The Eszterhazy Karoly University is an autonomous, multi-faceted university of the North Hungarian region, a decisive, dynamically developing institution of Hungarian state higher education. Where the institution is a college, a spiritual, cultural, service and information center with European, national and regional responsibilities, an integral part of Eger, a baroque city of cultural and tourist importance, serving as a county and regional center.
Eszterhazy Karoly university offers a range of programs developed jointly with several European higher education institutions. Based on the decade-long tradition of pedagogical training, and in view of the national strategic goals, teacher traini
ng remains the main profile of the institution. While modern and quality education, responsive to changing social needs, preserves the centuries-long traditions of higher education in Eger, based on its cultural heritage.
In Eger, living on campus means being part of a close-knit community, opening the door to make new life-time lasting friends. Campus life also offers a huge array of activities and opportunities including all kinds of events, athletics, outdoor activities, job and internship opportunities and community volunteer programs.
Eger is the county seat of Heves, and the second largest city in Northern Hungary. At its heart is elegant, tree-lined Kossuth Lajos Street. Buildings along this stretch include County Hall, with its fine wrought-iron gate, and Eszterházy Károly College, crowned by the Astronomical Tower. Across the Eger River, medieval Eger Castle overlooks the city. Eger is best known for its castle, thermal baths, baroque buildings, the northernmost Ottoman minaret, dishes and red wines. To this day, Eger rem
ains an important historical site, as it was the scene of the honorable battle with the Turks in 1552. Visitors can climb an original Ottoman minaret, listen to an organ performance at the colossal basilica, or relax in a renovated Turkish bath. Flanked by northern Hungary's most inviting range of hills, the Bükk, Eger also provides nearby opportunities for hiking and other outdoor excursions.