Focus on Architecture by Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Pécs

FOCUS ON ARCHITECTURE

UNIVERSITY OF PÉCS

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

Dear Reader,

The aim of this brochure is to provide a useful introduction to the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) of the 650 year old University of Pécs (UP) in Hungary.

As one of the largest and most vibrant institutions of technical higher education in Hungary, we adhere to a contemporary approach towards an internationally recognized education. Our objective is to provide a ﬂexible and high-quality education producing specialists in the ﬁeld of architecture, who can meet the demands of the technical, cultural, artistic, and social transformations taking place in 21 st century European society.

Our curriculum was created with continuous consultation of international architectural associations with the aim of producing ﬂexible and high-quality studies. We offer programmes which are accredited both nationally and internationally and most of our lecturers have international experience. We also offer language courses at the Faculty. Exchange programmes are also available for our students to study at one of our partner institutes within the framework of Erasmus or Study Abroad programmes, and regularly participate in international workshops and exhibitions. We have established grants and scholarships that are available for our most talented students, those who are especially gifted in research, support, communication, or academic studies.

Our university buildings and facilities are on par with European standards. We work through student projects step by step. We encourage students to develop their individual creative skills.

We invite you to ﬁnd out more about our Architecture programmes and academic proﬁle. Let’s meet in Pécs!

Sincerely,

Prof. Dr. habil Gabriella MEDVEGY Dean

Dear Prospective Student,

Making a choice of career is an important and deﬁning turning point in the lives of both parents and their children.

Some young people think for months or even years about what profession to choose and where to continue their studies. Others, on the other hand, ﬁr st encounter this issue when they have to decide what steps to take next in their life. Answering the following questions then become inevitable: Which profession is suitable for me? What major do I want to specialize in? At which university? How do I imagine my future? In which profession can I be successful? What kind of job ﬁts me? What are the criteria for choosing the right school? How do I make the right decision?

The majority of young people often choose a career based on external in ﬂ uences, examples from parents, acquaintances and images provided by the media, however, making a good decision should be based on self-knowledge, because over the long run only internal motivation and a high level of interest provides the satisfaction to keep people working. Ideally, the prospective student makes their further education decisions based on their own abilities and self-knowledge, and in accordance with the requirements of the given profession. If we are aware of our personal strengths and weaknesses, it can help us to achieve our goals and enable us to make important decisions. When looking at our personal qualities, what we are interested in and a sound knowledge of our abilities is especially important in choosing a career. Our areas of interest in ﬂ uences which activities we enjoy, and which activities are less appealing. Choosing an occupation that best suits our interests allows us to do work that suits us, in which we can perform consistently at a high level. Assessing our abilities and skills shows which strengths we can build on and which skills require further development. If we can make effective use of our strengths in our chosen profession, we can produce successful, productive professional work. While bearing this in mind, it is also important to recognize that the abilities and skills required for a given profession can be further developed through practice.

A prerequisite for a good career choice is career knowledge, which means knowledge of the most essential requirements of each career, so that the ability, knowledge, and the chosen career can be matched. Knowledge of the job market is also decisive, that means, recognizing the dynamics of labour demand and supply is essential, not only in the fir st career choice, but throughout our lives, as we may need to further adapt to changes in demands and needs over time. There are occupations that require a greater level of knowledge than others, and in addition to personal motivation, it is worth considering how many professionals are needed in a given profession. All of this can in fl uence our decisions, as it is not worth thinking about a career in which we will have a difficult time fin ding a job later.

When choosing a career, it is important to be aware that building a career is not just the result of a one-time decision, but the recognition of continuous opportunities and how to best adapt to these opportunities.

Uncertainty about which educational institution and career to choose is often caused by a lack of information. This publication provides young people with a real, objective or even artistic viewpoint in their career choice, to draw their attention to the varied and colourful range of study programmes offered by our institution.

We spend 80-90% of our lives in buildings, which means that architecture has a signi ﬁc ant impact on our everyday lives. The aesthetic, technological quality and sustainability of these buildings and creating a healthy built environment pose constant challenges. In addition, the correct protection, preservation, and where appropriate, reuse of our built heritage is also vitally important.

We want to reach young people who are interested in architecture, the joy of creation, protecting and making our built environment more sustainable, creating healthy living and working spaces, and facing engineering challenges who want to make an important contribution to our future.

Our students can fully realize these dreams! In our institution, the growth of the future generation of architects is ensured by both the infrastructure and resources available, as well as in the “grey matter” and our innovative educational methods.

