Budapest University of Technology and Economics: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #596 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #239 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #3 of 43 | In Hungary |
| #2 of 23 | In Budapest |
| #98 of 1,053 | For Firefighting and Fire Science |
| Top50% | For 148 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 20,152
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.bme.hu
- Languages
- Hungarian;English;French;German
- Acceptance rate
- 40%*
* The Budapest University of Technology and Economics is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (érettségi bizonyítvány) and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to July |
| Enrollment | 20,152 |
| Full time employee | 981 |
| Student:staff ratio | 21:1 |
Research profile
Budapest University of Technology and Economics is a world-class research university with 28,018 scientific papers published and 362,423 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Budapest University of Technology and Economics majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 32 | 70 |
| 1992 | 32 | 85 |
| 1993 | 37 | 98 |
| 1994 | 43 | 98 |
| 1995 | 22 | 127 |
| 1996 | 49 | 258 |
| 1997 | 41 | 167 |
| 1998 | 72 | 209 |
| 1999 | 50 | 258 |
| 2000 | 205 | 304 |
| 2001 | 411 | 502 |
| 2002 | 541 | 873 |
| 2003 | 629 | 1414 |
| 2004 | 666 | 2154 |
| 2005 | 753 | 3095 |
| 2006 | 816 | 4107 |
| 2007 | 925 | 5614 |
| 2008 | 954 | 6859 |
| 2009 | 922 | 7745 |
| 2010 | 1055 | 9447 |
| 2011 | 1133 | 11242 |
| 2012 | 1159 | 12886 |
| 2013 | 1211 | 14823 |
| 2014 | 1319 | 16905 |
| 2015 | 1426 | 17988 |
| 2016 | 1435 | 20002 |
| 2017 | 1488 | 21099 |
| 2018 | 1574 | 24210 |
| 2019 | 1627 | 27452 |
| 2020 | 1653 | 31835 |
| 2021 | 1787 | 37714 |
| 2022 | 1799 | 37926 |
| 2023 | 1808 | 38341 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 2250-4500 per semester (EUR) |
|---|
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Budapest University of Technology and Economics.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | Yes | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Alapfokozat | Architecture and Planning, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics |
|---|---|
| Mesterfokozat | Accountancy, Architectural and Environmental Design, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Leadership, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Psychology, Teacher Training |
| Doktori oklevél | Architecture, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Psychology, Social Sciences |
Budapest University of Technology and Economics alumni
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Ernő Rubik
- Enrolled in the Budapest University of Technology and Economics
- Studied in 1967
- Occupations
- sculptormathematicianarchitectuniversity teacherentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Ernő Rubik is a Hungarian inventor. He is best-known for creating the Rubik's Cube (1974), Rubik's Magic, Rubik's Magic: Master Edition, and Rubik's Snake.
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Leó Szilárd
- Occupations
- university teacherphysicistscience fiction writerscientistnuclear physicist
- Biography
-
Leo Szilard was a Hungarian-American physicist and inventor. He conceived the nuclear chain reaction in 1933, patented the idea in 1936, and in late 1939 wrote the letter for Albert Einstein's signature that resulted in the Manhattan Project that built the atomic bomb. According to György Marx, he was one of the Hungarian scientists known as The Martians.
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Theodore von Kármán
- Enrolled in the Budapest University of Technology and Economics
- Studied in 1902
- Occupations
- inventorengineermathematicianuniversity teacherphysicist
- Biography
-
Theodore von Kármán, was a Hungarian-American mathematician, aerospace engineer, and physicist who worked in aeronautics and astronautics. He was responsible for crucial advances in aerodynamics characterizing supersonic and hypersonic airflow. The human-defined threshold of outer space is named the "Kármán line" in recognition of his work. Kármán is regarded as an outstanding aerodynamic theoretician of the 20th century.
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Dennis Gabor
- Enrolled in the Budapest University of Technology and Economics
- Studied in 1921
- Occupations
- physicistuniversity teacheracademicholographerinventor
- Biography
-
Dennis Gabor was a Hungarian-British electrical engineer and physicist, most notable for inventing holography, for which he later received the 1971 Nobel Prize in Physics. He obtained British citizenship in 1934, and spent most of his life in England.
Budapest University of Technology and Economics faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Architecture | Architecture, Town Planning |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Chemical Technology and Biotechnology | Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry |
| Faculty : Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering |
| Faculty : Economic and Social Sciences | Business Administration, Economics, Management, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Electrical Engineering and Informatics | Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Power Engineering |
| Faculty : Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Natural Sciences | Cognitive Sciences, Mathematics, Nuclear Engineering, Physics |
| Faculty : Transport Engineering and Vehicle Engineering | Civil Engineering, Road Transport, Transport Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | BME Budapesti Muszaki és Gazdaságtudományi Egyetem |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1782 |
| Accreditation | Educational Authority (Oktatási Hivatal) |
| Motto | Harmonising theory and practice |
| Colors | deep red |
Location and contacts
| Address | Műegyetem rakpart 3 Budapest, 1111 Hungary |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,707,000 |