Preparatory Year for Master of Science Program in Architecture

Study programme

Preparatory Year for Master of Science Program in Architecture

Faculty

Faculty of Architecture

Further information

https://epitesz.bme.hu/en/

Study level

Preparatory programme

Language

English

Qualification

No qualification

Short description of the study programme

The 2 semester program called Pre-MSc Program precedes the MSc Program. The Pre-MSc Program is offered for students who have earned BSc degrees in other schools of architecture and could legally join the MSc Program, but could not successfully complete the entrance exam of the MSc Program. Based on the different kind of BSc studies there might be differences in their preparedness. The aim of the Program is to equal these differences and prepare the students for the MSc Program. Students are offered to join the courses of the Integrated MSc Program. There are two kinds of courses in the Program: obligatory and suggested courses. Successful fulfilment of all the obligatory courses is equal to a successful entrance exam. Suggested courses are tendered to develop the skills of students in various fields.

Duration of studies (semesters)

2

Minimum requirements

• BSc degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering (with notarized English translation)

• BSc transcript in Architecture, Architectural Engineering (with notarized English translation)

• English language proficiency

• Recommendation letters (2)

• Portfolio

• Successful entrance exam (lower score than the MSc admission score)

Required language level

English language skills at B2 level, proven by one of the following internationally recognised certificates:

IELTS min. 5.0

Cambridge B2 First (FCE) min. 160

TOEFL iBT min. 72

Trinity Integrated Skills In English (ISE) min. ISE II

TOEIC Listening min. 400 / Reading min. 385

TOEIC Speaking min. 160 / Writing min. 150

Pearson Academic (PTE) min. 29

OR:

  • a Medium of Instruction Certificate

 

In special cases (e.g. inability to take exams due to international sanctions, unavailability of service, etc.) exceptional permission has to be requested in advance for internal (BME) English language test.

Entrance Examination

Yes

Type of Entrance Examination (written/oral/both)

Both written and oral exam.

Place of Entrance Examination

Electronic exam in BME E-admission system

Description of selection and entrance examination process

1. Pre-evaluation of the submitted documents

2. Electronic e-admission test/exam (via Internet) which consists of a written part (example is available in this link:  https://epitesz.bme.hu//files/doc/en/2020/Design%20task%20ER%20HEALTH%20...) and an oral part (Skype interview)
3. The result can be:

a, admission to the Master of Science Program in Architecture;

b, admission to the Preparatory Year for Master of Science Program in Architecture;

c, rejected

Availability of Preparatory Year

-

Contact (regarding non scholarship holders' administrative issues)

Ms. Renáta Daru-Dudás

Department of International Academic Affairs

admission@bme.hu

Contact (regarding Stipendium Hungaricum administrative issues)

Ms. Zsuzsanna Pálóczi

Department of International Academic Affairs

international@bme.hu

Contact (academic programme)

Ms. Gyöngyi Tamás

Study Program Coordinator

Faculty of Architecture

tamas.gyongyi@epk.bme.hu