I hope to see you soon,

Dr. habil Donát RÉTFALVI Head of the Institute of Architecture

About the region and the university

Pécs is the ﬁfth largest city in Hungary, with a population of around 150,000. Lying in the south of Transdanubia, close to the Croation boder, it has a mild, almost Mediterranean climate. Its history dates back over 2,000 years, and the name of the old Roman town, “Sopianae” is still found in the names of institutions and products.

The University of Pécs is the biggest higher educational institution in the region, and one of the oldest in Europe: it was established in 1367. With its ten faculties, the University of Pécs plays a signiﬁcant role in Hungarian higher education, offering a broad range of training and degree programmes, ensuring high-level knowledge-transfer and research. We have numerous internationally recognised programmes, and over 20,000 currently enrolled students, including 4,500 international students.

It is Pécs!

7 reasons to choose the University of Pécs:

» 6 50 years of tradition

» Valuable EU degree

» High quality of teaching

» L ively international student community

» 7,700 m 2 modern research space with high-tech labs

» E xceptionally wide experience and tradition in higher education

» L ow living expenses

Faculty of Engineering delivering flexible and high-quality education

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology of the University of Pécs is one of the largest and most vibrant institutions of technical higher education in Hungary with thousands of students and more than 50 years of experience.

In addition, it is the education citadel of engineering of the SouthTransdanubian region and one of the most influential centres of our country’s engineering life. We offer courses which ful fi l t he actual needs of the labour market and endeavour to equip our students with skills essential to find a job and practice their profession. Our courses focus on developing those personal characteristics which enable our graduating students to hold leading positions in their chosen profession.

The 8 basic training programmes cover technical, artistic and information technology related ﬁe lds of study in the following branches: architecture, civil engineering, environmental engineering, electrical engineering,

7 reasons to choose our Faculty:

» R egional centre of higher education in the ﬁe ld of technology

» P ractice oriented teaching

» International partnerships from Denver to Shanghai

» Variety of scholarships

» T he greenest campus at University of Pécs

» V ibrant student life

» Most colourful institution in technical higher education

computer science engineering and architectural design. We also offer higher-level vocational training for creating television productions which is also popular. Our students can choose from 10 master degree programmes mainly in the ﬁe lds of architecture, architectural design, civil engineering, computer science engineering and biomedical engineering.

Our objective is to shape professionals who have harmonious and wellbalanced characters, who are aware of their own strengths and weaknesses, and who can express themselves effectively. We aim to strengthen students’ ability to think critically while being open, tolerant, and empathetic to new ideas and showing a commitment to their profession.

The Institute of Architecture’s mission and unique qualities

The Architecture programmes are offered by the Institute of Architecture. The Institute includes the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, the Department of Building Structures and Energy Design, the Department of Interior, Applied and Creative Design, and the Department of Visual Studies. All courses in the Architecture programmes are conducted in English. Our mission is not only to impart knowledge to students about structures, materials, or planning, but also to open their eyes to key issues like interdisciplinarity, solidarity, sustainability, high-design, theoretical thinking and a devotion to the built environment.

Our strength lies in our teaching methods; ﬁrstrate teaching in small classes combined with individual student tutoring – trying to recreate an architectural enterprise on a natural scale. Most of the courses are taught in small groups and the best students are invited by lecturers to personally take part in their projects so that they can gain practical experience. The school uses teaching methods similar to the internationally renowned Bauhaus School: searching for connections with practical life, crafts and liberal arts. Bauhaus masters born in Pécs include Marcel Breuer, Farkas Molnár and Alfréd Forbát.

Our programmes train students to apply their complex knowledge in the areas of architecture and urban planning, as well as in the multi-faceted ﬁeld of environment formation in general (architectural design, urban and rural planning, preservation of built heritage, BIM, well-being, solidary architecture, vernacular architecture, parametric design, eco-design, sustainable design, structural design, construction work, management and administration tasks, consulting with authorities, teaching, etc.) It revives and rede ﬁn es the relationship between architecture and its co-arts.

In addition to engineering disciplines, there has been a strong emphasis on areas of the arts, including the classical branches of ﬁn e arts and applied arts. This strong artistic approach, the small group sessions with the students, have created an architectural direction that takes into account the needs of human nature and strives to create liveable, close-to-human architecture. An essential tool for this approach is the presence of the co-arts .

We know the architecture of the past. We understand contemporary architecture. We work with the architects of the future. We believe in recycling! We appreciate the natural environment!

