One of the key focuses of Széchenyi István University is sustainability, which it emphasizes in its educational and research and development activities. The University's achievements in this area are reflected in its improved position on the Sustainability Rankings published on 10 December by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a leading international higher education rating organization.

Széchenyi István University achieved outstanding sports results in 2024. In May, it successfully organised the biggest event in Hungarian university sport, and then also excelled in other university championships. The same was true of the world competitions, which saw 20 of the institution's students win the title of University Athlete of the Year.

Dávid Szegletes, an alumnus of Széchenyi István University, is among the few Audi Hungaria employees contributing to Audi Formula Racing GmbH’s preparations for the four-ring brand's Formula 1 debut. Recently returning from the company’s Neuburg development centre to Győr, Dávid was invited to the Formula Student Symposium held at Széchenyi University to share insights about his work as a constructor.