Academic Bulletin - International Degree Programs in Hungary
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BUDAPEST UNIVERSITY<br />
OF TECHNOLOGY<br />
AND ECONOMICS<br />
Budapest, <strong>Hungary</strong><br />
Admission and <strong>Academic</strong> <strong>Bullet<strong>in</strong></strong><br />
ENGINEERING STUDIES<br />
<strong>in</strong> English <strong>in</strong> the heart of Europe<br />
Ungergraduate <strong>Programs</strong><br />
Graduate <strong>Programs</strong><br />
Postgraduate <strong>Programs</strong><br />
2007/2008
Contents<br />
General Information<br />
Brief History .................................................. 2<br />
Accreditation ................................................. 3<br />
<strong>International</strong> Recognition of the <strong>Degree</strong>s ........................... 3<br />
Full-time <strong>Programs</strong> <strong>in</strong> Englis ..................................... 3<br />
B.Sc. Program ............................................ 3<br />
M.Sc. Program ........................................... 3<br />
Ph.D. Program ........................................... 4<br />
Additional <strong>Academic</strong> Opportunities ............................... 4<br />
Pre-Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Course ................................... 4<br />
One-Semester and Study Abroad Program ..................... 4<br />
Introduction Program ..................................... 4<br />
Statement of Non-Discrim<strong>in</strong>ation ................................. 4<br />
Faculties of Budapest University of Technology and Economics<br />
Faculty of Architecture ......................................... 5<br />
Faculty of Chemical an Bio-Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g ............................ 6<br />
Faculty of Civil Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g ...................................... 7<br />
Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences ........................... 8<br />
Faculty of Electrical Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g and Informatics .................... 8<br />
Faculty of Mechanical Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g ................................ 9<br />
Faculty of Natural Sciences ...................................... 10<br />
Faculty of Transportation Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g ............................. 11<br />
Application and Admission Requirements<br />
Application Criteria ............................................ 12<br />
Application Procedure .......................................... 12<br />
Admission .................................................... 12<br />
Admission requirements for the Pre-Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Course ........ 12<br />
Admission requirements for the B.Sc. Program ................. 12<br />
Admission requirements for the M.Sc. Program ................ 13<br />
Admission requirements for the Ph.D. Program ................ 13<br />
Students Visa ................................................. 13<br />
Application Address ............................................ 13<br />
Fees and Costs<br />
Tuition Payment and Bank<strong>in</strong>g .................................... 14<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Calendar, <strong>Academic</strong> Policies<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Calendar ............................................ 15<br />
Exam<strong>in</strong>ations ................................................. 15<br />
Grades, Grad<strong>in</strong>g System ........................................ 15<br />
F<strong>in</strong>al Project and Graduation Requirements ........................ 15<br />
After Acceptance<br />
Medical Requirements ......................................... 16<br />
Health Insurance .............................................. 16<br />
Registration .................................................. 16<br />
Student Card .................................................. 16<br />
Hous<strong>in</strong>g and Meals ............................................. 16
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BUDAPEST UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMICS<br />
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY<br />
Rector<br />
Vice-Rectors<br />
Deans of the Faculties<br />
Department of <strong>International</strong> Affairs<br />
<strong>International</strong> Education Center<br />
Prof. Dr. Károly MOLNÁR<br />
Prof. Dr. Miklós ZRÍNYI, Research and <strong>International</strong> Affairs<br />
Prof. Dr. János KÖVESI, Education<br />
Prof. Dr. Gyula SALLAI, Strategy<br />
Prof. DLA Gábor BECKER, Architecture<br />
Prof. Dr. György POKOL, Chemical and Bio-Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Prof. Dr. Antal LOVAS, Civil Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Prof. Dr. József VERESS, Economic and Social Sciences<br />
Prof. Dr. Gábor PÉCELI, Electrical Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g and Informatics<br />
Prof. Dr. Antal PENNINGER, Mechanical Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Prof. Dr. Tamás KESZTHELYI, Natural Sciences<br />
Prof. Dr. Béla KULCSÁR, Transportation Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Dr. Gyula CSOPAKI, Director<br />
Dr. Péter MÉSZÁROS, Director of Public Relations<br />
Mrs. Rózsa GROSCHMID FERENCZ, Registrar<br />
Address H-1111 Budapest, Bertalan L. u. 2.<br />
Phone + 36-1 463-3548<br />
Fax + 36-1 463-2461<br />
E-mail admission@tanok.bme.hu,<br />
Home page http://www.tanok.bme.hu, http://www.bme.hu<br />
Student Service Center<br />
College <strong>International</strong><br />
Mail H-1406 Budapest 76<br />
P.O.Box 51, <strong>Hungary</strong><br />
Address H-1071 Budapest, VII.<br />
Bethlen Gábor tér 2, <strong>Hungary</strong><br />
Phone + 36-1 413-3015<br />
Fax + 36-1 413-3030<br />
E-mail <strong>in</strong>fo@studyhungary.hu<br />
Home Page http://www.studyhungary.hu<br />
Local Representative
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General Information<br />
Brief History<br />
The Budapest University of Technology and Economics<br />
can trace its evolution through several<br />
academic <strong>in</strong>stitutions, dat<strong>in</strong>g back to 1782 when<br />
Emperor Joseph II established the Institutum<br />
Geometricum as part of the Faculty of Liberal Arts<br />
at the University of Buda. The Institutum was the<br />
first higher educational <strong>in</strong>stitution <strong>in</strong> Europe to<br />
award eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g degrees to students of land<br />
survey<strong>in</strong>g, river control and road construction.<br />
The name and organizational structure of the<br />
University has changed several times throughout<br />
the past of more than 200 years. In 1850 the Institutum<br />
Geometricum merges with the Joseph College<br />
of Technology and <strong>in</strong> 1856 the merged <strong>in</strong>stitution<br />
become the Royal Joseph Polytechnic. In<br />
1860 Hungarian replaces Lat<strong>in</strong> as the language of<br />
<strong>in</strong>struction. Two year later Royal Joseph Polytechnic<br />
becomes the Royal Joseph University. S<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
1872 this University has the right to issue eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
diplomas after five years of studies. It is<br />
among the first <strong>in</strong>stitutions <strong>in</strong> Europe to tra<strong>in</strong><br />
eng<strong>in</strong>eers on university level. In 1949 the name<br />
Technical University of Budapest becomes official.<br />
In 1984 <strong>in</strong>struction is offered <strong>in</strong> English as<br />
well as Hungarian. In 1994 the credit system is<br />
<strong>in</strong>troduced. The University applies the credit assignment<br />
accord<strong>in</strong>g to the European Credit Transfer<br />
System (ECTS) <strong>in</strong> its accredited academic programs.<br />
In 2000 the official name changes to Budapest<br />
University of Technology and Economics.<br />
Several Nobel Laureates have been associated<br />
with the Budapest University of Technology and<br />
Economics: Dennis Gábor (Physics), George Hevessy<br />
(Chemistry), Eugene Wigner (Physics), György<br />
Oláh (Chemistry) and János Harsányi (Economics).<br />
Further notable personalities have also studied or<br />
taught at the University: John von Neumann, <strong>in</strong>ventor<br />
of the computer, Edward Teller, nuclear physicist,<br />
Leó Szilárd, known for his work on nuclear<br />
cha<strong>in</strong> reactions, Marcel Breuer, architect, Ernő Rubik,<br />
<strong>in</strong>ventor of the famous cube, Donát Bánki, co<strong>in</strong>ventor<br />
of the carburetor, Károly Cipernowszky,<br />
one of the <strong>in</strong>ventors of the transformer, Dénes Mihály,<br />
one of the <strong>in</strong>ventors of television.<br />
For the time be<strong>in</strong>g more than 110 departments<br />
and <strong>in</strong>stitutions operate with<strong>in</strong> the structure of<br />
eight faculties. About 1100 lecturers, 400 researchers<br />
and other degree holders and numerous<br />
<strong>in</strong>vited lecturers and practic<strong>in</strong>g expert specialists<br />
participate <strong>in</strong> education and research at the Budapest<br />
University of Technology and Economics.<br />
Approximately 800 of the University’s 14,000 students<br />
are from 50 countries abroad. The University<br />
offers eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g programs <strong>in</strong> Hungarian, English,<br />
German and French. The Budapest University<br />
of Technology and Economics issues about 70% of<br />
<strong>Hungary</strong>’s eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g degrees.<br />
Research at the University is highly encouraged<br />
and is present on all levels from the B.Sc.<br />
trough to the doctoral level.<br />
The Budapest University of Technology and<br />
Economics is keenly <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and<br />
strengthen<strong>in</strong>g exist<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>ternational relations.<br />
The University has signed <strong>in</strong>to agreements of cooperation<br />
with over 100 universities, ma<strong>in</strong>ly <strong>in</strong><br />
