Budapest University of Technology and Economics

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), founded in 1782, is Hungary’s premier technical university and Central Europe’s oldest institute of technology. Renowned for engineering, economics, and natural sciences, it consistently ranks among the world’s top 500 universities (QS).
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Founded in 1782, BME is Central Europe’s oldest technical university and a *Top 500 QS-ranked institution*. It combines historic prestige with cutting-edge innovation (e.g., birthplace of the Rubik’s Cube) and offers industry-integrated programs with partners like Siemens and Ericsson.
Yes. All international programs (70+ BSc/MSc) are taught in English. Hungarian language courses are optional, and >80% of faculty/staff are fluent in English. Campus signage and administrative services are bilingual.
BME hosts ~4,000 international students from 100+ countries (20% of total enrollment). Largest cohorts come from Iran, Nigeria, Germany, and China under programs like Stipendium Hungaricum.
Applicants need: High school diploma (min. 70% avg. or equivalent) Proof of English (IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 72) Entrance exam (Math/Physics) or SAT/ACT scores. Architecture requires a portfolio.
Yes, a non-refundable €150 fee applies for most programs. Stipendium Hungaricum/BME scholarship nominees are exempt.
For Fall intake: Non-EU: May 31 EU: July 15 Spring intake (limited programs): November 30.
BME’s central Budapest campus has 24/7 security patrols, 300+ CCTV cameras, and emergency call pillars. The district (XI) has low crime rates, and the university’s BME Guard App enables real-time SOS alerts.
Yes. The International Office offers: Free safety orientation 24/7 emergency hotline (+36 30 999 9999) Self-defense workshops each semester.
The on-campus Health Center provides free GP/dental care. Students also receive discounted access to Semmelweis University Hospital (10 mins away).
Yes, within the first semester, subject to faculty approval and seat availability. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is typically required.
For engineering/economics programs, yes. Students complete 6-12 week internships (e.g., at Bosch, GE Aviation, OTP Bank) for academic credit.
15:1 for most programs. Labs/tutorials have <20 students, while lectures average 50-100 attendees.
BME offers: Stipendium Hungaricum (tuition + €380/month stipend) BME Excellence Scholarship (top 10% of applicants, tuition waiver + €500/semester).
Yes. Non-EU students can work 24 hrs/week during semesters (full-time during breaks). BME’s CareerPoint portal lists on-campus roles (e.g., research assistant, IT support).
Yes, subject to maintaining a GPA ≥ 3.8 (for merit-based awards) or demonstrating financial need (for need-based grants).
Most dorms (e.g., Kármán Hall, Kertész Dorm) are <15 mins’ walk from faculties. Free shuttle buses connect peripheral campuses.
€300-500/month for a shared flat near campus. BME’s Housing Office provides verified landlord listings and lease review services.
Yes. The campus is a 5-min walk from Móricz Zsigmond körtér station (trams/buses/metro). Students get 50% off monthly travel passes (€10).
Non-EU graduates receive a 9-month residence permit extension to seek employment. This is renewable for up to 3 years with a job contract.
€1,300/month gross (2024 threshold). BME’s Career Center assists with visa-sponsored job placements (92% success rate within 6 months).
Yes. The BME Incubator helps graduates launch startups. Successful applicants can obtain a Startup Visa with €20,000 seed funding proof.

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University Of Budapest University of Technology and Economics Application Statistics

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8
12
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40 %
Ft 2071320
Ft 2412815
2
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55 %
5.5

Learn About -

* All cost are in HUF

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