Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Academic field	Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) (ISCED 06)
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) 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. The entrance exam is conducted in English. Subjects of the entrance examination (written and oral): - Physics and Electronics - Mathematics - Computer Science Further details of entrance exam Type of entrance exam: Online test AND oral interview (Skype / MS Teams) Entrance exam location: On-line Entrance exam procedure: 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 an online personal interview, primarily conducted via Skype / MS Teams. During the online interview, details of the applicants’ BSc diploma thesis, as well as their general 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. Description of application procedure 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)

Language requirements

English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+ 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 TOEFL, iBT: minimum score: 90 OR any other B2 level language exam according CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application. The motivation letter can be submitted in either Hungarian or English. / A motivációs levél angolul vagy magyarul egyaránt benyújtható. Please specify 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.) - In what way have your previous studies and experiences prepared you for this study program? - Is any of the research areas of the Faculty of special interest to you? If so, which one(s)? (Introduction to our research groups) - What do you expect from your studies in Hungary on a personal and a professional level? - What does your Hungarian identity mean to you, and in what ways do you live it? - Optional: please describe your local and/or Hungarian community engagement(s) and activity. (Free time activities, church attachment, civil engagement etc. might be listed.) **** A motivációs levélben kérjük, térjen ki a következő szempontokra: - Mik azok a konkrét érdeklődési területei, ami miatt erre a szakra szeretne jelentkezni? Közelebbről mit szeretne tanulni, mivel szeretne a jövőben foglalkozni? (Ha esetleg választott már specializációt, kérjük, jelezze.) - Eddigi tanulmányai és tapasztalatai hogyan készítették fel erre? - A Kar kutatási területei közül van-e olyan, ami az Ön számára különösen izgalmas lehet? (Laboratóriumaink bemutatása) - Mire számít, mit szeretne magyarországi tanulmányai során elérni (személyes és szakmai szempontból)? - Mit jelent Önnek a magyarságtudat, hogyan / milyen formában éli meg a magyarsághoz való tartozását? - Opcionális: milyen magyar és/vagy helyi közösség(ek)hez tartozik; milyen közösségek játszanak fontos szerepet az életében? (Szabadidős tevékenységek, egyházi kötődés, civil szervezetben végzett munka stb. is felsorolhatók.)

More information	itk.ppke.hu/..uter-science-engineering-msc

Overview

Program description:

One of the strengths and a special feature of the Computer Science Engineering MSc program at PPCU FITB 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.

Further Information

Contact:
Ms Tünde Magdolna VIZ-POÓR
International Relations Coordinator
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

PREPARATORY SEMESTER

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 for the Master’s program in Computer Science Engineering comprises the following subjects:
- Academic English
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Computer Architectures
- Electronics
- Hungarian
- 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.

MASTERS PROGRAM

The Curriculum of the Computer Science Engineering MSc study program (120 credits) includes 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)

Students are required to apply for one of the specializations upon enrolment to the Masters program.

Detailed curriculum of the Computer Science Engineering MSc program