MScStructural Engineering
| Study location | Hungary, Pécs |
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| Type | Master, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 3 semesters (90 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc |
| Course code | Engineering Science |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, St Lucia, Syria, São Tomé & Príncipe, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | The applicant’s English skills are assessed in the admission interview conducted online or in person. Language certificates as proof of sufficient English language skills are not required, but highly recommended. Applicants must meet the following criteria (and demonstrate them in the interview): they should express themselves in standard spoken and written English (B2 level – IELTS min.: 5.5). Sufficient English language skills are a prerequisite for admission to our English Study Programmes. Applicants with weaker language skills have the possibility to take an intensive language course at the University of Pécs. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. It is a brief description of your explanations why you are particularly interested in applying to our faculty, your motives, why you want to study the chosen programme etc. No required form but keep in mind that your letter of motivation may be discussed with you during the online interview. - copy of passport |
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Overview
The programme is aimed at people who are interested in building-structure, it is open to structural engineers, architects and civil engineers with a bachelor degree or a degree in a related field of study. The programme is based on the Faculty’s research into structural science and aims to provide a comprehensive, practical and theoretical course in structural engineering. The course content focuses on developing skills in experimental techniques and computer usage and reflects current trends in structural analysis and design. The course covers research methods for engineers, construction project management, numerical methods etc. Optional modules are also offered in the field of structural engineering, such as design in steel and concrete, structures and geo-technics, geotechnical engineering.
Entrance exam:
Yes
Type of entrance exam:
oral
Entrance exam location:
online
Entrance exam description:
online interview/personal interview
Contact:
Ms. Réka Kozsahuba
international coordinator
E-mail: kozsahuba.reka@mik.pte.hu
Programme structure
The structure of the programme is available at the following link:
english.mik.pte.hu/structural-engineering-msc
Evaluation of the student is fully based on his/her performance and it gives a
formal feedback of his/her progress in work. All courses and laboratory work end
with a grade.
The grading system generally used by Hungarian higher education
institutions is the following:
•The highest grade is 5 excellent.
•Grade 4 is good.
•Grade 3 is satisfactory.
•Grade 2 is a pass.
•Grade 1 is a fail – the course must be repeated.
More information on UP’s grading policy can be found at the following location:
English website of the Faculty
The minimum amount of credits to be collected in every semester is 18.