- Budapest, Hungary
Hungary has a long tradition of excellence in mathematics education. Through the Budapest Semesters in Mathematics program, math and computer science majors in their sophomore, junior, or senior years study under the guidance of eminent Hungarian scholars from Eotvos Lorand University and the Mathematical Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. BSM operates on the College International Campus of the Technical University of Budapest, which is located in the beautiful and historic city center. Budapest is regarded as one of the most livable cities in the world and the cost of living is relatively low. All courses are small, taught in English, and course credits are transferable to UT Austin.
Area(s) of Study
- Computational Engineering
- Computational Science, Enginee
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
Sponsored by TU Budapest
Academic Information
Normally, one BSM course transfers as 3 UT semester hrs. The full-time course load is 4 classes for fall/spring semester or 2 classes for summer. Optional intensive Hungarian language is offered two-three weeks before the regular semester.
Faculty
Students interested in learning more about this program are encouraged to consult with UT Professor David Rusin in the Mathematics Department (rusin@math.utexas.edu).
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Competitive GPA (minimum 2.75 GPA).
- Must have completed one semester of Real Analysis (analytical theory)
- or Abstract Algebra by the start of the program.
- Must have at least sophomore status.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students have two housing options: renting a furnished apartment and sharing it with other Budapest Semesters participants, or living with a Hungarian host-family.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students pay a $75 application fee and $600 affiliate studies fee to UT. Program costs are paid directly to BSM. Lodging, meals, transportation, and textbooks are not included in the tuition; estimates for these costs can be found below. See the link to summer program (left) for summer program costs.
Dates:
- Program: February 5, 2024 to May 18, 2024
- Instructional: February 5, 2024 to May 18, 2024
- Final Deadline: October 15, 2023
- Program: June 10, 2024 to August 2, 2024
- Instructional: June 10, 2024 to August 2, 2024
- Final Deadline: February 15, 2024
- Program: September 2, 2024 to December 11, 2024
- Instructional: September 2, 2024 to December 11, 2024
- Final Deadline: March 1, 2024
Application Code
290083
Program Coordinator
Daniel E Ach
Additional Resources
Next Step
1) View advising videos. Attend a live Q&A with questions. 2) View Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! Also apply directly with BSM. Videos and Q&A events found here: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising.