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About BUTE
Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BUTE) — public non-profit university. It is located in Budapest, Hungary. BUTE is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the country, as it was established in 1782. BUTE is an active member of European University Association (EUA), Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER).
It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2024, it is among top-740. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), places the university in 1201 position in the world.
BUTE does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
Location
Budapest, Hungary
Establishment year
1782
Students
18,219
International students
1,275
Female students
31%
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The academic calendar at BUTE is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at BUTE are different for locals and foreigners. Hungary citizens pay 3,161 USD per year, while international students pay a minimum of 3,549 USD. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 65. The IELTS score is not lower than 5.
IELTS
5
TOEFL iBT
65
TOEFL PBT
514
Master's degree at BUTE
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 5. TOEFL — 72 or higher.
IELTS
5
TOEFL iBT
72
TOEFL PBT
500
Doctorate degree at BUTE
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass IELTS with 5 points. The minimum score for TOEFL is 80.
IELTS
5
TOEFL iBT
80
TOEFL PBT
500
BUTE campus
BUTE has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. Thanks to international exchange programs at BUTE, students can communicate with representatives of different countries and nationalities and thus expand their own horizons. And, the university contributes to this by regularly holding joint events for local and foreign students.
You can stay in Hungary for up to 9 months after graduation by applying for a job seeker visa. This must be done before the student visa expires. BUTE graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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