BME in Search of New Talent and Partnerships in India

An important component of BME’s internationalisation strategy is increasing the number of international students at the university. To this end, our colleagues participate in international fairs, visit high schools, and employ various methods to show prospective students why joining the BME community is a valuable opportunity.

At the end of February, Balázs Bokor, associate professor at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, and Bálint Molnár, director of communications and assistant professor at the Faculty of Economics, took part in a series of student recruitment events organised by Begin Expo across Mumbai, Pune and New Delhi. The tour aimed to raise awareness of BME’s programmes and connect with prospective students from India.

Associate professor Balázs Bokor visiting a high school in India

The fairs and school visits were highly engaging. Students showed particular interest in Computer Science, AI, Professional Pilot, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management, with additional curiosity about Biomedical Engineering and Finance MSc programmes. Recurring questions focused on scholarships, accommodation, post-graduation employment in Hungary or other countries of the EU, and opportunities for summer schools or short-term mobility.

Mr Bokor and Mr Molnár showcased programmes on xplore.bme.hu, BME’s English-language platform that allows students to explore course profiles and submit questions in real time. This proved especially effective for explaining programme details and entry requirements.

Assistant professor Bálint Molnár with students of the Mann School in Delhi

New opportunities for cooperation in student mobility programmes were discussed during visits to the Indian Institutes of Technology in Mumbai and Delhi. During school visits, including to a prestigious boarding school called the Mann School in Delhi, 

students were introduced to BME through relatable examples, such as the Rubik’s Cube, Katalin Karikó’s COVID-19 vaccine work, and Hungarian-Indian space exploration collaborators, helping them appreciate the university’s achievements and reputation. 

These interactions emphasised the importance of personalised, word-of-mouth outreach in the Indian market.

Overall, the India tour provided valuable insights, established new contacts, and reinforced BME’s commitment to engaging with international students through targeted outreach, innovative programmes, and global partnerships.

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