Europe and <strong>in</strong> the United States of America. Some<br />
of these ventures are research oriented while others<br />
<strong>in</strong>volve the exchange of faculties and students.<br />
The University is also member of many <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
organizations, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g EAU (European<br />
Universities Association), IAU (<strong>International</strong> Association<br />
of Universities), CESAEER (Conference of<br />
European Schools for Advanced Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Education<br />
and Research). Many professors of the University<br />
hold lead<strong>in</strong>g positions <strong>in</strong> these <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
professional organizations.<br />
The campus of the Budapest University of Technology<br />
and Economics is located along the Danube<br />
River between two bridges. Its eclectic collection of<br />
build<strong>in</strong>gs – constructed between 1892 and 1898 –
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has been part of the World Heritage s<strong>in</strong>ce 1987<br />
based on the Declaration of UNESCO. Further parts<br />
of the campus were built after World War I. and II.,<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g academic build<strong>in</strong>gs, nuclear tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g reactor,<br />
student hostels, cafeterias and a new section of<br />
the campus is under construction right now.<br />
Accreditation<br />
As a state university Budapest University of Technology<br />
and Economics functions under the auspices<br />
of the M<strong>in</strong>istry of Education and Culture. The<br />
B.Sc. and M.Sc. programs of the University taught<br />
<strong>in</strong> Hungarian and English have been reaccredited<br />
by the Hungarian Accreditation Board <strong>in</strong> 2004.<br />
<strong>International</strong> Recognition<br />
of the <strong>Degree</strong>s<br />
In professions – and eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g belongs to this<br />
circle – where the conditions of education <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hungary</strong><br />
are identical with those <strong>in</strong> the European Union,<br />
and these have already been recognized, the<br />
member states of the European Union are<br />
obliged to accept the diplomas issued <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hungary</strong>,<br />
<strong>in</strong>dependent of the language of tuition. The<br />
EU Directives list a few professions which receive<br />
not only automatic recognition but license right,<br />
too. Architecture is one of those specialities.<br />
The B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees of the University<br />
are fully recognized and accepted <strong>in</strong> overseas<br />
countries, as well, and hundreds of the graduates<br />
could cont<strong>in</strong>ue their studies on graduate, postgraduate<br />
level, or got jobs at national, mult<strong>in</strong>ational<br />
companies and governmental authorities,<br />
universities, research centers.<br />
Full-Time <strong>Programs</strong> <strong>in</strong> English<br />
The Budapest University of Technology and Economics<br />
has eight faculties:<br />
• Architecture<br />
• Chemical and Bio-Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• Civil Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• Economic and Social Sciences<br />
• Electrical Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g and Informatics<br />
• Mechanical Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• Natural Sciences<br />
• Transportation Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>Degree</strong> programs, taught <strong>in</strong> English <strong>in</strong> all eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
faculties, lead to the<br />
• B.Sc. – a 4-year program<br />
• M.Sc. – a 2-year program<br />
• Ph.D. – usually 3 years of <strong>in</strong>dividualized studies<br />
and research<br />
B.Sc. Program<br />
Courses for the B.Sc. degree are four years <strong>in</strong> duration.<br />
These eight semesters provide natural<br />
sciences’ fundamentals needed for eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
such as mathematics, physics, mechanics and<br />
chemistry, plus a thorough knowledge <strong>in</strong> design <strong>in</strong><br />
the field of eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g. A wide choice of optional<br />
subjects if offered so that the students can pursue<br />
their own <strong>in</strong>terest and goals. Experimental work<br />
<strong>in</strong> well equipped laboratories is emphasized and<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the use of computers is an <strong>in</strong>tegral part<br />
of the course.<br />
The hours of <strong>in</strong>struction range from 26 to 32<br />
hours per week. Some variations occurs from faculty<br />
to faculty and also dur<strong>in</strong>g the last semester<br />
when students work on their diploma project.<br />
Students take 5 or 6 exams each semester. On<br />
successful completion of the seven or eight semesters<br />
(depend<strong>in</strong>g on the faculty curriculum), f<strong>in</strong>al<br />
exams and the diploma project, a student will be<br />
granted a B.Sc. degree which certifies its holder’s<br />
ability to engage <strong>in</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g production work.<br />
M.Sc. Program<br />
Students who already have a B.Sc. degree can<br />
pursue an M.Sc. degree <strong>in</strong> the same field of study<br />
at the Budapest University of Technology and<br />
Economics. Acceptance and placement are based<br />
on a student’s academic credentials and current<br />
level of knowledge which is assessed on the stu-
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dent’s arrival. Some M.Sc. programs offer a preparatory<br />
semester so students can review the necessary<br />
subject matter.<br />
Applicants must submit transcripts and if they<br />
have been employed s<strong>in</strong>ce graduation, description<br />
of their professional experience. Courses are run<br />
<strong>in</strong> small groups and the students work <strong>in</strong>dividually<br />
under the direction of a personal adviser. They<br />
have access to laboratories, research facilities and<br />
computers.<br />
An M.Sc. program is 4 semesters or 2 years <strong>in</strong><br />
duration and conta<strong>in</strong>s of 26 hours of <strong>in</strong>struction<br />
per week and 5 exam<strong>in</strong>ations per semester. A<br />
degree is granted on successful completion of a<br />
thesis and f<strong>in</strong>al exam.<br />
Ph.D. <strong>Programs</strong><br />
Applicants for a Ph.D. program must hold an<br />
M.Sc. degree, possess an overall understand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
of and high competence <strong>in</strong> their field of knowledge<br />
and be familiar with cognitive discipl<strong>in</strong>es<br />
and capable <strong>in</strong> us<strong>in</strong>g research techniques. They<br />
should also demonstrate a sense of responsibility<br />
for advancement of scientific knowledge, publication<br />
<strong>in</strong> scientific journals and <strong>in</strong>ternational acceptance<br />
of their work.<br />
Ph.D. candidates carry out their studies and<br />
research on an <strong>in</strong>dividual basis under the guidance<br />
of a professor or senior member of a specific<br />
faculty’s research staff. Work toward a Ph.D. degree<br />
usually takes 3 years, The degree is granted<br />
once the candidate passes the required exam<strong>in</strong>ations<br />
and his/her thesis is accepted.<br />
Additional <strong>Academic</strong> Opportunities<br />
In addition to full-time degree programs <strong>in</strong> all eight<br />
faculties, the Budapest University of Technology<br />
and Economics offer several others courses:<br />
Pre-Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Course<br />
This program prepares students for the first year<br />
studies <strong>in</strong> B.Sc. programs.<br />
The Pre-Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Course provides two semesters<br />
of <strong>in</strong>tensive <strong>in</strong>struction <strong>in</strong> Mathematics<br />
(<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Algebra, Geometry, Comput<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Draw<strong>in</strong>g), Physics (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Mechanics,<br />
Electricity, Thermodynamics, Optics), and<br />
English language as well as conceptual approach<br />
to eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g. It is also possible to jo<strong>in</strong> the second<br />
semester only.<br />
Students who achieve at least mark 4 out of 5<br />
at the end of these cons semester can beg<strong>in</strong> their<br />
first year eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g studies <strong>in</strong> the B.Sc. degree<br />
program without tak<strong>in</strong>g the placement test.<br />
One-Semester and Study Abroad <strong>Programs</strong><br />
BME has a tradition of organiz<strong>in</strong>g one-semester<br />
credit courses or special <strong>in</strong>terest courses. The<br />
University also offers Study Abroad opportunities<br />
for students of different universities who can<br />
choose subjects from the University curriculum,<br />
satisfy<strong>in</strong>g the credit transfer requirements of their<br />
home university.<br />
Introduction Program<br />
It offers orientation for new students dur<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
week of enrolment <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>troductory lectures<br />
on BME and <strong>Hungary</strong>, registration, residence permit,<br />
medical check-up, sight-see<strong>in</strong>g on the campus<br />
and <strong>in</strong> the city and the reception of the Rector <strong>in</strong><br />
honor of the new <strong>in</strong>ternational students.<br />
Statement of Non-Discrim<strong>in</strong>ation<br />
The Budapest University of Technology and Economics<br />
does not discrim<strong>in</strong>ate on the basis of race,<br />
color, national or ethnic orig<strong>in</strong>, religion, sex or<br />
marital status.
