Budapest University of Technology and Economics

Physics
BSc Program

Physics BSc

The Physics BSc program of BME is for those who are interested in physics, mathematics and computing; who like to think and understand the mysteries of nature; who like to experiment and build instruments. Our courses equip you with complex scientific knowledge, creative problem-solving skills, broadly applicable knowledge and analytical thinking.

From sensor development
to quantum field theory

The Physics BSc program of BME opens a wide range of career paths from practice-oriented research and development to international-level exploratory research. You decide whether you are drawn more to abstract topics or to those closely related to everyday life, whether you prefer to work on theory or on experiments. The curriculum covers the whole palette of physics from quantum field theory to the development of modern sensors.

Areas of focus in the Physics Bsc program and the Physics MSc programs based on it

Quantum theory

Exotic particles

Ultracold atoms

Nanophysics

Quantum technology

Optics and photonics

Nuclear technology

Medical physics

Data Science

Theory and practice go hand in hand

Each chapter of physics is first introduced based on the observations, i.e., experimental physics courses. Then more in-depth theoretical physics courses follow. Already from the first semester, we offer you experiential knowledge via exciting laboratory exercises, but also make sure that mathematics and computer science are in your toolbox. After the third semester, you will choose whether to pursue the Physics or Applied Physics specialization.

Physics BSc

Experimental Physics

Mechanics, Electricity, Thermodynamics, Foundations of modern physics, Nuclear physics

24 credits

Mathematics

Linear algebra, Calculus, Probability theory, Mathematical methods in physics

35 credits

Laboratory Exercises

Speed of light, Liquid crystals, Quantum phenomena, Holography, Lasers, Atomic scale microscopy, Reactor physics, and much more

22 credits

Advanced Physics

Analytical mechanics, Quantum physics, Electrodynamics, Statistical physics, Optics, Solid-state physics

31 credits

Information Science, Electronics, ...

Programming, Numerical computation, Measurement techniques, Electronics, Chemistry

18 credits

Others

4 credits of Economics and Communication Skills, 9 credits from any course at BME

13 credits

Physicist Specialization

More in-depth physics, more theoretical physics, mathematics and programming

Applied Physics Specialization

Practice-oriented courses, more laboratory exercises, advanced programming

27 credits

Preparing your BSc Thesis

10 credits

Academic and industrial
career paths

Many of our students continue their professional careers at prestigious universities, research institutes, and go on to obtain PhD degrees. Yet others take competitive salaries while working at international innovative companies in the automotive industry, semiconductors, sensorics, optical measurement technologies, development of medical instrumentation, nuclear energetics, data science, artificial intelligence, or in quantitative finance.

After completing my Physics degree at BME, I graduated from Princeton University as a Ph.D. student. The knowledge obtained during my years at BME tremendously helped me to succeed at Princeton. Then, I worked as a researcher at Princeton and at the University of Copenhagen. Since 2021, I lead a research group developing quantum bits as an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder.

András Gyenis

I work on the development of solar cell measurement technologies at Semilab based on the theoretical and practical skills acquired in the physics programs of BME. For my PhD research on development of measurement instruments, I am also making use of the professional expertise of the BME Institute of Physics.

Dávid Krisztián

During the last years of my PhD at BME, I started working on electromagnetic compatibility at the Bosch Engineering Center Budapest. I am currently leading a development group of Bosch, focusing on advancing our work in the same domain. Additionally, in my capacity as a Bosch Scientist, I am actively engaged in fostering and expanding collaborations between Bosch and BME.

Balázs GyÌre-Garami

My studies at BME gave me solid foundations for my work as a researcher, and during my PhD at BME, I could even do research at Harvard, taking part in the collaborations of my thesis advisor. After that I held research positions in Munich, and then in the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of California.

Izabella Lovas

Personalised
Education

Thanks to our small groups, we offer a friendly atmosphere and personalized education. Students are welcome to participate in research and development projects from the early semesters.

Meet us

You are invited to our open days and talent programs.

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