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College of Science: Hungary - Budapest Semesters in Mathematics (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Budapest, Hungary
  • Program Terms: Fall, Summer, Winter/Spring
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter/Spring 2025 10/15/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Program Provider: OSU - Departmental Program Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Mathematics
Program Description:

Overview

Hungary has a long tradition of excellence in mathematics education. However, because of the language barrier, students have not been able to take advantage of the skill and dedication of the mathematics faculties of Hungarian universities.

Initiated by Paul Erdos, László Lovasz, and Vera T. Sós, the program Budapest Semesters in Mathematics (BSM) provides a unique opportunity for North American undergraduates. Through this program, mathematics and computer science majors in their junior/senior years may spend fall, spring or summer semester in Budapest and study under the tutelage of eminent Hungarian scholar-teachers. The instructors of BSM are members of Eötvös University, the Mathematical Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and Budapest University of Technology and Economics, the three institutions known for having educated more than half of Hungary’s highly acclaimed mathematicians. Most instructors have had teaching experience in North America and are familiar with the cultural differences.

All courses are taught in English, classes are small, credits are transferable to North American colleges and universities, the school is near the center of historic Budapest, and living costs are modest.
 

Areas of Study

Areas of study include Computer Science, Education, and Mathematics.
 

Requirements

  • Students must have completed at least one semester of Abstract Algebra or Advanced Calculus (a First Course in Analysis) prior to attending the Budapest Semester.
  • Minimum GPA of  3.7.

 
 

Cost Estimates

Program Cost Estimates

Program Fee $11,245
Housing $2,600
Meals $3,150
Accident and Sickness Insurance $310 (approximate)
International Airfare $1,400
Passport $135
Visa or Entry/Exit Tax N/A
Books & Supplies $350
Local Transportation $270
Misc. Expenses $1,270
Total Estimated Expenses $20,730