WE TEACH ARCHITECTURE!

Our disciplines

BACHELOR LEVEL:

Architectural Art

Architectural Engineering (HU/EN)

Civil Engineering (HU/EN)

Computer Science Engineering (HU/EN)

Electrical Engineering (HU/EN)

Environmental Engineering

Industrial Design Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

TECHNICAL ENGINEER ASSISTANT

Engineer Assistant – Aircraft Pilot Specialization (EN)

MASTER LEVEL:

Architectural Art

Architectural Engineering (HU/EN)

Structural Engineering (HU/EN)

Computer Science Engineering (HU/EN)

Architecture OTM – One-tier Master – 10 Semesters (HU/EN)

Biomedical Engineering (EN)

Interior and Spatial Design (HU/EN)

Urban System Engineer

DOCTORAL LEVEL:

DLA in Architecture (HU/EN)

PhD in Architectural Engineering (HU/EN)

Architectural Engineering BSc

7 semesters

This programme covers engineering design, structures, and construction management. Education takes place in cooperation with other design and engineering professionals. Students are expected to have good visual skills, a grasp of mathematics and the history of architecture. The programme focuses on the responsibility of the architect in building design, the detailed development of building systems and teamwork. This degree course aims to give students a clear understanding of the key contexts of architecture and the built environment, the design relationships among people, architectural space, and the environment – through live projects and contemporary situations. It comprises of lectures, workshops, and studio design work.

The Institute of Architecture has contacts with a vibrant national and international community made up of leading architects and related researchers. Students will engage in perspective projection, drawing, computer graphic design and model building. Graduate students can further develop their architectural skills at a master level at our faculty. This programme trains students to apply basic knowledge in the areas of architectural constructional work and planning, as well as in management and administration tasks, consulting with authorities etc. The programme combines individual creativity with a knowledge of technical skills, analysis of design problems, development of communication techniques, which facilitate students in expanding their creative skills in designing interiors or buildings in the context of environmental design and architecture.

1. SEMESTER

name of subject catalog code lec pl p assmt cr

Mathematics 1. EPE075ANEM 2

Mechanics 1. (Statics) MSE256ANEM 1

Descriptive Geometry 1. EPE132ANEM

Design Studio 1. EPE311ANEM

Building Constructions 1. EPE108ANEM

SEMESTER

name of subject catalog code lec

Mathematics 2. EPE076ANEM

Strength of Materials 1. MSE402ANEM

Descriptive Geometry 2. EPE133ANEM

Art History EPE349ANEM

Architectural Drawing 1. EPE345ANEM

Design Studio 2. EPE312ANEM

Building Constructions 2. EPE110ANEM

SEMESTER

name of subject catalog code lec pl p assmt

Architectural Drawing 2. EPE346ANEM

Digital Architecture 1. EPE030ANEM

of Architecture 1. EPE065ANEM

Architectural Technology & Construction Management 1. MSE060ANEM

Design Studio 3. EPE313ANEM

Building Constructions 3. EPE099ANEM

Elective 1.

4. SEMESTER

name of subject catalog code lec pl p assmt cr

Architectural Drawing 3. EPE347ANEM

Digital Architecture 2. EPE031ANEM

History of Architecture 2. EPE066ANEM 2

Architectural Technology & Construction Management 2. MSE061ANEM 1

Energy Systems 1. MSE086ANEM

Design Studio 4. EPE314ANEM

Building Constructions 4. EPE102ANEM

5. SEMESTER

name of subject catalog code lec pl p assmt cr

Architectural Drawing

SEMESTER

name of subject catalog code lec

Master level

Architectural Engineering MSc

4 semesters

If the applicant has already obtained a university degree (bachelor’s degree in architecture or relevant ﬁeld)

This programme trains students to apply their complex knowledge in the areas of architecture and urban planning, as well as in the multi-faceted ﬁeld of environment formation in general (architectural design, town and country planning, preservation of built heritage, BIM, well-being, solidary architecture, vernacular architecture, parametric design, eco-design, sustainable design, structural design, construction work, management and administration tasks, consulting with authorities, teaching, etc.) In addition, once students have gained the prerequisite practical experience as stipulated by the regulations, they are prepared for their professional planning license.

The final complex design project and the diploma design project are a summary, a synthesis of their studies and serve as a final assessment of their acquired knowledge. During training, studies are complemented by Scientific Students’ Conference projects prepared with the cooperation of their peers and tutors (who also provide supervision of their work). During the first five-six semesters, students are provided with the groundwork in both artistic and applied engineering fields, and during the remaining semesters they acquire specialist knowledge closely related to their qualification - in this phase creative work and its final result, the completed work is dominant.