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Faculties of Budapest University of Technology and Economics<br />
Faculty of Architecture<br />
The Faculty of Architecture focuses on develop<strong>in</strong>g<br />
highly professional experts <strong>in</strong> architectural eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
who are aware of the social and cultural<br />
implications of their profession. Versatility is emphasized<br />
so that students will ga<strong>in</strong> fundamental<br />
knowledge and abilities <strong>in</strong> every possible field of<br />
architecture and be able to f<strong>in</strong>d work <strong>in</strong> a highly<br />
competitive job market, and <strong>in</strong> any build<strong>in</strong>g- or<br />
design-related area of consult<strong>in</strong>g, construction,<br />
and management. The 6-year program <strong>in</strong> English<br />
leads directly to an M.Sc. degree <strong>in</strong> Architecture<br />
and Architectural Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g (Dipl. Ing. Arch.),<br />
but it is also possible to stop at the B.Sc. level.<br />
Graduates of the Faculty of Architecture are<br />
qualified for a broad spectrum of architectural<br />
occupations:<br />
• Design, construction, and ma<strong>in</strong>tenance of residential,<br />
public, <strong>in</strong>dustrial and agricultural<br />
build<strong>in</strong>gs;<br />
• Reconstruction and the preservation of historical<br />
monuments;<br />
• Urban design and settlement plann<strong>in</strong>g; and<br />
• Adm<strong>in</strong>istration of all these activities.<br />
The curricula were organized on Swiss and German<br />
models. The Faculty has ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed these traditions<br />
for the last 40 years but provides additional<br />
European and <strong>in</strong>ternational dimensions through<br />
guest speakers from abroad, topical short courses,<br />
workshop sem<strong>in</strong>ars and exchange programs.<br />
The 1 st –5 th year program of the Faculty of Architecture<br />
taught <strong>in</strong> English is <strong>in</strong> full conformity<br />
with the 5-year program provided <strong>in</strong> Hungarian,<br />
which after two years practice and experience is<br />
accepted for access to EUR-ING title.<br />
General Course<br />
The one-year program <strong>in</strong> English, called the General<br />
Course precedes the Basic Course. It is designed<br />
to develop the skills of students from<br />
abroad so they will be at no disadvantage <strong>in</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the Faculty’s exact<strong>in</strong>g educational standards.<br />
Students are <strong>in</strong>troduced to various aspects of the<br />
profession they have selected, and they concentrate<br />
on study<strong>in</strong>g English and basic technical subjects<br />
such as mathematics and freehand draw<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Students who show enough skills at the Placement<br />
Test can automatically (immediately) start<br />
the Basic Course (B.Sc.).<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> program of the Faculty of Architecture<br />
B.Sc./M.Sc. studies<br />
The two-level B.Sc, M.Sc tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the English<br />
language section of the Faculty of Architecture is<br />
realized <strong>in</strong> a split-up system, <strong>in</strong> full conformity<br />
with the Hungarian language section. Hav<strong>in</strong>g<br />
completed the 6 th semester, students have the<br />
choice either to obta<strong>in</strong> the M.Sc. degree correspond<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to the Hungarian diploma <strong>in</strong> architecture<br />
after 4 additional semesters, or complet<strong>in</strong>g only<br />
two semesters to get the B.Sc. degree <strong>in</strong> Architecture<br />
and Architectural Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g. Of course,<br />
after the B.Sc. degree, students may decide to<br />
obta<strong>in</strong> also the M.Sc. degree at this Faculty, <strong>in</strong> this<br />
case their credits will be acknowledged.<br />
Students, both <strong>in</strong>ternational and Hungarian,<br />
who have a command of both languages can<br />
choose from either programs.<br />
Master’s Program<br />
Students who have earned a B.Sc. degree <strong>in</strong> other<br />
schools of architecture can jo<strong>in</strong> the Master’s Program.<br />
<strong>Programs</strong> will be tailored to their previous<br />
education and special needs. These studies encompass<br />
a wide range of complex design topics<br />
and elective subjects grouped <strong>in</strong> three directions:<br />
• Structural Design – build<strong>in</strong>gs and other structures.<br />
• Architectural Design – build<strong>in</strong>gs with different<br />
functions, their <strong>in</strong>teriors and surround<strong>in</strong>gs; the<br />
preservation of historical build<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
• Town Plann<strong>in</strong>g – urban design, settlement<br />
plann<strong>in</strong>g and management.<br />
Graduation<br />
Graduation from the University is based on the<br />
successful completion of exam<strong>in</strong>ations <strong>in</strong> all subjects<br />
before a F<strong>in</strong>al Exam<strong>in</strong>ation Board and on the<br />
successful defence of a diploma project. The exam-
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<strong>in</strong>ations are public and the Board consists of professors<br />
and em<strong>in</strong>ent specialists <strong>in</strong> the profession.<br />
Diploma projects are prepared <strong>in</strong> the last semester<br />
under departmental guidance and can be submitted<br />
only by students with an “absolutorium” (university<br />
leav<strong>in</strong>g certificate). The diploma project is<br />
expected to reflect the author’s familiarity with<br />
technical and aesthetic knowledge fundamental to<br />
architectural practice, and his/her creativity <strong>in</strong><br />
apply<strong>in</strong>g it. Diploma projects are defended <strong>in</strong><br />
public exam<strong>in</strong>ations before the F<strong>in</strong>al Exam<strong>in</strong>ation<br />
Board. Currently, <strong>in</strong>ternational agreements<br />
make it possible for certa<strong>in</strong> Hungarian students to<br />
prepare and defend their diploma projects <strong>in</strong> the<br />
university of another country. Students from<br />
abroad can correspond<strong>in</strong>gly prepare and defend<br />
their thesis projects under the guidance of the<br />
Faculty of Architecture at the Budapest University<br />
of Technology and Economics.<br />
Faculty of Chemical and Bio-<br />
Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
The education of chemical eng<strong>in</strong>eers and chemists<br />
has a long-stand<strong>in</strong>g tradition <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hungary</strong>. <strong>Hungary</strong>’s<br />
earliest chemistry department was established<br />
<strong>in</strong> 1763 at the Selmecbánya M<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g School,<br />
the first school to offer practical <strong>in</strong>struction <strong>in</strong> the<br />
chemical laboratory. In 1769, a common department<br />
for chemistry and botany was founded at the<br />
University of Nagyszombat, which was resettled<br />
<strong>in</strong> Buda <strong>in</strong> 1777 and later <strong>in</strong> Pest.<br />
In 1846, the Department of General and Technical<br />
Chemistry was founded at Joseph II Industrial<br />
School, one of the Budapest University of Technology<br />
and Economics’s predecessor <strong>in</strong>stitutions.<br />
Education of chemical eng<strong>in</strong>eers, separate from<br />
that of mechanical and civil eng<strong>in</strong>eers, reaches<br />
back to the 1863/64 academic year.<br />
Royal Joseph Polytechnic became a technical<br />
university <strong>in</strong> 1871. The academic freedom <strong>in</strong>troduced<br />
by this university-level status allowed students<br />
to freely select the subjects they wished to<br />
study. However, the need for an <strong>in</strong>terrelated,<br />
logical sequence of subjects soon became evident,<br />
so <strong>in</strong> 1892 a compulsory curriculum and<br />
timetable was <strong>in</strong>troduced. From the foundation<br />
of the Faculty until 1948, only a four-year-term of<br />
studies without specializations was offered. Follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the educational reforms of 1948, the departments<br />
of Inorganic Chemical Technology,<br />
Organic Chemical Technology, and Agricultural<br />
and Food Chemistry were established. The Inorganic<br />
Chemical Technology Department is no<br />
longer a part of the Faculty because <strong>in</strong> 1952 its<br />
tasks were taken over by the University of Chemical<br />
Industry <strong>in</strong> Veszprém. Further reforms <strong>in</strong> the<br />
1960s extended chemical eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g studies to<br />
the M.Sc. level and <strong>in</strong>troduced the range of specialized<br />
studies identified below. A Ph.D. program<br />
has also been established. Studies <strong>in</strong> English<br />
at the Faculty of Chemical Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g began<br />
<strong>in</strong> the 1985/86 academic year.<br />
Students receive a thorough <strong>in</strong>troduction to<br />
areas basic to chemical eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g before they<br />
beg<strong>in</strong> their specializations <strong>in</strong> the sixth semester.<br />
Courses <strong>in</strong> each of the follow<strong>in</strong>g branches are<br />
available to students at all levels:<br />
• Industrial Biological and Food Technology<br />
• Industrial Organic Synthesizes<br />
• Industrial Pharmaceutics<br />
• Polymer Technology<br />
• Textile Technology<br />
The Faculty of Chemical and Bio-Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
aims for its students to acquire a profound theoretical<br />
knowledge <strong>in</strong> mathematics, physics and<br />
physical chemistry. It also aims to have its students<br />
experience, dur<strong>in</strong>g their studies, all the<br />
