Summer School for Urban Renewal in Budapest

From 08 to 20 of August 2017.

This summer school focuses on the reasons of deterioration of the urban environment specifically in the third world. Students identify types of slums and squatters; understand the historical context for urban deterioration. Moreover, they should recall the urban upgrading and development policies as the course reviews case studies on comparative analysis based on local and international examples.

Introduction

The Summer School is a fruitful cooperation between the Hungarian Academy of Science, the Geographical Institute, Research Centre for Astronomy & Earth Sciences, in Budapest and the Ain Shams University, Environmental Architectural and Urbanism program, in Cairo.

The Summer School deals with the urban renewal notions and different definitions. Also exploring and discussing advantages and disadvantages of urban renewal, the difference between urban renewal, urban upgrading and urban development. Even, to explore some similar case studies to clarify the concept of urban renewal in Europe.

Description

Benefits

Issuing a Certificate of Participation with partner university logos and approval, for each applicant, certified from Ktn Egypt.
Exploring urban renewal tools and techniques in Europe.
Dealing with experts and professionals in a foreign country.
The obtaining of the Schengen visa.
International environment dealing with colleagues in same situations.
Making your own international network of contacts which work as a knowledge network.
Opportunities to develop even you academic or professional career with doing postgraduate studies abroad.

Main Topics

The reasons of deterioration of the urban environment.
Identify types of slums and squatters; understand the historical context for urban deterioration.
Recall the urban upgrading and development policies
Review the case studies on comparative analysis based on local and international examples

Lecturers and Tour Guides

Will Be Announced Soon.

Who can Apply

To be eligible to apply for this Summer School:

International applicants with architecture, urban design, urban planning, urban studies, physical planning, arts, applied arts, landscape architecture, gardening, social sciences, and geography backgrounds are eligible to apply.
Have sufficient knowledge of the language of instruction (English language), as we may ask you to submit a proof of language proficiency or to make a phone call interview with the applicant.
Respect the specific criteria and applicable additions for application process.

How to Apply

Gladly, follow the applying procedures by:

1. Prepare a clear scanned copy of your valid passport

With at least 10 months validity in advance, and use friendly file format such as, JPEG, PDF, TIFF, etc. with maximum size of 2 Megabytes)

2. Prepare your CV using the CV Template as a guide to fill in your personal information.

Use friendly file format such as, JPEG, PDF, etc. with maximum size of 2 Megabytes)

3. Fill in the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM by clicking on the APPLY NOW button.

4. After reviewing your application and attached documents you will receive an email from Ktn Egypt to inform you whether you have been accepted to join the program or not. If you did not hear from us within 1 week, please contact us on ktnegypt@gmail.com.

5. After receiving your acceptance letter from us, proceed with the registration fees payments, please refer to the course fees section.

The fees will be paid after the applicants receive their acceptance letter from the Ktn Egypt.

Early fees payment (before the call deadline will pay 90 % fees).
Standard fees payment (till 1 week of the call deadline will pay 100 % fees).
Late fees payment (till 2 weeks of the call deadline will pay 110 % fees).

Please refer to the following bank accounts related to your way of payment.

For paying in US Dollars please use:

ALEXANDRIA BANK, 3 SALAH SALEM STREET, CAIRO, EGYPT
THE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY BRANCH
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK EGYPT
SWIFT CODE: ALEXEGCXXXX
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 144044327003

For paying in European Euros please use:

ALEXANDRIA BANK, 3 SALAH SALEM STREET, CAIRO, EGYPT
THE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY BRANCH
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK EGYPT
SWIFT CODE: ALEXEGCXXXX
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 144044327002

Unfortunately, it is not possible to pay in Egyptian Pounds in the moment due to currency rates changings.

After payment we will contact you to proceed together with the visa procedure to the responsible embassy in Cairo. Please Visit the Visa process section above.
We will contact you to manage the flight tickets booking and confirm the visa appointment, by which you will have to be there with all needed documents.

Schedule

- Please refer to the attached document to take a look on the Summer School program, Schedule will be announced soon.

- Detailed program will be distributed in the first day of the Summer School

- All lectures are given by the staff of Geographical Institute, Research Centre for Astronomy & Earth Sciences, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, under the supervision of the Prof. Károly Kocsis, Director of the Geographical Institute, Research Centre for Astronomy & Earth Sciences, Hungarian Academy of Sciences

- In case that Ktn Egypt canceled any event in the announced program, there will be a reasonable repayment.
- Announced dates can be changed (plus or minus 2 days) according to flight tickets reservation, as we try always to find the cheapest offer for flights to our applicants.