The final complex design project and the diploma design project are a summary, a concentration of their studies and the final assessment of their acquired knowledge. Within the professional field of architecture, students acquire individual expertise in a specific field and can apply for admission to the DLA & PhD degree programmes based on their specialization. The DLA & PhD programmes operates within the framework of an accredited doctoral school at the institute.

1. SEMESTER

2. SEMESTER

3. SEMESTER

SEMESTER

Master level

Interior and Spatial Design MA 4 semesters

If the applicant has already obtained a university degree (bachelor’s degree in architecture, in interior design or relevant ﬁeld)

This programme creates interior design artists who, in liaison with architects and other design professionals, are capable of solving issues regarding aesthetic, functional, and psychological aspects of a given space or spaces, and, in the course of forming architectural space, are capable of preserving the conceptual unity of interior elements and furnishings. Those graduating the programme will be instilled with an essential technical knowledge and artistic talent, have an understanding and thorough knowledge of creativity and the design thought-process and their importance during the planning procedure. Graduates will acquire an advanced sense of aesthetic and critical talents, developed aesthetic taste, have an exhaustive knowledge of interior design terminology, traditional and innovative materials as well as the technology and tools utilised in their production. Students will be taught primary manufacturing and production processes and their conditions, and, taking into consideration the physical, biological, and cultural aspects, will be capable of conscious treatment of space and sense of space. They become conscious of the context of complex creative processes.

Not only will they receive the requisite knowledge for coordination of different disciplines but will also gain experience with the properties and techniques of processing speci fic m aterials. Using their acquired capacity for shaping space in a systematic manner integral to the design, they are able to react to new challenges in situations requiring complex and collective solutions. Quali fie d interior design artists will have the ability to be aware of multifaceted professional issues, develop their own individual design and creative programmes, and conduct their work autonomously, as well as to employ the necessary tools, methods, procedures and technologies pro ficiently and in novel ways in the creation of their own concepts and designs.

Students gain both practical and professional experience through the course of their studies and are prepared to further their education in the doctoral programme if they wish.

1. SEMESTER

2. SEMESTER

3. SEMESTER

4. SEMESTER

Master level

Architecture OTM (one-tier master)

10 semesters

This programme trains students to apply their complex knowledge in the areas of architecture and urban planning, as well as in the multifaceted ﬁeld of environment formation in general (architectural design, town and country planning, preservation of built heritage, BIM, well-being, solidary architecture, vernacular architecture, parametric design, eco-design, sustainable design, structural design, construction work, management and administration tasks, consulting with authorities, teaching, etc.) In addition, students are prepared for their professional planning license once they have gained the prerequisite practical experience as required by the relevant regulations.

The final complex design project and the diploma design project are a summary, a synthesis of their studies and serves as a final assessment of their acquired knowledge. During training, studies are complemented by Scientific Students’ Conference projects prepared with the co-operation of students and tutors (who are also in charge of supervising their work).

During the first five-six semesters students are provided with the groundwork in both human artistic and real engineering fields, and during the remaining semesters they can acquire special knowledge closely related to their qualification - in this phase creative work and its final result, the completed work is dominant. The final complex design project and the diploma design project are a summary, a concentration of their studies and the final assessment of their acquired knowledge. Within the professional field of architecture, students acquire individual expertise in a specific field and can apply for admission to the DLA & PhD degree programme based on their specialization. The DLA & PhD programme operates within the framework of an accredited doctoral school at the institute.

1. SEMESTER

name of subject

Mathematics 1. EPE075ANEM

Mechanics 1. (Statics) MSE256ANEM 1

Descriptive Geometry 1. EPE132ANEM 2

Design Studio 1. EPE311ANEM 1

Building Constructions 1. EPE108ANEM

Construction Materials 1. MSE081ANEM

2. SEMESTER

name of subject

Mathematics 2. EPE076ANEM

Strength of Materials 1. MSE402ANEM

Descriptive Geometry 2. EPE133ANEM

Art History EPE349ANEM

Architectural Drawing 1. EPE345ANEM

Design Studio 2. EPE312ANEM 1

Building Constructions 2. EPE110ANEM

3. SEMESTER

name of subject catalog code lec

Architectural Drawing 2. EPE346ANEM

Digital Architecture 1. EPE030ANEM

History of Architecture 1. EPE065ANEM

Architectural Technology & Construction Management 1. MSE060ANEM 1

Design Studio 3. EPE313ANEM 1

Building Constructions 3. EPE099ANEM 3

Elective 1.

