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Studying at the University of Debrecen’s (UD) Vehicle Engineering BSc program helps you become a well-trained professional to design, manufacture, and repair automotive, railway, naval, and aircraft systems, along with mobile and construction machinery. Students will be prepared to continue their studies at Master’s (MSc) level.
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| | The program starts in September of each year. | |
| | All courses are taught in English; therefore, a B2 level English proficiency is required. | |
| | Admission requires a high school certificate and passing entrance exams in Mathematics and Physics. | |
| | This is a 3.5-year program consisting of 7 academic semesters | |
| | Students earn 210 ECTS in total. | |
| | The tuition fee for this program is 7,000 USD/Year |
In the Vehicle Engineering BSc at the University of Debrecen, we put a significant emphasis on practical training and a mandatory industrial internship. The curriculum emphasizes a systems-thinking approach to operation and maintenance, integrating the technical requirements of transportation and logistics. Graduates are equipped to handle core engineering tasks across the entire vehicle lifecycle in a global industrial context.
We offer a curriculum that bridges the gap between your current expertise and the technical competence required to excel in the global market.
Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):
| Professional field | Main subjects |
| Vehicle and mobile machinery structures, equipment and operation | Mathematics, Engineering Physics, Informatics, Electromagnetism, Law and Ethics, Basics of Mechatronics, Computer-Aided Modelling, Materials Engineering, Economics for Engineering, Informatics (Labview), Electrotechnics |
| Vehicle and drive element design, manufacturing, repairing and maintenance | Mathematics, Statics and Strength of Materials, Microeconomics and Economic Processes of Enterprises, Electronics, Mechanical Machines and Machine Elements, Manufacturing Technologies, Dynamics and Vibration, Mechatronic Devices, Measurement and Data Acquisition, Environment, Health and Safety, Ergonomics, Applied Automatization, Pneumatics and Hydraulics |
| Informatics, control theory | Quality and Technical Management, Applied Automatization, Electropneumatics and Electrohydraulics, Modelling and Simulation Prototype Technologies, Robots and Robotic Technology, Electrical Machines and Drives, Thermodynamic Processes, Modelling and Simulation Prototype Technologies, Caxx Techniques, Cyber-Physical Systems |
| Specific fields of vehicle and mobile machinery engineering | Project of Mechatronics, Thesis |
| Other | Natural sciences, economics and humanities |
Detailed information about the program’s Curriculum and further information are available on the Faculty of Engineering’s website.
In the latter half of the program, you will choose a career-focused track to gain industry-specific expertise.
Yes, there is a compulsory 6-week professional practice that needs to be completed.
Graduates of the Vehicle Engineering BSc program are prepared for diverse careers across the transportation and manufacturing industries, specializing in the design, production, and maintenance of automotive, railway, naval, and aircraft systems. With expertise in vehicle diagnostics and manufacturing technologies, engineers can find opportunities in the development of mobile machinery, construction equipment, and power management systems. Students will be prepared to continue their studies at Master’s (MSc) level.
Applicants must have an English proficiency of at least B2 level as the program is fully taught in English. For your information, this is equivalent to:
Please note, that you are not strictly required to have a language exam certificate, your language skills will be assessed during the entrance interview.
Yes, admission is based on a high school certificate and online entrance exams in Mathematics and Physics.
Further information about the entrance exams can be found through the following website: Learn more about our entrance exams
Please note that the BSc in Vehicle Engineering operates on a single-cycle academic calendar. This program only starts in September of each year. The application deadline is 15th June.
Ensure your documents are submitted through the
Official Online Platform before the deadline.
The tuition fee is 7,000 USD / year for this program.
This is supplemented by the application fee of $150 USD (one-time) and the entrance procedure fee of $350 USD that covers the examination and interview. Please note that the application and entrance procedure fees are non-refundable and must be paid via bank transfer to initiate the review process.
We offer a variety of academic scholarships and merit-based tuition fee discounts. Depending on your home country's regulations you might apply for federal loan while studying abroad as well.
For detailed eligibility criteria and application deadlines, visit our dedicated website
View the University of Debrecen International Scholarship Eligibility!
It's important to choose a program that actually helps you to get closer to your goals. At the University of Debrecen, our Vehicle Engineering degree is built for motivated students aiming to succeed in the global transportation sector.
 | "I was still 17 years old when I was accepted in the University of Debrecen. Soon I was able to stablish and make this city and this university my very home. The experience of learn from hundreds of different cultures and people, and to share my own culture its unique and amazing. So, I advise you that if you want to get out of your comfort zone and to study abroad, the University of Debrecen is the right place." - Jhon, from Columbia |
| "University of Debrecen has offered me not only a sterling opportunity for the pursuit of academic excellence but also a golden chance to sharpen my interpersonal and leadership skills. Owing to the experience I have acquired here, this University has strengthened my capacity to build a successful career in any multicultural environment. UD has indeed fullfilled my need of choice for a study abroad." - Uzairu, from Nigeria | .png) |
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