Szegedi Tudományegyetem | Biochemical Engineering BSc

Biochemical Engineering BSc

Title of the programme: Biochemical Engineering BSc [Bioengineering]

Degree: BSc

Duration of the course: 7 semesters

Language of tuition: English

The aim of the programme is to:

The training of bioengineers who, through their modern theoretical and practical knowledge of natural sciences, become capable of performing independent organizational and management tasks in the scientific life and various fields of the economy and industry. With the knowledge provided by the training, they can also become suitable for the second cycle of the training to continue.

Bioengineers will be prepared

for the safe and environmentally conscious operation of biological/biotechnological systems, for the provision of services and commercial tasks related to the field of expertise,
to carry out laboratory, semi-industrial and industrial tasks, to learn new methodologies, to solve occupational safety tasks,
to perform more complex tasks, to apply knowledge in practice in the field corresponding to the chosen specialization,
for the performance of sub-tasks in the development and design of technological systems, the development of new processes and products, research in chemical and related sciences,
to use the computer knowledge and databases necessary to perform the tasks,
to get to know and understand new processes, products and systems that were previously unknown,
to understand the technical documentation.

What does a bioengineering student learn during the 7 semesters of the basic course?

Basic knowledge of natural sciences: mathematics, physics, general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, biochemistry, informatics;
economic and human knowledge: micro- and macroeconomics, management and business economics, business law;
professional core material: functioning of biological systems; applications of physical chemistry and materials science; measurement and control technology; mechanical engineering and operations; technology; additional knowledge required for specialization, which is part of the core material.

The basic education of bioengineering students is completed by a longer professional practice completed outside the institution. Bioengineering training is basically carried out by the departments and institutes of the Faculty of Science and Informatics and the Faculty of Engineering.

Optional specializations

Two specializations can be chosen within the bachelor's degree:

Applied biotechnology
Food qualifier

Students who have obtained a BSc degree in bioengineering become capable for the application of genetic-, molecular biological- and chemical-based technologies in the broadly understood biotechnology industries (pharmaceutical and food industry) and other related fields (food and nutrition science, agrobiology, environmental and health protection) that fall within the contact area of biology, chemistry and engineering sciences. They will be able to manage the technological processes and the personnel who operate them, perform analytical tests, production and final quality control, participate in research and development, planning activities, and the planning of technological procedures. They can also apply their knowledge of bioengineering in services, agriculture, industry, trade and public administration.

They can effectively communicate the results of their work to both professional and non-professional circles, using IT tools, even in a foreign language. However, the undisclosed purpose of the bachelor's degree is also to prepare students for participation in the corresponding master's degree.

What awaits the students after obtaining the BSc degree?

They can be laboratory "operators" - in research institutes, food industry, healthcare, pharmaceutical industry, environmental protection.
Performing tasks requiring bioengineering knowledge - in institutions, industry, services and trade.
Master's degree (MSc)

Exemption from English language exam certificate:

During the application to the programmes of the Faculty of Science and Informatics those applicants are not required to provide the English language exam certificates who are natives of one of the following countries and can officially demonstrate that their academic studies have been conducted in English.

Countries concerned:

Antigua and Barbuda
Anguilla
Australia (also Christmas Island, Norfolk Island, Keeling Islands, Cocos Islands)
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
Botswana
British Antarctic Territory (also British Antarctica, Antarctica British)
British Indian Ocean Territory (also Chagos Archipelago, Indian Ocean Territory (British))
British Virgin Islands
Canada
Cayman Islands
Channel Islands
Dominica
Falkland Islands
Ghana
Gibraltar
Grenada
Guyana
Irish Republic
Jamaica
Kenya
Lesotho
Libya
Malta
Montserrat
Namibia
New Zealand (also Niue, Tokelau, Cokelau, Cook Islands)
Nigeria
Rwanda
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
South Africa
St Kitts and St Nevis
St Lucia
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Tanzania
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
Uganda
UK
USA
Zimbabwe

Application requirements:

copy of passport
recent medical certificate of satisfactory general health status
high school diploma
minimum of B2-intermediate level knowledge in English language (plus see List of required documents below)

• Application procedure: decision of acceptance can be made based on the documents submitted and a Skype interview; alternatively, an oral examination can be arranged in Szeged

• Application period for the fall semester of the academic year 2025-2026: 1 January -15 June 2025 in Dream Apply

Application fee: 35 EUR (non-refundable; free for Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship owners/applicants)

Entrance examination fee: 100 EUR (only applicable if entrance examination is required;

Tuition fee: 3200 EUR per semester

Tuition fee refund policy:

Those who are admitted to the Faculty must arrive within maximum 30 days after the official beginning of the study period and complete their enrolment to the university.

The beginning of the study period can be found in the Academic Calendar uploaded to the Faculty website. If they fail to arrive until this deadline, they cannot enrol and cannot start their studies in that particular academic year.

In this case, applicants are entitled for the 50% refund of their tuition fees after submitting a request for the refund until 15 October (in case of fall semester) or until 15 March (in case of spring semester). To this request, the applicants must attach official documentation that proves the reason why they cannot start their studies at the Faculty is visa denial. The proof may be an official letter concerning the rejection.

Other reasons of no-show are not accepted. No refund is possible if requests are submitted after the deadlines above or the appropriate official document is missing.

In case the tuition fee is not refunded, the applicants can start their studies in the semester when the programme is next launched. The entrance exam result is valid for one year after that the applicants have to take a new entrance exam for the admission.

By submitting the application to the Faculty, the above mentioned rules are automatically accepted by the applicant, and are no subject to further negotiations.

List of required documents:

The application is in the SZTE Dream Apply: https://apply.u-szeged.hu/

1. Completed application form in the SZTE Dream Apply
2. Curriculum Vitae in English
3. Letter of interest in English
4. The requested level of English proficiency is B2 (intermediate) according to the Common European Framework Reference (CEFR); the certificate must be an international language exam (TELC B2, ECL B2, TOEFL iBT test score of 72, or RPDT score 72; Cambridge First Certificate "B"; IELTS score of 5.5 at least, LanguageCert B2 level)
5. School certificates:

(a) Copy of the high school diploma
(b) Official full transcripts of your high school education studies (notarized English translation)

6. Copy of the passport (relevant page(s) where passport number, name, photo and date of expiry are visible)
7. Recent medical certificate of satisfactory general health status (not older than 1 month).
8. 2 recommendation letters
9. An evidence of payment of 35 EUR non-refundable application fee