New English-taught Programmes at SZE from September

Category: English News Created: 2025.02.07 15:39

Annabella Bihari, Head of the Centre for International Programmes and Alumni of Széchenyi István University (Photo: András Adorján)Széchenyi István University has announced the launch of eleven new English-taught academic programmes as part of the general admission procedure. From September, all nine faculties will offer programmes taught in English. Both Hungarian and international students are welcome to join these new full-time programmes.

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Effective and Popular Project-Based Practical Programme at SZE

Category: English News Created: 2025.02.06 15:49

Szabolcs Kiss, head of the Student Project Support Programme, sees the pilot introduction of project-based modules as a success (Photo: Máté Dudás)This academic year, Széchenyi István University launched the Student Project Support Programme, in the framework of which around 250 students took part in extra-curricular practical projects during the first semester. Experience from 12 degree programmes indicates that students find the initiative valuable.

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SZEason Opening: At the Forefront of Motorsport and Automotive Technologies at SZE

Category: English News Created: 2025.02.06 15:25

Dr Tamás Gyömörei, president of the Széchenyi István University Sports Association (SZESE) and head of the university’s Sports and Recreation Centre, Dr Dániel Feszty, Head of the Department of Vehicle Development, go-kart racer Bende Szabó, Vilmos Willisits, owner of EKART RING and team leader of UNI Győr WMS, go-kart racer Viló Willisits, Dr Tamás Kolossváry, Head of the Győr Innovation Park at Széchenyi University, racing driver Eszter Németh, Dr Ferenc Szauter, Head of the University’s Automotive Industry Research Centre, junior rally driver Bence Hidvégi and his mentor, rally driver Róbert Bútor, were all present at the event (Photo: András Adorján)Széchenyi István University plays a key role in the development of cutting-edge automotive technologies and vehicle engineering education while becoming an increasingly active participant in motorsport. With the University’s support, competing students have achieved significant successes in the past year, earning national and international placements. The SZE Motorsport season-opening event was held on 4 February, where athletes and technical leaders presented their plans for 2025.

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SZE Recognizes Achievements of Water Management Leaders with Prestigious Award

Category: English News Created: 2025.02.03 15:55

Prof. Dr Ferenc Friedler, Rector and Vice President for Academic Affairs of the University; Dr Eszter Lukács, Vice President for International and Strategic Relations; József Németh, Director of the North Transdanubian Water Directorate; István Láng, Director General of the General Directorate of Water Management and Dr Bálint Filep, President of the University, at the presentation of the Certificates of Recognition. (Photo: András Adorján)Széchenyi István University has expressed its gratitude to István Láng, Director General of the General Directorate of Water Management, and József Németh, Director of the North Transdanubian Water Directorate, by awarding them the Gold Level Certificate of Recognition from the Governing Board. This honour acknowledges their outstanding contributions to the management of successful flood defense operations, as well as their extensive partnership with the University.

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SZE Celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year and Strengthening of Educational and Economic Ties

Category: English News Created: 2025.02.03 13:09

Representatives of Széchenyi István University and the Chinese Embassy in Budapest discussed the further strengthening of relations during the event (Photo: András Adorján)Széchenyi István University organised a special programme on 31 January to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. The event offered participants a glimpse into the culture of the Far East and provided an opportunity to learn about the educational and economic collaborations between the Győr-based institution and its Chinese partners.

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SZE’s Residential College of Engineering Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Category: English News Created: 2025.02.03 08:59

Former and Current Members of the Neumann János IT College                                                                           (Photo: Fanni Nyilas / Helix Event Organization Office)The Neumann János Residential College of Engineering has reached a significant milestone, recently celebrating the tenth anniversary of its establishment. This professional community, founded as a student initiative, is renowned for organizing the highly successful P12 programming competition, which was hosted for years by Széchenyi István University. The organization's current long-term project aims to create a competition for students focused on artificial intelligence.

