Department of Urban Planning and Urban Green Infrastructure

Last modified: 07. October 2025

Subjects

Introduction to Architecture 1

The subject is an introduction to the concepts of architecture. The lectures will explore the basic concepts of architecture, such as the relationship between place, time, architecture and the city, architecture and nature. In addition, several architectural works and architects (designers) will be introduced during the lectures. The aim is to introduce students to the basic concepts of architecture and to introduce them to the world of contemporary architecture. The practical assignment will be one or two small architectural design projects related to the theme of the lectures.

Introduction to Architecture 2

The course broadens and deepens the knowledge of architecture acquired in the previous semester.The second semester deals with building structures in terms of load and material and light as a defining element of architectural spaces, in addition to the introduction to the different types of buildings such as the architecture of the dwelling, the workplace and the public building. The practical assignment will consist of one or two architectural design exercises related to the theme of the lectures.

Architecture in Practice

The subject introduces the tools of spatial design on several scales. Primarily through lectures, it seeks to impart a basic sensitivity to architecture and urban design and to present a methodology for understanding the complex world of cities through the study of the different layers of the urban fabric. On the other hand, it helps to practise design, the interpretation and perception of space at urban and architectural scales through small design exercises and, at the same time, to develop basic architectural technical drawing skills and graphic presentation through their drawing requirements.

History of Architecture 1

Architectural history lectures present the different periods of architectural history. In the first semester, the main periods are Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque. The practical assignments in the course are related to the material covered in the lectures.

History of Architecture 2

Architectural history lectures present the different periods of architectural history. In the second semester, the main periods will be Classicism, Romanticism, Historicism, Modernism and finally Postmodernism. The lecture series will also cover vernacular architecture and the conservation of monuments. The practical assignments in the course are related to the material covered in the lectures.

Management of Public Spaces

The aim of the course is to familiarise students with the connections between the Hungarian public space network and municipal management. The aim of the course is to acquire practical knowledge that provides an appropriate basis for the approach to public space planning at the operational level and for the organisation of operational tasks. Through case studies, students will become familiar with the tasks, institutions and organisations of public space management, and the solutions and specificities of management. In addition to the theoretical lectures, office visits, site visits, on-site visits, joint and individual exercises help to deepen the core material.

Special Aspects of Urban Management 1

The aim of the course is to familiarise students with the world of settlements, to analyse and research them.The course will help students to choose a topic for their thesis, provide guidance for literature research and help them to define the structure of their thesis. Throughout the semester, we will use a variety of tools to help you explore the thesis topic in depth. The requirement of the course is to present a significant portion of the thesis in written form.

Special Aspects of Urban Management 2

During the semester, students will deal with an area already comprehensively analysed in the previous semester. The basic goal is to make a proposal that fits with the higher-level development ideas for the whole area, as well as for some of its sub-areas, critical focal points ripe for transformation. Goals: To practice the design, interpretation and perception of an urban and architectural scale through tasks; To develop basic architectural, technical drawing skills and graphic presentations through the drawing requirement of the tasks; Basic knowledge of urban planning tools; Understand the scale, significance and necessity of urban studies.

Thesis Work "D"

Students complete and submit their thesis during the semester, supported by a consultation and presentation.

Professional Practice "D"

The course involves the coordination and assessment of a 12-week compulsory internship in the 7th semester of the BSc programme. The objective of the course is to provide students of the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, specialisation in Municipal Management with the opportunity to be assigned to appropriate practice sites relevant to Urbanism, to summarise the practical reports and evaluations.

Basics of Urban Heritage Protection

The aim of the course is to provide basic theoretical and practical knowledge of the cultural heritage of settlements and their protection. The course will introduce the development of the protection of monuments and built heritage in Hungary and abroad, the expanding scope of protection in time and space, the changing international and national perception of the values of settlements and the rules resulting from the changing perception, the international and national methods of investigation of the protection of the values of settlements.

Public Administration, Municipal Governance and Management

The aim of the course is to familiarise students with the basics of the organisation, governance and management of local government. The core material includes the history of local government and local government administration, the material for the public administration examination and the most important basic knowledge of local government management. Classroom exercises focus on the tools for sustainable urban and land management

Urban Planning and Design

The aim of the course is to give students a comprehensive picture of the types of urban development plans and urban planning - regulation plans.

