Welcome to the homepage of the Computer Science / Data Science MSc programmes at the Faculty of Informatics, Eötvös Loránd University (hereinafter ELTE). ELTE is Hungary's most prestigious university with the richest traditions and the highest international rankings in the country.
For international students, ELTE Faculty of Informatics offers two Master courses in the field of Computer Science, and one in Data Science.
Our programmes are not everybody' taste. Students who have no strong mathematical background or have no solid knowledge in programming, will find our programs too hard that might lead to failing subjects, and eventually resulting in additional years (and costs) of study to finish the study programme.
Our programmes offer you an education with a high standard and numerous possibilities for research, including international projects involving other universities with outstanding reputation.
ELTE Faculty of Informatics is involved in and shares international projects with the top universities of the European Union, covered by EIT Digital. Our Faculty offers Master's study programmes based on the cooperation of leading European universities and companies.
In order to get admission to one of our programmes, at least intermediate level English language skills is required. English language exams are preferred (but not required) and any certificate is accepted. In the admission procedure, during the Skype interview, applicants are required to prove their English language and communicational skills by replying to questions about their previous studies, work experiences connected to Computer Science. In case you pass the Skype interview and get admission to our course, then language certificate will not be required.
In case you apply within the framework of a state scholarship programme based on a bilateral agreement between Hungary and your country, please note that only applicants nominated by their country can get a scholarship. The regulations, selection criteria varies by countries: the responsible authority in your country might ask you to submit a language certificate.
Our Faculty does not offer any scholarship for international students. The Tuition Fee of the course is 3200 EUR/semester.
After admission, in order to start the visa process, students should contact the Hungarian Embassy (please find the contact of Hungarian missions in your country at https://konzinfo.mfa.gov.hu/en/embassies#hungarian-embassies-abroad) and request an appointment for the visa interview. In generaral, students have to apply for a long term visa (D-type, period exceeding 90 days). We have experienced that the main requirement is to present documents (i.e. bank account statements) certifying subsistence in Hungary.
Finding accommodation is the responsibility of the prospective student.
The Letter of Admission issued by ELTE Faculty of Informatics does not grant a dormitory place (for available dormitory places please see the tab Application at https://www.elte.hu/en/dormitory-centre). Students can choose the services of the Housing Office of the university (https://www.elte.hu/en/housing-office) as well which provides accommodation from the private market at a reasonable price.
The location of the Digital Factory specialization is Szombathely, not Budapest.
For every student of ELTE: Academic Regulations for Students (Eötvös Loránd University Organisational and Operational Regulations - Volume 2)
Further regulations for Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holders: Rights and Obligations - Operational Regulations