Introduction of the institute

Last modified: 21. October 2022

Contact details of the Rippl-Rónai Institute of Arts and Theatre

Address: 7400 Kaposvár, 10. Bajcsy-Zsilinszky E. u.
E-mail: muveszet@uni-mate.hu 
Tel.: +36/82 502 500

Introducing the Rippl-Rónai Institute of Arts and Theatre 

The Rippl-Rónai Institute of Arts and Theatre is a unique creative-intellectual workshop in the fields of art and art education in Hungary, encompassing the disciplines of object design and performing arts. The institute aims to make a contribution to increasing the creative-industrial potential of Hungary and the region and develop a nationally and also international competitive arts education portfolio. The Rippl-Rónai Institute of Arts and Theatre defines itself as an institution which focuses on all its courses with special attention and is capable of presenting and operating the philosophy required by the constantly changing economic and social environment and the need for continuous renewal for future creative professionals. The Rippl-Rónai Institute of Arts and Theatre is competitive in its training and operational structure, and it is capable of preserving and transmitting Hungarian and European cultural values. The lecturers of the institution believe that high-quality education and professional training as well as the transfer of modern knowledge are the keys to development. The mission of the Rippl-Rónai Institute of Arts and Theatre is to train knowledgeable artists and creative professionals with valuable skills for the national and international labour market, and to become an intellectual and creative centre which is an important and indispensable factor for the direct and the wider environment of the university.

The Rippl-Rónai Institute of Arts and Theatre is located in the centre of Kaposvár. The inner courtyard surrounded by the university buildings has a park and a sports court. Adjacent to the education building complex of 10 283 square metres there is a university hall of residence with 260 beds. The main building houses the RIPPL Gallery exhibiting works by national and international artists as well as outstanding student works and diploma works. The institute currently consists of four departments: Theatre Department, Visual Department, Media Department and Department of Theory. As a cultural centre, the institute participates in the life of Kaposvár, the county seat of Somogy, with a large stage: the establishment formerly known as ‘Latinka’, called Antal Németh Theatre and Cultural Centre since 2017, contributes greatly to the fruitful relationship between the county’s artistic life and its higher education.