The University of Miskolc is the third largest institution of higher education in Hungary. Throughout its history, the University, which can look back on a past of 260 years, has always occupied a significant position in the cultivation of sciences, in the development of education and training, in the national and international professional and scientific community, and its intellectual influence has always reached beyond the boundaries of the country.

As a result of the consistent development policy of its 260-year-old history, the University of Miskolc is involved in research and training work both in an extremely wide area of the technical and engineering sciences and in a broad profile of the social and humanistic sciences, offering unique possibilities in several professional fields.

The University of Miskolc is the institution of higher education in Hungary offering training in the highest number of branches of studies, thus providing ample opportunities in various fields of inter- and multidisciplinary training and fits best the concept of university in the truest sense of the word. Its development has enabled the University to build extensive and close co-operation links with a great number of institution of higher education in the East and West in the fields of training, research and student exchange, in addition to implementing scientific and technological transfer in many respects between Eastern and Western Europe, for years now.

Among the students of the University, whose number has doubled in the past five years to reach about 14,000 today, there are a great number of foreign students benefiting from the training offered in English language for them. This offers them a valuable opportunity in international outlook, in enhancing their knowledge, in checking their grounding as well as in getting acquainted with a new culture. Foreign students coming to Miskolc are given a warm welcome, and offered help in adjustment and support in promoting their own culture. Worthy graduates are given the opportunity to take part in organised Ph.D. training - open to foreign applicants as well - or in other forms of postgraduate training

The University of Miskolc is situated in the north-eastern part of the country, in the centre of one of the national agglomerations of industrial, economic and humanistic culture, and has acted as the professional-scientific and intellectual centre and workshop of the region for decades. The town is situated at the foot of the largest mountain range of Hungary, and is surrounded by historical monuments in the vicinity of internationally renowned baths and world famous caves, offering generous opportunities for relaxation and the regeneration of intellectual and creative powers.

On the basis of our achievements, we are confident when meeting the challenges of the scientific-technological revolution and the rapid development of the related fields of sciences facing a university competitive in training and research at the threshold of the third millennium.

• Materials Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering

• Petroleum Engineering

• Computer Aided Design
• Computer Aided Technology Planning
• Microelectronics and Information Engineering
• Computer Science (B.Sc.)

Ph.D. courses are available at each faculty. For detailed list of accredited programs please contact the University.

The University of Miskolc attaches great importance to the tutorial system which covers the first year of studies. Tutors give both general and academic assistance. Students visit their tutors in groups of two at intervals of one to two weeks, but tutors are available for individual interviews when required. On the academic side tutors guide the student in his academic progress towards a successful completion of the course. On the personal side the tutor assists the students in adapting to university life.

At present most of the engineering programs offered are of full time five-year courses which lead to the award of the M.Sc. degree. The courses are designed to provide knowledge and understanding of engineering science and its applications required by professional mining, metallurgical and mechanical engineers. In addition to this they are intended to achieve this goal as a part of an educational process and not merely as a preparation for a profession.

Although engineering is concerned with practical matters high proficiency in engineering calls for a firm grounding in the field of natural sciences. This provides the foundation on which the building of engineering sciences as applied ones should rest. The students taking these courses will therefore find that a lot of time is spent on solving problems on paper employing the principles of mechanics, physics, chemistry, etc. in mathematical formulation.

The academic year is divided into two semesters. The first five semesters are devoted to general engineering courses embodying Mathematics, Physics, Mechanics and Chemistry.

During the last five semesters various engineering subjects are taught to a high standard. The majority of these subjects involve work on special, smaller projects which are aimed at developing the ability of how to approach, analyse and solve engineering problems. In the tenth semester there are few formal lectures and examinations. Instead, each student has to work on a larger industrial or research project - proposed by a firm or by the department the student belongs to - with the guidance of a member of the teaching staff specialised in that project field. After carrying out the project each student should submit a report of thesis containing the resolution. Upon defending his/her thesis successfully in the presence of an examination committee and passing the final comprehensive examinations the student in awarded the Master of Science degree in engineering.

The pre-engineering course offered in English is of one year’s duration. The main objective of this program is to develop a command of the working language. A further goal is to bring students up to the level required for academic success in basic engineering subjects. Successful completion of a pre-engineering course will permit the student to join a degree course.

Fees and expenses detailed below are realistic. Since any material uncertainty may endanger the successful completion of the course it is worth estimating the financial means needed for living and studying.

The table below provides and estimate for monthly expenses so as to assist students in budgeting for the academic year. The amounts are given in USD. Precise determination of the living costs is, however, almost impossible because of the differences of individual needs.

Housing (including rent, heating, water and electricity) USD 250

Food, clothing, transport and books USD 200

Monthly total USD 450

As for medical care there is a possibility of making a national insurance agreement (contract) with the Central Office of National Health Service. It will entitle students to medical care and hospital treatment free of charge by paying and insurance premium of approximately USD 25 per month. This contract is to be made individually in the Central Office of National Health Service.

All tuition fees for the first semester must be paid prior to enrolment. At the time, you will need to show proof that you have paid your first semester fee via check or bank transfer. In case of late or partial payment of tuition fees, the University reserves the right to refuse enrolment.

Pre-engineering, M.Sc. courses: USD 2,000 per semester

Computer Science course: USD 2,600 per semester

Ph.D. course: USD 3,500 per semester

Note:
1/ Tuition fees are determined yearly.

2/ After enrolment, tuition fees are not refundable.

3/ Please inquire if there is any handling fee for your money transfer to ensure that full tuition amount has been transferred.

Enrolment takes place: from 27 August to 1 September 2001.

All accepted new undergraduate students are expected to report to the Foreign Students Office, building A/3, first floor, room No. 117/a.

Remember to obtain your entry visa - TM6 student visa - before departure from your country. To obtain a TM6 visa you have to contact the nearest Hungarian Embassy or Consulate and present the Letter of Admission from the University of Miskolc, the proof of payment of the first semester tuition fees and a passport valid at least until October 2003. Please note, that the TM6 visa allows you one entry to Hungary and valid for 15 days only, therefore please do not arrive before enrolment starts. After arrival you have to apply immediately for residence permit in Hungary in the Foreign Students Office.

Start of the first semester academic program for all students is: 3 September 2001.

Placement tests: 23-24 August 2001in Mathematics, Physics and English.

Students, who achieve acceptable results in these tests will receive confirmation of their places in the first year program. Students found to have inadequate skills in English, Mathematics or Physics will be directed to the Pre-Engineering Course.

Note: Students, who arrive after 3 September 2001 may join the Pre-Engineering Course only.

mailing address: University of Miskolc

Your completed application form must arrive at the University by 31 July 2001. Additional applications may be considered up until 15 August 2001 depending on the number of candidates admitted.

Your application will be considered if you include a draft check or copy of transfer for the non-refundable application fee of USD 30 and all the following documents:

• copy of your passport (personal data and validity only)
• copy of general certificate of your education (G.C.E.) or any equivalent secondary school diploma
• official transcripts, degree/diploma of any higher education already completed
• 4 passport-size photographs
• certificate of medical fitness

Note: notarised English translations required for all written documents except your passport.