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Success on the Global Stage: Hungary’s First Pro Sim Racing Team Forms at SZE

Category: English News Created: 2025.01.29 15:34

Balázs Pálla represents Széchenyi István University as a professional simulator racer in the SZESE E-Sport (Pro) team while also pursuing his studies in agricultural and food industry mechanical engineering at the institution. (Photo: Máté Dudás)This year marked the establishment of the first professional motorsport simulator team within the e-sports division of Széchenyi István University (SZESE E-Sport). The team immediately positioned itself among the elite in the field, achieving an outstanding result at the prestigious Daytona 24-hour simulator race in the United States. Competing in the highly competitive LMP2 category, the Hungarian team secured an impressive fifth place.

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SZE Secures Horizon Europe & Interreg Danube Grants

Category: English News Created: 2025.01.27 14:54

The Győr campus of Széchenyi István University – The institution places great importance on contributing to sustainability, climate action, and environmental protection. This commitment is also reflected in the research carried out with the support of the grants awarded (Photo: Miklós Máté Korcz)Széchenyi István University has recently secured significant international research grants from the European Union’s Horizon Europe and Interreg Danube programmes. These grants support research in the fields of environmental protection, sustainability, water management and fisheries. The University is collaborating with esteemed institutions such as the University of Zagreb in Croatia, the University of Leeds in the UK, and the WWF’s Central and Eastern Europe Programme.

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Data Science Students at SZE Achieve Major Success

Category: English News Created: 2025.01.23 11:28

The Hungarian and international members of the College participated in this year's Scientific Student’s Associations Conference of Széchenyi István University (Photo: Balázs Miklós)For the past three years, the Széll Kálmán Residential College of Economics and Data Science at Széchenyi István University has been fostering an academic forum that provides students with an inspiring environment, a valuable network of contacts, in-depth knowledge, and limitless opportunities. Over the past year, members of this talent development community have achieved remarkable results, including earning top placements at the Scientific Student’s Associations Conference (TDK) and publishing their research.

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SZE among the Best in Global THE Rankings for Engineering and Economics

Category: English News Created: 2025.01.22 12:37

Dr Eszter Lukács, Vice President for International Affairs and Strategic Relations at Széchenyi István University (Photo: András Adorján)For the first time in its history, Széchenyi István University has been included in two World University Rankings by subject by Times Higher Education at the same time. The institution debuted in the Business and Economics category, where it is tied as the best in Hungary, while also strengthening its presence in the Engineering category.

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Students of graphic design at Széchenyi István University designed the branding for a special beer

Category: English News Created: 2025.01.21 15:56

Nikolett Turay has created a unique graphic world for the beer labels. (Photo: András Adorján)The Apátúr Brewery, jointly owned by Széchenyi István University and the Benedictine Priory of Győr, is developing a product line of beers with flavours such as coffee, quince, Italian spices and grape. The unique branding for this line was created by the University’s graphic design students, and the design chosen by the jury may be featured on the bottles in the future.

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SZE Strengthens Ties with a Drone Services Company

Category: English News Created: 2025.01.21 15:45

Dr Balázs Ásványi, Vice-Dean for Corporate Relations of Széchenyi István University’s Albert Kázmér Faculty of Mosonmagyaróvár, Fábián Földes, Managing Director of Drónkuckó, Dr Tamás Tóth, Dean of the Faculty, Krisztián Földes, owner of the company, and Dr István Mihály Kulmány, Head of the University's Agriculture and Food Industry Research Centre at the signing ceremony of the cooperation agreement in Mosonmagyaróvár (Photo: Gergely Nagy)On 15 January, Széchenyi István University reaffirmed its longstanding partnership with Drónkuckó, a company offering comprehensive remote sensing services. The leadership of the Albert Kázmér Faculty of Mosonmagyaróvár and the company representatives at the University’s Smart Farm training facility signed the cooperation agreement, which covers drone technology training, support for student research projects, and international grant applications.

