Among the several hundred programmes offered by Széchenyi István University in the general admissions procedure, more than a dozen are being launched for the first time. New master’s programmes are available in the fields of sport, nutrition science, artificial intelligence, agricultural digitalisation, criminology and youth protection, as well as music. In the 2026/27 academic year, 64 programmes will be available in English, including several popular undergraduate engineering degrees and the ESG Expert Master’s programme.

Dávid Faltusz, last year’s winner of the Hungarian Rally2 Championship and a native of Győr, will begin the 2026 season competing as a driver for Széchenyi István University. His goal is not only to build on his domestic successes but also to prove himself internationally and qualify for the European Championship. After completing secondary school, the talented young athlete also plans to continue his studies at the institution.

The latest achievements in sports medicine, sports science and digitalisation were presented at the conference entitled SPEED 2026 – Sport with a Health-Conscious and Digital Approach, recently organised by Széchenyi István University and the Medical Committee of the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ). At the forum, Hungarian and international researchers, as well as practising professionals, sought answers to the most important questions concerning safe sport, rehabilitation and prevention. As part of the programme, the UEFA Get Trained, Save Lives initiative was introduced, strengthening preparedness for life-saving interventions in the world of sport.