Budapest University of Technology and Economics

What you'll study

The curriculum combines natural sciences, applied chemical technology and supporting humanities and management subjects. Core topic areas and credit allocations provided on the programme page are:

• Foundations: natural sciences including mathematics, physics, general chemistry, biochemistry and physical chemistry — 48 credits.
• Humanities and management: management, micro- and macroeconomics, English, business law, quality management, design of experiments — 20 credits.
• Electives: chosen from the university's BME offer — 10 credits.
• Applied science and technology / professional core: inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, environmental technology, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical unit operations, chemical process control, medicines, colloid chemistry, hydrocarbon technology — 94 credits.
• Specialisation: options include chemical and process engineering, industrial pharmaceutics or materials science — 23 credits (specialisation begins in semester 5).
• Internship: practical placement of 6 weeks.
• Thesis project: final-year thesis — 15 credits.

Entry requirements

Admission requires an eligible high school diploma, proof of English language proficiency and successful admission tests. Detailed deadlines and application steps are provided on the programme's E-admission page referenced by the university.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to enter industrial technology and trade, R&D and planning roles, or public administration. The specialisation from semester five deepens competencies in areas such as analytical chemistry and structure analysis, process engineering or pharmaceutical technology. Graduates may also continue to the MSc in Chemical Engineering.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme page references tuition fees and scholarship opportunities; prospective applicants should consult the university's admissions and finance pages for current fee schedules and available scholarship schemes.