| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2025-02-01 | - |
Program Overview
Urban Systems Engineering, MSc
Faculty and Academic Discipline
- Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
- Academic discipline: Engineering Sciences
Qualification and Starting Date
- Qualification: Urban Systems Engineer
- Starting date: September/February
Language Requirements
- English language proficiency (TOEFL 547 / IELTS 6.0 / oral examination)
Academic Requirements
- Credit points can be fully recognized from: architecture, civil engineering, gardening and landscape engineering bachelor’s degrees.
- Bachelor’s degrees in the following fields can be taken into account:
- Computer science engineering from the field of informatics
- Environmental engineering
- Earth science and engineering
- Transportation engineering from the field of engineering
- Geography
- Earth science from the field of natural sciences
- Land surveying and land management engineering
- Agricultural and rural development engineering
- Rural development engineering
- Agricultural engineering from the field of agriculture
Duration and ECTS Credits
- Duration: 4 semesters
- ECTS credits: 120
Tuition Fee and Other Fees
- Tuition fee: 8,000 USD/year
- Other fees:
- Application fee: 150 USD
- Entrance procedure fee: 350 USD
Short Description
The objective of the program is to train urban system engineers who can effectively contribute to urban planning, settlement architecture, principal architecture, and technical authorities; furthermore, these engineers will be able to assist administrations and communal maintenance services and the protection of the urban built environment of a local government. Urban systems engineers are prepared at a high level to implement the conception and programs of urban development and to form their plans. They are able to harmonize the development of settlements, groups of settlements, and areas to make spatial plans, to manage and control such activities, and to conduct scientific research in the professional field.
Lecture, Seminar, and Practice
- Lecture, seminar: 48%
- Practice: 52%
Main Subjects
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Urban Sociology
- Public Works: Urbanization
- Urban Transportation Planning
- Urban Environmental Protection
- Regional Planning
- Urban Architecture
- Real Estate Development and Management
- Greenfield Management
- Ecological Planning
- Urban Planning
- City Operations
- Municipal Administration
- Bridges and Structures
- Public Works
- Strategic Environmental Assessment
- Urban Waste Management
- Urban Planning
- Built Heritage Protection
- Thesis
Internship and Practice
- Students should complete a 4-week field practice.
Career Prospects
Graduates can choose from a wide range of positions at public, private, and non-profit organizations, planning and architectural advisory firms, or research institutes.
University of Debrecen
Overview:
The University of Debrecen is one of the largest institutions of higher education in Hungary, with a student body of approximately 28,000. Located in Debrecen, a city with a rich history and a strategic location in Europe, the university offers over 100 degree programs fully taught in English, including foundation, undergraduate, graduate, and PhD/doctoral programs.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The university provides a welcoming environment for international students, offering support and resources to help them adjust to life in Debrecen. The university highlights the opportunity to explore Europe from its location in Hungary.
Key Reasons to Study There:
International Programs:
The university offers a wide range of degree programs taught in English, making it accessible to students from around the world.Location:
Situated in Hungary, a country with a rich history and culture, the university provides a unique opportunity to explore Europe.Large Institution:
With a student body of 28,000, the university offers a vibrant and diverse campus community.Academic Programs:
The university offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
- Foundation Programs
- Undergraduate Programs
- Graduate Programs
- PhD/Doctoral Programs
Other:
The university actively engages in research and has a strong focus on international collaboration. It has a history of academic excellence and is recognized for its contributions to various fields of study.
