Budapest University of Technology and Economics

What you'll study

The curriculum combines obligatory and elective subjects across design, technical disciplines and history, plus substantial specialist study.

• Basic architectural skills (7 credits) — creative skills development, arts and humanities, social sciences, colour dynamics, economics, theory of design.
• Scientific and technical knowledge (8 credits) — geodesy, management.
• Professional knowledge in architecture (33 credits) — design studios covering design methodology, urban design and comprehensive design.
• History of architecture, preservation (6 credits) — history of architecture and preservation of historic monuments.
• Technical skills (15 credits) — design of structures, building constructions, building services engineering, construction technology, CAAD, BIM, building materials.
• Specializations (57 credits) — choose one of: Real Estate Development, Sustainable Architecture, Urban Design.
• Elective subjects (6 credits).
• Diploma design (26 credits).

Entry requirements

The programme page states the language of instruction is English and the intake starts in September. Detailed admission deadlines and entry requirements are published on the university's E-admission page; applicants should consult that official source for documents and procedure.

Career prospects

The course emphasizes versatility so graduates gain knowledge and skills across design, consulting, construction and management. Employment is directly possible after the MSc; students wishing to pursue advanced research or an academic path can apply to the university's Doctoral Schools for PhD or DLA studies.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme information signposts separate pages for tuition fees and scholarships; prospective applicants should review those pages and the preparatory programme and housing information linked from the programme site to assess costs and available funding.