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Thesis Topics and Guidelines for Students

March- April and October - November, the semester before you intend to register for a thesis subject, are the best times of year to explore potential thesis topics! If you plan to do scientific research and participate in a competition with your work (Students' Scientific Conference (TDK), switch to English in the right top corner), even earlier.  

Bachelor Studies

In the 7th semester, students are allocated 15 credits for their thesis. To achieve strong results, it's essential to begin your search for a promising topic now. Successful projects often require prior learning—such as experimental techniques, software usage, and background knowledge—so I encourage you to spend the coming months familiarizing yourself with both your chosen topic and your lab environment.

Master Studies

For master’s students, thesis work is divided into two 15-credit segments during the second year. It’s important to choose your topic well in advance, as you should be ready to begin work by early September at the latest.

Topic Selection

We believe that a strong alignment between the student, the supervisor, and the thesis topic is key to achieving excellent results. Most supervisors are engaged in active research projects or industry work. Thesis projects offer you an opportunity to join their team and contribute meaningfully—your work will be vital to the project's success. You find some possible topics in the link below, but the best is to contact the teachers you would be happy to work with. They might interview you; do not worry, this is good practice for job interviews. 

Keep in mind that your contributions will be relied upon by others, which brings a level of responsibility. Additionally, fostering a good relationship with your supervisor can be invaluable for future opportunities, as they can provide strong recommendations and leverage their professional network for your benefit.

Offered topics

Thesis (BSc) or Thesis I and II (MSc), and Individual project (BMEVETO...) registration (please click on 'Tovább' button)

Thesis regulations

         Regulations of the faculty related to bachelor and master theses            

Thesis statements

Regulations related to the final examinations

Expectations from students

According to the Code of Studies

(1) Responsibilities of the student preparing the bachelor or master thesis

a) presenting the topic chosen from the options announced by the educational organisational units (EOU) or the student’s own proposed topic to the EOU’s representative of the relevant field or to the supervisor chosen by the student, by the third day of the first week of the term,

b) continuous contact with the supervisor, at least every two weeks,

c) regular contact with the thesis advisor (if any), at least three times,

d) timely completion of the tasks given by the supervisor or the thesis advisor and

e) using the procedures, stipulated by the professional field’s rules and principles to the best of the student’s abilities and care during the completion of the task.

(2) During the completion of the assignment students must 

a) respect the human dignity and inherent rights of all those involved in the assignment and

b) work with the utmost care and attention by complying with the relevant professional rules.

(3) If all or part of the task is carried out outside of the university, the students must also comply with the rules of the external institution or company.

To translate these to everyday practice:

-          be trustworthy

-          accept the guidance of the supervisor, but do the given tasks individually, while asking for help when needed

-          think before doing: especially in laboratories; safety first

-          good laboratory practice is essential (in case of lab project)

-          keep a good quality report of your work. The lab reports, results and calculations (original) must be available at any time

-          keep the deadlines

-          notify the supervisor(s) in case of absence (in advance or as soon as possible) including the length of absence (when possible)

-          use only allowed support; ask if in doubt

-          inform the supervisor(s) on upcoming deadlines (like thesis submission)

-          answer messages, e-mail of the supervisor(s) promptly (depending on the case, generally within 24h)

-          understand that the work you do matters, and the results belong to the research group

-          arrive prepared for consultations; send prior summaries, reports, evaluation sheets etc if requested

 Expectations from the sole supervisor

Code of Studies

(1) Supervisors will be responsible for

a) the review, professional management and supervision of the elaboration or completion of an assignment,

b) the continuous supervision of students preparing an assignment by conducting checks every second week at a minimum (requiring students to report on their progress)

c) responding to student queries within a reasonable time (in general not more than 3 workdays), determining reasonable deadlines for students to complete the required assignments,

 d) the professional revision and the review of the contents and format of student assignments and

e) the evaluation of the completed assignment based on the evaluation criteria defined in the faculty code and proposal for a grade/classification.