Accommodation

In Budapest the capital of Hungary

The accommodation will be in the BMF student hostel (see also: http://koll.uni-obuda.hu/index.php?tagkoll=kukac), is located 400 m from the Tram line 4 and 6, also 700 m from the Grand Boulevard and the M3 Corvin-Negyed Metro Stop. The hostel rooms will accommodate from 2 to 4 applicants, the rooms have with private bathrooms and a work desk, with a kitchenette as well. Kitchenware for preparing your own meals can be rented at the reception. Breakfast is available on weekdays with extra fees. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas and rooms as well. Laundry is also included but you will need to buy or bring your own washing powders, please ask the receptionist guy for the laundry room key.

BMF hostel is 1 km from the Keleti Railway Station and from the Arena Plaza Shopping Centre. The Puskás Ferenc Stadion can be found within 1.7 km from the Corvin metro station.

The 8th district of Józsefváros is a great choice for travelers interested in city trips, museums and monuments. This is our guests' favorite part of Budapest, according to independent reviews.

Summer School Fees

The total cost of the Summer School is 950 Euros Or 1060 USD + Equivalent to 350 USD (for flight ticket) , Including the following,

Transportation inside Hungary.
Return flight ticket from Cairo to Budapest.
Medical Travel Insurance for the duration of stay in Europe.
Accommodation (without meals) in Budapest.
University tools and facilities.
Hungarian Language Course (Intensive course for beginners).

While the fees do not include,

Visa costs (Around 100 USD)
Pocket money for Living Costs in Hungary (around 200 USD)

Furthermore, the applicants have to bring all the needed documents, such as passports, bank statements, proof of registration, and any further documents as needed by the embassy of Hungary in Cairo.

Deadline

The application deadline is on Thursday 13th of April, 2017.

Recommended reading

Comeback Cities: A Blueprint for Urban Neighborhood RevivalBy Paul S. Grogan; Tony ProscioWestview Press, 2000
The Wealth of Cities: Revitalizing the Centers of American LifeBy John O. NorquistPerseus Books Group, 1998
The Wealth of Cities: Revitalizing the Centers of American LifeBy John O. NorquistPerseus Books Group, 1998
The Dependent City Revisited: The Political Economy of Urban Development and Social PolicyBy Paul KantorWestview Press, 1995
City Life and New Urbanism By Gindroz, Ray Fordham Urban Law Journal, Vol. 29, No. 4, April 2002
Blighting the Way: Urban Renewal, Economic Development, and the Elusive Definition of BlightBy Gordon, ColinFordham Urban Law Journal, Vol. 31, No. 2, January 2004

External Links

Contact person

Muhammad Eldaidamony

email: meldaidamony@gmail.com

Mobile: +201025363673

Terms and conditions

Please check also the attached file for further details about our terms and conditions. Gladly, applicants must submit a signed Terms and Conditions Form.

The registration fees must be paid within 2 weeks from the call deadline.
Supervisors are more than welcome to accompany 10 applicants or more from the same institution (for more details please contact us).
Please notice that we will endeavor to assist you in obtaining the visa from the responsible embassy, by sending an acceptance letter, but the responsibility is yours and the decision rests solely with the appropriate Embassy.
Applicants, who are under 21 years old, must submit parents’ acknowledgment form.
In case that Ktn Egypt canceled any event in the announced program, there will be a reasonable repayment.
Applicants must attend 75 % from the event in order to receive a certificate of participation.
Applicants must not leave the event’s city 1 day in advance before the date of departure.

Offers

Gladly, Ktn Egypt gives offers for the applicants who are participating in any events according to the following:

Applicants from academic staff will get 10 % fees discount.
Applicants who participate for the second time will get 20 % fees discount.
Applicants who participate for the third time will get 30 % fees discount.

Cancellations and refund

Applicants who would like to cancel their participation in any of the Ktn Egypt events will be as following:

Early cancellation (before the call deadline will get 100 % fees back).
Standard cancellation (till 2 weeks of the call deadline will receive a refund of minus 20 % ).
Late cancellation (More than 2 weeks after the call deadline there will be no fees refund).

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Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Summer School for Urban Renewal in Budapest