MSc in Mechanical Engineering

MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Last modified: 13. March 2025

The aim of the Master's degree is to train mechanical engineers who are capable of developing, modelling and designing, operating, managing and maintaining mechanical systems and processes; developing, energy-efficient and environmentally sound application of mechanical engineering technologies and processes, new materials and production technologies; performing management, leadership and organizational tasks; performing tasks of technical development, research, design and innovation; and participating in and managing engineering projects at national and international level. They are prepared to pursue their studies at doctoral level.


Qualification of the degree:
-    level of degree: Master of Science (MSc);
-    qualification: Mechanical Engineer.

Length of program: 4 semesters
Work schedule: full-time  (HU, EN) or correspondence (HU)
Financial options: state scholarship or self-funded
Program Leader: Dr. István Szabó university professor
Cooperative program coordinator: Attila Lágymányosi senior lecturer
Language of conduction: Hungarian or English

Elective specializations
 

SPECIALIZATIONS RESPONSIBLES FOR SPECIALIZTAION WORK SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
Technical Development Dr. István Szabó 
university professor
 		 Full-time and correspondence
Industrial Processes Dr. Róbert Keresztes associate professor Full-time and correspondence
Technical Processes and Vehicle Systems Dr. Péter Kiss university professor Full-time and correspondence
Industrial Mechatronics Dr. László Földi associate professor Full-time and correspondence

 

Conditions for selecting specialization 

For the Master's degree, the choice of specialization is made in the first semester, with no prerequisites.

Professional practice

The professional practice is a continuous placement of at least four weeks in a professional training centre or at a company, the further requirements are specified in the curriculum. The fulfilment of professional practice is a criterion requirement, closely linked to the diploma thesis.
The professional practice is the part of the program, where the workplace and the job corresponding to the qualification, provides the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills, to combine theoretical and practical knowledge in real company conditions, to learn about the workplace and work processes, to practice professional competences. The professional practice is compulsory for all students and cannot be replaced by any other.
Access information: the Neptun and E-learning courses of the Professional practice subject.

Skills and professional competences acquired on completion of the program:

The professional skills and attitudes of graduates in mechanical engineering master program include:


Knowledge of: 

  • the theory and practice of mechanical engineering, with an appropriate level of manual dexterity, measurement skills and laboratory knowledge,
  • tasks and activities related to management,
  • computer communication and analysis,
  • the essential requirements of environmental protection, quality, consumer protection, product liability, the principle and application of equal access, health and safety at work, technical and economic legislation and engineering ethics,
  • broadly applicable problem-solving techniques for research or academic work,
  • global social and economic trends.

Able to:

  • apply and put into practice the knowledge acquired, using problem-solving techniques,
  • information about the limits of knowledge, new problems and new phenomena arising from professional experience in the discipline,
  • formulate, as far as possible, correct criticisms or opinions, make decisions and draw conclusions,
  • understanding and solving problems to be solved, and coming up with original ideas, 
  • plan and carry out tasks independently and to a high professional standard, 
  • self-education, self-development to raise their own knowledge to a higher level, 
  • a complex approach to the management of technical - economic - human resources, 
  • global design of complex systems based on a systems and process-oriented mindset,
  • apply integrated knowledge of machinery, engineering equipment and processes, engineering materials and technologies, and related electronics and information technology,
  • the application of procedures, models and information technologies used in the design, organization and operation of engineering systems,
  • quality assurance of engineering systems and technologies, metrology and signal processing,
  • depending on the specialization chosen, the analysis, development, design, manufacture and operation of machines and equipment for materials science, mechanical engineering, production technology, design, production management, instrumentation, flow and thermal engineering processes and procedures.

Conditions of obtaining pre-degree certificate (absolutorium)

  • completion of: all the compulsory subjects of the program, the required number of optional credits according to the curriculum and the number of credits for the preparation of the thesis, for a total of 120 credits.

Final exam

Condition to attend final exam:

  • obtained pre-degree certificate (absolutorium);
  • submission of thesis and its acceptance by reviewers;
  • the student shall not be in debt to the University.

Parts of final exam:

  • comprehensive complex exam;
  • thesis defense.

Field of knowledge and subjects of final exam:
Compulsory subjects for all students (10 credits):

  • Design and Manufacturing
  • Engineering materials

Final exam subjects of each specialization:
Technical Development:

  • Complex Engineering Activity
  • Computer Aided Modelling
  • Additive Technologies

Industrial Processes:

  • Non-conventional Technologies
  • Technology of Engineering Surfaces
  • CNC Processes
  • Additive Technologies

Technical Processes and Vehicle Systems 

  • Vehicle Control Systems
  • Vehicle Technology
  • Heat and Mass Transfer Processes

Industrial Mechatronics:

  • Proportional Hydraulics and Pneumatics
  • Functional Safety of Machines

Evaluation of final exam and qualification of degree from 2020/21 academic year

Accordingly, to chapter 4.3.16 Final exam and chapter 4.3.17. Degree certificate.

Model curriculum of the program