Budapest Semesters in Mathematics

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Location:

Budapest, Hungary

Description:

Budapest Semesters in Mathematics courses comprise 14 weeks of teaching plus one week of exams. Each course usually meets three to four times per week for a total of 42 contact hours per semester. This program is comprised of upper-Level mathematics courses taught in English by eminent Hungarian professors from the Technical University of Budapest.

Terms:

Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter-Spring Quarters), Full Year

Sponsor:

St. Olaf's College

Website:

St. Olaf's College - Budapest Semesters in Mathematics


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Northwestern Requirements

Northwestern Study Abroad requires that you enroll in at least the following number of courses:

  • Full Year: 8 courses
  • Fall Semester/Winter-Spring Quarters: 4 courses.

You are required to take one Hungarian language course each semester you are enrolled in this program.

Program Requirements

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Students should have completed one semester of advanced calculus or abstract algebra by the start of the program. Sample math courses include Conjecture and Proof, Combinatorics, Theory of Computing, Advanced Algebra, and Topics in Analysis.

Academic Specialties

Very high level mathematics program suited only for the most proficient and well prepared Northwestern mathematics students.

Additional Information

Please consult with Professors Michael Stein and/or Professor Eric Friedlander about your preparedness for this program before contacting the Study Abroad Office or St. Olaf's College for application information.

Housing

Home stays or apartments with other program students

Program Costs

Fall 2009: $15,883

  • This includes the estimated cost of tuition, room, board, books, transportation, personal expenses and SAAF. The sample costs provided are for the fall term; for other terms and for the most current cost, contact the sponsoring organization.

Application Requirements

Prior to receiving an application, all Northwestern students must complete the following steps:
  1. Complete the mandatory Study Abroad 101 Quiz on Blackboard.  Call 847-467-6400 or e-mail studyabroad@northwestern.edu (include your name and netID) to register for this quiz.
  2. After receiving a score of 90% or above, students can pick up the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad at the Study Abroad Office. This application it is not available online.
Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:
  1. A St. Olaf application, available from the St. Olaf web site.
  2. The Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.

Contact Returnees

Northwestern students may enter this section of the site for a list of students who participated in this program.