BSc in Architectural Engineering

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

This program trains students to apply their complex knowledge in the areas of architecture and urban planning, as well as in the multi-faceted field of environment formation in general.

Head of program: Ákos Hutter Prof. Dr.


Degree
BSc in Architectural Engineering
Duration of Training
3.5 years (7 semesters)

Language
English
Intake
Fall

Deadline of Application

Next Starting Date
Fees
Tuition fee: USD 4000 /sem.
Application fee: USD 150
  • Description of the program
  • Application procedure
  • Application requirements
  • Examples of subjects during the studies
  • More information

This program 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.

Discipline
Engineering
Academic Level/Type
Bachelor

The applicant has to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application portal of the University of Pécs:

  • Copy of the photo-page(s) of your passport
  • Diploma: It states that you have finished your High School studies and it has been certified by the issuing institution.  If your documents are in any other language, you also need to submit an authorized English translation of the documents.

Application for Bachelor program: High School Diploma 

  • Transcript of Records: an official document of High School studies that shows your completed courses and grades for each semester included in your degree. If your documents are in any other language, you also need to submit an authorized English translation of the documents.

Application for BSc degree: during the application process, the average of the last two years of your high school studies will be assessed. 

  • Motivation letter
  • Medical Certificate: an official certificate issued by a GP which states that you are not suffering from infectious diseases, you are in good physical and mental condition. The form of the certificate is not specified but has to be signed and sealed by the GP.  See example!
  • Recommendations, C1 English Language Certificate, publications etc – optional
  • Portfolio* (applicable to Architecture programs and the Interior and Spatial Design program)

 

The Application Process

1. Register on the online application site  of the University of Pécs
2. Submit your supporting documents
3. Pay the application fee 
5. Online interview
6. Notification about the interview result
7. Pay the tuition fee 
8. Letter of Admission (An official letter in which the Faculty offers you a place in the selected program)
9. Visa Process


*Portfolio Requirements: 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

 

 

Students must successfully complete their secondary school/Bachelor program before enrollment at UP FEIT.

Admission criteria:

The following criteria are considered during the admission procedure: 

Criteria

Results breakdown

Max points

GPA 

 

Bachelor programs: Academic achievements in subjects corresponding to the entry requirements of the programme or result of preparatory courses of the University of Pécs.

 

0 point: If applicant’s GPA is below 50 %

10 points: If applicant’s GPA is 50 % or above

20 points: If applicant’s GPA is 70 % or above

30 points: If applicant’s GPA is 85 % or above

 30
Quality and content of the Motivational letter  

0 point: The motivational letter contains nothing specific, no professional goals are set; the motivational letter is written with artificial intelligence;

3 points: The motivational letter is too general, with remarkably few specifics and professional goals;

6 points: General professional and personal motivation, the goals are also mostly general, but they contain at least some specifics (e.g., refers to activities and work tasks to accomplish);


9 points: Definite professional and personal motivation but still general goals;


12 points: Well-thought-out, substantive motivation, quality writing, and professional goals; specific, promising application;


15 points: Thoroughly well-thought-out, conclusive motivation, and adequately specific professional goals.

 15
Quality and content of the Portfolio

0 point: Unsatisfactory. The portfolio exhibits several major and minor problems with basic visual premise;


3 points: Less than satisfactory. Both the quality and contain is substandard, incomplete in significant ways;


6 points: Satisfactory. The portfolio is complete and satisfactory, exhibiting minor problems in quality craft and detail.


9 points: Good quality. The portfolio demonstrates a level of thoughtfulness in addressing visual skills and creativity, with some minor scale problems.


12 points: High quality. The portfolio demonstrates a level of thoughtfulness in addressing visual skills and creativity.


15 points: Outstanding. Execution of work is thoroughly complete and demonstrates a superior level of ability and skills.

 15
Skype interview

1. Communicative competence  max 15 points
2. Vocabulary max 15 points
3. Formal accuracy max 5 points
4. Pronunciation max 5 points

 40
Total 100
Additional points
CEFR level C1 language exam certificate

0 point: the applicant has only a level B2 language exam certificate in the instruction language;

5 points: the applicant has an internationally recognized CEFR level C1 language exam certificate obtained no earlier than 2 years in the instruction language

 5
Reference

0 point: the applicant can not provide reference letters from previous teachers, mentors or project leaders;

5 points: the applicant can provide reference letters from previous teachers, mentors or project leaders;

 5
Total

10

The admission decision

The minimum requirement for admission is that the candidate

a) obtains more than zero points for each of the four main criteria and

b) the total score of at least 60, without extra points.

 

The maximum points the Applicant can obtain can not be more than 100 points.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st semester
Design Studio 1.
Building Constructions 1.
Construction Materials 1.
2nd semester
Strength of Materials 1.
Art History
Architectural Drawing 1.
3rd semester
Digital Architecture 1.
History of Architecture 1
Architectural Technology & Construction Management 1.
4th semester
Energy Systems 1.
Digital Architecture 2.
Design Studio 4.
5th semester
Architectural Drawing 4.
History of Architecture 3.
Design Studio 5.
6th semester
Introduction to Professional Practice
Architectural Theory
Introduction to Urban Planning
7th semester
Lectures on Ecodesign
Modern Construction Materials
Graduation Studio

For more information, please contact:

Centre for International Programmes and Relations 

E-mail: architecture@mik.pte.hu 

English website of the Faculty