Air Quality Protection Postgraduate Specialist Training Course

Last modified: 24. April 2026

Gödöllő
Postgraduate Specialization Program
ALL

Study Schedule:
part-time (correspondence)

Duration of Training:
4 semesters

Tuition Fee (part-time):
250,000 HUF/semester

Virtual Training Center:
MATE ENVI-NAT

The electronic application interface for our postgraduate specialization programs is available on the central page containing the announcements.
 

Program Information

Responsible Institute: Institute of Environmental Sciences

Objective of the Program

The aim of the program is to train professionals with outstanding theoretical and technological expertise in the given field, equipped with up-to-date professional and legal knowledge, and possessing in-depth understanding of the fundamental and comprehensive national and international issues of environmental air pollution and environmental protection.
 

Field of Study: Engineering
Credits: 120 ECTS
Start Semester: Spring and Autumn
Location(s): Gödöllő
Study Mode: Part-time (correspondence)
Language of Instruction: Hungarian
Funding Form: Self-financed
Tuition Fee: 250,000 HUF/semester
Duration: 4 semesters
Minimum Enrollment: 15 students
Maximum Enrollment: 100 students

Schedule: Every two weeks on Fridays and Saturdays, plus an additional weekday (Thursday) at the beginning of the program.
 

Admission Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent college-level qualification under the previous system) in engineering, natural sciences, medical and health sciences, humanities, or economics.

Ideal Applicant

Applicants with an environmentally conscious mindset, strong interest in theoretical and technological developments in the field, and the ability to monitor, evaluate, and apply new technologies.
 

Qualification Awarded

Air Quality Protection Specialist

 

Competencies and Skills Acquired

General Competencies:
Participants build on their engineering and natural science foundations and gain comprehensive knowledge in environmental protection, with particular emphasis on air pollutants, atmospheric dispersion, air quality assessment, industrial air pollution control, environmental impacts of combustion, regulatory systems of air protection, and analytical chemical measurement systems.

Theoretical instruction supports the expansion of professional perspective and environmentally conscious thinking, while practical training enables further development of technical knowledge and application of previously acquired skills.

Personal Skills:
organizational skills, communication skills, cooperation skills
 

Professional Competencies

Graduates will be able to identify environmental problems related to air and air quality, mitigate or eliminate harmful effects, and proactively prevent risks to the environment and society.

They will be qualified to work—individually or as part of a team—in roles requiring identification and analysis of pollution sources, planning and implementation of mitigation measures, and supervision of environmental protection activities.

They will also be capable of operating environmentally friendly technologies, participating in environmental projects, and contributing to administrative and advisory work in environmental governance.
 

Core Knowledge Areas and Credit Distribution

Basic Knowledge: 17 credits
Environmental biology and ecology, ecological architecture, environmental statistics and informatics

Core Professional Subjects: 20 credits
Environmental and nature protection, air quality protection, waste management, technical chemistry

Specialized Knowledge: 73 credits
Analytical measurement systems, regulatory systems of air protection, air pollution assessment, atmospheric dispersion, industrial air protection, environmental impacts of energy supply, agricultural and food industry impacts, environmental chemistry, environmental impact assessment and auditing, environmental management and communication
 

Thesis Type and Credits: Thesis, 10 credits

Application Deadlines

For February start: January 15, 2026
For September start: August 15, 2026

Application Method:
Via the application form available under the “Admissions – Postgraduate Specialization Programs” section of the university website.
 

Required Documents

scanned copy of diploma (both sides if bilingual)
professional CV

Program Start Dates

February 16, 2026
September 14, 2026

Additional Information

Program Coordinator:
Name: Prof. Dr. Gábor Géczi
E-mail cím: Geczi.Gabor@uni-mate.hu
Telefonszám: +36 30 350 0191
Honlap: https://uni-mate.hu
Administrative Contact:
Name: Anasztázia Péli Szabóné
Address: 2100 Gödöllő, Páter Károly u. 1.
E-mail cím:szabone.peli.anasztazia@uni-mate.hu
Telefonszám: +36 28 522 000/3341 mellék;
Honlap: https://uni-mate.hu