Program Overview

Introduction to the Fire Protection Engineering Program

The Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Department of Building Energy Engineering and Building Services Engineering, and the Department of Structural Engineering are launching a second-degree training program in fire protection engineering, starting in March 2023, provided that at least 25 students apply.

Program Details

• The four-semester program consists of 6 sessions per semester, with a total of 120 hours of compulsory attendance.
• Students must complete 30 credits per semester, totaling 120 credits for the entire program.
• The program concludes with a final exam and a state examination in predetermined subjects.
• To obtain the degree, students must complete a thesis based on an approved topic outline and defend it in a state examination.

Program Specifications

• The name of the specialization: Fire Protection Engineering
• The degree title: Fire Protection Engineer
• The field of training: Technical training
• Admission requirements: A degree in engineering from a technical field (or equivalent from the previous education system)

Tuition and Fees

• The program is tuition-based, with a fee of 280,000 Ft per semester, payable at the time of enrollment.
• The accredited program's tuition fee is tax-deductible, with 0% VAT; employers may also cover the cost.

Curriculum

The program provides students with general fire protection engineering knowledge and specialized knowledge in building design-related fire protection engineering, with a focus on fire protection engineering methods and fire and evacuation simulations.

Program Structure

• The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of fire protection engineering principles and practices.
• The curriculum includes a range of subjects, including fire protection engineering methods, fire and evacuation simulations, and building design-related fire protection engineering.