4. SEMESTER

name of subject catalog

Architectural Drawing 3. EPE347ANEM

Digital Architecture 2. EPE031ANEM

History of Architecture 2. EPE066ANEM

Architectural Technology & Construction Management 2. MSE061ANEM 1

Energy Systems 1. MSE086ANEM 1 1

Design Studio 4. EPE314ANEM 1 0 4 m 8

Building Constructions 4. EPE102ANEM 3

SEMESTER

Architectural Drawing

Architectural Technology & Construction Management 3. MSE056ANEM

Systems 2. MSE046ANEM

Design Studio 5. EPE315ANEM

6. SEMESTER

name of subject

Introduction to Urban Planning EPE029ANEM

Design Studio 6. EPE316ANEM

7. SEMESTER name of subject catalog

Digital Presentation EPM032ANEM

Marcel Breuer

Doctoral

School of Architecture

Courses of the Marcel Breuer Doctoral School of Architecture are built on the single-cycle MSc programme in Architecture, the multi-cycle MSc programme in Architecture, the multi-cycle MA programme in Architecture, as well as the single-cycle MA programme in Architecture.

The primary task of the Doctoral School is to provide educational programmes of a high standard in accordance with the requirements of the Bologna system to those leading architects with an MSc or MA degree, as well as to those with an MA or MSc degree in an architecture-related ﬁ e ld.

Specific features of the Doctoral School

The Doctoral School will maintain its engagement in the ﬁe lds of architecture and the protection of national heritage assumed six years ago. The Doctoral School will organise the work associated with the doctoral programme and doctoral dissertation defence within one organisational unit but offering two different programmes:

» DLA programme in Architecture

» P hD programme in Architectural Engineering

Lectures and seminars offered by the Doctoral School can be attended by students of both programmes.

The outstanding teaching staff and the infrastructure of the Pécs Doctoral School help students to engage in creative work, and due to its widespread professional and international relationships the school provides students with all the means necessary for the successful preparation of doctoral dissertations and projects.

Our unique circumstances mean that our undergraduate programmes are taught by staff selected to excel at various fie lds of art and architecture in a contemporary infrastructural environment. This ensures that students have the opportunity to examine the relationship between architecture and other fie lds of art and applied arts, and to apply creative methods in the area of architecture. In our Doctoral School at the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, doctoral studies can be pursued in the fie lds of ecological architecture, sustainable architecture and the use of new materials and technologies, and with the wide range of engineering specialisations (such as structural engineering, construction engineering, building electricity, information technology, etc.) offered at the faculty, an opportunity is created for researchers to revive traditional heritage protection ideas and methods. The interdisciplinary nature of architecture ensures that it can meet today’s social expectations in planning, research and creative activities.

The Doctoral School cooperates with several Hungarian and international educational and research institutes. We are in the fortunate position of being part of a multi-faculty university which means we have been able to develop a close cooperation with the Faculties of Medicine, Natural Sciences, Arts, Humanities and Economics. The renovation of the University Campus, an important part of the cultural heritage of Pécs, is a testimony to the success of this cooperation, with the Doctoral School being the driving force at both the planning and implementation stage. The establishment of a jointly used research centre, the so-called Science Building, is another prime example of the fruitful cooperation of the various faculties of the university.

Our Doctoral School also cooperates in various ﬁe lds of expertise with research project groups of the National Office of Cultural Heritage, the Faculty of Horticultural Science, Corvinus University, the Architectural Arts Department, Faculty of Wood Sciences, and the University of West Hungary.

DLA in Architecture

The DLA in Architecture programme of the Doctoral School covers architecture and urban architecture programmes dealing with various aspects of planning (architecture of social spaces, architectural planning and design, production environment planning, residential environment planning, settlement planning). However, these fie lds are not strictly tied to speci fic t opics or building types but are more closely related to the professional and educational expertise and experience of the speci fic teachers and supervisors of the Doctoral School. Our intention is to provide our students with a historical perspective of our heritage, our responsibility towards the environment, and a coherent system of environmental and modern architectural aspects. It is in view of this that special emphasis is put on individual tailor-made curriculum for our doctoral candidates, which is built on the combination of creative artistic-technical activities and scienti fic r esearch in a chosen fie ld, in accordance with the speci fic feature of architecture being a combination of arts and science.