types of tasks that chemical eng<strong>in</strong>eers encounter<br />
<strong>in</strong> their practical everyday work. Students will<br />
acquire up-to-date laboratory skills, get acqua<strong>in</strong>ted<br />
with the mach<strong>in</strong>es and apparatus used <strong>in</strong> the<br />
chemical <strong>in</strong>dustry, know the pr<strong>in</strong>ciples needed for<br />
their optimal operation, and develop expertise <strong>in</strong> a<br />
more specific technology with<strong>in</strong> the chemical, food<br />
and light <strong>in</strong>dustries. In the framework of <strong>in</strong>dustrial<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, students will learn to carry out technological<br />
design and solve research problems <strong>in</strong> the<br />
preparation for their diploma projects.<br />
Graduates of this Faculty will be versed <strong>in</strong>:<br />
• The operations and personnel <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong><br />
chemical processes on an <strong>in</strong>dustrial scale,<br />
• The development of the technology and products<br />
of <strong>in</strong>dustrial chemical processes,
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• The design of <strong>in</strong>dustrial chemical processes,<br />
• How a chemical product or application is <strong>in</strong>troduced<br />
<strong>in</strong>to the national economy, and<br />
• The elaboration of new chemical processes,<br />
operations and technologies.<br />
A three-year Ph.D. program is also available <strong>in</strong><br />
all majors offered by the Faculty.<br />
Faculty of Civil Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
The Faculty of Civil Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g is the oldest Faculty<br />
of the University and can trace its history<br />
back to the University’s predecessor, the Institutum<br />
Geometricum, founded by Emperor Joseph II<br />
<strong>in</strong> 1782. In the past 210 years, thousands of eng<strong>in</strong>eers<br />
have graduated from this Faculty to work<br />
worldwide as educators, <strong>in</strong>ternational researchers<br />
and eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g project managers.<br />
The most essential service of the Faculty – education<br />
l<strong>in</strong>ked closely to research and eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
work – is reflected <strong>in</strong> the scientific activities of<br />
nearly 270 eng<strong>in</strong>eers <strong>in</strong> 10 departments. They<br />
have contributed significantly to the scientific<br />
solution of diverse eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g problems.<br />
Out of the approximately 1700 students, who<br />
study at this Faculty, about 90 students from abroad<br />
participate <strong>in</strong> the English language program.<br />
The eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g programs <strong>in</strong> English follow the<br />
English–American pattern and lead to a B.Sc. degree<br />
<strong>in</strong> four years and to the M.Sc. degree <strong>in</strong> an additional<br />
two year’s program. Postgraduate or Ph.D. courses<br />
are guided under <strong>in</strong>dividualized programs that<br />
normally take three or more years to complete.<br />
The B.Sc. program has two m<strong>in</strong>ors: Civil Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
m<strong>in</strong>or and Land Survey<strong>in</strong>g and Geo<strong>in</strong>formatics<br />
Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g m<strong>in</strong>or. Inside the Civil Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
m<strong>in</strong>or there are two branches: Branch of Structural<br />
Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g and Branch of Infrastructure –<br />
Environmental Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g. The first three semesters<br />
of the branches feature a universal, fundamental<br />
education, while <strong>in</strong> the subsequent semesters,<br />
studies divide accord<strong>in</strong>g to the branches.<br />
Students take a block of compulsory subjects that<br />
provide fundamental education <strong>in</strong> their preferred<br />
branch of study, and <strong>in</strong> the seventh semester a<br />
block of elective subjects. The eighth semester is<br />
reserved for prepar<strong>in</strong>g the diploma work.<br />
Branch Studies – Areas of Concentration<br />
Each branch offers specific educational objectives:<br />
• Graduates from the Branch of Structural Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
create eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g structures by utiliz<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and design<strong>in</strong>g structural materials. They<br />
are expected to design, construct and organize<br />
the <strong>in</strong>vestments of mechanically, structurally<br />
and technologically complex structures <strong>in</strong> cooperation<br />
with architects and transport and hydraulics<br />
specialists. Future structural eng<strong>in</strong>eers<br />
who graduate from this branch will be<br />
able to design and construct, among other<br />
th<strong>in</strong>gs, fly overs and underground passages for<br />
traffic networks; power stations, cool<strong>in</strong>g towers,<br />
crane ways, transmission l<strong>in</strong>e structures<br />
and TV towers; halls, storehouses, <strong>in</strong>dustrial<br />
plants, and multi-store build<strong>in</strong>gs as well as<br />
hydraulic eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g and water supply structures.<br />
• Graduates from the Branch of Infrastructural<br />
Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g, ga<strong>in</strong> detailed knowledge of road,<br />
motorway and airfield construction; railway<br />
and metropolitan railroad construction; urban<br />
transport; and road traffic. Because the construction<br />
and foundations of build<strong>in</strong>gs, bridges,<br />
hydraulic eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g and other structures<br />
require knowledge of geotechnics (soil mechanics,<br />
earthwork, foundations and underground<br />
structures), they also study these areas.<br />
The pr<strong>in</strong>cipal subjects of this branch essentially<br />
focus on design, but the students also<br />
learn about related technological, constructional<br />
and operational problems. In addition, they<br />
become proficient <strong>in</strong> us<strong>in</strong>g methods of laboratory<br />
test<strong>in</strong>g and of research and development,<br />
which are <strong>in</strong>corporated <strong>in</strong> the ma<strong>in</strong> specialized<br />
subjects. Students possess knowledge <strong>in</strong> hydrology,<br />
hydraulics, hydraulic eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
water management and so are qualified <strong>in</strong><br />
eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g design, <strong>in</strong>vestments, construction,<br />
operation and ma<strong>in</strong>tenance of hydraulic eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
structures, water supply and canalization,<br />
agricultural hydraulic eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
water management. They also possess a work<strong>in</strong>g<br />
knowledge of subjects as flood protection,<br />
river regulation, foundations, re<strong>in</strong>forced concrete<br />
and steel structures for hydraulic struc-
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tures, water supplies for residential areas and<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustrial establishments, the technical–economic<br />
aspects of hygienic and public services<br />
(dra<strong>in</strong>age, irrigation, sewage treatment and<br />
utilization), the design, construction and operation<br />
of hydraulic eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g structures and<br />
also environmental eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
• Graduates from the Branch of Geo<strong>in</strong>formatical<br />
Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g can spatially locate and map natural<br />
and artificial configurations, set out designed<br />
eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g structures, determ<strong>in</strong>e deformations<br />
of erected constructions, develop<br />
control po<strong>in</strong>t networks, perform astronomical<br />
and gravitational measurements and determ<strong>in</strong>e<br />
the Earth‘s geodynamical processes. Graduates<br />
<strong>in</strong> survey<strong>in</strong>g eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g can design and manage<br />
economic solutions for geodesic problems<br />
at a high eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g level. They can also develop<br />
relevant technologies and perform significant<br />
scientific research.<br />
Erasmus Mundus Master Course: EURO-Aquae<br />
EURO-Aquae: Euro Hydro Informatics and Water<br />
Management. The Master Course is supported by<br />
the European Commission Directorate General for<br />
Education and Culture through the actions 1&2<br />
of the Erasmus Mundus framework. The partner<br />
universities issue the M.Sc. (Master of Science)<br />
academic degree accord<strong>in</strong>g to the local situation.<br />
The degree is recognized by all participat<strong>in</strong>g countries.<br />
The consortium tries to establish a jo<strong>in</strong>t<br />
european degree named “Master of Science <strong>in</strong><br />
Hydro-Informatics & Water Management”.<br />
Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences<br />
General Information<br />
The Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences was<br />
established <strong>in</strong> 1998 <strong>in</strong> the framework of a restructur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
project of BME. On one hand the University<br />
returned to its historical traditions: as one of the<br />
educational tasks of the former József Nádor University<br />
of Technical and Economic Studies was to<br />
provide high quality tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g for future economists.<br />
On the other hand for meet<strong>in</strong>g the rapidly<br />
chang<strong>in</strong>g requirements of contemporary economy<br />
the scope of tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g at the University has been<br />