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Social Event of the Year: Recognizing the Best of SZE at the University Awards Gala and Media Ball

Category: English News Created: 2025.01.20 11:37

Galeria_01 (1).webpAt the University Awards Gala and Media Ball, the most prestigious social event in the region, accolades were presented to the outstanding educators, students, and alumni of Széchenyi István University, as well as the University Innovation Excellence Award. On January 18, the Győr City University Sports Hall was filled with ballgoers attending the event.

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SZE Aims for Major Sporting Triumphs in 2025

Category: English News Created: 2025.01.16 18:24

Petra Zsankó, a Master's student of the Hungarian-taught Engineering Manager programme at Széchenyi István University, won two out of three road races at the World University Championships in Costa Rica last year (Photo: FISU - International University Sports Federation)Széchenyi István University has achieved its best result ever in the Hungarian University-College National Championships (MEFOB) in the 2023-24 academic year. The institution, which is also one of the leaders in the sport, is preparing for great competitions and success again in 2025.

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Milestone: SZE’s Formula Student Team Switches to Electric Category

Category: English News Created: 2025.01.16 13:41

Szilárd Bariska said that the change of category is also reflected in the organisational structure of ART: in the spirit of efficient operation, the seven departments have been reduced to five.After the most successful season in its history, the Arrabona Racing Team will replace the internal combustion engine with an electric engine and will compete in the electric category, announced the Széchenyi István University’s Formula Student team. The switch is a huge challenge, but also a new perspective: students will have the opportunity to try out the latest technologies of e-mobility in practice, thus gaining even more competitive knowledge.

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SZE Open Day Draws 5,000+ Visitors with Quality Education and Modern Facilities

Category: English News Created: 2025.01.15 14:47

At the exhibition in the Győr City University Hall, thousands of people showed interest in the programmes of Széchenyi István University (Photo: András Adorján)More than 5,000 people attended the Open Doors event of Széchenyi István University, where students were able to learn about the institution's quality academic programmes, its European-standard teaching and research infrastructure, its Halls of Residence and student life. Participants were informed in detail about the admission requirements for each degree programme, for which applications are open until 15 February.

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Manufacturing Technology Advisory Board: SZE Engages Industry Leaders in Education Development

Category: English News Created: 2025.01.14 07:00

Manufacturing Technology Advisory Board: SZE Engages Industry Leaders in Education Development

The aim of the advisory board established at Széchenyi István University is to develop the field of production technology and to provide practical training tailored to the needs of companies. The initiative of the Audi Hungaria Faculty of Vehicle Engineering focuses on the renewal and continuous review of mechanical and automotive engineering courses.

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Educatio: EFOTT Host SZE at the Global Forefront with Cutting-edge Technologies

Category: English News Created: 2025.01.13 11:01

This year, too, many people were interested in the courses offered by Széchenyi István University (Photo: András Adorján)Széchenyi István University is a key participant of the Educatio Exhibition in Budapest, as this year's EFOTT will be hosted by the Győr-based institution. The agreement was signed at the opening of the event, which will take place from 9-11 January. The University's spectacular and surprising booth was open until Saturday at Hungexpo's Pavilion D, and on 14 January at the open day on the Győr campus.

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Educatio Exhibition and Open Days: SZE to Showcase Academic Programmes on offer in Budapest and Győr

Category: English News Created: 2025.01.08 12:45

Széchenyi István University's Race Car Simulator Was a Highlight at Last Year's Educatio Exhibition. (Photo: András Adorján)Széchenyi István University will showcase its offerings at a spectacular booth during the Educatio Exhibition in Budapest from 9–11 January and will host an open day on 14 January at its Győr campus. Visitors to these events can experience cutting-edge technologies such as agricultural drones, VR bicycles, and eye-tracking cameras. Additionally, they can try out the e-sports simulator, meet student teams, and even get a glimpse into the world of drone soccer.

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