Study location	Hungary, Szeged
Type	Master, full degree studies
Nominal duration	4 semesters (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc
Course code	Computer Science and Information Technology

Entry qualification

Bachelor diploma (or higher) “Application requirements: A. At least BSc degree in Computer Science or close equivalent. a. Copy of the BSc degree (notarized English translation). b. Official full transcripts of your Bachelor studies (notarized English translation). Note that the applicant might be requested to send all the detailed course syllabuses. B. English language. The requested level of language knowledge is at least B2-intermediate according to the Common European Framework Reference. The certificate is preferably a state or international language exam (TOEFL iBT test score of at least 72, or RPDT score 72; Cambridge First Certificate at least “B”; IELTS score of at least 5.5, LanguageCert B2 level). C. Copy of the passport. Relevant page(s) where passport number, name, photo and date of expiry are visible. D. Recent medical certificate of satisfactory general health status (not older than 1 month). E. Up-to-date curriculum vitae (no longer than 2 pages). Optionally, two recommendation letters from recognised academic persons. F. The applicant needs to have at least 60 credits from the following topics: a. mathematical and natural sciences rudiments (at least 15 credits): calculus, numerical analysis, discrete mathematics, linear algebra; b. computer science rudiments (15 credits): logics, design and analysis of algorithms, automata and formal languages, theory of computing, artificial intelligence basics; c. information technology rudiments (at least 30 credits): software technology, databases and information systems, computer architectures, computer networks; G. Applicants with less than 60 credits, but at least 30 credits from the list given in G ) will be a. either requested to take a preparatory 0th semester during which all the missing courses can be taken, b. or requested to take extra lectures at the beginning of a semester to acquire the necessary knowledge. Applicants with less than 30 credits from the list given in G ) cannot be accepted to the MSc program. Admission score: max 100 points ● qualification of the diploma (max 20 points), ● grades of main (non-elected) bachelor courses which are listed in point G (max 50 points), ● oral (skype) interview (max 20 points), ● further extras: publication, participation in competitions, etc (max 10 points). Only applicants obtaining at least 50 points can be accepted “ The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. 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

English B2 Exemption from English language exam certificate During the application to the programmes of the Faculty of Science and Informatics those applicants are not required to provide the English language exam certificates who are natives of one of the following countries and can officially demonstrate that their academic studies have been conducted in English. However, these students will also have to obtain an international language proof B2 level by the end of their studies or for the PhD process. Countries concerned: o Antigua and Barbuda o Anguilla o Australia (also Christmas Island, Norfolk Island, Keeling Islands, Cocos Islands) o Bahamas o Barbados o Belize o Bermuda o Botswana o British Antarctic Territory (also British Antarctica, Antarctica British) o British Indian Ocean Territory (also Chagos Archipelago, Indian Ocean Territory (British)) o British Virgin Islands o Canada o Cayman Islands o Channel Islands o Dominica o Falkland Islands o Ghana o Gibraltar o Grenada o Guyana o Irish Republic o Jamaica o Kenya o Lesotho o Malta o Montserrat o Namibia o New Zealand (also Niue, Tokelau, Cokelau, Cook Islands) o Nigeria o Seychelles o Singapore o St Kitts and St Nevis o St Lucia o St Vincent and the Grenadines o Trinidad and Tobago o Turks and Caicos Islands o Uganda o UK o USA o Zimbabwe

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	u-szeged.hu/..grammes/computer-science-msc

Overview

Program description:
The aim of the program is to train Computer Science professionals who can perform the development, creation, application, implementation, and operation of IT systems either individually or as a team member at advanced level. Furthermore, it provides the cooperative and modelling skills required to solve and research IT related problems, and ensures solid theoretical background to pursue PhD studies.

Entry requirements:
At least BSc degree in Computer Science or close equivalent

Entrance exam:
Yes

Type of entrance exam:
oral

Entrance exam location:
online

Entrance exam description:
A. At least BSc degree in Computer Science or close equivalent.
a. Copy of the BSc degree (notarized English translation).
b. Official full transcripts of your Bachelor studies (notarized English translation).

Note that the applicant might be requested to send all the detailed course syllabuses.

B. English language.
The requested level of language knowledge is at least B2-intermediate according to the Common European Framework Reference. The certificate is preferably a state or international language exam (e.g.: TOEFL iBT test score of at least 72, or RPDT score 72; Cambridge First Certificate at least “B”; IELTS score of at least 5.5, LanguageCert B2 level)

C. Copy of the passport.
Relevant page(s) where passport number, name, photo and date of expiry are visible.
D. Recent medical certificate of satisfactory general health status (not older than 1 month).
E. Up-to-date curriculum vitae (no longer than 2 pages).
Optionally, two recommendation letters from recognised academic persons.

G. The applicant needs to have at least 60 credits from the following topics:
a. mathematical and natural sciences rudiments (at least 15 credits): calculus, numerical analysis, discrete mathematics, linear algebra;
b. computer science rudiments (15 credits): logics, design and analysis of algorithms, automata and formal languages, theory of computing, artificial intelligence basics;
c. information technology rudiments (at least 30 credits): software technology, databases and information systems, computer architectures, computer networks;

H. Applicants with less than 60 credits, but at least 30 credits from the list given in G ) will be
a. either requested to take a preparatory 0th semester during which all the missing courses can be taken,
b. or requested to take extra lectures at the beginning of a semester to acquire the necessary knowledge.

Applicants with less than 30 credits from the list given in G ) cannot be accepted to the MSc program.

Admission score: max 100 points
● qualification of the diploma (max 20 points),
● grades of main (non-elected) bachelor courses which are listed in point G (max 50 points),
● oral (skype) interview (max 20 points),
● further extras: publication, participation in competitions, etc (max 10 points).

Only applicants obtaining at least 50 points can be accepted.

Contact:
Dr. Tamás Vinkó
associate professor
tvinko@inf.u-szeged.hu

Preparatory year available:
No

Specialisation year available:
No

Minimum number of scholarship holders:
1

Maximum number of scholarship holders:
10

Link:
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