(2) Supervisors are required 

a) to be familiar with all university and faculty regulations related to the issues in this chapter,

b) to work with the utmost care, in compliance with the relevant professional rules and to encourage students to do the same and

c) to perform university and faculty quality assurance and any organisational tasks related to the preparation and development of assignments.

(3) Supervisors will be entitled

a) to select from students applying for topics published by a specific supervisor,

b) to evaluate and provide feedback on student assignments,

c) to receive information on the elaboration of an assignment from the student or thesis advisor and

 d) in case of disputes occurring during the preparation of an assignment, to refer at first to the head of the educational organisational unit and – if the dispute fails to be settled – to the dean of the faculty controlling the programme (training).

To translate these to everyday practice:

-          offer a topic suitable for a thesis

-          if the thesis needs to be confident, do the paperwork at the beginning of the thesis semester and make sure the student is aware of confidentiality when applying for the topic

-          make sure you have the resources needed to complete the work (lab, consumables, equipment, software, etc.)

-          you have the right to accept or not accept a student applying to your topic

-          make clear your expectations towards the student

-          make sure the student is well-trained to work individually before requesting to do so, especially in the case of laboratory work: safety first

-          respect the dignity of your student

-          guide the work of the student, help their professional and personal development

-          give clear feedback in time

-          answer the messages/e-mails in a reasonable time (generally within 3 workdays); if you are out of office for a longer period, make sure to have a substitute who supports the student, and the student and your substitute are in touch.

-          require frequent consultations, at least once biweekly

-          if you are dissatisfied with the performance of the student give timely feedback

-          make sure to set reasonable internal deadlines

-          read and correct the received thesis (parts of the thesis) in a reasonable time, suggest modifications when needed

-          make sure the mark of the thesis is recorded in the Neptun in time

-          make sure, that the thesis written is along with the requirements and regulations of the university and of the faculty

-          write the internal review of the thesis

-          help the student preparing their thesis presentation

 Expectations of an external supervisor

Code of Studies regulations

 The thesis advisor ensures regular consultations with the student, guarantees the conditions for completing the assignments at the company or institution, informs the supervisor about the student’s work and progress and can make recommendations for the selection of the reviewer and the evaluation of the student’s work.

To translate these to everyday practice:

 -          offer a topic suitable for a thesis; discuss the suitability with the internal supervisor

-          if the thesis needs to be confident, inform the internal supervisor in writing at the beginning of the thesis semester, and make sure the student is aware of confidentiality when applying for the topic

-          make sure you have the resources needed to complete the work (lab, consumables, equipment, software, etc.)

-          you have the right to accept or not accept a student applying to your topic

-          make clear your expectations towards the student

-          make sure the student is well-trained to work individually before requesting to do so, especially in the case of laboratory work: safety first

-          respect the dignity of your student

-          guide the work of the student, help their professional and personal development

-          give clear feedback in time

-          answer the messages/e-mails in a reasonable time (generally within 3 workdays); if you are out of office for a longer period, make sure to have a substitute who supports the student, and the student and your substitute are in touch.

-          require frequent consultations, at least once biweekly

-          if you are dissatisfied with the performance of the student give timely feedback

-          in case of problems with the topic/student, involve the internal supervisor

-          make sure to set reasonable internal deadlines

-          read and correct the received thesis (parts of the thesis) in a reasonable time, suggest modifications when needed

-          suggest a mark for the thesis course to the internal supervisor

 

Expectations of the internal supervisor (when there is an external supervisor as well)

Code of Studies regulations are the same as for a sole supervisor (see above)

To translate these to everyday practice:

-          support the work of the external supervisor: notify them about deadlines, communicate thesis requirements etc

-          if the thesis is confidential, do the paperwork

-          consult with the student at least biweekly to detect any problems early

-          communicate directly with the external supervisor if you have any doubt

-           consult the mark of the thesis with the external supervisor and make sure it is recorded in the Neptun in time

write the internal review 

Final examination topics