Academic Information

(1) Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics  ||  (2) Departments  ||   (3) Available Scholarships ||  (4) Admission ||  (5) Study programmes   ||  (6) Fees  ||  (7) Neptun  ||  (8) Fines in Neptun System  ||  (9) Moodle  ||  (10) Grading System  ||  (11) Rules and Regulations  ||  (12) Frequently Asked Questions

 

FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND INFORMATICS (VIK)

Founded in 1949, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics is the largest faculty at the university, and its degrees are highly valued by both the labour market and independent rankings. Its programmes cover the main areas of electrical engineering and IT sciences, preparing students for the challenges of space technology, the new industry of the future.

Faculty members conduct internationally recognized, high-quality research activities in electrical engineering, microelectronics and nanotechnology, embedded systems and robotics, networking, quantum communications, signal processing, medical informatics, space technology and wireless systems, software systems development and security, artificial intelligence and data science. The scientific activity of the faculty was recognized as ’Excellent Research Center of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences’ in 2022.

The professional work is supported by unique infrastructure, including the High Voltage Laboratory, the Industry 4.0 Technology Center, the Semiconductor Technology Laboratory, the Modular Hybrid Drive System Laboratory, or the country's unique test network, which conducts research on 5G and 6G. The first Hungarian picosatellite, the Masat-1, and the world's smallest operating picosatellite, the SMOG-1, were both developed here. Several multinational companies have set up laboratories and developed special forms of R&D&I cooperation with the faculty.

DEPARTMENTS

 

AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

Stipendium Hungaricum

The scholarship program was founded in 2013, which is the most prestigious Hungarian higher educational scholarship programme, which offers a wide range of courses for international students with excellent academic track records. The scholarship aims to support the internationalisation of Hungarian higher education and its constant development, to strengthen the international relations of the academic and research community, as well as to promote the good reputation and competitiveness of Hungarian higher education all over the world.

It is based on bilateral education agreements between Hungary and the governments of the sending countries, and is already available on five continents in almost 100 countries and territories, attracting more than 50,000 international students each year worldwide.

The program offers

  • no tuition fee
  • monthly stipend
    • for BA/BSc, MA/MSc and one-tier master level programs: HUF 40,460 /month (cca EUR 130) contribution to the living expenses in Hungary, for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies
    • for doctoral programs: HUF 140,000 /month (cca EUR 450) for the first phase of education (4 semesters) and HUF 180 000 (cca EUR 580) for the second phase (4 semesters), for 12 months a year, until completion of studies
  • dormitory place or additional contribution to accomodation costs
  • health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act No. 80 of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 65 000 (cca EUR 205) a year/person

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Scholarship for Christian Young People

The Scholarship Programme for Christian Young People (SCYP) was founded in 2017. The core mission of the SCYP is to provide opportunities to pursue higher education studies in Hungarian host institutions for young Christians living in crisis regions of the world or being persecuted in their countries because of their faith.

After completing their studies, the scholarship holders can become the catalysts of the development of their countries and contribute to building capacities and strengthening resilience at the local level with their knowledge acquired in Hungary upon return to their homelands.

About 300 students are studying or will soon study in the framework of the Programme countrywide from nine different countries: Syria, Pakistan, Iraq, Israel and Palestine, Lebanon, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Armenia.

For more information, please click!

Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship

The Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship was established for those who live in a Hungarian diaspora outside Europe and wish to study at a Hungarian higher education institution to develop their personal, professional, and cultural relations with Hungary. The main aim of the Scholarship Programme for the Hungarian Diaspora is to give support to foreign students with Hungarian identity to pursue their studies in Hungarian higher education institutions.

The programme aims to support the professional advancement of the scholarship holders with highquality Hungarian higher education in addition to improving their Hungarian language skills and strengthening their Hungarian identity. After graduation, scholarship holders will return to their home country with competitive skills and knowledge that will enable them to support their community, preserve Hungarian values, and reinforce the relations between the diaspora and Hungary.

Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship offers:

    • A Hungarian state-funded programme (administered by Tempus Public Foundation);
    • Scholarship holders receive free tuition, medical insurance and accommodation & living allowances (upon request);
    • Applicants with Hungarian heritage who live outside of the EU (European Union)* are eligible to apply;
    • A unique opportunity to reconnect with your Hungarian roots, learn the language, build an international network and develop yourself professionally.

For more information, please click!

Erasmus+ For Incoming Student

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is actively involved in the European Union's ERASMUS+ programme. Each year, more than 50 courses are offered in English, specifically for incoming international students, most of whom come from France, Germany, Spain and Portugal. International students studying at VIK take part-time programmes such as Erasmus+ or CEEPUS.

The Office of International Education at BME (Central Academic Office):

ERASMUS and other exchange programs:

ADMISSION

    • For Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program

The application starts in November every year for the next academic year. Application Portal: https://apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu/

For more information, please read Call for Application.

Procedure of SH admission

TRANSFER

If you are already a Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holder and you would like to transfer to BME or change faculty/training programme, please register in the E-admission portal of BME:

https://e-admission.bme.hu/

EXTENSION

Students can only extend their studies in the last semester. For extension E009 request needs to be submitted in Neptun which is open from the beginning of October to 1st Decemeber. All related students get a Neptun message from the Central Academic Office before the procedure needs to be started.

    • For Fee-paying Students

If you want to study at Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) you have to fill our online application form.
E-admission: http://e-admission.bme.hu/

Application period:
For the Fall semester: 1st April – 31st May 
For the Spring semester: 15 October – 19 November

Procedure of fee-paying admission

Before you proceed to the online form, please read the page about the documents you will need to upload for application.

