University Program Details

The University of Debrecen offers a range of undergraduate programs, including the Computer Science Engineering, BSc.

Program Overview

The Computer Science Engineer BSc belongs to the field of informatics training; however, it is also characterized by an engineering approach. Computer science engineer BSc students acquire appropriate knowledge that enables them to implement and operate information and technical information systems and services, and to carry out developments on them.

Academic Requirements

• High school certificate
• Entrance examination in mathematics and physics (written and oral)
• English language proficiency (TOEFL 513 / IELTS 5.5 / oral examination)

Program Structure

• Duration: 7 semesters
• ECTS credits: 210
• Tuition fee: $7,000 USD/year
• Other fees:
  • Application fee: $150 USD
  • Entrance procedure fee: $350 USD

Curriculum

The program consists of a combination of lectures, seminars, and practice. The main subjects typically include:

1. Algorithms and Basics of Programming, Electronics, Physics, Calculus, Mathematics for Engineers, Introduction into Logic and Computer Science, Data Structures and Algorithms, Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics, Digital Design, Digital Design Laboratory, Programming Languages, Computer Architectures
2. Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics, Economics, Signals and Systems, Introduction to Graphical Programming Environment, Programming Languages, Computer Networks Management of Data Network Systems, Operating Systems, System Programming, Control Systems, Software Development for Engineers, Enterprise Information Systems, Web Solutions, Microcontrollers
3. Introduction into Artificial Intelligence, Assembly Programming, Embedded Systems, Modeling and Analysis of Information Technology Systems, Mobile Solutions, Fundamentals of Business Law, Management Basics for Engineers, Database Systems and Knowledge Representation, IT Security, Computer Graphics, Programming Network Devices 1, Programmable Logic Devices, Development of Embedded Systems, Programming Network Devices 2, Modeling and Performance Evaluation of Networks, Telecommunication Systems
4. Sensors and Actuators Network, Thesis

Internship and Practice

Students should complete an 8-week internship either at the university working on research projects or at a multinational or local company.

Career Prospects

There has been a great demand for Computer Science Engineer BSc graduates in the labor market for years. They can easily find work in the sectors of production, services, civil service, banking, commerce, or enterprises. According to their specialization, they can choose to work as system designers and developers, programmers, software developers, web designers, data-base developers, corporate management IT professionals, or system administrators.

Other Programs Offered

The university also offers other undergraduate programs, including:

• Agricultural Engineering, BSc
• Biochemical Engineering, BSc
• Biology, BSc
• Biotechnology, BSc
• Business Administration and Management, BSc
• Business Informatics, BSc
• Chemical Engineering, BSc
• Chemistry, BSc
• Civil Engineering, BSc
• Performance (Classical music), BA
• Commerce and Marketing, BSc
• Communication and Media Studies, BA
• Computer Science, BSc
• Contemporary Music, BA
• Nursing and Patient Care (Dietetics), BSc
• Earth Sciences, BSc
• Electrical Engineering, BSc
• English and American Studies, BA
• Engineering Management, BSc
• Environmental Engineering, BSc
• Food Engineering, BSc
• Kindergarten Education, BA
• Mathematics, BSc
• Mechanical Engineering, BSc
• Mechatronics Engineering, BSc
• Musical Creative Art and Musicology, BA
• Nursing and Patient Care (Physiotherapy), BSc
• Nursing and Patient Care (Nurse), BSc
• Physics, BSc
• Precision Agricultural Engineering, BSc
• Psychology, BA
• Health Care and Disease Prevention (Public Health), BSc
• Romance Philology and Cultures (French Studies), BA
• Vehicle Engineering, BSc

Degree Overview:

The Computer Science Engineer BSc program trains students to implement and operate information and technical information systems and services. Students acquire knowledge in technical elements of information and infrastructure systems such as computers, telecommunication networks, embedded systems, and operating systems. Practical engineering methods and software development methodologies are also covered.

Objectives:

• Enable students to implement and operate information and technical information systems and services
• Provide students with knowledge in technical elements of information and infrastructure systems
• Equip students with practical engineering methods and software development methodologies

Outline:

Year 1

• Algorithms and Basics of Programming
• Electronics
• Physics
• Calculus
• Mathematics for Engineers
• Introduction into Logic and Computer Science
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics
• Digital Design
• Digital Design Laboratory
• Programming Languages
• Computer Architectures

Year 2

• Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics
• Economics
• Signals and Systems
• Introduction to Graphical Programming Environment
• Programming Languages
• Computer Networks
• Management of Data Network Systems
• Operating Systems
• System Programming
• Control Systems
• Software Development for Engineers
• Enterprise Information Systems
• Web Solutions
• Microcontrollers

Year 3

• Introduction into Artificial Intelligence
• Assembly Programming
• Embedded Systems
• Modeling and Analysis of Information Technology Systems
• Mobile Solutions
• Fundamentals of Business Law
• Management Basics for Engineers
• Database Systems and Knowledge Representation
• IT Security
• Computer Graphics
• Programming Network Devices 1
• Programmable Logic Devices
• Development of Embedded Systems
• Programming Network Devices 2
• Modeling and Performance Evaluation of Networks
• Telecommunication Systems

Year 4

• Sensors and Actuators Network

Careers:

Graduates of the Computer Science Engineer BSc program have high demand in the labor market. They can work in sectors such as production, services, civil service, banking, commerce, or enterprises as system designers and developers, programmers, software developers, web designers, database developers, corporate management IT professionals, or system administrators.

Tuition fee: 7,000 USD/year Other fees: application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD

University of Debrecen