Orientation week schedule (September 2025)
Day 1 (01 September): Welcome & Enrollment
09:00–10:00 | Welcome Ceremony
- Welcome speech by the General Secretary
- Introduction of key staff and faculty
10:00–12:00 | Enrollment at Registrar’s Office (Group A)
- Student registration to sign enrollment papers
12:00–13:00 | Lunch Break
13:00–14:00 | Campus Tour
14:00–15:00 | Student Life & Services Introduction
- College library, IT services, Neptun access, buffet
Day 2 (02 September): Higher Education System & Practical Life in Hungary
09:00–10:30 | Class: Introduction to John Wesley Theological College & Higher Education in Hungary
- Mission and vision of the College
- Structure of academic programs and European ECTS
- Hungarian higher education system basics and ethics
10:45–13:00 | Workshop: Living in Hungary – Your First Steps
- Immigration and residence permits
- Health insurance, emergency services
- Banking, phone SIMs, shopping, public transport
- Getting around the city
- Hungarian customs, dos and don’ts
- Hungarian language survival phrases
13:00–14:00 | Lunch Break
14:00–15:00 | Student Panel & Q&A
- International mentor and mentor peers
- Q&A about academics, social life, housing
Day 3 (03 September): Final Enrollment Day
09:00–13:00 | Final Enrollment Slot (Open for all who missed earlier)
Further programmes to be announced
Day 4: Explore Budapest Day
09:00–12:00 | Guided Walking Tour of Budapest
- Historical landmarks
- Public transport tutorial in action
12:00–13:00 | Optional Group Lunch at Local Hungarian Restaurant
13:00–15:00 | Guided Walking Tour of Budapest
INFORMATION
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
OFFICE HOURS
Monday: 9:00 – 12:00
Wednesday: 9:00 – 12:00
Friday: 11:00 – 14:00
CONTACT
📍 Address: 1086 Budapest, Dankó utca 9.
📬 Mailing Address: 1410 Budapest, P.O. Box 200
📞 Phone: +36 1 577 0506
+36 1 210 5400 / ext. 108
📧 tanulmanyi@wjlf.hu
PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN BUDAPEST
BudapestGO is the official public transportation app of Budapest, designed to make getting around the city easy, fast, and efficient—especially for international students new to the area. Whether you’re navigating daily commutes to university, exploring Budapest’s historic landmarks, or planning weekend adventures, BudapestGO offers real-time transit updates, route planning, and digital ticket purchasing all in one place. With an intuitive English-language interface and integrated maps, it’s the essential travel companion for anyone studying and living in Hungary’s vibrant capital.
