Detailed introduction of Széchenyi István University:

Introduction

Located in Győr in northwestern Hungary, Széchenyi István University is a comprehensive public university that provides undergraduate, master and doctoral education in a variety of fields such as engineering, agriculture, law, economics, health sciences, and art. Its educational quality is recognized both domestically and internationally in Hungary, and it has cooperative relations with many companies, providing students with abundant internship and employment opportunities.

Overview

Student size: There are about 14,000 students, of which international students come from 70 countries, accounting for about 6%.

Faculty: The ratio of students to faculty is about 15.6:1.

History and establishment time

The school was established in 1968. Its predecessor was the School of Transportation and Telecommunications of Technical Sciences. At that time, the government decided to establish a telecommunications university. Subsequently, the school continued to grow and develop. In 1986, it began to use the name of Széchenyi István University. In 1995, Ertvos Eötván University established a law major here. In 2002, the school was renamed Széchenyi István University. In 2015, the major became the school's own project, and in 2015, it cooperated with Audi Hungary to establish Audi Hungary Automotive Engineering College.

School Strength

Teaching Resources and Facilities: The school has advanced teaching facilities, including modern laboratories, libraries, computer centers and other teaching facilities, providing students with a good learning environment. At the same time, the school also provides students with abundant internship and practice opportunities to help students apply theoretical knowledge to practical work.

Scientific Research Cooperation: It has established cooperative relations with many universities and scientific research institutions around the world and actively carries out scientific research cooperation projects. Especially in the field of automotive engineering, the school has close cooperation with Audi Hungary and other companies, jointly carrying out scientific research projects and technological innovation, and promoting the development of the local automotive industry. In addition, the school has also undertaken a number of national and international scientific research projects, and has achieved a series of important scientific research results in the fields of engineering, agriculture, health sciences, etc.

Academic achievements: The school's academic achievements have been widely recognized both domestically and internationally in Hungary. Its teachers and students have published a large number of high-level papers in international academic journals. The school also regularly holds international academic conferences and seminars, and invites well-known scholars and experts from home and abroad to exchange and lecture at the school, which has enhanced the school's academic influence.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Committed to providing students with high-quality and practical education, focusing on cultivating students' professional skills and comprehensive qualities, so that students can adapt to the ever-changing social and economic needs. Emphasize the combination of theory and practice, encourage students to actively participate in scientific research projects and social practice activities, improve students' innovation and practical ability, cultivate students' team spirit and international vision, and lay a solid foundation for students' future career development and personal growth.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Automotive engineering is one of the school's trump cards, and it has a high reputation in Hungary and even Europe. In addition, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, agricultural science, law, economics, health science and other disciplines are also key disciplines of the school. These disciplines have achieved remarkable results in teaching and scientific research.

Key laboratories: The school has a number of advanced laboratories and research centers, such as automotive engineering laboratories, agricultural science laboratories, health science laboratories, etc. These laboratories are equipped with advanced experimental equipment and instruments, providing good scientific research conditions for researchers and students, and enabling them to carry out cutting-edge research work.

Department

The school has 9 colleges and 4 doctoral colleges, as follows :

Faculties:

Apaci Český János Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences

Audi Hungarian Faculty of Automotive Engineering

Deák Ferenc Faculty of Law and Political Sciences

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Transport Sciences

Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Informatics and Electrical Engineering

Kautz Gyula Faculty of Economics

Doctoral Faculties:

Doctoral Faculty of Law and Political Sciences

Doctoral Faculty of Multidisciplinary Engineering Sciences

Doctoral Faculty of Regional and Economic Sciences

Vitman Antal Multidisciplinary Doctoral Faculty of Plant, Animal and Food Sciences

Rankings

2025 THE World University Rankings: 1501+

2024 QS World University Rankings: 1001

2022 QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia Rankings: 150

Fees

Undergraduate tuition fees: From $7 per year for Hungarian citizens, at least $5,000 per year for international students

Masters tuition fees: $5,143 per year

PhD tuition fees: $3,354 per year for Hungarian citizens, $5,590 per year for international students USD

Campus

Location and environment: The main campus is located in Győr, an important industrial city and transportation hub in Hungary, and one of the important bases of the European automobile industry. There are many enterprises and scientific research institutions around the campus, providing students with abundant internship and employment opportunities. At the same time, Győr is also a city with a long history and rich culture. There are many cultural venues such as museums, theaters, and concert halls, which provide students with abundant choices for extracurricular life.

Campus facilities: The campus covers a large area, with a beautiful environment and a high green coverage rate. The school has complete teaching facilities and living facilities, including modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, student dormitories, canteens, sports stadiums, etc., which can meet the students' learning and living needs. The school's library has a rich collection of books, covering books and journals in multiple disciplines, providing strong support for students' learning and research.