Budapest University of Technology and Economics

What you'll study

The programme blends mathematics, electrical/digital engineering and core computer science. Named course areas and credit allocations include:

• Foundations (38 credits): Calculus, Probability Theory and Statistics, Theory of Computing, Coding Technology, Theory of Algorithms.
• Physics (9 credits): Fundamentals of Electronics and Electrotechnics, Fundamentals of Physics.
• Additional skills (16 credits): English, Management and Business Economics, Micro- and Macroeconomics, Business Law.
• Free electives: 10 credits.
• Advanced/professional core: 74 credits covering Electrical and Digital Engineering, Computer Architecture, Communication Networks, Operating Systems, Fundamentals of Programming (C, C++, Java), Databases, Software Engineering and Techniques, Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, IT Security.
• Specific professional knowledge: 25 credits.
• Specialisations: 23 credits (Software Engineering or Infocommunication).
• Internship: 8 weeks.
• Thesis work: 15 credits.

Entry requirements

Applicants undergo a pre-evaluation of submitted documents; accepted candidacies require a secondary school leaving certificate/transcript showing at least 70% quality, proof of English at B2 level, and completion of an electronic e-admission test that covers Mathematics and Physics plus an asynchronous oral examination. Prospective students are advised to use the programme's sample test and practice materials on the e-admission portal.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles in designing, developing, deploying and operating data and software systems and services across technical, IT and information infrastructure domains, or for further study at MSc level. The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics (VIK) is a principal Hungarian institution for electrical engineering and computer engineering education and research; labour market surveys and graduate tracking referenced by the faculty indicate average salaries for its graduates are above the national average and many students secure employment during their studies.

Scholarships & funding angle

The programme page references tuition fees and scholarship opportunities and also mentions a preparatory programme and housing information. Applicants should consult the faculty admissions pages for up-to-date details on fees, available scholarships, and preparatory options.