Through the Budapest Semester in Mathematics program, students can spend a semester studying math with leading scholars in Hungary. In an effort to share a history of Hungarian excellence in mathematics across language barriers, all courses are taught in English. Individual student focus is of high priority for this program, and students can expect intense faculty support to accompany intense courses.
All courses are held at the College International campus of the Technical University Budapest, which is located near the city center.
Program Information
Terms Available: semester
Type of Program: Study Abroad
Languages of Instruction: English
Language Prerequisite: There is no language requirement to qualify for this program, but an optional intensive, two-week program in Hungarian language is offered before the commencement of classes.
Credit Transfer System
Typical course load: 4 classes
Units recorded in: course units
Conversion to Reed units: 1 course unit = 1 Reed unit
Grading system: A - F
GPA Requirement: 3.0
Other requirements: Only accepts Juniors and Seniors.
In order to be eligible for this program, students must have completed a course in Advanced Calculus or Abstract Algebra.
Housing:
Shared Apartment, Host Family
All students studying through BSM are allowed to choose between living in a homestay with a Hungarian family, or in an apartment with other BSM students.