Eszterházy Károly Catholic University
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The Eszterházy Károly Catholic University was founded in 1774 in Eger. In 1989 it was renamed after its founder Bishop Károly Eszterházy. As of 1 August 2021, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Eger became the owner of university. Number of students is 8,602. The establishment's buildings are scattered through the city, the largest and oldest among them was built in baroque style lyceum ("A" building). Previous names: Lyceum, Teacher Training College (1828), College of Education (in the Lyceum), from 1962 Teacher Training College of Eger, from 1969 Ho Si Minh Teacher Training College, from 1990 Eszterházy Károly Teacher Training College, from January 1. 2000 Eszterházy Károly College (2016-06-30), Eszterházy Károly University of Applied Sciences.
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