Selection process
The selection process considers the qualifications of all applicants in a holistic manner. Beyond the applicants' high school/undergraduate/graduate curriculum, performance in academic coursework and recommendations, we consider the extracurricular activities, different skills, talents, leadership experiences, communication skills, work experiences and community services, to see how the applicant can contribute to the diverse academic community at UP FEIT.
Admission to UP FEIT is granted to those applicants whose academic qualifications give promise of success in our Institution. The evaluation of the applicant's chances for academic success is the responsibility of the Admissions Committee, which foremost considers the applicant's academic record. Applicants must submit the completed application on the online application site of the University of Pécs.
Extracurricular
activities, artistic talent, and diversity of background, including cultural,
experiential and geographic, are additional factors used in the holistic review
of each applicant.
Grading System for Applicants:
Computer Science Engineering BSc
Computer Science Engineering MSc
Civil Engineering
BSc
Structural
Engineering MSc
Electrical Engineering BSc
An
academic score will be assigned to each student by using Grade Point Average
(GPA) from the PREVIOUS STUDIES (max. 30 points):
0 point: If applicant’s GPA is below 50 %
10 points: If
applicant’s GPA is 50 % or above
20 points: If
applicant’s GPA is 70 % or above
30 points: If
applicant’s GPA is 85 % or above
Applicant will be scored by the Admission Committee based upon non-academic
factors. The committee will evaluate the MOTIVATIONAL LETTER by the following
(max. 30 points):
0 point: a The motivational letter contains
nothing specific, no professional goals are set;
5 points: The motivational letter is too general,
remarkably few specifics and professional goals;
10 points: General professional and personal
motivation, the goals are also mostly general but it contains at least some
specifics (e.g. refers to activities and work tasks to accomplish);
15 points: Definite professional and personal
motivation but still general goals;
25 points: Well-thought-out, substantive
motivation, quality writing, and professional goals; specific, promising
application
30
points: Thoroughly
well-thought-out, conclusive motivation, and adequately specific professional
goals.
Applicant
will be scored by the Admission Committee on the ONLINE INTERVIEW based upon the
language skills and the overall impression of the candidate:
0 point: the applicant cannot communicate with
the interviewer, not even the most basic communication acts (greeting, identity
issues);
10 points: the interview is lagging, the applicant only communicates in short answers, mostly answers yes or no
questions,
25 points: the applicant is fluent in general topics,
his or her professional motivations are not fully understood,
40
points: the applicant
is fluent in both general and basic professional topics and can express his or
her professional motivation.
Additional points can be given to those Applicants who submit level C1 language exam certificate by the following (max. 5 points):
0 point: the applicant has only a level B2
language exam certificate in the instruction language;
5 points: the applicant has an
internationally recognized CEFR level C1 language exam certificate
obtained no earlier than 2 years in the instruction language
Additional points can
be given to those Applicants who submit Recommendation Letter by the
following (max. 5 points):
0 point: the applicant can not provide
reference letters from previous teachers, mentors, or project leaders;
5 points: the
applicant can provide reference letters from previous teachers, mentors or
project leaders
Grading System for Applicants:
Architecture OTM
Architectural Engineering BSc
Architectural Engineering MSc
Interior and Spatial Design MA
An
academic score will be assigned to each student by using cumulative grade point
average from the PREVIOUS STUDIES (max. 30 points):
0 point: If applicant’s GPA is below 50 %
10 points: If
applicant’s GPA is 50 % or above
20 points: If
applicant’s GPA is 70 % or above
30 points: If
applicant’s GPA is 85 % or above
Applicant will be scored by the Admission Committee based upon non-academic factors. The
committee will evaluate the MOTIVATIONAL LETTER by the following (max. 15
points):
0 point: a The motivational letter contains
nothing specific, no professional goals are set;
3 points: The motivational letter is too
general, remarkably few specifics and professional goals;
6 points: General professional and personal motivation,
the goals are also mostly general but it contains at least some specifics (e.g.
refers to activities and work tasks to accomplish);
9 points: Definite professional and personal
motivation but still general goals;
12 points: Well-thought-out, substantive
motivation, quality writing, and professional goals; specific, promising
application
15
points: Thoroughly
well-thought-out, conclusive motivation, and adequately specific professional
goals.
Applicant will be scored by the Admission Committee based upon non-academic
factors. The committee will evaluate the PORTFOLIO by the following (max. 15
points):
0 point: Unsatisfactory. The portfolio exhibits
several major and minor problems with the basic visual premise;
3 points: Less than satisfactory. Both the quality and content is
substandard, incomplete in significant ways;
6 points: Satisfactory. The portfolio is
complete and satisfactory, exhibiting minor problems in quality craft and
detail.
9 points: Good quality. The portfolio demonstrates
a level of thoughtfulness in addressing visual skills and creativity, with some
minor scale problems.
12 points: High quality. The portfolio
demonstrates a level of thoughtfulness in addressing visual skills and
creativity.
15 points: Outstanding. Execution of work is
thoroughly complete and demonstrates a superior level of ability and skills.
Applicant will be scored by the Admission Committee on the ONLINE INTERVIEW based upon the language skills and the overall impression of the candidate:
0 point: the applicant cannot communicate with
the interviewer, not even the most basic communication acts (greeting, identity
issues);
10 points: the interview is lagging, the
applicant only communicates in short answers, mostly answers yes or no
questions,
25 points: the applicant is fluent in general
topics, his or her professional motivations are not fully understood,
40
points: the applicant
is fluent in both general and basic professional topics and can express his or
her professional motivation.
Additional points can
be given to those applicants who submit level C1 language exam
certificate by the following (max. 5 points):
0 point: the applicant has only a level B2
language exam certificate in the instruction language;
5 points: the applicant has an
internationally recognized CEFR level C1 language exam certificate
obtained no earlier than 2 years in the instruction language
Additional points can
be given to those applicants who submit Recommendation Letter by the
following (max. 5 points):
0 point: the applicant can not provide
reference letters from previous teachers, mentors or project leaders;
5 points: the
applicant can provide reference letters from previous teachers, mentors or
project leaders
Grading System for Applicants:
DLA in Architecture
Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering
Grading System for Applicants:
Biomedical Engineering MSc
The decision of admission
After conducting a holistic and individualized review of an application, the Admission Committee makes a decision recommendation based on the obtained points and additional comments. In the end, each final decision is influenced by a number of factors, each carefully considered to make the best possible decision for the applicant and the University of Pécs. The minimum requirement for admission is that the candidate obtains more than zero points for each of the three main criteria, and a total score, of at least 60, without extra points.
The maximum number of points an applicant can
obtain can not be more than 100 points.