IB Pathways
Physicist-Engineer

Budapest University of Technology and Economics · Hungary

Physicist-Engineer

Engineering, physics, maths, computing and data science together: quantum and nano technology, photonics, materials, energy and nuclear technology (210 ECTS).

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Where
BudapestHungary
Degree
BSc
Length
3.5 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
Not published yet2026: apply 1 April–15 May
Admission
SelectiveEntrance exam
EU/EEA fee
€2,750 a year2026/27
More facts
Degree
BSc
Length
3.5 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

Not published yet2026: apply 1 April–15 May

  1. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    Details

    After most Hungarian deadlines. You apply on predicted grades and entrance exams, and upload the Diploma once you have it.

    Source

* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in Hungary

What it is

This course pairs engineering with a stronger natural-science base than most engineering degrees: mechanics, electrodynamics, optics, thermodynamics, condensed matter and statistical physics, together with advanced mathematics. You also learn programming, numerical algorithms and machine learning, plus measurement methods, CAD, electronics and sensing. Specialisations cover nanotechnology and quantum applications, nuclear technologies and sustainable energetics, or scientific data processing. It was developed with industrial partners and includes a six-week internship and a thesis. Graduates move into research and development, data science, AI, energy, medical devices and semiconductors, or on to engineering or physics master's programmes and PhDs.

What you need

  • No IB points rule: the Diploma counts as your school-leaving certificate and an English-medium school certificate can replace an English test. Entry turns on BME's own online tests.
Requirements in full

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on xplore.bme.hu

How places are decided

    • Entrance exam
    • Interview
    • IB grades
    Pre-screened on school results; online Maths and Physics test (advanced topics), online interview; 70% admission result needed. 2026 criteria; 2027 not yet published.
Sources (3)
  1. Physicist-Engineer at BME — checked 2026-09-30
  2. Entry requirements
  3. IB applicants at BME

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