Regional and Urban Analysis

During the semester, the students will receive a comprehensive overview of the theoretical and practical issues of regional and urban studies to expand their previous knowledge. Lectures are coupled with practical tasks, students can practice each form of study through specific examples. In the practical classes, thematic studies will be carried out in terms of urban structure relationships, characteristics, transport infrastructure, society, human infrastructure, green infrastructure.

Road and Public Utility Construction

We introduce the students to the basic concepts of the road design and public utilities design. What they will be able to use in theirs future job.

Management of Urban Green Spaces

The core of the subject is the description of the relevant green space management and organisation tasks of municipalities, institutions and entrepreneurs. In addition, it will cover the conditions for the management/operation of green spaces in municipalities. The theoretical basis of the course will be acquired through lectures and recommended literature, supported by guest lectures from the professional world and field work in different locations

Master Thesis Project 1

As a general principle, the diploma thesis should be a unique, independent work. This means a specific, previously unused synthesis of information and the presentation of new results in the solution of the design problem. The submitted material should convincingly demonstrate the student's knowledge of the chosen major structural unit, including the design area to be worked on in detail. In the light of this, he/she has been able to formulate a conceptual response and a vision for the area in question that creates value.

Master Thesis Project 2

Draw up a development concept based on the vision outlined in Diploma 1. This is the basis for the zoning programme, with drawings and data. Design work: environmental design plan, together with the sectoral work (building plan, transport, green infrastructure). Preparation of detailed landscaping plans, architectural solutions, mock-ups. Description of the legislative environment envisaged.

Architectural Design 1

The practical part of the subject is thematically and functionally linked to the Urban Planning 1 subject: not only is the location common, but the different scales of the tasks are also interlinked. The preparation of architectural plans on real sites is also supported by lectures, where the possibilities of spatial design are discussed, in particular through the different types of general housing developments. Single-family houses, low rise - high desity housing and different types of apartment buildings will all be examined, with a particular emphasis on the design of the interior spaces of dwellings.

Architectural Design 2

The theoretical part of the course takes a look at the most important types of public buildings, placing them in their historical context and discussing the most important contemporary spatial characteristics of the building type, as well as contemporary examples. 

In the practical sessions, students will learn about the characteristics of urban situated developments, mainly by residential buildings. At the beginning of the semester, a conceptual design for a real site will be prepared in a group, followed by the architectural design of an independent apartment building at the schematic level in the second half of the semester.

Architectural Design 3

The subject deals with the architectural design of small public buildings in a small settelments. The practical exercises involve the design of three different urban situations. The three building plans differ in size and are designed for increasingly complex public buildings. However, the design only reaches the massing phase of the building. The theoretical part of the course consists of building visits and ends with an essay.

Contemporary Architecture

The theoretical section of the course examines the most significant stages of 20th century architecture, with a particular emphasis on the value-creating intentions of modernist architecture.The diverse influences of architectural movements, revolutionary thinkers and artists that emerged during the century also permeates the course, seeking answers to the origins of today's architectural movements and trends. The practical task follows the methodology of the lectures - to learn and understand the "creed" of a contemporary architect through an analytical essay.

Contemporary Architecture, City Architecture

The theoretical part of the course examines the most significant stages of 20th century architecture and urbanism, with a special emphasis on the value-creating intentions of modernist architecture. The diverse influences of the architectural movements, revolutionary thinkers and artists that emerged during the century also permeates the curriculum, seeking answers to the origins of today's architectural trends and urbanism. The practical task follows the methodology of the lectures - to learn and understand the "creed" of a contemporary architect or urbanist through an analytical essay.

Planning of Public Utilities

During the semester, we deepen students' knowledge of the design and operation of utility networks. They will get familiar with the utility working parts of the urban planning instruments, and the analysis which they will prepare independently for a small settlement during the semester. A strong emphasis is placed on stormwater drainage and storage, and the utility implications of green and blue infrastructure. The students will practice calculations related to sustainable stormwater drainage and management through concrete examples and group work, thus gaining real, usable knowledge on the topic.

Art History

The art history course focuses on the aesthetics of artworks in public spaces, placing them in a broad social and art historical context. The course traces the evolution of public art from the 19th century to the actions of contemporary 'image destruction' movements. Through the analysis of sculptural and mural works in public spaces and parks, it points to the identity-forming function of the artwork and its role in social discourse.

Professional Practice The traineeship of the Urban system engineer (Urban Planner) training includes a report, which the students present in the form of a presentation.