strengthened fundamentally by the <strong>in</strong>troduction<br />
programs <strong>in</strong> Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Management as well as<br />
<strong>in</strong> Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Management.<br />
The total number of students of different graduate,<br />
postgraduate and distance learn<strong>in</strong>g forms of<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g launched by the Faculty is about 5000. Research<br />
is conducted <strong>in</strong> 3 doctorate (Ph.D.) schools.<br />
Due to the multidiscipl<strong>in</strong>ary nature of the University,<br />
science and eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g subjects for future<br />
economists are taught by the staff of different eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
faculties as well as the subjects of the Faculty<br />
of Economic and Social Sciences’ are present <strong>in</strong><br />
the educational programs of all other faculties.<br />
Parallel to the traditional five-year university<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong> 2006 accord<strong>in</strong>g to the Bologna model,<br />
the two-cycle system (for B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees)<br />
was <strong>in</strong>troduced at the Faculty. The f<strong>in</strong>al<br />
year of graduation for students of the traditional<br />
five-year tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g is scheduled for 2010. The language<br />
of the above programs is Hungarian but<br />
both full time <strong>in</strong>ternational and exchange students<br />
of the University have the possibility to study<br />
different subjects <strong>in</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess and economics <strong>in</strong><br />
English. Hungarian and Central European Studies,<br />
Hungarian as a foreign language courses are also<br />
offered.<br />
<strong>Degree</strong> programs <strong>in</strong> English will start <strong>in</strong> 2007/<br />
2008 academic year.<br />
B.Sc. program <strong>in</strong> Bus<strong>in</strong>ess and Management<br />
will start <strong>in</strong> 2008/2009 academic year.<br />
From 2008 a full-time B.Sc. program <strong>in</strong> Bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
and Management <strong>in</strong> English is to be <strong>in</strong>troduced.<br />
Faculty of Electrical Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and Informatics<br />
The Faculty of Electrical Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g founded <strong>in</strong><br />
1949 has been renowned for excellence <strong>in</strong> research<br />
and education throughout the years of<br />
changes <strong>in</strong> the scope of eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g. Over this<br />
period, the Faculty has earned a wide-spread <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
reputation for its high academic standards<br />
and scientific achievements. Spearhead<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the movement to establish a modern education<br />
system, it has offered a comprehensive English<br />
curriculum s<strong>in</strong>ce 1992. Nearly the same time, the<br />
name of the Faculty changed to Faculty of Electri-
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cal Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g and Informatics <strong>in</strong> order to give<br />
recognition to the grow<strong>in</strong>g importance of computer<br />
science. The English education package <strong>in</strong>cludes<br />
a 3.5-year B.Sc., a 2-year M.Sc. and a<br />
3-year Ph.D. program <strong>in</strong> the fields of electrical and<br />
software eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The undergraduate B.Sc. program aims at<br />
provid<strong>in</strong>g a comprehensive knowledge with<br />
sound theoretical foundations <strong>in</strong> two areas: (1)<br />
Electrical Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g more specific<br />
studies <strong>in</strong> electronics, computer eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
power eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g; and (2) Software Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
dedicated to the major doma<strong>in</strong>s of computer<br />
science. The major specializations <strong>in</strong> Electrical<br />
Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g are computer networks, control and<br />
robotics and power eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g. Studies <strong>in</strong> Software<br />
Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>clude specialization <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>focommunication<br />
and software technology. Each<br />
specialization conta<strong>in</strong>s three courses focus<strong>in</strong>g on<br />
the field of <strong>in</strong>terest followed by a laboratory<br />
course and a project laboratory. In order to pursue<br />
studies <strong>in</strong> a given specialization the number<br />
of students must exceed a certa<strong>in</strong> threshold,<br />
otherwise the <strong>in</strong>terested students are k<strong>in</strong>dly<br />
directed to another specialization.<br />
The graduate M.Sc. program further advances<br />
the knowledge obta<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> the undergraduate<br />
programs <strong>in</strong> the same two fields: (1) Electrical<br />
Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g, thrust<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> communication, computer,<br />
and control eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g; (2) Software Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
deal<strong>in</strong>g with system and software development.<br />
The post-graduate Ph.D. program is available<br />
<strong>in</strong> all doma<strong>in</strong>s offered <strong>in</strong> the M.Sc. program.<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce research and development requires <strong>in</strong>novative<br />
eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g expertise, one of the major<br />
concerns of the Faculty is to endow students with<br />
high level mathematical skills <strong>in</strong> modell<strong>in</strong>g complex<br />
eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g systems. This objective implies<br />
the use of system and algorithmic theory <strong>in</strong> addition<br />
to a thorough knowledge <strong>in</strong> physics. The<br />
search for optimal solutions <strong>in</strong> the highly complex<br />
architectures of electrical and software eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
necessitates not only eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g but economical<br />
considerations, as well. As a result, the scope<br />
of the program must <strong>in</strong>clude design, research and<br />
management expertise at the same time.<br />
Several strategies have been designed to help<br />
students develop high level skills <strong>in</strong> mathematics,<br />
physics, and computation. Besides theoretical<br />
knowledge they need to carry out design and<br />
development activities <strong>in</strong> the fields of communication,<br />
<strong>in</strong>strumentation and power <strong>in</strong>dustries to<br />
further perfect their practical skills. The curriculum<br />
also <strong>in</strong>cludes solv<strong>in</strong>g tasks <strong>in</strong> the fields of<br />
production and operation.<br />
Scientific groups are formed to encourage the<br />
students to do <strong>in</strong>dependent but supervised laboratory<br />
work. Project laboratory is one of the core<br />
parts of the studies which are dedicated to <strong>in</strong>dependent<br />
problem solv<strong>in</strong>g with the armory of modern<br />
work stations and SW packages. The expertise<br />
of handl<strong>in</strong>g these tools are <strong>in</strong>evitable <strong>in</strong> pursu<strong>in</strong>g<br />
an eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g career.<br />
In order to strengthen the transfer of knowledge<br />
and know-how between the University and <strong>in</strong>dustry,<br />
the Faculty ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>s close contact with well<br />
known mult<strong>in</strong>ational companies <strong>in</strong> the field of<br />
communication and computer <strong>in</strong>dustry. As a result,<br />
many <strong>in</strong>dustrial experts offer their experience and<br />
knowledge as part-time lecturers, project supervisors,<br />
members of exam<strong>in</strong>ation committees.<br />
Faculty of Mechanical Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
The Mechanical Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Program at the Budapest<br />
University of Technology and Economics began<br />
<strong>in</strong> 1863, and the Faculty of Mechanical Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
was established soon afterward, beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g official<br />
operations <strong>in</strong> the 1871/72 academic year. The Faculty<br />
is justly proud of its cont<strong>in</strong>uous and progressive<br />
120-year history and now offers undergraduate and<br />
graduate programs <strong>in</strong> both Hungarian and English.<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce the 1985/86 academic year, the Faculty of<br />
Mechanical Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g has offered a four-year<br />
undergraduate B.Sc. degree program <strong>in</strong> English.<br />
The two-year graduate program <strong>in</strong> English, lead<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to an M.Sc. degree <strong>in</strong> refrigeration and air condition<strong>in</strong>g<br />
or production eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g, was launched<br />
<strong>in</strong> September 1989. Another way to earn M.Sc.<br />
degree is to enrol <strong>in</strong>to the Integrated Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Course, offered s<strong>in</strong>ce 1996/97. The course <strong>in</strong>cludes<br />
essential subject areas of materials and software<br />
eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g, advanced mechanics, manufactur<strong>in</strong>g,
