1. Dr. József NÉMETH Expert of Security and Defence Policy Budapest, May 2010 ZRÍNYI MIKLÓS NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY

2. SCOPE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND MISSION STRUCTURE PARTNERS TRAINING SYSTEM DETAILS QUESTIONS

3. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND The Hungarian military higher education is 200 years old Its development influenced heavily by historical circumstances After the Cold War a long integration process has started 1996: Establishment of ZMNDU In 2005/06 the ZMNDU founded and launched specialisations in basic training, and thus it was the first university in Hungary which met the international requirements for higher education.

4. MISSION The ZMNDU as a unique institute of the national higher education is following the traditions of Hungarian officer training and fulfils the demands of national defence, national security, and law enforcement agencies. Through these it ensures: A complex defence, law-enforcement, and national security preparation; A Euro-conform training of military, penitentiary officers and civil experts at a level equal to that of civil higher education; Conducting research in the field of defence and of related sciences; Preparation and defence-related further training for leaders of military, law enforcement, and national security agencies, and public administration experts; Maintaining traditions in Hungarian higher education and military science.

5. PARTNERS Correctional Services Intelligence Local Authorities Disaster Management Armed Forces NATOEU Civilians The ZRÍNYI MIKLÓS NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY is the sole military / national defence institute of the military higher education comprising an integral part of Hungarian higher education system. (The University is under the direct supervision of the Minister of Defence.)

6. STRUCTURE PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION VICE PRESIDENT OF SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOP-MENT CHANCELOR DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC ISSUES BOLYAI JÁNOS MILITARY TECHNICAL FACULTY KOSSUTH LAJOS FACULTY OF MILITARY SCIENCES LEGAL ADVISOR CONTROL-LING GROUP

7. FACULTIES KOSSUTH LAJOS FACULTY OF MILITARY SCIENCES BOLYAI JÁNOS MILITARY TECHNICAL FACULTY Higher military / national defence leadership training and professional training; University- or college- level basic officer training; University-level basic training for civil students; Postgraduate university- level basic training; PhD training; General and professional further training courses; Course-based training

8. THE MULTICYCLE TRAINING SYSTEM OF ZMNDU 1 2 BASIC MILITARY TRAINING POSTGRADUAL TRAINING BACHELOR TRAINING (BSc) TRAINING COURSES PhD TRAINING MASTER TRAINING (MSc) PROFESSIONAL FURTHER TRAINING A 1 234 5 67 GENERAL STAFF COURSE 135 246 6 4 2 53 1 12 3 4

9. EDUCATIONAL FORMS AND THEIR STUDENTS As it shows in October 2009

10. STRUCTURE OF THE MULTICYCLE TRAINING AT ZMNDU PROFESSIONAL FURTHER TRAINING BASIC BACHELOR TRAINING (Bachelor, BSc) 0.5 years, 1 semester, (aimed at general military preparation); 3.5 years, 7 semesters, 210 credits in military studies; 3 years, 6 semesters, 180 credits in civil studies. MASTER TRAINING (Master, MSc) 1.5 years, 3 semesters, 90 credits in military studies; 2 years, 4 semesters, 120 credits in civil studies; 2 years, 4 semesters, 120 credits in engineering training majors. PhD TRAINING 3 years, 6 semesters, 180 credits At Military Sciences PhD School, At Military Technical PhD School.

11. BREAKDOWN BY DISCIPLINES Philosophy Military History Economics Political Science Jurisdiction Sociology Mathematics Information Technology Rational Decision-making Military Taxation Pedagogy Military Methodology Leadership Theory Military Science Leadership Tactics Operational Art Marksmanship Foreign Languages Physical Training Electives Specialty Training Psychology Logistics Spec. Prof. Education Commander’s Training General mil. training

12. COURSES BSc COURSESMSc COURSES Initiated and launched by ZMNDU SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY CORRECTIONAL OFFICER MIL. AND SEC. TECH-Y ENGINEERING MILITARY NATIONAL SECURITY MILITARY LEADERSHIP NATIONAL SECURITY DEFENCE ADMINISTRATION Launched by ZMNDU along with Budapest Technical College (civil education outside the HQ) MILITARY AND SECURITY TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING Only launched y the ZMNDU (civil branches) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TRANSPORT ENGINEERING FINANCING AND ACCOUNTANCY SECURITY AND DEFENCE POLICY LEADING CORRECTIONAL OFFICER DEFENCE I.T. COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM ORGANISER MILITARY NATIONAL SECURITY MILITARY LEADERSHIP NATIONAL SECURITY DEFENCE ADMINISTRATION DISASTER RELIEF ENGINEERING Launched by ZMNDU along with Budapest Technical College (civil education outside the HQ) SECURITY TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING

13. DOCTORAL TRAINING PROCESS 1st. semester 2nd. semester3rd. semester4th. semester5th. semester6th. semester Knowledge of Military Science Universal Theory of Military Science Common Exam of the Division of Science Exam of the Group of Subjects Scientific Research (120 – 135 credits) Knowledge of Military Technical Sciences Exam of a Different Division of Science Exam of the Division of Science Basics of Scientific Research Research Seminar of a Different Division of Science Research Seminar of the Division of Science Research Seminar of the Division of Science Methods of Scientific Research Elected Topics (max. 15 credits) Teaching (Facultative, 0 – 15 credits)

14. Fields of Science at the PhD School of Military Sciences Security theories (security studies); Political science and defence; General theory of national defence and military science; Ground forces operational theory; Air operational theory; General theory of engineer support; Defence information technology and communication theory and practice; Law enforcement (border policing, protection of public order, disaster relief); Military history; Defence economics; Military pedagogy; Military psychology; Military sociology; Military human resource management; Military culture and interpersonal communication; Theory and practice of information systems; Military logistics; General theory of intelligence and national security; Theory and practice of military geography; General theory of topography and geo-information support; Theory of NBC protection; Theory and practice of fire support; Defence law.

15. Fields of Science at the PhD School of Military Technical Sciences Military technological infrastructure; Military technology; Defence electronics; Environment security and disaster relief; Military transportation system- technology; Topography and geo- information; Security technology; Defence administration.

16. NUMBER OF STUDENTS I. As it shows in October 2009 STUDENTSTOTAL Civilian students2943 (85%) Cadets or other military512 (15%) ZMNDU TOTAL3455 BSc2694 (78%) MSc470 (13%) University (5 years)69 (2%) PhD222 (7%)

17. NUMBER OF PERSONNEL As it shows in October 2009

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