Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

The BSc in Agriculture (equivalent to the Agronomist course) is designed for students to obtain the knowledge necessary to operate successfully in the different areas of agriculture, with special regard to plant production, animal breeding and environmental aspects related to agriculture. The training starts with a strong emphasis on basic sciences, especially chemistry, plant and animal physiology, physics and mathematics. The technical aspects of agriculture are important parts of the curriculum, which also includes the fundamentals of precision agriculture. The principal areas of training from the third semester are animal breeding and crop production, which includes all the related sciences necessary to operate as a qualified agronomist. A special emphasis is placed on the environmental aspects and on the application of environmentally sound technologies, which results not only in less environmental load, but also in a more economical way of production.

Structure of studies

The total number of credits needed to complete the programme is 210 credits. The courses of the programme are divided into four categories: compulsory courses (155 credits), optional elective courses (10 credits), placement outside of the institution (min. 30 credits), thesis (10 credits). 1 credit equals one ECTS credit, and 1 credit is defined as 25 student working hours.

Language requirements

TOEFL 513 / IELTS 5.5 /oral examination, TOEFL IBT test score of 66 or any standardised international English language exam corresponding with Hungarian B2 at the Bachelors level and C1 at Masters level.

If there is no standardised English exam, the University relies on an online interview. Applicants not complying with language requirements must enrol in a preparatory language programme. After having completed the language course and passed the requisite final examination, if there are no professional reservations on the part of the Faculty, admission to the selected Bachelor's programme is automatic.

Academic requirements

Completed and signed application form, copy of your passport, notarized copy of secondary/high school graduation results including mathematics, notarized copy of the Transcript of Records, notarized copy of your language certificate, recent photograph, Curriculum Vitae (resumé) in English, Motivational Letter in English, Academic Reference letter in English (Issued by your former academic institution/teacher)

Programme educational objectives:

Agricultural engineering is an important field, especially as we look for sustainable ways to produce food for a growing population. Our programme educational objectives (PEOs) are as follows:

PEO#1: To train agricultural engineers with a general knowledge of agriculture, technology and economics based on natural sciences.

PEO#2: Graduates will have a knowledge of the European Union and a sufficient level of practical skills to manage agricultural production directly.

PEO#3: Graduates will modify technological processes on a farm as necessary and introduce new technologies, as well as recognizing the roles available in the food chain.

PEO#4: In their work, they seek and favour solutions that support the health of society and individuals and respect the environment.

For the Hungarian courses, the Programme Educational Objectives and the professional competences to be acquired are laid down by law (18/2016 (VIII.5) (I. 30.) EMMI Decree amending EMMI Decree No. 8/2013 (I. 30.) on the educational and outcome requirements of higher education vocational education and training, Bachelor's and Master's programmes, as well as on the common requirements for teacher preparation and the training and outcome requirements of certain teacher specializations; later partially amended by EMMI Decree No. 3/2019 (II. 11.)

Student Outcomes:

The student outcomes (SOs) of our programme represent the skills, knowledge and behaviours that our curriculum aims to impart to our students. The Agricultural Engineering BSc programme defines seven SOs (1) to (7) to guide student development as follows:

1. An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyse and interpret data and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Job opportunities:

The job opportunities for a graduate engineer are very diverse, based on the wide range of skills learned during the degree programme. They can set up their own agricultural businesses in what can be described as traditional farms, whether small or large, in addition to animal husbandry, crop production or business management. Their professional skills are also indispensable for employment in the agricultural services sector, in banks, for assessing agricultural credit applications or for assessing and estimating agricultural damage for insurance companies. The convertibility of the skills acquired provides a good basis for successful entrepreneurship or employment in many areas of economic life.

Subject matter details

Compulsory courses

Hungarian Language (compulsory)

Free optional courses 
15 credit points should be obtained from this group of courses.

* type of assessment
f - evaluation based on student’s performance and work during the semester
v - evaluation based on student’s exam grade in a 5-grade system: excellent (5) – good (4) – satisfactory (3) – passed (2) – fail (1)