Selection procedure:

The selection procedure involves two parts:

      • The first part is the submission of documents
      • The second part is an online entry test for which applicants get an invitation via email.
    • For Hungarian Citizens

Hungarian citizens can apply to the English Master programmes via Felvi.hu (www.felvi.hu)

STUDY PROGRAMMES

SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS:  https://portal.vik.bme.hu/english/students/subjects/

ACADEMIC CALENDAR: https://vik.bme.hu/en/students/

WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF CLASSES: https://www.vik.bme.hu/page/679/

FREE ELECTIVE COURSES: https://www.vik.bme.hu/page/1006/

HUMAN&ECONOMIC SCIENCE SUBJECTS: https://www.kth.bme.hu/document/2812/original/FESS7_23241_v1.pdf

MID-TERM EXAMS TIMETABLE: https://vik.bme.hu/en/students/

THESIS PORTAL: https://diplomaterv.vik.bme.hu/en/

BSc THESIS REGULATION: https://www.vik.bme.hu/document/2528/original/BSCThesis_regulations_20190316.pdf

MSc THESIS REGULATION: https://www.vik.bme.hu/document/2456/original/MSCThesis_regulations_20190206.pdf 

FEES

Tuition Fee: https://www.bme.hu/tuition-fee?language=en

 

 

For non-EU citizens

(EUR/semester)

For EU citizens

(EUR/semester)

Preparatory programmes

Pre-engineering Course

3200

3200

BSc

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics

3200

2250

MSc for graduates of BME

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics

3200

2850

 

PhD

 

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics

4500

4500

NEPTUN

The Neptun is the study administration system at BME, which makes the administration of your studies easier and faster.

You can

      • register for the semesters
      • register for your courses and exams
      • submit requests
      • keep track of the results of your courses
      • keep track of your financial matters
      • get the official notes
      • communicate with your fellows and professors via Neptun.

https://kth.bme.hu/ext/frame/info.html 
If you have problems with Neptun, contact us at neptun@bme.hu

NEPTUN FEES: https://kth.bme.hu/en/for-students/faq/finances/

Instances

Fees

 Late enrolment in Neptun

 5.500 HUF

 Late activation of a term

 5.500 HUF

 Late registration/dropping of a subject

 5.500 HUF/course

 Repeated registration for a failed subject

 4.500 HUF/course

 Re-registering for a subject to improve the mark paid in advance

 4.500 HUF

 Late submission of home assignment

 2.500 HUF/assignment

 Overdue submission of their work plan

 5.500 HUF/work plan

 Repeated resitting of a test

 4.500 HUF/resitting

 Unverified absence from an examination

 5.500 HUF/absence

 3rd and further exam in the same subject

 4.500 HUF/exam

 Overdue provision of any required data

 500 HUF/data

 Late payment of a fee

 1.400 HUF

 Replacement of lost student card

 3.500 HUF

 Credits exceeding the limit (110%)

 5.500 HUF/credit

 Copy of Diploma

 500 HUF (+3000 HUF in fee stamp)

 Copy of Diploma Supplement

 2000 HUF

 Duplicate of Diploma

 6000 HUF (+3000 HUF in fee stamp)

 Duplicate of Diploma Supplement

 5000 HUF

 Decorative Diploma

 15.000 HUF

For information on credit card payment, please check here:

https://www.kth.bme.hu/document/2669/original/Finances_in_Neptun_-_Neptun_credit_card_payment_2021.pdf

For information on fulfilling a liability, please click here:

https://www.kth.bme.hu/document/2605/original/Finances_in_Neptun_-_Fulfilling_a_liability_v02.pdf

Student certificate or transcript of records

If you need certificates of your studies (e.g. student legal status certificate, credit certificate, etc.), please submit the E027 Request for a certificate. The digital documents can be downloaded from the request supplement. Please see the Neptun guide.

MOODLE

It is a widespread and well-known e-learning system that is available for you at BME in all Faculties. After logging-in you will get access to the study material related to your study programme.

After first login you get enrolled to courses based on the Neptun system and take part actively in the course life and communication.

https://edu.vik.bme.hu/

GRADING SYSTEM

Grades based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) correspond to grades used in the University as follows:

      • A (excellent) equals grade 5 (excellent),
      • B (very good) equals grade 5 (excellent),
      • C (good) equals grade 4 (good),
      • D (satisfactory) grade 3 (satisfactory),
      • E (pass) equals grade 2 (pass),
      • F (fail) equals grade 1 (fail).

When a subject having a credit value without grades is recognised, a grade 5 (excellent) will be awarded.
According to the governmental decree on the introduction of the credit system, 1 ECTS credit corresponds to student workload of 30 hours.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Code of studies

https://www.kth.bme.hu/document/2712/original/BME_Code_of_Studies_2016_mod(2022)_ENG.pdf

Doctoral and Habilitation Procedures

http://doktori.bme.hu/szabalyzatok/BME_DHSZ_2018_marc_26_EN.pdf

Stipendium Hungaricum Operational Regulation

https://stipendiumhungaricum.hu/uploads/2020/03/2023-07-25-SH-OR.pdf

Christian Young People Scholarship holders

https://hungaryhelps.gov.hu/apply/

Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship Holder Students

https://diasporascholarship.hu/en/apply/

Regulation on extension and absolutorium

https://www.kth.bme.hu/document/2602/original/Rules/and/regulations/on/EXTENSIONAND/ABSOLUTORIUM/for/scholarship/holders_v1.pdf

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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