MScComputer Science Engineering Students at Risk
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| Type | Master, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 4 semesters (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc (Computer Science Engineer) |
| Course code | Computer Science and Information Technology |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, Engineering Information Technology etc. In case of other BSc degrees, the Credit Transfer Committee reserves the right to make a decision about the application. The diploma rate must be over 75%. 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. Original BSc certificate (with its notarized English translation if it is not in English) |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Ukraine. |
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| Language requirements | English In order to successfully participate in the programme, applicants must be proficient in English. (It is not necessary to have passed the English test at the time of the application; the results can be submitted later.) The following requirements apply if your mother tongue is not English: IELTS: minimum score: 6.0 OR Exemption: Bachelor degree obtained in a full English language program. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please elaborate the following in the motivation letter: - What are your specific fields of interest that make you apply for this study program? What exactly would you like to study, and what career path do you envision for yourself? (If you have already chosen a specialization, please describe.) Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Non-EEA citizens need to obtain a Residence Permit for the Purpose of Studies. Students coming from a visa waiver country are recommended to apply for the Residence Permit for the Purpose of Studies before arriving to Hungary (the application can be done after entering Hungary as well). Students coming from a country that is under visa obligations need to apply for the Residence Permit for the Purpose of Studies and a residence permit visa (D-visa) in a permanent residence application before coming to Hungary. The residence permit visa (D-visa) allows you to enter to Hungary (only once!) and to stay in Hungary for 30 days. Within 30 days from the date of issue of the study visa you have to register personally at the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Országos Idegenrendészeti Főigazgatóság ) where the visa will be changed for residence permit for the purpose of studies. |
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Overview
Program description:
One of the strengths and a special feature of the Computer Science Engineering MSc program at Pázmány ITK is the specific synergy of information technologies and life sciences. Our goal is to teach human-centered information technology with the fundamental concepts of life sciences. The essence of our Computer Science Engineering training approach is that we try to find and understand techniques developed during millions of years in biological systems, and we try to transfer them into engineered informatics environments. In this field of continuously developing technologies we provide the necessary disciplinary fundamentals to facilitate the professionals trained by our Faculty to work at the highest level. The solid theoretical foundations provide efficient support for the interpretation and handling of a generation shift in informatics, therefore our Computer Science Engineer graduates can adapt well to the ever-changing professional environment.
Besides basic natural sciences, our students study the most relevant programming languages and their application in different environments. They become familiar with the principles of complex software systems and artificial intelligence. We emphasize a hardware-based approach and kiloprocessor, as well as reconfigurable architectures. Through the teaching of sensory applications, we open towards the world of info-bionics. Neuromorphic calculations, digital language technology, machine learning or image processing and image analysis are also very exciting and modern fields that can be studied and explored in our Faculty.
Several experimental research laboratories operate at the Faculty, equipped with a modern and unique set of instruments; therefore, our students can explore the world of research and development as soon as they start their Master’s studies. Our graduates, depending on their specialization, can deepen their theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of software design, communication networks, intelligent systems, sensing computers, mobile applications or image processing.
Entry requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, Engineering Information Technology etc. The diploma rate must be over 75%.
One of the following English language certificates: IELTS with total score of 6.0 / TOEFL with score of 90. Exemption: Bachelor degree obtained in a full English language program.
Entrance exam:
Yes
Subjects of the entrance examination (written and oral):
- Physics and Electronics
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
Type of entrance exam:
Online test and online (audiovisual) interview
Entrance exam location:
Online
Entrance exam description:
After an evaluation of preliminary studies, applicants with appropriate qualifications take a written online test covering topics in Mathematics, Physics, Electronics and Computer Science. If the applicant obtains enough score in the online test, he/she will be invited to attend a personal interview, primarily conducted via Skype / MS Teams. The International Relations Office notifies the student in advance about the planned themes of the oral exam.
The top applicants are interviewed online where details of the applicant’s BSc diploma thesis, as well as professional commitment, language proficiency and communication skills are examined. The Evaluation Committee sets the final score and admission result based upon the quality of the application material, the online test and the personal interview.
Detailed admission requirements and exam topics
Further Information for Stipendium Hungaricum applicants
Contact:
International Relations Office
international.office@itk.ppke.hu
Compulsory preparatory semester:
YES.
Based on the performance at the entrance exam, the applicant may be obliged to attend a Preparatory Semester in order to be admitted to the Computer Science Engineering program. The Preparatory Semester is always organized in the fall semester. Thus, the actual commencement of the Master’s programs is February. The goal of the preparatory semester is to level students for their Master’s program in Budapest, helping to ensure that they can complete their studies successfully. The preparatory semester helps students to recap, develop and upgrade the Bachelor-level skills needed to succeed in their Master’s program.
Specialisation year available:
No. Specialization is included within the Curriculum of the Study Program.
Minimum number of scholarship holders:
1
Maximum number of scholarship holders:
10
Link:
itk.ppke.hu/en/education/master-programs/computer-science-engineering-msc
Programme structure
The actual Masters Program is preceded by a compulsory preparatory semester in the Fall term. The preparatory semester consists of four three-week-long modules, each module comprising three or four subjects. The courses follow an intensive schedule, and each are concluded by a compulsory exam.
The Curriculum of the compulsory preparatory semester (Fall semester) for the Master’s program in Computer Science Engineering comprises the following subjects: Academic English; Algebra; Calculus; Computer Architectures; Electronics; Hungarian language; Probability and Statistics; Programming 1-2-3-4; Signal Processing
The actual Masters program (4 semesters) starts in the spring term, upon successful completion of ALL subjects the Preparatory semester.
The Curriculum of the Computer Science Engineering MSc study program (120 credits) comprises the following modules:
- Fundamentals in Natural Sciences (total required: 20-30 credits)
- Economics and Humanities (total required: 9-15 credits)
- Skills in Information Technology, including Specialization subjects (total required: 54-90 credits)
- Thesis Work (total required: 30 credits)
- Other elective subjects (maximum 6 credits)
Specializations offered within the program:
● High Performance Computational Tools and Architecture (HPCT)
● Machine Learning for Data Science (MLDS)
● Software Engineering (SE)