University Program Details

The University of Debrecen offers a wide range of master's programs. One of the programs is the Urban Systems Engineering, MSc.

Program Overview

Faculty

The program is offered by the Faculty of Engineering.

Academic Discipline

The academic discipline of the program is Engineering Sciences.

Qualification

The qualification awarded upon completion of the program is Urban Systems Engineer.

Starting Date

The program starts in September or February.

Language Requirements

English language proficiency is required, with a minimum TOEFL score of 547 or IELTS score of 6.0, or an 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

Program Structure

Duration

The program lasts for 4 semesters.

ECTS Credits

The program consists of 120 ECTS credits.

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee is 8,000 USD per year.

Other Fees

• Application fee: 150 USD
• Entrance procedure fee: 350 USD

Program 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. These engineers will be able to assist administrations and communal maintenance services and the protection of the urban built environment of a local government.

Lecture and Practice

• Lecture: 48%
• Practice: 52%

Main Subjects

The main subjects typically include:

1. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
2. Urban Sociology
3. Public Works: Urbanization
4. Urban Transportation Planning
5. Urban Environmental Protection
6. Regional Planning
7. Urban Architecture
8. Real Estate Development and Management
9. Greenfield Management
10. Ecological Planning
11. Urban Planning
12. City Operations
13. Municipal Administration
14. Bridges and Structures
15. Public Works
16. Strategic Environmental Assessment
17. Urban Waste Management
18. Built Heritage Protection
19. 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.

Degree Overview:

• Objective: To train urban system engineers who can effectively contribute to urban planning, settlement architecture, principal architecture, and technical authorities.
• Program Description: The program prepares engineers to implement urban development plans, harmonize the development of settlements, manage spatial plans, and conduct scientific research in the field.

Outline:

• Year 1: 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

Careers:

• Graduates can choose from a wide range of positions at public, private, and non-profit organizations, planning and architectural advisory firms, or research institutes.

Tuition fee: 8,000 USD/year Other fees: application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD

University of Debrecen