Urban Public Management

From the diverse world of urban management, on the master's courses some elements will be be discussed in depth, with a particular focus on the and government professionals in the field. A central question is sustainability, the green cities programme and urban management models. The presentations will also address issues such as the impact of historical heritage on settlements, geological hazards, the noise protection, family-friendly cities. As a practical exercise, the municipalities/districts concerned by their diploma project and analyse the specific characteristics of urban planning in the area or districts covered by their aspects of urban planning. A separate lesson is provided for the presentation; the a written version of the study to be submitted to the Master's programme participants in the master's programme.

Protection of the Urban Built Environment

The aim of the course is to put into practice the knowledge acquired in the basic training in the field of municipal asset protection. Students on the two courses (Landscape Architecture and Horticulture MA and Urban Design MSc) will work in groups on the same task, which is to present a site of heritage interest in an urban environment. The course will deepen cooperation with other heritage professionals.

Urban Planning

The subject deals with contemporary issues of settlement planning, the system of domestic settlement planning, the different genres of settlement planning, and within this, the planning issues of the most important components of settlements. Issues of structural and regulatory planning from the point of view of practical town planning, with particular reference to the cooperation between the landscape architect and the town planner.

Urban Planning 1

The aim of the course is to learn the basics of urban planning and integrate it through a practical task. The lectures contain partly urbanistic, partly urban planning - regulatory content. The practical course is the most important part of the Urban Planning 1 course. Students explore a complex urban planning problem, conduct joint investigations and analyses, and then form several visions and development concepts in the field. A simplified regulatory plan is also being drawn up for the concept-based masterplans.

Urban Planning 2

The subject deals with possible methods for the regeneration of neighbourhoods undergoing historic transformation. It ranges from urban reconstruction through various forms of urban rehabilitation to revitalisation. Lectures will present and analyse the context of planning theory and contemporary experience. We will prepare urban design proposals that express the contemporary values of urban life with the necessary demolitions and transformations.

Urban Planning 3

In the practice of domestic settlement planning, the knowledge of the settlement structure plan, the reasons for its preparation, the driving forces and the scope of its application are key. In the course of the course, students will be involved in the process of understanding and creating a settlement structure plan. Equipped with the previously acquired knowledge of settlement structure unit and rehabilitation planning, we will deal with the overall problem of a complex settlement.

Urban History and Morphology

The course examines the formation and important stages in the development of historic cities through the typical historical eras. Through the social structure, cultural imprint and architectural style of the period, it seeks to analyse and understand the origins of urban 'inventions' and their impact on social and spatial change in later times.

Regional, Urban and Property Development

The aim of the course is to make students able to identify, describe and analyse the spatial dimensions of current economic and social processes and relations, based on the learning and usage of fundamental theoretical models. During the course, particular attention is paid to the exploring and learning of future tendencies and their expected spatial effects (e.g. automation, Industry 4.0, autonomous vehicles).

Urbanism

The subject deals with contemporary issues in urbanism, with a special focus on the joint professional collaboration between landscape and urban planners. Within the framework of urbanism, it will focus on possible methods for the regeneration of neighbourhoods undergoing historic transformation. The lectures will present and analyse the context of planning theory and experiences from contemporary national and international planning practice.

Urban Morphology and Design

The subject deals with the sub-theme of urban architecture. In particular, it analyses the design of the interior and exterior visual appearance of the city. During the semester we will learn about the principles of urban design and the regularities of its elements - the exterior spaces. Lectures will introduce a variety of urban design approaches and methodologies, which will be tested in practical projects. Part of the semester will be devoted to the history of urbanism in the twentieth century and the contemporary city.

Urban Transporation and Road Planning 1

The subject deals with the elements and scaling of urban transport, from the level of the urban structure plan to the regulatory plan. The practical exercise is linked to the theoretical lectures.

Urban Transporation and Road Planning 2

The subject deals with the elements and scaling of urban transport, from the level of the urban structure plan to the regulatory plan. The practical exercise is linked to the theoretical lectures.

 

Urban Ecology

The aim of the course is to introduce the theoretical foundations of Urban Ecology and to integrate them through a practical exercise. The lectures will give an overview of the basic knowledge. The practical course of the subject will provide support for applications in urban planning and landscape architecture through a problem-solving project assignment. The project task is 'Climate Adaptive Housing and Public Space'

Green Network and Green Space System

The aim of the course is to provide students with the latest research on urban green infrastructure and public green space systems. In addition, they will integrate the knowledge acquired into an assignment related to their own topic by solving individual and group projects organised in three different blocks. Consultations during the course will help students to deepen their individual design and research work