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analogue and digital electronics <strong>in</strong>strumentation,<br />
microprocessors, management, market<strong>in</strong>g and f<strong>in</strong>ance.<br />
Integrated eng<strong>in</strong>eers operate at higher level<br />
than specialists, they <strong>in</strong>tegrate hardware and software<br />
products of various specialists <strong>in</strong>to complex,<br />
multi-function<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong>telligent systems. Individual<br />
postgraduate academic and research programs,<br />
which are usually completed <strong>in</strong> two to three years,<br />
are available for those who already have an M.Sc.<br />
degree and wish to pursue a Ph.D. degree.<br />
The undergraduate B.Sc. program of the Faculty<br />
of Mechanical Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g is designed to cont<strong>in</strong>ue<br />
a tradition of excellence by:<br />
• provid<strong>in</strong>g a well-grounded and broad knowledge<br />
that graduates of this Faculty can apply<br />
immediately <strong>in</strong> their work and also use as the<br />
basis for further studies; and<br />
• graduat<strong>in</strong>g competent eng<strong>in</strong>eers who are not<br />
only masters of their profession, but also possess<br />
an ethical philosophy of eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
based on accuracy, punctuality and reliability<br />
as well as a respect for the human element.<br />
The goals of the Faculty’s graduate M.Sc. and<br />
Ph.D. programs are:<br />
• to tra<strong>in</strong> creative, <strong>in</strong>ventive mechanical eng<strong>in</strong>eers<br />
who can apply the eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g skills and<br />
the knowledge they have ga<strong>in</strong>ed from the natural<br />
sciences on a state-of-the-art level; and<br />
• to foster the development of leaders <strong>in</strong> eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
research and development.<br />
Faculty of Natural Sciences<br />
The Faculty of Natural Sciences, one of the newest<br />
faculties at the Budapest University of Technology<br />
and Economics, was established <strong>in</strong> 1998 and now<br />
employs 142 full and part time faculty members.<br />
The Faculty provides classes <strong>in</strong> Mathematics and<br />
Physics and is designed to meet the needs of its<br />
own and other faculties.<br />
Courses are offered on B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree<br />
levels. The Faculty offers post-graduate scientific<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g as well. Currently more than 60 Ph.D.<br />
students are pursu<strong>in</strong>g personal programs <strong>in</strong> different<br />
areas of sciences. The Faculty also offers short<br />
courses on specific topics of current <strong>in</strong>terest.<br />
The Faculty of Natural Sciences adm<strong>in</strong>isters its<br />
own B.Sc. and M.Sc. programs <strong>in</strong> Physics, Mathematics<br />
and an M.Sc. program <strong>in</strong> Nuclear Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
A cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g educational program is also<br />
offered <strong>in</strong> reactor physics and reactor technology.<br />
For 5 years the “Eugene Wigner <strong>International</strong><br />
Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Course for Reactor Physics Experiments”<br />
has also been organized on a yearly basis.<br />
The Physics Program – a traditional curriculum<br />
that leads to a B.Sc. degree <strong>in</strong> 6 semesters. In<br />
another 4 semester an M.Sc. degree can be<br />
earned. The program provides comprehensive<br />
knowledge, built upon strong theoretical and experimental<br />
bases <strong>in</strong> two areas of specialization<br />
(presently available <strong>in</strong> Hungarian only).<br />
Mathematics Program – a traditional curriculum<br />
that leads to a B.Sc. <strong>Degree</strong> <strong>in</strong> 6 semesters. In<br />
another 4 semesters an M.Sc. degree can be<br />
earned. The program provides comprehensive<br />
knowledge, built upon strong theoretical bases<br />
with lots of applications <strong>in</strong> two areas of specialization<br />
(presently available <strong>in</strong> Hungarian only).<br />
M.Sc. Program <strong>in</strong> Nuclear Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g – four<br />
semesters of advanced-level <strong>in</strong>struction <strong>in</strong> reactor<br />
operations, nuclear power plant technology, nuclear<br />
measurement techniques, radiation and environmental<br />
protection, the application of radioisotopes<br />
and associated applied sciences.<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g educational program <strong>in</strong> reactor<br />
physics and technology – A four semester program<br />
offered to professionals work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the nuclear<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry. The subjects <strong>in</strong>clude reactor physics,<br />
thermohydraulics, radiation protection, radiochemistry,<br />
reactor technology, nuclear safety and<br />
laboratory experiments (presently available <strong>in</strong><br />
Hungarian only).<br />
The “Eugene Wigner <strong>International</strong> Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
Course for Reactor Physics Experiments” is a<br />
three weeks long <strong>in</strong>ternational course, <strong>in</strong> cooperation<br />
with the Technical University Bratislava,<br />
Technical University Prague and Atom<strong>in</strong>stitute of<br />
the Austrian University Vienna. The language of<br />
the course is English. The ma<strong>in</strong> organizer of the<br />
course is the Institute of Nuclear Techniques. For<br />
more <strong>in</strong>formation see http://www.reak.bme.hu/<br />
nti/Education/Wigner_Course
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Institutes of the Faculty of Natural Sciences<br />
Institute of Mathematics<br />
Departments of Algebra,<br />
Department of Analysis,<br />
Department of Differential Equations,<br />
Department of Geometry,<br />
Department of Stochastics,<br />
Institute of Nuclear Techniques<br />
Department of Nuclear Techniques,<br />
Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Reactor Laboratory<br />
Institute of Physics<br />
Department of Atomic Physics,<br />
Department of Experimental Physics,<br />
Department of Physics,<br />
Department of Theoretical Physics<br />
Faculty of Transportation Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
The Faculty of Transportation Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g was established<br />
<strong>in</strong> 1951 as an <strong>in</strong>dependent Faculty based <strong>in</strong><br />
the city of Szolnok. It dealt with different branches of<br />
transportation and offered specializations <strong>in</strong> railway<br />
eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g and transportation operations.<br />
By 1956, it functioned as the University of<br />
Civil and Transportation Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g. After several<br />
reorganizations, it merged with the Budapest<br />
University of Technology and Economics <strong>in</strong> 1967.<br />
The current organization of the Faculty was developed<br />
<strong>in</strong> 1970, and the Faculty of Transportation<br />
Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g now offers degree programs with<br />
concentrations <strong>in</strong> transportation and mechanical<br />
eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The transportation eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g program provides<br />
the essential scientific foundations and the<br />
most up-to-date technical knowledge available so<br />
that eng<strong>in</strong>eers who graduate from this Faculty can<br />
go on to design road, railway, waterway, air, <strong>in</strong>dustrial<br />
and trade transportation systems. Graduates<br />
of this Faculty will also be able to develop<br />
and monitor these systems reliably and economically,<br />
us<strong>in</strong>g the latest <strong>in</strong> management theory and<br />
<strong>in</strong>formatics.<br />
With<strong>in</strong> the framework of education <strong>in</strong> transportation<br />
eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g, students can make their choice<br />
from the follow<strong>in</strong>g specializations:<br />
• railway transportation;<br />
• road transportation;<br />
• waterway transportation;<br />
• air transportation;<br />
• <strong>in</strong>dustrial and trade transportation.<br />
The mechanical eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g concentration<br />
aims to give students a thorough scientific foundation<br />
for development and design work, production<br />
control and the operation and ma<strong>in</strong>tenance of<br />
mobile mach<strong>in</strong>es at an advanced level. Further<br />
specializations are offered <strong>in</strong> vehicle eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and <strong>in</strong> mechanization eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Vehicle eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g offers five areas of specialization:<br />
• Road vehicles – cars, vans, lorries, and buses.<br />
• Railway vehicles – locomotives, rail cars, and<br />
carriages.<br />
• Ships – <strong>in</strong>land waterway vessels and sea-go<strong>in</strong>g<br />
ships.<br />
• Aircraft – airl<strong>in</strong>ers, air freighters and helicopters.<br />
• Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g and repair of vehicles<br />
Areas of specialization <strong>in</strong> mechanization eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
focus on the follow<strong>in</strong>g mach<strong>in</strong>es:<br />
• Materials handl<strong>in</strong>g mach<strong>in</strong>es – cranes and<br />
conveyors.<br />
• Build<strong>in</strong>g mach<strong>in</strong>es – earth work mach<strong>in</strong>es and<br />
concrete mixers.<br />
The Faculty of Transportation Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
offers a four year B.Sc. program, a two year M.Sc.<br />
program, and postgraduate courses that cover<br />
certa<strong>in</strong> subjects thoroughly and allow for the pursuit<br />
of a Ph.D. degree.
