University Program Details

The University of Debrecen offers a range of academic programs, including Bachelor's degrees in various fields.

Academics

The university provides the following Bachelor's programs:

• 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
  • Computer Science Engineering, 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

Computer Science, BSc

Program Overview

The Computer Science BSc program is offered by the Faculty of Informatics, with a focus on Computer Science and Information Technology. The qualification awarded is Computer Scientist.

Key Details

• Starting date: September
• Language requirements: English language proficiency (TOEFL 513 / IELTS 5.5 / oral examination)
• Academic requirements: High school certificate; entrance examination in mathematics (written and oral)
• Duration: 6 semesters
• ECTS credits: 180
• Tuition fee: $7,000 USD/year
• Other fees: Application fee $150 USD, entrance procedure fee $350 USD

Program Description

Computer Science BSc students acquire knowledge that enables them to create, introduce, operate, service, develop, and implement software-oriented IT devices and systems on their own or as members of a team. They learn how to design, analyze, and apply algorithms using the most important paradigms and study basic software development methodologies and technologies.

Curriculum

The program includes a balance of theoretical and practical knowledge, with:

• Lecture, seminar: 51%
• Practice: 49%
• Main subjects:
  1. Computer-Aided Mathematics and Visualization, Discrete Mathematics, Introduction to Programming, Logic in Computer Science, Operating Systems, Calculus, Network Architectures and Protocols, Database Systems, Database Systems Lab, Data Structures and Algorithms, 3D printing and modeling, Cloud Computing, Basics of GIS
  2. High-Level Programming Languages, Web Technologies, Introduction to Computer Science, Applied Statistics, Software Engineering and Technologies, Foundations of Artificial Intelligence, Foundations of Computer Security, Applied Mathematics, Bioinformatics, E-Sports, Operation of Info-communication Systems, Image Processing in Practice, High-Level Programming Languages 3, Introduction to 3D Game Development, Compilers, Machine Learning in Practice, Advanced Database Knowledge, NoSQL Databases
  3. Web Application Development, Software Development Methodologies, Computer Statistics, Software Testing, Advanced Data Security, Advanced Web Technologies, Thesis

Internship and Practice

Students are required to carry out an 8-week internship either at the university working in research projects or at a multinational or local company.

Career Prospects

Computer Science BSc graduates can find positions as junior software developers at software development companies, with opportunities to become senior software developers or specialize in different fields such as mobile development, databases, IT system programming, graphics development, game programming, etc. With experience, they can be promoted to management positions, provided they are suitable and participate in post-graduate trainings.

Degree Overview:

Objective:

• To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to create, implement, operate, service, develop, and implement software-oriented IT devices and systems.

Program Description:

• Students learn to design, analyze, and apply algorithms using various paradigms.
• They study software development methodologies and technologies.
• They develop skills in data modeling, database design, and modification.
• They learn to use SQL and apply artificial intelligence, logical programming, distributed systems, and website development.
• The program prepares students for further studies at the MSc level or for careers in software development.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Computer-Aided Mathematics and Visualization
• Discrete Mathematics
• Introduction to Programming
• Logic in Computer Science
• Operating Systems
• Calculus
• Network Architectures and Protocols
• Database Systems
• Database Systems Lab
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• 3D printing and modeling
• Cloud Computing
• Basics of GIS

Year 2:

• High-Level Programming Languages
• Web Technologies
• Introduction to Computer Science
• Applied Statistics
• Software Engineering and Technologies
• Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
• Foundations of Computer Security
• Applied Mathematics
• Bioinformatics
• E-Sports
• Operation of Info-communication Systems
• Image Processing in Practice
• High-Level Programming Languages 3
• Introduction to 3D Game Development
• Compilers
• Machine Learning in Practice
• Advanced Database Knowledge
• NoSQL Databases

Year 3:

• Web Application Development
• Software Development Methodologies
• Computer Statistics
• Software Testing
• Advanced Data Security
• Advanced Web Technologies

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Junior software developers
• Senior software developers
• Mobile developers
• Database specialists
• IT system programmers
• Graphics developers
• Game programmers
• Management positions (with additional training and experience)

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

University of Debrecen