This is a very strong base on which to build. The following are my impressions of the state of Computer Science and Engineering Education in Hungary. These are based on visits with Computer Science and Engineering faculties in that country during a recent visit to Hungary, which took place from April 26 through May 3, 1996. Due to the great diversity of educational activities in the United States, comparisons of educational activities in other countries with the United States are always difficult. In general, Computer Science and Engineering Education in Hungary is very rigorous, mathematically oriented and growing.
Accreditation is an important aspect of higher education in Hungary.
The Hungarian Accreditation Committee is a very high level national committee composed of an equal number of scientists and engineers from the universities and the research organizations. It manages the accreditation of all of the degree programs in Hungary. Unlike the United States where usually only undergraduate programs are accredited, both undergraduate and graduate programs are accredited in this country. Also, all programs must be accredited before the degree can be offered. In the U.S. accreditation is optional and, at least in Computer Science, cannot be obtained until the program has been in operation for a reasonable time.