Budapest University of Technology and Economics: Statistics

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#578 of 14,131 In the World
#227 of 2,785 In Europe
#2 of 43 In Hungary
#2 of 23 In Budapest
#81 of 1,004 For Technical Drawing
Top50% For 150 other topics
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Enrollment
20,152
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.bme.hu
Languages
Hungarian;English;French;German
Acceptance rate
61%*

* 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 RequirementsSecondary school certificate (érettségi bizonyítvány) and entrance examination
Academic CalendarSeptember to July
Enrollment20,152
Full time employee981
Student:staff ratio21:1

Research profile

Budapest University of Technology and Economics is a world-class research university with 26,375 scientific papers published and 329,820 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Publications
26,375
Citations
329,820

Budapest University of Technology and Economics majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
19,490 / 247,094
Physics
17,396 / 236,823
Chemistry
14,157 / 217,329
Computer Science
12,881 / 134,020
Quantum and Particle physics
12,725 / 173,676
Biology
11,000 / 164,261
Environmental Science
9,916 / 122,346
Materials Science
9,898 / 152,245
Organic Chemistry
8,445 / 150,085
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
8,153 / 81,203
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
6,623 / 61,093
Mathematics
6,475 / 66,179
Business
5,324 / 47,023
Electrical Engineering
5,088 / 47,100
Geography and Cartography
5,005 / 50,978
Geology
4,913 / 67,092
Biochemistry
4,883 / 80,545
Philosophy
4,769 / 43,339
Medicine
4,633 / 61,209
Optical Engineering
4,499 / 54,187
Statistics
4,486 / 48,658
Mechanical Engineering
4,358 / 47,883
Metallurgical Engineering
3,753 / 59,677
Telecommunications
3,633 / 29,087
Ecology
3,462 / 44,787
Management
3,392 / 28,992
Computer Networking
3,274 / 26,011
Genetics
3,158 / 48,996
Psychology
2,985 / 39,112
Political Science
2,782 / 28,416
Law
2,701 / 28,210
Physical chemistry
2,656 / 40,741
Machine Learning
2,650 / 29,574
Chemical Engineering
2,501 / 50,482
Linguistics
2,462 / 23,643
Computer Vision
2,418 / 18,419
Nanotechnology
2,407 / 41,666
Aerospace Engineering
2,348 / 33,965
Paleontology
2,336 / 32,181
Structural Engineering
2,267 / 23,140

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 28 125
1991 28 131
1992 47 180
1993 50 149
1994 54 174
1995 40 223
1996 71 366
1997 74 309
1998 103 355
1999 84 412
2000 260 494
2001 491 760
2002 509 1065
2003 670 1597
2004 666 2318
2005 802 3406
2006 817 4310
2007 974 5813
2008 990 7052
2009 996 8044
2010 1090 9609
2011 1101 11314
2012 1145 12973
2013 1192 14643
2014 1287 16607
2015 1366 17869
2016 1337 19073
2017 1448 20813
2018 1435 22492
2019 1570 26291
2020 1482 30345
2021 1812 39251
2022 1569 34932
Academic rankings

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

  1. Ernő Rubik

    Ernő Rubik
    Born in
    Hungary Flag Hungary
    Years
    1944-.. (age 79)
    Enrolled in the Budapest University of Technology and Economics
    Studied in 1967
    Occupations
    architectmathematiciansculptorengineerdesigner
    Biography

    Ernő Rubik is a Hungarian inventor, architect, and professor of architecture. He is best known for the invention of mechanical puzzles including the Rubik's Cube (1974), Rubik's Magic, Rubik's Magic: Master Edition, and Rubik's Snake.

  2. Leó Szilárd

    Leó Szilárd
    Born in
    Hungary Flag Hungary
    Years
    1898-1964 (aged 66)
    Occupations
    science fiction writerengineermolecular biologistnuclear physicistinventor
    Biography

    Leo Szilard was a Hungarian-German-American physicist and inventor. He conceived the nuclear chain reaction in 1933, patented the idea of a nuclear fission reactor in 1934, and in late 1939 wrote the letter for Albert Einstein's signature that resulted in the Manhattan Project that built the atomic bomb.

  3. Theodore von Kármán

    Theodore von Kármán
    Born in
    Hungary Flag Hungary
    Years
    1881-1963 (aged 82)
    Enrolled in the Budapest University of Technology and Economics
    Studied in 1902
    Occupations
    mathematicianengineerinventorIdistscientist
    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.

  4. Dennis Gabor

    Dennis Gabor
    Born in
    Hungary Flag Hungary
    Years
    1900-1979 (aged 79)
    Enrolled in the Budapest University of Technology and Economics
    Studied in 1921
    Occupations
    university teacherengineeracademicinventorphysicist
    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.

All 96 notable alumni

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

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