Detailed introduction of Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences:

Introduction

The Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences is a public technical university with a long history in Hungary and is very influential in the fields of agriculture and life sciences. It is one of the largest multidisciplinary and coordinated higher education institutions in Europe with agronomy as the main focus. It occupies an important position in agricultural education and research in Hungary and around the world.

Overview

Student size: about 12,444 students.

Faculty: 1,313 academic staff.

History and establishment time

The history of the university can be traced back to the Budapest Veterinary University established in 1787. It was formed by the merger of several independent institutions in 2000. In 2016, the Budapest Veterinary University became independent again. In 2021, its structure changed to form the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, which now includes multiple campuses and institutes.

School Strength

Teaching Resources and Facilities: The school provides students with rich teaching resources and advanced teaching facilities to meet the learning and research needs of students from different majors, such as modern laboratories, professional teaching farms, etc., to provide students with places for practical teaching.

Scientific Research Cooperation: Actively cooperate with many well-known universities and scientific research institutions at home and abroad to jointly carry out scientific research projects and academic exchange activities. For example, since 2000, the school has signed agreements with 17 Chinese universities on teacher-student exchanges, joint publishing and research cooperation, and established the "Hungarian-Chinese Food Science Cooperation Research Center" with Southwest University of China.

Academic Achievements: The school has achieved fruitful research results in the fields of agriculture and life sciences, and has made important contributions to the development of agriculture in Hungary and the world. It has a high level of research in disciplines such as plant and animal sciences, and its research results have been widely recognized internationally.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focusing on the combination of tradition and modernity, drawing on the experience of the most successful universities in Europe, integrating the school's fine traditions with modern solutions, and committed to cultivating professionals with innovative spirit and practical ability, promoting the development of the fields of agriculture and life sciences, and aiming to make the school one of the world's top 30 agricultural higher education universities.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Agriculture and forestry ranks first in Hungary, and its agricultural science, horticulture, food science, veterinary medicine, animal science, biological science, crop science, environmental science, agricultural economics and other disciplines are highly renowned and influential in Hungary and even internationally. Plant and animal science ranks 474th in the world and 8th in Hungary.

Key laboratories: The school has a number of advanced laboratories and research centers, providing good scientific research conditions for researchers and students. For example, laboratories in the fields of food science, agricultural engineering, biotechnology, etc. are equipped with high-precision instruments and equipment to carry out cutting-edge research.

Faculty

The school consists of 8 different colleges, namely the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the College of Agricultural and Economic Studies, the College of Economics and Social Sciences, the College of Food Sciences, the College of Horticultural Sciences, the College of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, the College of Mechanical Engineering, and the Ybl Miklós School of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

Ranking

2022 QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia Ranking: 110th.

2023 US News & World Report Best Global Universities Ranking: 1818th, with Plant and Animal Sciences ranked 474th.

Expenses

Tuition fees vary by major and degree level. The following is an example of the tuition fee range for some majors:

Undergraduate courses: Annual tuition fees are approximately US$4,000-8,000.

Master's programs: Annual tuition fees are between US$4,000-11,000. Between US dollars.

Campus

Location and environment: The main campus is located in the town of Gödöllő in central Hungary, about 30 kilometers away from the capital Budapest. In addition, there are campuses in Budapest, Békéscsaba, Gyula, Jasberény and Szalvás. The campus environment is beautiful and provides students with a good learning and living atmosphere.

Campus facilities: The campus is fully equipped with modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, student dormitories, sports stadiums, cultural activity centers and other teaching and living facilities to meet students' learning and living needs. The school's dormitory facilities are diverse and spread across multiple campuses, providing basic accommodation needs and shared facilities such as libraries, sports and leisure areas, etc. The dormitory is conveniently located around the transportation.