Study Abroad

AIT Budapest – Computer Science

  • Location: Budapest, Hungary
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Class Eligibility: Juniors

Introduction

Hungary is a nation that is known for its great minds in the computing and technology field from John von Neumann, who developed the principles of stored-program digital computers, Andy Grove, longtime leader of Intel, and Charles Simonyi, father of Microsoft Office. AIT Budapest brings students from all over the continent of North America to provide them with an inspiring academic program with small classes that emphasize interactivity and creativity. While students have the opportunity to study at the Aquincum Institute of Technology located near the picturesque bank of the Danube River, students are able to experience the vibrant city life while living in the apartments that are in the center of Budapest.

  • Visa:

    Required.

    Non-U.S. Citizens may have to meet additional requirements to study abroad in Budapest depending on their country of citizenship. Non-US citizens should consult with the program and the Office of International Student Support before applying to the program.

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  • Fees: Students pay Haverford tuition directly to Haverford. Haverford is then responsible for submitting payments to the program. Students pay room and board fees directly to AIT.
Requirements

Students must have completed at least one course that involves programming, exposure to concepts in data structures, and mathematical maturity developed through a college mathematics course beyond calculus (e.g. linear algebra, discrete mathematics, etc.)

Academic Credit

Students are required to enroll in the Hungarian Language I course AND the Hungarian Language II course (each Hungarian language course is only 7 weeks long, so students are required to enroll in both courses). Fulfills Haverford foreign language requirement.

In addition to the Hungarian language courses, students are required to take an additional 3-4 other courses for a total of 4 or 5.  Haverford credit can only be granted for grades of “C” or above.

Curriculum

Courses are offered in computer science foundations, advanced applications, creative design and entrepreneurship, and humanities courses related to Hungary’s rich cultural heritage.

Course Highlights

Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Hungarian, Software Engineering

Note: Changes occur frequently. Students are responsible for finding the classes they need and consulting the official site of the institution.

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Orientation

There will be a brief orientation program the weekend before classes begin. During the orientation session students will get to know one another and AIT will introduce students to the Budapest city center, AIT’s campus, cover the academic course offerings for the semester, and provide students with practical information for having a safe and enjoyable semester in Budapest.

Number of Students

AIT enrolls around 65 U.S. and 15 Hungarian students each semester.

Housing/Meal Plans

Shared apartments. Please note that students are responsible for paying their monthly rent directly to their landlord. Students will have access to a full kitchen and are responsible for their own meals.  Haverford students may not opt for housing not arranged by the program.

 

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Dates

  • Semester I: Early September to mid-December
  • Semester II: Late January to mid-May

Application Deadlines

  • Semester I: March 1
  • Semester II: October 1

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