Dear future Students and Visitors,
On behalf of our community at the Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics (PPKE ITK) of Pázmány Péter Catholic University, I extend a warm welcome to you. Having recently marked our 25th anniversary, we remain steadfast in our mission to place the human person at the center of all we do. Personal mentorship and genuine community are not just ideals here but daily practices, fostering an environment where faculty and students inspire one another.
As a graduate-focused faculty, all our Master’s and PhD programs are taught in English. This international outlook is reflected in our diverse student body and global partnerships. With about 700 students on campus, we pride ourselves on a close-knit, human-centered community where students are regarded as young colleagues from day one. Our professors guide and work alongside students in a spirit of collaboration and discovery, nurturing each individual’s talents.
Our Faculty is unique in Central Europe for uniting electronic and IT engineering with molecular and neurobiological sciences. This interdisciplinary culture fuels research across fields such as artificial intelligence and cognitive science, always aimed at developing technologies that improve lives. We strive to turn cutting-edge ideas into solutions – from smart prosthetics to AI-driven diagnostics – that help people in need. One shining example is our “EyeRider” team’s first-place finish in the Vision Assistance race at the international CYBATHLON competition with a navigation device for the visually impaired. This achievement at a contest often called the “Formula 1” of assistive technology highlights the global impact and excellence of our research.
Our students say that our requirements are demanding and the path is exciting but steep. However, each tree is recognized by its own fruit. Our graduates have excellent employment opportunities, and we are proud of both the successful technological spin-offs and start-ups established by our graduates and the outstanding results of our PhD students' and graduates' international research activity.
Make sure you watch our video about bionics available here.
I warmly invite all our current and future students to embark on an intellectual journey with us - one that seeks to understand humanity and the world, to explore research and innovation that serve healing and improve quality of life, and to pursue truth with integrity. As a Catholic university faculty, we are guided by values that affirm the unity of faith and reason in the service of humankind. May this shared journey of discovery and service be a meaningful one for all, and may God bless our endeavors.
Dr. György Cserey
Dean, Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics
