HUNGARIAN STUDENT ID APPLICATION

Step 1

Visit a Local Government Office (called Okmanyiroda / Kormanyablak in Hungarian) in any district to record your photograph and signature to the central Hungarian student database (free of charge). Wait for the sheet (called “Nemzeti Egységes Kártyarendszer (NEK) adatlap”) containing a print-out of your recordings with a unique code in the top right corner called NEK identifier. Sign this sheet only AFTER you have double-checked your personal data. The data on the NEK sheet has to be exactly the same as the data in your passport (if not, your student card request will be rejected)!

For EEA citizens both your Registration Certificate & your Address Card (from the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing - previously Immigration and Asylum Office) will be required.

For non-EEA citizens your Passport is necessary.

The closest Office to CEU is located in district 5, Erzsébet tér 3.

Opening hours:
Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

At the office tell the officer that you would like to apply for a student card, and they will help.

Step 2

Submit the NEK Data Sheet to the Veronika Orosz, OroszV@ceu.edu .

CEU will initiate the application process and keep you informed about the process.

You will receive a message as soon as the Hungarian Student Card is ready (about two months).

INSURANCE INFORMATION

CEU requires that all enrolled students have adequate health insurance for the duration of their enrollment and residence in Hungary and Austria. Failure to fulfill the requirements may result in the termination of enrollment.

General Information For All

The CEU Health Insurance Plan provided by Generali (private insurance) is available to international full-time students – including EEA citizens in possession of an EHIC – enrolled to Central European University/Közép-európai Egyetem free of charge for the duration of their enrollment. The Plan covers the costs of medical care, medication and medical aid, as well as reasonable patient transport received in medical necessities.

The Insurance Plan, valid in Hungary is available upon arrival. Erasmus Mundus full scholarship recipients are provided with worldwide insurance by MARSH.

  • For students enrolled in 2-year MA programs the insurance is arranged for the whole period of studies (including months between first and second year) .

  • Students enrolled in CEU doctoral degree programs get insurance coverage as part of their CEU Doctoral Fellowship package for maximum 36 months (beyond this period the student must cover the insurance fee).

  • Students who do not want to use the CEU Health Insurance Plan must send a copy of their individual health plan that covers medical services in Hungary to the Student Center (studentlife@ceu.edu. The chosen plan must comply with the minimum standards of the CEU Health Insurance Plan.

  • The CEU Health Insurance Plan valid in Hungary is active and continuous for one academic year. Each academic year it must be renewed in the Student Center. The insurance card must be renewed each academic year with your handwritten signature and is NOT possible online or via email.

  • Enrolled international students who plan to bring family members (spouse and/or children) to Hungary for the duration of their studies have the option to purchase private health insurance - with similar coverage conditions to the CEU Health Insurance Plan - from the representative of Generali insurance company.

Hungarian Citizens (with a valid Hungarian ID and address card issued for more than 1 year) starting at CEU in 21/22

You are insured by the Hungarian State Health Insurance System (TAJ). The cost is arranged and paid through the Educational Authority (Oktatási Hivatal) automatically, there is no need for further administration.

  • For MA students: the insurance is arranged for the whole period of studies.

EEA Citizens (excluding Hungarian Citizens)

You must obtain a registration certificate and an address card as soon as the program begins.

  • All students receive the CEU Health Insurance Plan for free.

  • If insured in your home country’s public health insurance system, please send a copy of your valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to the Student Center (studentlife@ceu.edu).

Non-EEA Citizens

You must obtain a residence permit and an accommodation reporting form as soon as the program begins.

  • All students receive the CEU Health Insurance Plan for free.

  • US citizens are advised to check the necessity of purchasing additional insurance as the terms and conditions of the CEU Health Insurance Plan may be different from the ones prescribed by IRS requirements.

IT SERVICES

You will be using IT services provided by the Information Technology Department at CEU. We hope that this short introduction will provide useful information on how to use these services. For further and detailed information please visit IT intranet through this link!