Diákkártya

Diákkártya, often translated as student card, is an identification document issued to students enrolled in educational institutions. Its primary purpose is to verify a student's current enrollment status. This verification is crucial for accessing various benefits and services specifically offered to students.

These benefits can include discounted prices on public transportation, entry fees to museums and cultural sites, and sometimes even special rates at shops and restaurants. Many universities and colleges also integrate their own identification features into the diákkártya, such as library access, access to campus facilities, and the ability to use meal plan services. In some countries, a diákkártya may also serve as a form of payment for certain campus-related expenses.

The design and specific features of a diákkártya vary significantly depending on the issuing institution and the country. They typically bear the student's photograph, full name, student identification number, and the name of the educational institution. Some modern diákkártyák may incorporate electronic components, like magnetic stripes or RFID chips, to enable contactless transactions or advanced security features. The validity period of a diákkártya is usually tied to the academic year or the student's enrollment duration.