BSc Industrial Product Design Engineering

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Budapest University of Technology and Economics

Program Overview

The BSc in Industrial Product Design Engineering at Budapest International College (Óbuda University) is perfect if you enjoy both creativity and technology—basically, if you want to turn ideas into real products people actually use. It’s designed to help you think like a designer and an engineer at the same time, giving you the skills to create, develop, and launch innovative products in today’s market.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1:
You start by building your core foundation—getting comfortable with subjects like technical drawing, visual communication, and natural sciences. At the same time, you’ll explore design basics, modelling, and colour theory, so you begin to understand how functionality and aesthetics come together in product design.

Year 2:
In the second year, things become more hands-on and technical. You’ll work with CAD/CAM tools, materials structures, and technical mechanics, while also learning about ergonomics, marketing, and management—so you don’t just design products, but design them for real users and real markets.

Year 3:
This is where you really step into the role of a product designer. You’ll take on product design projects, environmental studies, and engineering design tasks, developing ideas from concept all the way to prototype. It’s very practical, helping you understand how products are actually created and improved.

Year 4 (Final Phase):
In your final stage, you get to specialise in areas like Product Design (interior-textile, fashion-accessories) or Packaging Design. You’ll also complete your final thesis project, where you bring everything together and showcase your ability to design a complete, professional product solution.

Focus Areas

Product design, packaging design, CAD/CAM and digital modelling, materials and structures, ergonomics, visual communication, sustainability, innovation, and product lifecycle management.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, you’ll be able to design and develop real-world products, use modern design tools confidently, and solve problems creatively. You’ll also understand how products move from idea to market and be ready to work both independently and in teams.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

You graduate with the title of Industrial Design Engineer, opening doors to careers in design studios, manufacturing companies, engineering firms, or even your own creative business.

Reputation (Employability & Outcomes)

The program strongly focuses on practical skills and real-world experience, which means you graduate job-ready. Whether it’s working in a startup, a global company, or a design-focused role, you’ll have the kind of portfolio and skills employers actually look for.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, the BSc in Industrial Product Design Engineering immerses you in hands-on learning from day one, building real-world skills through advanced labs, collaborative projects, and industry tools that mirror professional design environments. You'll work with cutting-edge software and equipment right in dedicated facilities, gaining the practical edge employers crave for roles like product designer or production manager. This program stands out for its focus on turning ideas into manufacturable products, all while surrounded by Budapest's vibrant tech scene—apply now and step into a career where your designs shape the future.

Students dive into practical skills using the university's state-of-the-art workshops, prototyping labs, and digital fabrication tools, where you'll design, test, and refine industrial products just like industry pros do. From CAD modeling to material testing, these experiences ensure you're not just learning theory—you're creating tangible prototypes and solving real design challenges. Here's how the program delivers that edge::

- Specialized Laboratories: Access to dedicated product design labs equipped for prototyping, 3D printing, and material science testing, perfect for hands-on experimentation in industrial design workflows.
- Software and Digital Tools: Training in industry-standard CAD software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Rhino, plus simulation tools for product optimization and virtual prototyping (adapted to design focus).
- Group Projects: Collaborative engineering projects throughout the curriculum, including product development teams that simulate real-world design sprints and value engineering.
- Internships and Field Practice: Mandatory engineering field practice and internships with industry partners, building your portfolio through on-site experience in manufacturing and design firms.
- Research Facilities and Institutes: Affiliation with BME's cutting-edge institutes like the Department of Product Design and research labs for sustainable materials and ergonomics.
- Libraries and Resources: Full access to BME's extensive technical libraries with digital design archives, plus makerspaces for rapid iteration on your projects.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At Budapest University of Technology and Economics, our BSc in Industrial Product Design Engineering puts practical skills front and center, training you to design, manufacture, and distribute real-world industrial products—especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). You'll dive hands-on into the full product lifecycle, using cutting-edge tools and facilities right from the start to build the creative engineering expertise employers crave. This isn't just theory; it's about getting your hands dirty in labs and projects that mirror industry challenges, so you're ready to innovate from day one.

Here's how our program delivers that experiential edge through specific facilities, tools, and opportunities tailored to industrial product design:

- Dedicated project laboratories: Work in specialized labs for active research and design, developing independent skills in product prototyping and testing—much like our students do in creative engineering projects.
- Group projects and engineering field practice: Tackle collaborative team projects, including an Engineering Project in Year 3 and Engineering Field Practice, where you apply design and manufacturing skills to real products.
- Industry competitions and challenges: Compete in national and international events like Design Challenge Robotics Building, Spaghetti Bridge Building, and others, sharpening your practical product design abilities.
- Professional internships and practices: Gain on-site experience through required professional practices at partner companies, plus opportunities for annual placements abroad to build your portfolio.
- Advanced software and digital tools: Use industry-standard tools for product design, simulation, and value engineering (covered in modules like Product Management and Value Engineering), alongside informatics and CAD systems introduced early.