PhD in Architectural Engineering

When the PhD in Architectural Engineering programme of the Doctoral School was developed, we drew on the experience of other Hungarian Doctoral Schools and of the existing DLA Doctoral School. The programme covers aspects of past and modern building materials science, engineering structures and building frames. Furthermore, it also focuses on areas closely related to the programme’s priorities, such as environmental planning, settlement planning and energy design. In view of the speci ﬁc features of the discipline and the wide range of subjects – that is, the interdisciplinary nature - of the various ﬁe lds of research, the course curriculum lays special emphasis on ensuring that doctoral candidates gain the necessary knowledge and competence while also catering to their individual research topics. The prime objective of the training programme is to assist doctoral candidates of the school in preparing a dissertation to a high standard and in complying with the requirements of the doctoral degree.

Research and innovation on the Faculty

Architectural research teams at the Faculty:

» P arametrized Comfort in Physical Spaces

» E nergy Design Research Team

» S olidarity Architecture Research Group

» Effciency of Resources Research Team

» B uilding Energetics and Building Ecology Research Team

» S ustainable Cities Research Team

» Heritage Protection Research Team

» S olidarity Architecture Research Team

Technical-Engineering Research Topics of the Szentágothai János Research Centre, University of Pécs:

» E nergy Design

» Efficiency of Resources

» S mart City Technologies

Research Teams at the Faculty:

» A utonomous Technologies and Drones Research Team

» E nergy Design Building Technology Research Team

» High Performance Computing (HPC) Research Team

» Medical Engineering Research Team

» Modern, Ecological Systems of Water Management and Green Surfaces Research Team

» P arameterized Comfort in Physical Spaces Research Team

» S mart City Technologies Research Team

» S tructural Diagnostics and Analyses Research Team

» S ymbolic Methods in Material Testing and Tomography Research Team

» T hermal Comfort Research Team

Multi-disciplinary projects:

Pollack Expo

This annual event has been organised since 2007 and is held at the Pécs Expo Centre in February or March, hosting 150-200 exhibitors, and 5-6000 visitors. The initiative behind the expo was to offer our students practical know-how that would complement their theoretical knowledge, to meet the major economic players and to learn about the latest trends in their ﬁe ld of study. With the cooperation of each department, the exposition has been extended with international conferences, robot programming and computer assembling competitions, courses organised by the Chamber of Trade and job fairs.

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Miklós Iványi International PhD & DLA Symposium

The Miklós Iványi International PhD & DLA Symposium is organized to give PhD & DLA students a special forum to present their ongoing research projects in their speci ﬁc ﬁe ld. This forum complements the doctoral programme. International PhD Symposia were organized between 2005-2019 and it is important to continue this tradition. In 2014, following the death of Prof. Miklós Iványi, the symposium was renamed the Miklós Iványi International PhD & DLA Symposium, to his honour vision and contribution to the symposium.

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Pollack Periodica

Pollack Periodica is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal that provides an international forum for the presentation, discussion and dissemination of the latest advances and developments in engineering and information technology. Pollack Periodica invites papers reporting new research and applications from a wide range of disciplines, including civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, earthquake, material engineering, architecture, and information technology. The journal aims at reaching a wider audience, not only researchers, but also those likely to be most affected by research results, for example, designers, inventors, specialists, developers, computer scientists, managers in academic, governmental, and industrial communities.

BIM (Building Information Modelling)

2010 marked the beginning of BIM research at the PhD level at the faculty, and from 2011, education in BIM was introduced to the architectural programmes of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology of the University of Pécs (UP FEIT).

The Hungarian BIM Association (MABIM) was established in 2014 as a collaboration between the UP FEIT and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics and several other industrial partners. Several lecturers from our faculty took up board positions in MABIM.

In 2019, the “BIM SKILL LAB” was formed and BIMrelated research branched out into the ﬁe ld of Biomedical Engineering. Over 2020 and 2021, the research team received signi ﬁc ant technological developments due to the PAKS2 project.

We continuously provide tuition in BIM for graduate and post-graduate students and, as of 2021, it is possible to join our BIM Engineer Postgraduate Specialist Training programme. Students can also learn about BIM as a specialisation offered as part of our engineering training programme.

PTE Politechnika Ltd.

