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 College

Website:

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/Spring Semester: 4 courses.

You are required by Northwestern to take one Hungarian language course each semester that 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

Estimated Costs:  Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.

  • Tuition:  $8,195
  • Room & Board:  $4,750
  • SAAF:  $2,355
  • Transportation:  $1,220
  • Books & Supplies:  $350
  • Personal Expenses:  $550
  • HTH:  $134
  • Hungarian health insurance:  $160
  • Total Estimated Costs:  $17,714

Additional Information:

For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.

Application Requirements

Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:
  1. St. Olaf application, available from the St. Olaf website.
  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.