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    Architecture Engineering - PhD

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    Program facts

    Budapest University of Technology and Economics
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Program type
      Doctorate
    • Duration
      4 years
    • Annual tuition fee
      10,784 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,000 EUR

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      September, February

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    Program Overview

    What Budapest University of Technology and Economics says about their program:
    "The Faculty of Architecture offers graduate studies in its two graduate schools. Studies in the Pál Csonka Doctoral School cover scientific problems related to architecture, construction, structural mechanics, geometry and applied mechanics. The 4-year-long curriculum, upon successful defense, leads to a PhD in architecture and engineering. Performance of the student is evaluated on a comprehensive exam after the second year. The main focus of the curriculum is independent research in a close collaboration with the supervisor of the student. The main goal is a high-quality doctoral thesis supported by publications in international, peer-reviewed journals."

    Admissions requirements

    If you want to study at Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) please see the entry requirements below to see if you are eligible.

    TOEFL - 90 / IELTS - 5.0, and these may be higher for postgraduate students. If a student has studied in English a language certification may be waived.

    Students will need to also take an online entry test.

    Undergraduate

    Applicants need a secondary school leaving certificate with a minimum score of 70%. Students will also have to take an electronic e-admission test, and achieve a minimum result of 50%.

    Students may also need:

    • A motivation letter
    • A recommendation letter
    • Proof of extra-curricular activities

    Postgraduate

    Applicants need a BA / BSc in the relevant field, to take an admission test, and proof of min 60 ECTS equivalent in specific fields.

    Students may also need:

    • A motivation letter
    • A recommendation letter
    • Proof of extra-curricular activities
    • An admission interview

    Fall semester (September) application: April 1 - July 1 Spring semester (January) application: October 1 - Dec 1

    Fees and funding

    Please find below the costs of our programs for international students

    Undergraduate tuition: €6,400 per year Postgraduate tuition: €7,000 per year PhD tuition: €9,000 per year Application fee: €100

    Stipendium Hungaricum is a scholarship program for foreign students, founded by the Hungarian Government in 2013. The program aims to promote cultural understanding, economic and cultural relations between Hungary and other countries. Successful tudents benefit from:

    • No tuition fee
    • Monthly stipend for BA/BSc, MA/MSc and one-tier master level programs - €130 per month contribution to the living expenses in Hungary, for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies. For doctoral programs - €450 for the first phase of education and €580 for the second phase
    • Dormitory place or additional contribution to accommodation costs
    • Health care services

    Visa requirements for Budapest University of Technology and Economics

    Many international students will require a visa to study in Hungary, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

    Hungary student visa requirements