kodolanyi.hu (in Hungarian). Retrieved 2019-11-26.
  2. ^ "Küldetés - Kodolányi János Egyetem". www.kodolanyi.hu. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
  3. ^ Simándi, Irén (2023). Harminc éves a Kodolányi János Egyetem (in Hungarian). Székesfehérvár: Enigma. pp. 8–11. ISBN 978-615-81136-4-9.
  4. ^ "Organization - Kodolányi János Egyetem". www.kodolanyi.hu. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
  5. ^ "Why KJU? – Kodolányi János University". Retrieved 2019-11-26.
  6. ^ "International Partnerships - Kodolányi János Egyetem". www.kodolanyi.hu. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
  7. ^ "Névadónkról - Kodolányi János Egyetem". www.kodolanyi.hu. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
  8. ^ "Történet - Kodolányi János Egyetem". www.kodolanyi.hu (in Hungarian). Retrieved 2019-11-26.
  9. ^ "Our mission is to facilitate human connections". Doclerholding. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
  10. ^ "Fehérvári kis-és-középvállalkozások a Kodolányi János Egyetem új tulajdonosai". Szekesfehervar.hu. May 25, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  11. ^ "Organization - Kodolányi János Egyetem". www.kodolanyi.hu. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  12. ^ Lebeer, Christian (2006). "EFQM Recognition Book 2006" (PDF). Retrieved September 14, 2023.

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