MSc in Computer Science Engineering

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

The program aims to provide engineers from technical disciplines relevant to information technology sciences with the skills to pursue a career in computer and information engineering.

Head of program: Péter Iványi Prof. Dr.full professor


Degree
Master of Science in Computer Science Engineering
Duration of Training
2 years (4 semesters)

Language
English
Intake
Fall

Deadline of Application

Next Starting Date
Fees
Tuition fee: USD 4,000/sem.
Application fee: USD 150
Registration fee: -
  • Description of the program
  • Application procedure
  • Application requirements
  • Examples of subjects during the studies
  • More information

The new master course of Computer Science Engineering is one of the most important programs at our Faculty. It aims to provide engineers from technical disciplines relevant to information technology sciences with the skills to pursue a career in computer and information engineering. The program involves a deep understanding of the theory and practice of information, the study of information acquisition, systems and technical methodologies and their applications in engineering. The main areas of study include developments in intelligent systems and multiprocessor technology. The program consists of a combination of formal lectures, tutorials and lab sessions; it develops practical and theoretical knowledge and includes supervised work sessions. The course aims to equip graduates with the necessary technical and academic knowledge and skills for engineering in information technology.

Discipline
Engineering
Academic Level/Type
Master

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/Bachelor/Master 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 

Application for Master program: Bachelor Diploma

Application for Doctoral program: Master Diploma

  • Transcript of Records: an official document of High School/Bachelor/Master studies which 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. 

Application for MSc degree: during the application process, the average of the last two years of your Bachelor studies will be assessed. During the online interview, the Admission Committee will inquire about your diploma degree and your fulfilled courses with their grades. 

Application for Ph.D./DLA degree: during the application process your prevoius university studies will be assessed.

  • Motivation letter
  • CV in English
  • 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)
  • Research plan** (applicable for PhD/DLA applicants)

 

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

** Research plan: Thesis topics currently announced (on the website of the Hungarian Doctoral Council)

 

 

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

Criteria

Results breakdown

Max points
GPA

Bachelor programs: GPA of the applicant’s last two high school years or result of preparatory courses of the University of Pécs.

Master programs: GPA of the applicant’s last two years in the BA/BSc training

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: a The motivational letter contains nothing specific, no professional goals are set;

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

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

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

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

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

 30
Skype interview

0 point: the applicant cannot communicate with the interviewer, not even the most basic communication acts (greeting, identity issues);

10 points: the interview is lagging, the applicant only communicates in short answers, mostly answers yes or no questions,

25 points: the applicant is fluent in general topics, his or her professional motivations are not fully understood,

40 points: the applicant is fluent in both general and basic professional topics and can express his or her professional motivation.

 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 three main criteria, and

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

 

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

 

1st semester
Information Theory
Ergonomics
Intelligent Controll Systems
2nd semester
Quantum Informatics, Cryptography
Signals and Systems
Artificial Intelligence 2.
3rd semester
Environment Protection for Engineers
Computer Vision Systems
Robotic Systems
4th semester
MSc Thesis
Specialization
Intelligent Systems

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Gabriella MEDVEGY
Dean, Full professor
E-mail: informatics@mik.pte.hu
English website of the Faculty