Budapest University of Technology and Economics

university, Budapest, Hungary

Also known as: Technical University of Budapest

Written by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Last updated

June 22, 2026

Quick Summary

The Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) is a prominent public university in Budapest, Hungary. Formerly known as the Technical University of Budapest, it is one of Hungary's leading institutions of higher learning. BME is a stand-alone university in Budapest, distinct from the integrated universities formed in 2000. It offers a range of programs, and its abbreviation, BME, can also stand for bachelor of mechanical engineering, bachelor of mining engineering, or bachelor of music education.12

Summary created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.

2 Britannica Sources

Ask Britannica AI about this topic

Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.

Hungary
Higher education
…József University of Szeged, the Technical University of Budapest, and the Budapest University of Economic Sciences. There were also dozens of specialized schools and colleges throughout the country. In 2000 most of these specialized colleges were combined with older universities or with one another to form new “integrated universities.” The…
Read More
…József University of Szeged, the Technical University of Budapest, and the Budapest University of Economic Sciences. There were also dozens of specialized schools and colleges throughout the country. In 2000 most of these specialized colleges were combined with older universities or with one another to form new “integrated universities.” The…
Read More