Avicenna International College – AIC – (Hungarian: Avicenna Nemzetközi Kollégium) was founded in 1995 by Dr. Shahrokh MirzaHosseini and has been in operation as a preparatory college for higher education

Higher education

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 since 2000.

The college offers foundation programs in medicine, business, technical studies and English, as well as preparatory programs for Masters

Master's degree

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 and PhD

PHD

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 studies.

History

AIC has been present since 1995, when its predecessor was founded, and it was in 2000 when the college launched its first academic year. Since then more than 3000 students have successfully completed one of the institution’s preparatory programs and got into one of Europe’s leading universities.

In 2003 AIC established its International Advisory Board. The Advisory Board supervises and supports the educational activities and programs of the college. It observes and evaluates the educational plans and strategies, and advises the college officers on development of the quality management system.

Since every year more and more students arrive from abroad, in 2004 AIC opened the Avicenna Residential Complex which provides a place to stay for those who arrive in Budapest

Budapest

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 from faraway countries.

During 2006 and 2007 the institution got its accreditation in Hungary

Hungary

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 and Iran

Iran

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, and since 2007 the Swedish

Sweden

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 governmental student agency recognizes AIC as well.

In 2006 AIC started a scholarship program to give aid to those students who wish to continue their studies but have financial problems.

International Advisory Board

Avicenna’s advisory board was founded in 2003, and since then it helped the institution’s work immensely.
President:

Prof. Emer. Dr. Béla Halász

Semmelweis University

Semmelweis University

Founded in 1769, Semmelweis University is the oldest medical school in Hungary. The faculty became an independent medical school after the Second World War and developed into a university teaching medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, health sciences, health management as well as physical education and...

 (Department of Human Morphology and Developmental Biology)
Secretary:

Prof. Dr. László Rosivall, Deputy Director

Semmelweis University (Department of Pathophysiology)
Members:

Prof. Dr. György Benedek, Dean

University of Szeged

University of Szeged

The University of Szeged is one of Hungary's most distinguished universities, and is among the most prominent higher education institutions in Central Europe...

 (Faculty of General Medicine)
Prof. Dr. Gyula Csopaki, Past-Director

Budapest University of Technology and Economics

Budapest University of Technology and Economics

The Budapest University of Technology and Economics , in hungarian abbreviated as BME, English official abbreviation BUTE, is the most significant University of Technology in Hungary and is also one of the oldest Institutes of Technology in the world, having been founded in 1782.-History:BME is...

 (International Education Center)
Prof. Dr. Kornél Dános, Past-Director

Semmelweis University (Language Communication Center)
Prof. Dr. László Kopper, Deputy Rector

Semmelweis University
Prof. Emer. Dr. Emil Monos

Semmelweis University (Institute of Human Physiology and Clinical Experimental Research)
Prof. Dr. Zoltán Szelényi

University of Pécs

University of Pécs

The University of Pécs is the Hungarian university with the largest number of students and faculties.-History:...

 (Department of Pathophysiology)

Programs

Medical Foundation Program (MFP)

MFP is designed for those students who wish to continue their studies at one of Europe’s medical universities.

Business Foundation Program (BFP)

BFP is intended for those who want to continue their studies in one of the business fields.

Technical Foundation Program (TFP)

TFP is offered for those students who wish to study in one of the technical fields during their university studies.

English Foundation Program (EFP)

EFP is an intensive language education program, which ensures that students reach a high level of knowledge. Those who complete this program can successfully pass the IELTS

IELTS

IELTS , or 'International English Language Testing System', is an international standardised test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP Education Pty Ltd, and was established in 1989.There are two versions of...

 examination.

Pre-PhD Program

This program is designed for those who already have a Master degree and wish to further educate themselves. This program is suitable for those who have a Bachelor degree and would like to complete a Master program as well.