Dear Visitor,
On these pages we strove to summarize some basic information about Benedek Elek Faculty of Pedagogy. Sopron has hosted pedagogue training inside these walls for about 100 years. The work here is characterized by the respect of values, such as life, man, children, and the created world. This provides the basis and traditions for education, vocational work, and research later. This solid ground of values provides our faculty with the ability to respond to the challenges of our changing world, while simultaneously preserving and transmitting these values. Browsing through this brochure you can also convince yourself of this. We hope that this brochure will raise your interest in our faculty. In that case, do not hesitate to contact us.
Dr. habil László Varga PhD
dean
Our philosophy
Interpretation and understanding the first years of human life, early childhood and childhood have undergone paradigmatic changes in the last few years. The latest national and international researches emphasize childhood as a key factor in the course of life of the individual. Developing and educating children is crucial for the progress of a nation and the development of the economy, since only happy, well-balanced, talented children are able to build a prospering and sustainable society. Intelligent investment is a kind of key in establishing a happy life, so there is an unlimited chance and extreme responsibility.
Faculty
The institution has played a key role in Hungarian pre-school education since 1899. The building, which belonged to “The Redeemer” congregation of nuns, housed secondary level pre-school and primary education from the 1899/1900 academic year till its secularization. The impressive main building, which serves as the present campus of the faculty, was built in 1927 by the Ministry of Education. Starting in September 1959, the Institution for Kindergarten Teachers provided higher education courses for students. Since the 1989/90 academic year, students have been trained on the basis of the new six-term college curriculum. Since the 1990’s social education courses are also provided. In 1992 the college was named after Elek Benedek, the famous Hungarian publicist and story writer. The faculty is not only the best-known but also the most respected institution with long traditions in pre-school education in Hungary. The skills and knowledge of graduating students are accepted and highly regarded nationwide. The faculty’s professional education for infant and child care is very popular, and courses start with the highest number of first year students in Hungary.
Courses offered for Hungarian students
BA courses
• Kindergarten Teachers (working with children aged 3-6)
• Social Educators
• Teachers of Ethnic German Kindergartens
• Infant and Early Childhood Educators ( working with children aged 0-3)
• Vocational School Teachers
• Social Sciences Experts
MA courses
• Teacher of Agricultural Engineering
• Teachor of Economics
• Teacher of Engineering
• Human Resource Consultant
• Educational Sciences
PhD Program
• Environmental and Sustainability Education