PMMF Politechnika Ltd., the predecessor of PTE Politechnika Ltd., was established in 1989 as a sole trading business enterprise of Pollack Mihály Technical College. During the integration of the Technical College in 1995, it became the property of the University of Pécs. The main activities of PTE Politechnika Ltd. are architectural design, technical design, technical expertise, technical inspection, professional and quality management consultancy, complex administrative services, organisation and management of training courses, organisation, and management of professional exhibitions, of professional conferences and events. As of 1 January 2018, the Chancellery of the UP entrusted PTE Politechnika Ltd., by this time established as an “in house” company of the university, to carry out the university’s document management activities. Currently, it is involved in the architectural and energy planning tasks of the university’s development projects. Within this company there is a focus on the application of scientiﬁc r esearch results, the planning of innovative solutions and the practical implementation of these results. To broaden the scope of activity and participation in international projects, the limited liability company is registered in English as University of Pecs Politechnika Research & Development Consultants Ltd.

Researchers’ Night

The European Researchers’ Night has been organised every September since 2005. The main aim of the event is to break down the barriers between researchers and their position in the world of science and work. Over the last few years, Researchers’ Night has been one of the most important scienti ﬁc e vents held in the country. This evening is set aside when tertiary education institutions and research centres across Europe open their doors to the public to allow them a closer glimpse into the world of science.

Projects of our students

Projects of our teaching staffs

Expo Milan Hungarian Pavilon 2015 – first prize winner

and Dr.Tamás

Residential Building in Kővágószőlős, Hungary

Ágnes Borsos and Prof. Dr. Zoltán Bachman

Institute of Architecture PTE MIK

Dr. Ákos Hutter, PTE

Getto Institute of Architecture PTE MIK

Early Christian Necropolis of Sopianae, Pécs, Hungary

Dr Zoltán Bachman, Dr György Stocker, BME, Dr Krisztián Kovács-Andor, Dr Adrienn Emresz, BKF

Dr Gabriella Medvegy, Dr Horváth Magdolna, Institute of Architecture PTE MIK, Dr Schrancz Mihály, BME

Projects of our professors and Doctoral School

Szentágothai János Research Center, PTE, Pécs, Hungary

Dr Bálint Bachamann, Dr Zoltán Bachman, Dr Hutter Ákos, Dr Rohoska Csaba, Dr István Kistelegdi, Dr Borsos Ágnes, Dr Molnár Tamás, Dr Szösz Klaudia, Institute of Architecture

Dr Schrancz Mihály, BME

PTE MIK

Additional information

Entry requirements

To be eligible for university studies, you must demonstrate that you meet the requirements for the programme. First, you need to ﬁn d a study programme and check the necessary entry requirements.

Undergraduate (BSc programmes): To be offered a place in a bachelor’s (ﬁr st cycle or undergraduate) programme, you must have successfully completed your secondary (high school) education and be able to demonstrate the minimum language requirements.

Graduate (MSc programmes): In order to be offered a place in a master’s (second cycle or graduate) programme, you must have been awarded a bachelor’s degree by an internationally recognized university and be able to demonstrate the minimum language requirements.

PhD / DLA programmes: In order to be offered a place in a PhD programme, you must have been awarded a master’s degree by an internationally recognized university and be able to demonstrate the minimum language requirements.

The educational institution usually sets a minimum quali ﬁc ation requirement for admission. In addition, there are entry requirements that are speci ﬁc t o the course the student is applying for.

Application procedure for architecture programmes

In this section, you can ﬁ n d an overview of the application process with speci ﬁ c i nformation for each step along the way.

Application Step by Step

1. R egister on the online application site of the University of Pécs

2. S ubmit the following documents:

» P assport sized photo

» C opy of the photo-page(s) of your passport

» High School Diploma

» Transcript of Records

» Medical Certi ﬁc ate

» C urriculum Vitae in English

» Motivation Letter

» Portfolio

» R ecommendation letters, more documentation etc. –optional submission

* For PhD/DLA program: Research plan

3. P ay the application fee and send the con ﬁr mation of transaction to architecture@mik.pte.hu email address

4. T he Admission Committee evaluates your submitted documents

5. C all for online interview

6. A fter the online interview, the Admission Committee sends you the offer of admission within a week if you meet the entry requirements.

7. P ay the tuition fee and send the con ﬁr mation of transaction to architecture@mik.pte.hu email address

8. Upon receiving the tuition fee, a Letter of Admission will be sent out which allows you to start the visa process

9. V isa Process

About students’ administration

An Orientation Day is organised at the beginning of each academic year for ﬁrst year students to help them with the enrolment procedure, registration, course selection, and provide them with information about library resources, mobile phone service providers and procedures like obtaining a residence permit and opening a bank account.