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Application and Admission Requirements<br />
Application Criteria<br />
Applicants are required to be over the age of 18<br />
and preferably under the age of 30, when register<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to the University. The Faculties seek students<br />
who completed high school/secondary<br />
school and who possess good command of English<br />
and a strong motivation to study and practice<br />
eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Application Procedure<br />
Application Deadl<strong>in</strong>es<br />
• 1 st June 2007 for the fist semester (Fall) of<br />
2007/2008 academic year (for B.Sc., M.Sc. and<br />
Ph.D. programs) and for the Pre-Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Course of 2007/2008 academic year<br />
• 1 st December 2007 for the spr<strong>in</strong>g semester of<br />
Pre-Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Course of 2007/2008 academic<br />
year<br />
Application Requirements<br />
Applications for B.Sc. <strong>Programs</strong>, Pre-Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Course, M.Sc. <strong>Programs</strong>, Ph.D. <strong>Programs</strong> are considered<br />
complete and will be processed only if<br />
they <strong>in</strong>clude all the listed documents:<br />
• Application Form (properly completed and<br />
signed)<br />
• General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) from<br />
an accredited high school/senior secondary<br />
school. For M.Sc. Program a B.Sc. degree or its<br />
equivalent. For Ph.D. Program an M.Sc. degree<br />
or its equivalent.<br />
• Transcripts of high school/senior secondary<br />
school courses with specific reference to mathematics,<br />
physics and English language ability.<br />
• Copy of passport<br />
• Curriculum Vitae<br />
• Six recent photographs<br />
• Application Fee of EUR 100 (non-refundable) is<br />
payable to the local representative. If there is<br />
no local representative please transfer the fee<br />
to the bank account number of the University<br />
(see Tuition Payment and Bank<strong>in</strong>g)<br />
• One of the follow<strong>in</strong>g documents of English<br />
language proficiency:<br />
– TOEFL test score of 550 or the computer<br />
based score 213<br />
– Cambridge First Certificate “B”<br />
– ELTS score of 5.0<br />
• Two letters of recommendation (for M.Sc. and<br />
Ph.D. applicants)<br />
• Study Plan (for Ph.D. applicants only)<br />
Admission<br />
Admission Requirements for the Pre-Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Course <strong>in</strong> English<br />
• Secondary High School Certificate with good<br />
results (m<strong>in</strong>. 50%), especially <strong>in</strong> Mathematics,<br />
Physics and English language. Applications<br />
must be accomplished by notarized official<br />
English translations of all transcripts. Unofficial<br />
copies are not accepted.<br />
• Proof of English language proficiency at one of<br />
the follow<strong>in</strong>g levels mentioned is recommended<br />
if school reports do not conta<strong>in</strong> English<br />
language as a subject:<br />
– TOEFL test score of 550 or the new computer<br />
based score of 213<br />
– Cambridge First Certificate “B”<br />
– ELTS score of 5.0<br />
Admission Requirements for B.Sc. Program<br />
<strong>in</strong> English<br />
• Secondary High School Certificate with good<br />
results (m<strong>in</strong>. 70%), especially <strong>in</strong> Mathematics,<br />
Physics and English. Applications must be
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accompanied by notarized official English<br />
translation of all transcripts. Unofficial copies<br />
are not accepted.<br />
• Proof of English language proficiency, as it was<br />
mentioned above.<br />
A Placement Test is given to all B.Sc. freshmen<br />
to determ<strong>in</strong>e the level of their Mathematics, Physics<br />
and English language skill. Those students<br />
who do not meet the requirements will be directed<br />
to the Pre-Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Course, which provides<br />
two semesters of <strong>in</strong>tensive <strong>in</strong>struction.<br />
Admission Requirements for M.Sc. Program<br />
<strong>in</strong> English<br />
• B.Sc. degree or its equivalent (with notarized<br />
official English translation of all transcripts –<br />
unofficial copies are not accepted).<br />
• Average grades of “B” or better (depends on<br />
faculty requirements).<br />
• Proof of English language proficiency, as it was<br />
mentioned above.<br />
Acceptance will be decided by the Dean of the<br />
Faculty. A one- or two-semester program of transition<br />
or refresher courses (Pre-M.Sc. Course) may<br />
be recommended prior to the M.Sc. Program.<br />
Courses run for small groups m<strong>in</strong>. 5 members.<br />
Admission Requirements for Ph.D. <strong>Programs</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong> English<br />
• M.Sc., Dipl. Ing. <strong>Degree</strong> or its equivalent (with<br />
notarized official English translation of all transcripts<br />
– unofficial copies are not accepted).<br />
• Excellent grades <strong>in</strong> the transcripts and the f<strong>in</strong>al<br />
exam <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the diploma project (thesis).<br />
• Proof of English language proficiency, as it was<br />
mentioned above.<br />
Acceptance will be decided by the Doctoral<br />
Board of the Faculty.<br />
Student Visa<br />
Every new student who is non-EU citizen has to<br />
obta<strong>in</strong> a “D-5” type student visa, before departure<br />
from the home country.<br />
Students com<strong>in</strong>g from EU and EEA countries<br />
do not need a student visa, but have to apply for a<br />
residence permit with<strong>in</strong> 90 days after their arrival<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>Hungary</strong>.<br />
Application Address<br />
The properly completed Application Forms and<br />
the required documents have to be forwarded to<br />
the local representative of the University <strong>in</strong> your<br />
home country or directly to the University:<br />
Budapest University of Technology and Economics<br />
Department of <strong>International</strong> Affairs<br />
<strong>International</strong> Education Center Registration Office<br />
Phone: + 36-1 463-3548<br />
Phone: + 36-1 463-3981<br />
Fax: + 36-1 463-2460<br />
Postal Address: H-1111 Budapest, Bertalan Lajos<br />
u. 2, Build<strong>in</strong>g Z, <strong>Hungary</strong><br />
E-mail: admission@tanok.bme.hu<br />
http://www.tanok.bme.hu<br />
Your documents for entry to the 2007/2008<br />
academic year must arrive at the University before<br />
1 st June 2007.
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Fees and Costs<br />
Tuition Payment and Bank<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Undergraduate Tuition Fees for the Pre-Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Course and General Course <strong>in</strong> Achitecture<br />
EUR 3,200 /semester for non-Eu citizens<br />
EUR 3,200 /semester for EU citizens<br />
Undergraduate Tuition Fee lead<strong>in</strong>g to B.Sc. degree<br />
EUR 3,200 /semester for non-Eu citizens<br />
EUR 2,250 /semester for EU citizens<br />
Graduate Tuition Fee lead<strong>in</strong>g to M.Sc. degree<br />
EUR 3,500 /semester for non-Eu citizens<br />
EUR 3,200 /semester for EU citizens<br />
Postgraduate Tuition Fee lead<strong>in</strong>g to Ph.D. or DLA<br />
degree<br />
from EUR 4,500 /semester for non-Eu citizens<br />
from EUR 4,500 /semester for EU citizens<br />
depend<strong>in</strong>g on the character of the research and<br />
course program<br />
NOTE: The University will not allow students<br />
to enroll, cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>in</strong> their studies or graduate<br />
unless all fees are paid and all f<strong>in</strong>ancial obligations<br />
to the University are discharged.<br />
How to Pay Application Fee and Tuition Fees<br />
1. If you forwarded your Application Form to the local<br />
representative of the University <strong>in</strong> your country,<br />
pay the Tuition Fee to the representative.<br />
2. If you forwarded your Application Form to the<br />
University, you can transfer the Application<br />
Fee, as well as the Tuition Fee to the follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
bank account number:<br />
Bank name: National Bank of <strong>Hungary</strong><br />
Bank address: H-1850 Budapest, Szabadság tér<br />
8/9, <strong>Hungary</strong><br />
Account number: 10032000-01425279-00000000<br />
Swift Code: MANEHUHB<br />
IBAN Code: HU78 1003 2000 0142 5279 0000 0000<br />
Beneficiary’s name: Budapest University of Technology<br />
and Economics<br />
Beneficiary’s address: H-1111 Budapest, Bertalan<br />
Lajos u. 2, <strong>Hungary</strong><br />
Information for beneficiary: student’s name<br />
and registration number.<br />
Late Tuition Payments<br />
Tuition fees which are not actually <strong>in</strong> the University<br />
bank account before the first day of the semester<br />
are considered late. In case of late payment of<br />
tuition fees, the University reserves the right to<br />
refuse enrolment and BME will not assist students,<br />
who are late <strong>in</strong> pay<strong>in</strong>g their tuition fees, <strong>in</strong><br />
acquir<strong>in</strong>g or renew<strong>in</strong>g their residence permits.<br />
Overpayment<br />
Tuition fees are generally not refundable except <strong>in</strong><br />
cases of overpayment. The amount overpaid will<br />
be refunded to the student <strong>in</strong> the orig<strong>in</strong>al currency<br />
through the National Bank of <strong>Hungary</strong>. The overpayment<br />
may be reserved for the follow<strong>in</strong>g semester’s<br />
tuition fees.<br />
Reduction of Tuition Fees for<br />
Excellent Performance<br />
The Director of the <strong>International</strong> Education Center<br />
will consider requests for reduced fees from students<br />
who achieved an average of 4.5 (out of 5.00)<br />
or better <strong>in</strong> the previous year. Students must first<br />
submit a request to their faculty. A faculty is limited<br />
choos<strong>in</strong>g only one student whose request can<br />
bed forwarded to the <strong>International</strong> Education<br />
Center. Reductions will not exceed 30% and the<br />
faculty will <strong>in</strong>form the student about the decision.<br />
Bank<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Bank accounts for students may be opened at<br />
many banks <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hungary</strong> <strong>in</strong> the currency of their<br />
choice. Major credit cards are also widely accepted<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>Hungary</strong>.
