Summer University
Obuda University invites Computer Science Engineering and Computer Science Operational Engineering students from higher education institutions to participate in the International Summer University – Crafting Code: Minecraft Modding Course organized by Obuda University to be held between 26.06.2025 – 04.07.2025 physically at Obuda University, Budapest.
The Minecraft course has an obligatory online pre-course and an optional post-course for extra credit. Also, we offer a rich intercultural programme for participants in the days before the Minecraft Modding course, introducing them to Hungarian culture, Budapest and the study programs at Obuda University.
Course name: Crafting Code: Minecraft Modding Course
Minecraft Modding Course description: Join our 1-week immersive programming course and unlock the exciting world of Minecraft modifications! This hands-on experience will take you on a journey of trial and error, teaching you how to create your own custom mods for Minecraft. Throughout the course, you’ll gain practical knowledge by diving into coding challenges and learning from mistakes.
But it’s not just all work! As part of the learning process, participants will also get the chance to play Minecraft and see their creations come to life in the game environment. By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills to bring your imagination to life in Minecraft and craft your very own unique gaming experience. Get ready to code, create, and play in the extraordinary world of Minecraft modifications!
The mission: Creating a unique tool and armor set, a new biome, custom items and recipes and a new ore! And then using all of these new tools, we will try to build the best Minecraft colony this realm has ever seen!
Topics: Automation, Renewable energy, Custom tools, Minecraft modifications, Minecraft Forge API, Fabric API, Game-based learning, Minecraft basics, Modding history, Modded Minecraft history, Problem-based learning, Critical thinking, Simulation, Camp development, Environmental awareness, Java.
Date:
02.06.2025. – 08.06.2025.
Obligatory online pre-course: Basics of Minecraft
1 ECTS
26.06.2025. – 29.06.2025.
Optional Intercultural programme
1 ECTS
30.06.2025. – 04.07.2025.
Minecraft Modding Course
1 ECTS
07.07.2025. – 11.07.2025.
Optional online post-course: Your Minecraft world
1 ECTS
Intercultural programmes: campus tour at Obuda University, sightseeing tour in Budapest, excursion in the Buda caves, tour to Szentendre, Hungarian cultural event. Here you can see the detailed programme:
Organizer: Obuda University – Mobility Office
Venue: Obuda University – John von Neumann Faculty of Informatics (1034 Budapest, Bécsi út 96/b);
Entry conditions: Computer Science Engineer, Computer Science Operational Engineer student (preference for specialisation in software design and development), English B2 level
Language: English
Credits: min. 2, max. 4 ECTS
Maximum number of participants: 20 students. A waiting list will be created in case of oversubscription.
Documents to be submitted at registration:
- Motivation letter
- Transcript of records
- Proof of language proficiency
Participation fee:
- Online pre-course – Basics of Minecraft and Minecraft Modding Course: 300 €
- Optional Intercultural programme: 80 €
- Optional online post-course: Your minecraft world: free
- The participation fee is not refundable even if you do not participate in all programs. Accepted participants will be informed about bank details and the deadline for payment later.
- Costs covered by participants: the costs of accommodation, travel and meals must be covered by the participants. Lunch is provided during the Minecraft Modding course.
- We can offer the participants a place in the university dormitory:
Kandó Kálmán Dormitory (1034 Budapest, Bécsi út 104-108.)
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- Price in 2 bedded room: 6540 HUF/person/night (approx. 17 € /night)
Kiss Árpád Dormitory (1034 Budapest, Doberdó út 6/A):
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- Price in 3 bedded room 3270 HUF/person/night (approx. 8 € /night)
- Travel, insurance and visa arrangements are the responsibility of the participants. If you need a visa, we can send you a Letter of Acceptance that you can use for your visa application process. You need to indicate this at your registration.
- A limited number of students from Obuda University can also apply for the course. Participation fee for the online pre-course – Basics of Minecraft and Minecraft Modding Course: 200 €
Application deadline: 20 April 2025. Selected participants will be informed until 25 April.
The programme’s Privacy notice can be found here.
Contact: Obuda University, Mobility Office, summeruniversity@uni-obuda.hu
We are looking forward to seeing you in Budapest!
