TDK CONFERENCE – IT SCIENCE SECTION, 2025 Autumn

The conditions for participation in the conference are the preparation and submission of a thesis summarizing the scientific work, and giving an oral presentation at the conference. The most successful theses can also be nominated for the biennial national conference - OTDK.

Expected date of the Faculty TDK Conference: December 17, 2025.

Application deadline (abstract upload): November 17, 2025 at https://tdk.inf.elte.hu.

The deadline for uploading theses online: December 1, 2025.

We do not ask for the thesis in printed form!

You can contact Péter Kovács (kovika@inf.elte.hu) or Csaba Bálint (csabix@inf.elte.hu) with questions, from whom you can get more information.

Evaluation criteria of the TDK thesis:    

• The novelty of the thesis (8 points)  
• The topic and content of the thesis (8 points)  
• Verification of the results (8 points)   
• Elaboration of the literature on the topic (6 points)   
• Formal design and style of the thesis (6 points)   
• Scientific value of the results achieved (6 points)   
• The reviewer's summary opinion on the thesis and evaluation of its quality. The strengths and weaknesses of the thesis (8 points)

There are many advantages of doing a TDK, including:

• the student can get involved in university academic life and deepen his knowledge on a specific topic,   
• TDK papers submitted to OTDK are also acceptable as diploma theses,   
• increase the chance of successful scholarship applications,   
• you can also apply to participate in domestic and international conferences,   
• the "TDK" work experience looks good in the CV and can increase the chances of employment,
• means extra points when applying for postgraduate (doctoral) training,
• there is an opportunity to practice presentation skills and to develop discussion skills.

We wish you good luck!