Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Academic field	Architecture and town planning (ISCED 0731)
Type	Master, full degree studies
Nominal duration	4 semesters (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc
Course code	Engineering Science

Entry qualification

Bachelor diploma (or higher) The Bachelor diploma (or higher) in architecture can be considered as entry qualification (in case of having completed all required subjects). Further Bachelor diploma (or higher) of related fields can be considered as entry qualification, in case of acceptance by the admissions committee of the higher education institution based on the evaluation of the completed subjects. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Bachelor (or higher) Diploma of the studies accepted as entry qualfication

Language requirements	English B2 level English Certificate, or a certificate about studies in English (min 1 absolved semester).

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. A relevant portfolio is required. Professional portfolio should include especially freehand drawings, project designs and relevant student exercises.

More information	ybl.uni-obuda.hu/en/masters-degree-msc

Overview

The MSc is especially for bachelor graduates who want to advance their personal and professional development in the field of architectural design. The programme leads to a Óbuda University degree, accredited by the Hungarian Accreditation Committee and linked to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). The stringent quality criteria applied by the Accreditation Committee are based on European standards for higher education. The aim of the training is to prepare students for being able to apply their complex knowledge in the fields of environmental development in general, and architecture in particular. Significant emphasis is laid on theoretical foundations and on design training, respectively, at a high standard. Creative and technical fields are well balanced, with developing various skills in visual arts and engineering. The academic staff of the Faculty have proven expertise in Central-Eastern European Countries, as well as inside and outside the European region. This offers our candidates the possibility to discuss and to initiate programs and projects in their respective native country.

More information: ybl.uni-obuda.hu/en/institute-of-architecture/

Programme structure

The various disciplines and professional subjects the course comprises are the development of creative skills, cultural studies, social sciences, technical, economic, legal and auxiliary subjects. Mandatory subjects: Complex Design, Cultural History, Generative Design, Applied Studies, Community and Urban Planning, Complex Specialization in Architecture, Environmental Design, Interior Design, and Form and Design. Actually elective subjects (min 8 ECTS): Design for Accessibility, Architecture Theory, Research Methodology and Environmental Psychology.