Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)

Budapest, Hungary. Founded 1782, Hungary's main technical university, with eight faculties and 50+ English programmes.

Programmes, intakes and fees

Taught in EnglishComputer Science Engineering, Electrical, Civil, Chemical and Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Physics
IntakesSeptember. Deadlines differ by programme; PAL confirms them for you.
Fees€3,200 per semester (most bachelor's)

Official site: xplore.bme.hu. Checked October 2026.

Programmes in the PAL course finder

ProgrammeLevelSubject area
ArchitectureBachelor's, Master'sArchitecture & design
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's, Master'sEngineering & technology
Civil EngineeringBachelor's, Master'sEngineering & technology
Computer Science EngineeringBachelor's, Master'sComputing & IT
Electrical EngineeringBachelor's, Master'sEngineering & technology
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's, Master'sEngineering & technology
PhysicsBachelor's, Master'sSciences

Open these programmes in the course finder to compare them or start an application.

Studying in Hungary

Typical figures for international students in Hungary. The university's own fees are above.

Tuition (bachelor's)€3,600–9,400 a year
Tuition (master's)€3,600–9,400 a year
Living costs€500–600 a month
LanguageMany English-taught degrees; Hungarian helps day to day
Work while studyingUp to 30 hours a week during term; full-time for up to 90 days a year outside term
After graduatingJob-search permit after graduating (EU rules: at least 9 months)
Usual intakesSeptember (some programmes also February)

Sources: University of Pécs International; EU Directive 2016/801; PAL university directory; European Commission, Study in Europe.

How PAL helps you apply to Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)

  1. Free first conversation. A PAL counsellor checks your grades, English level and budget against the entry requirements.
  2. Documents. We tell you exactly which documents Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) asks for, and check each one before it is sent.
  3. Application. PAL submits your application and follows up with the university until you have a decision.
  4. Visa and travel. We help you prepare your student visa application, accommodation and arrival.

PAL Education is an independent study abroad consultancy, not Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). Fees, programmes and dates change, so always confirm them with PAL or on the university's official website before you apply.