We also offer language courses embedded in the course programmes. The Centre for Foreign Languages for Technical Purposes offers English for Architecture, English for Written Technical Communication and English for Spoken Technical Communication. It is also possible to learn Basic Hungarian, German and Spanish. These courses are available free of charge to our enrolled students.

Students have the possibility to take part in Erasmus+ mobility programmes and study at our international partner institutions as exchange students for one or two semesters.

Every enrolled student is required to have an online account to use the Neptun Educational System. With the help of this system students can organise their studies, exams, elective courses, timetables, contact lecturers and fellow students. The account will automatically be activated after registration.

Semester Calendar

The academic year is divided into two semesters: the fall semester (September 1 - January 30) and the spring semester (February 1 - June 30). Lectures are held during the ﬁrst part of each semester (study period is 15 weeks), and there are exams in the second part of each semester (exam period is 5 weeks with term papers, spoken reports and exams). Internships and workshops are scheduled during the third part of the semester.

Contact information:

» S ecretariat of the Institute of Architecture: https://english.mik.pte.hu/organization-structure/institute-of-architecture

» Marcel Breuer Doctoral School of Architecture: www.breuer.mik.pte.hu/en/

» Ce ntre for International Programmes and Relations

We help you in giving information about our study programmes, providing help in / throughout the application process, offering scholarship possibilities (Erasmus+ programme, Stipendium Hungaricum, Campus Mundi etc.), giving assistance in non-educational matters (immigration, visa application, health insurance etc.)

» R egistrar’s Office

We help you in: Student registration, Veriﬁcation, Enrolment and transfer credential, Eligibility for admission, Academic status, Issuance of official Transcript of Records and Diploma, Temporary Transcript of Records, Certiﬁcation of enrolment / attendance, Completion-, dropping-, and application forms for academic records, Authentication of academic records

» Website of the Faculty: https://english.mik.pte.hu/

» Facebook: www.facebook.com/engineeringstudiespecs/

» Instagram: @engineeringstudiespecs

» Email: architecture@mik.pte.hu

Hungarian student ID card

Exchange and International students are provided with a student ID card which gives them the same bene ﬁ t s as Hungarian students e.g. discounts on all public transport, entrance tickets for museums and galleries, Youth Hostel accommodation and library membership, and sport facilities usage free of charge.

Discounts with the Hungarian student card

5 0% discount when buying monthly pass for public transport (diákbérlet).

5 0% discount on travelling by train.

5 0% discount on travelling by bus.

5 0% discount on membership fee in public libraries.

5 0-100% discount at various museums and art galleries.

Special services for international students

Dormitory

Boszorkány dormitory – H-7624 Pécs, Boszorkány u. 2. – is located next to the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology in a green area. The city centre is easily accessible from the dormitory. It has recently been renovated, the rooms are nicely furnished and contain their own bathrooms. Bedclothes are supplied.

Student Counselling

The student counselling service provides support for overcoming difficulties in everyday student life and can give assistance to acquire harmony, balance and a sense of well-being.

Support Service

The aim of the Support Service is to help those university citizens who have special needs, to develop and facilitate their independent living, primarily by facilitating access to out-of-home (public) services, in particular educational services.

Campus Legal Aid Clinic

The CLAC (Campus Legal Aid Clinic) was launched in 2015 to broaden the academic knowledge of law students while at the same time providing professional and supervised legal advice to students of PTE.

Sport services

Sporting life at the University is coordinated by the TTK Sport Centre University of Pécs, which offers a wide range of sporting opportunities to both students and staff. The centre organises various programmes that are appealing and accessible to everybody, irrespective of age, faculty or past training, which is a wonderful opportunity for recreation and regeneration.

You can apply for various courses at the beginning of each semester on the NEPTUN Educational System (with the exception of the Dancing University). Since these courses are compulsory for Hungarian students, tutors take attendance seriously, so you are also kindly advised to attend courses regularly. You should bring clothes and shoes that are characteristic for the sport you have chosen. All the necessary equipment (racquets, tennis balls, etc.) will be available on the spot.

Dancing University

The Dancing University was founded at the University of Pécs in 2000. Its main aim is to create an extraordinary leisure-time activity of high quality, which is unique in Hungarian higher education. It is exercise and entertainment at the same time, the courses can be taken as sports classes or for credits and it also serves as a form of interaction for students and employees of the different faculties.