Study location	Hungary, Pécs
Type	Bachelor, full degree studies
Nominal duration	7 semesters (210 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	Engineering Science

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (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.

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 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.

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. A relevant portfolio is required. Applicants need to present evidence of creative ability and commitment to the field of architecture in addition to having strong academic credentials. The interview and portfolio requirements help the faculty assess strengths in these more subjective areas. Both the interview and portfolio requirements must be met for the application to be considered. Portfolio requirements - copy of passport - high school diploma - transcript of records - motivation letter - medical certificate - portfolio

More information	english.mik.pte.hu

Overview

This programme covers engineering design, structures and construction management. Education takes place in cooperation with other design and engineering professionals. Students are expected to have good visual skills, a grasp of mathematics and the history of architecture. The programme focuses on the responsibility of the architect in building design, the detailed development of building systems and team work. This degree course aims to give students a clear understanding of the key contexts of architecture and the built environment, the design relationships among people, architectural space and the environment – through live projects and contemporary situations. It comprises of lectures, workshops and studio design work. The Institute of Architecture Engineering has contacts with a vibrant national and international community made up of leading architects and related researchers. Students will engage in perspective projection, drawing, computer graphic design and model building. Graduate students can further their architectural skills at a master level at our faculty.

Entrance exam:
Yes

Type of entrance exam:
oral

Entrance exam description:
online interview/personal interview

Contact:
Ms. Réka Somfai
international coordinator
E-mail: reka.somfai@mik.pte.hu

Programme structure

The structure of the programme is available at the following link: english.mik.pte.hu/architectural-engineering-bsc/

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