Spend part of your junior or
senior year in Budapest.
Learn mathematics from leading Hungarian scholars--in English.
Hungary is a tiny country, and yet she sent to
North America an amazing number of outstanding [people] in all intellectual
fields, scientific, literary and artistic.
--- Laura Fermi, Illustrious Immigrants
Clearly, the Hungarian educational system
has been the most successful for pure mathematics; it's a model that ought to
be studied very carefully because it works.
--- Donald Knuth,Two Year College Mathematics Journal, Vol. 13
Without a doubt, the most exciting part of
my classes was the emphasis on creative problem solving.
--- Julie Kerr,Alephnaught, Vol.35, No.1
Hungary has a long tradition of excellence in mathematics education. However, because of the language barrier, students have not been able to take advantage of the skill and dedication of the mathematics faculties of Hungarian universities.
Initiated by Paul Erdos, Laszlo Lovasz, and Vera T. Sos, the program Budapest Semesters in Mathematics provides a unique opportunity for North American undergraduates. Through this program, mathematics and computer science majors in their junior/senior years may spend one or two semesters in Budapest and study under the tutelage of eminent Hungarian scholar-teachers. The instructors of Budapest Semesters in Mathematics are members of Eotvos University and the Mathematical Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, the two institutions known for having educated more than half of Hungary's highly acclaimed mathematicians. Most instructors have had teaching experience in North America and are familiar with the cultural differences.
Semesters start in the first week of September and February. An optional intensive language course is offered about two weeks before regular classes begin. Early applications are encouraged. Qualified applicants will be accepted to participate in the program on a rolling basis once their applications are complete.
Deadlines for applications are as follows:
Fall Semester ---- April 30
Spring Semester
---- November 1
Tuition for the Fall 2009 or Spring 2010 term/s is $7,225 (U.S.) for one semester or $14,450 (U.S.) for the entire 2009-2010 academic year.
In order to apply for Budapest Semester in Mathematics, follow the instructions on the Application Form. If you have any questions, please contact the North American Director. You may also call one of our Special Advisors or Regional Representatives.
To learn some details about BSM,
check out the Program Description Page of this
document. To investigate the extremely important but suitably modest cost of
participation, go to the Program Costs page.