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<strong>Academic</strong> Calendar, <strong>Academic</strong> Policies<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> Calendar<br />
In the <strong>Academic</strong> Year 2007/2008 the semesters <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the exam periods are scheduled as follows:<br />
Fall Semester: from September 10, 2007 to beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g<br />
of February 2008<br />
Spr<strong>in</strong>g Semester: from the middle of February<br />
2008 to the end of June 2008<br />
Exam<strong>in</strong>ations<br />
The 14-week Fall and Spr<strong>in</strong>g Semesters are followed<br />
by 4–6 week exam<strong>in</strong>ation periods. Students<br />
should complete all terms assignments, lab reports,<br />
design and other assigned work before the<br />
exam<strong>in</strong>ation period start. They should also have<br />
a recorded mark for their for their term work or<br />
have obta<strong>in</strong>ed their <strong>in</strong>structor’s signature (<strong>in</strong> the<br />
Transcript Book) to <strong>in</strong>dicate satisfactory completion<br />
of the term. <strong>Academic</strong> and Exam<strong>in</strong>ation Regulations<br />
permit a limited number of repetition of<br />
failed exams.<br />
Grades, Grad<strong>in</strong>g System<br />
Grades and ga<strong>in</strong>ed credit po<strong>in</strong>ts are entered <strong>in</strong>to<br />
the Transcript Book after the exam<strong>in</strong>ations have<br />
been taken. The Budapest University of Technology<br />
and Economics uses the follow<strong>in</strong>g grad<strong>in</strong>g system:<br />
Excellent (A) = 5<br />
Good (B) = 4<br />
Satisfactory (C) = 3<br />
Pass (D) = 2<br />
Failed (F) = 1<br />
Marks average:<br />
4.51 to 5.00 Excellent<br />
3.51 to 4.50 Good<br />
2.51 to 3.50 Satisfactory<br />
2.00 to 2.50 Pass<br />
F<strong>in</strong>al Project and Graduation<br />
Requirements<br />
B.Sc. and M.Sc.: F<strong>in</strong>al projects are prepared dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the last semester follow<strong>in</strong>g the requirements of the<br />
student’s specific study program. F<strong>in</strong>al projects<br />
consist of a practical project of a design with a thesis<br />
describ<strong>in</strong>g it. The projects are prepared under<br />
the guidance of one of the appo<strong>in</strong>ted departments.<br />
F<strong>in</strong>al projects or thesis must be defended before the<br />
F<strong>in</strong>al Exam<strong>in</strong>ation Board. The board usually consists<br />
of professors and em<strong>in</strong>ent specialists <strong>in</strong> the<br />
profession related to the student’s work.<br />
In order to graduate from the Budapest University<br />
of Technology and Economics, students<br />
must have qualified for their absolutorium or<br />
university leav<strong>in</strong>g certificate. This means that<br />
they have successfully passed all exams and<br />
completed all the required practical and research<br />
assignments and have also successfully defended<br />
their f<strong>in</strong>al project of thesis before the F<strong>in</strong>al Exam<strong>in</strong>ation<br />
Board.
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After Acceptance<br />
Medical Requirements<br />
New students must have a medical check-up at<br />
the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of the academic year unless they<br />
br<strong>in</strong>g documents required and accepted <strong>in</strong> <strong>Hungary</strong>.<br />
Health Insurance<br />
A full basic health <strong>in</strong>surance valid for <strong>Hungary</strong> is a<br />
prerequisite for registration at the University.<br />
New students should purchase <strong>in</strong>surance when<br />
they enroll and renew it at registration for each<br />
semester except EU citizens, who are covered by<br />
their EU health <strong>in</strong>surance program. The <strong>in</strong>surance<br />
fee is approx. EUR 100 for a semester.<br />
Registration<br />
Registration for the fall semester will take place<br />
from 27 th August to 7 th September 2007 <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Office of <strong>Academic</strong> Affairs at the <strong>International</strong><br />
Education Center (H-1111 Budapest XI, Bertalan<br />
Lajos u. 2, Build<strong>in</strong>g Z, ground floor).<br />
Non-EU citizens should have a D5 type Student/resident<br />
visa.<br />
EU citizens must apply for a residence permit<br />
after registration.<br />
Student Card<br />
On registration, students receive a student card<br />
which entitles them to use the University library<br />
and give them access.<br />
Hous<strong>in</strong>g and Meals<br />
Private Accommodation<br />
Due to the limited number of places <strong>in</strong> the student<br />
residence, foreign students generally rent rooms<br />
of apartments <strong>in</strong> the city.<br />
The Student Service Center (College <strong>International</strong>,<br />
H-1071 Budapest, VII., Bethlen Gábor tér 2,<br />
<strong>Hungary</strong>, Phone: +36-1 413-3015, Fax: +36-1 413-<br />
3030, E-mail: <strong>in</strong>fo@studyhungary.hu, Home page:<br />
http://www.studyhungary.hu) is offer<strong>in</strong>g help <strong>in</strong><br />
f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g the most suitable type of accommodation.<br />
The average cost for a one-room furnished apartment<br />
with a kitchen and a bathroom generally costs<br />
about USD 150–350 /month. The price does not<br />
<strong>in</strong>clude heat<strong>in</strong>g, electricity and telephone costs.<br />
Information on temporary accommodation is<br />
available through the Student Office (Build<strong>in</strong>g Z).<br />
Meals<br />
Meals are available on an “a la carte” basis <strong>in</strong> the<br />
two ma<strong>in</strong> cafeterias of the University.
OTHER INTERNATIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMS<br />
AT HUNGARIAN UNIVERSITIES<br />
Semmelweis University, Budapest<br />
Faculty of Medic<strong>in</strong>e, Dentistry and Pharmacy<br />
Doctor of Medic<strong>in</strong>e, Doctor of Dentistry, Master of Pharmacy<br />
Medic<strong>in</strong>e: 6 years, <strong>in</strong> English and German<br />
Dentistry: 5 years, <strong>in</strong> English and German; Pharmacy: 5 years, <strong>in</strong> English<br />
Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences<br />
Physical Education and Coach<strong>in</strong>g: 4 years, <strong>in</strong> English<br />
Faculty of Health Care<br />
Physiotherapy: 4 years, <strong>in</strong> English; Nurs<strong>in</strong>g: 4 years, <strong>in</strong> English<br />
Optometry: 3 years, <strong>in</strong> English; Midwifery: 4 years, <strong>in</strong> English and German<br />
✧<br />
University of Szeged<br />
Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical and Pharmaceutical Center,<br />
Faculty of Medic<strong>in</strong>e, Dentistry and Pharmacy<br />
Doctor of Medic<strong>in</strong>e, Doctor of Dentistry, Master of Pharmacy<br />
Medic<strong>in</strong>e: 6 years, <strong>in</strong> English and German<br />
Dentistry: 5 years, <strong>in</strong> English; Pharmacy: 5 years, <strong>in</strong> English<br />
✧<br />
University of Pécs<br />
Medical School, General Medic<strong>in</strong>e Course, Dentistry Course<br />
Doctor of Medic<strong>in</strong>e: 6 years, <strong>in</strong> English and German<br />
Doctor of Dentistry: 5 years, <strong>in</strong> English<br />
✧<br />
Szent István University, Budapest<br />
Faculty of Veter<strong>in</strong>ary Science<br />
Veter<strong>in</strong>ary Medic<strong>in</strong>e: 5.5 years, <strong>in</strong> English and German<br />
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Loránd Eötvös University of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Budapest<br />
Faculty of Education and Psychology<br />
BA and MA <strong>Programs</strong>: 3+2 years, <strong>in</strong> English<br />
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Two-Semester Preparatory Courses<br />
McDaniel College – College <strong>International</strong> Budapest<br />
offers pre-application courses based on the admission requirements for applicants to<br />
medical, dental, veter<strong>in</strong>ary, pharmacy, physiotherapy, midwifery and psychology programs<br />
<strong>in</strong> English and/or German<br />
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More <strong>in</strong>formation at http://www.studyhungary.hu<br />
AMERICAN UNDERGRADUATE AND STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS<br />
IN BUDAPEST<br />
McDaniel College • Budapest ➞ Westm<strong>in</strong>ster, Maryland, USA<br />
http://www.mcdaniel.hu<br />
• Art History – Studio Art • Economics • Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Adm<strong>in</strong>istration • Communication •<br />
• Political Science • <strong>International</strong> Studies • History •<br />
• Study Abroad <strong>Programs</strong> •<br />
• Pre-Application Preparatory Courses •<br />
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Budapest Semesters <strong>in</strong> Mathematics<br />
http://www.stolaf.edu/depts/math/budapest<br />
• Undergraduate Study Abroad Program for North-American students •<br />
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Budapest University of Tecnology and Economics<br />
<strong>International</strong> Education Center<br />
H-1111 Budapest, Bertalan Lajos u.2, Build<strong>in</strong>g Z<br />
<strong>Hungary</strong><br />
Phone: + 36 1 463 3981<br />
Fax: + 36 1 463 2460<br />
E-mail: admission@tanok.bme.hu<br />
Website: www.tanok.bme.hu<br />
www.tanok.bme.hu