The Faculty of Natural Sciences, one of the newest faculties at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, was established in 1998 and now employs 142 full and part time faculty members. The Faculty provides classes in Mathematics and Physics and is designed to meet the needs of its own and other faculties.
Courses are offered on BSc and MSc degree levels. The Faculty offers post-graduate scientific training as well. Currently more than 60 PhD students are pursuing personal programs in different areas of sciences. The Faculty also offers short courses on specific topics of current interest.
The Faculty of Natural Sciences administers its own BSc and MSc programs in Physics, Mathematics, and Applied Mathematics. A continuing educational program is also offered in Reactor Physics and Reactor Technology. For many years the "Eugene Wigner International Training Course for Reactor Physics Experiments" has also been organized on a yearly basis.
The BSc in Physics Program, a traditional curriculum, leads to a BSc degree in 6 semesters (currently available only in Hungarian). The facilities and scientific-tutorial background of the Institute of Physics and the Institute of Nuclear Techniques offer unique opportunities in areas like low temperature physics, acousto-optics, holography or the nuclear training reactor. A further advantage of our Physics BSc program is the special practical, engineering background provided by the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. Two specializations are offered: Physicist and Applied Physics.
In another 4 semesters an MSc in Physics degree can be earned. This program provides comprehensive knowledge, built upon strong theoretical and experimental bases in four areas of specialization. Students who chose the specialization "Research Physicist" get acquainted with theoretical tools of modern physics and with state of the art experimental methods. Students in specialization "Applied Physics" study material testing techniques, material science, optics and R&D skills. Graduates from specialization "Nuclear Techniques" may become professionals in energetics, medical science, radiation and environment protection. The specialization "Medical Physics" transfers knowledge of creative use and development of modern medical instruments.
The BSc in Mathematics Program, a traditional curriculum, leads to a BSc degree in 6 semesters (currently available only in Hungarian). In the fourth semester students are offered two options: specialization "A" Theoretical Mathematics is recommended for those who are interested in developing a deeper understanding of some branches of mathematics and in doing theoretical research and are probably going to continue their studies in a Mathematics MSc program. Specialization "B" Applied Mathematics is recommended for students who are eager to apply their knowledge in industry or finance. Therefore, we have prepared courses that are related to information technology, economical and financial mathematics, or technology. Students graduating from either specialization are allowed to continue their studies in one of our Mathematics Master programs.
In another 4 semesters an MSc in Mathematics or MSc in Applied Mathematics degree can be earned.
There are no specializations in the MSc in Mathematics program. Basic subjects are algebra and number theory, mathematical analysis, geometry, probability theory and statistics, discrete mathematics and operation research.
Students of the MSc in Applied Mathematics program choosing the "Applied Analysis" specialization will meet applications of mathematical analysis in natural sciences, finance and industry. Graduates from the "Operational Research" specialization are able to create models for problems in controlling systems or optimization. Students who specialized in "Financial Mathematics" can analyze financial processes or insurance problems and are able to interpret the results. Graduates from the "Stochastics" specialization can recognize and study random laws in various phenomena.
Continuing educational program in reactor physics and technology is a four semester program offered to professionals working in the nuclear industry. The subjects include reactor physics, thermohydraulics, radiation protection, radiochemistry, reactor technology, nuclear safety and laboratory experiments (presently available in Hungarian only). The "Eugene Wigner International Training Course for Reactor Physics Experiments" is a three weeks long international course, in cooperation with the Technical University Bratislava, Technical University Prague and Atominstitute of the Austrian University Vienna. The language of the course is English. The main organizer of the course is the Institute of Nuclear Techniques. For more information see http://www.reak.bme.hu/nti/Education/Wigner_Course