COVID-19 - Education FAQ
Study related questions regarding COVID-19
1) Will the 2020/21 Academic year
start on time?
The
Academic Year will start as scheduled.
2) Do I have to register and enrol
courses in person?
No. You can register and enrol courses online as well. Please make sure
that you follow the step-by-step guide.
3) What is the
NEPTUN Unified Education System and how can I use it?
The NEPTUN is an online educational administration
system for students enrolled to the University of Pécs. This electronic
database contains the personal data and full academic study records
(registration, courses, exams, grades and credits) of all registered students
of the university. Within the system you can manage your student status, your
course and exam registration, your financial transactions for items which
students are expected to pay to the university or to the dormitory and also
access the materials that the lecturers uploaded. At the beginning of your studies at our university, you will
receive a NEPTUN code that you can use to sign into the system. Click here and check out the user's guide for NEPTUN.
4) Will the Faculty start
in-person teaching in September?
Yes. The Academic Year will start as scheduled. At this point it is unlikely that restrictions will limit face-to-face
university studies.
5) Will the Faculty start remote/online
teaching in September?
Yes. Continuing remote teaching (via Microsoft TEAMS -
available after registration) will ensure that our students’ education will
not be interrupted.
6) Will my fees
and tuition change if I take classes remotely?
There
is no discount from the tuition fee as the curriculum will be the same and the
outcome of your university education will be the same degree as if you had
started your education in person.
7) Is it possible to start with
online classes in September and later switch to in-person?
Yes, it is possible. Make sure that you register and enrol courses and
upon arrival, please go to the Registrar's Office.
8) Do I get my transferred
tuition fee back if I cannot start the studies at the Faculty in September?
The Tuition Fee is refundable according to the
University’s regulations. However, we advise you to start your studies online,
so you
would not have to skip a whole year and you can fulfil your academic plan on
time.
9) Will I have the same courses
during online learning as if I was present in person?
Yes.
The curriculum will be the same and the outcome of your university education
will be the same degree as if you had started your education in person.
10) Will the content of online and
classroom teaching will be the same?
Yes. Our
instructors will endeavor to make this an interesting experience for you,
although this will inevitably feel different from in-person teaching. You
should expect that starting online is a good temporary solution, but we also
look forward to see you in one of our classrooms as soon as possible.
11) What happens if I complete the
whole semester remotely?
You can complete
the whole first semester online. You will acquire the same credits as you would
do in-person. This means that if you receive your visa, you will be able to
join the second semester in Pécs with your fellow students who started in the
classroom in September.
12) Can I record
lectures by academic staff?
You can only record lectures with a permission from
your lecturer.
13) Is there a
chance that certain courses will be cancelled?
No. Every course will start online and in-person as
well.
14) How can I
purchase materials for online classes?
You will be able to find study materials uploaded to
Microsoft TEAMS.
15) What are the technical requirements
for online course participation?
Students
require a fast and stable internet connection and a PC/Laptop with camera and
microphone (e.g. headset), a web browser, and an email client to receive emails.
16) What happens If I get sick and I have
to miss a class?
The
usual policies and procedures around absences apply for both in-person and
online classes. If you are sick and cannot participate in classes or finish
assignments, notify your instructor via email or CMicrosoft TEAMS as soon as
possible.