History
Szent István University's rich history dates back to the 18th century. With such a long history and legacy of excellence, Szent István University stands as a central pillar of higher education in Hungary and throughout the region.
Education
The University provides education, as well as pursuing research work in the fields of engineering – especially for the automotive industry -, IT, architecture pedagogy, economics, international relations, law and administration, social work, medicine and health, musical arts, agriculture and teacher training.
Research
The university offers unique training and research in the region, which serves primarily the engineering focused production activities, building on the North-Transdanubian economy and its social and institutional environment. Its educational activities provide students with high-level, valuable, professional, and practical education, in addition to the ability and willingness to adapt to any situation.
Short Courses
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
1001 -200
2023
801
2022
801
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
1501
2023
-
2022
-
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Housing services
Right on the banks of the River Danube there is one of the buildings with its 3 wings and 1158 places of living accommodation. There are 3 beds, desks, a bookshelf, cable and Internet access in every room. Every two rooms have a bathroom with shower and a wash-basin, and there are restrooms at the end of the hallways. Every student has his/her own entry card. Your guests have to leave the building by 9 p.m.
Library services
The library as the university's educaton and research support background institution completely fulfills its job with its modern equipments. Education and research need the most scientific backround in the university.
Campus life
Our student dormitory is the main scene of social life. Friendships and study groups evolve here during the years at the university. In the two buildings of our dormitories there are 1620 places available. 40% of this is offered to the freshmen. Admission is valid for a year and it is possible to live with people majoring in the same subject as you – possibly your classmates.
Sports facilities
All students of the university have the right to enrol in the University Sports Club. You justneed a valid student card and to pay the registration fee of 3,000 HUF/year and you will have access to all the sport halls as well as enjoying all then following sports and sport facilities of the University free of charge: gym, swimming, aerobic, dancing, athletics, football, volleyball, basketball, handball, rowing, tennis, badminton, combat sport and ping-pong.
Student clubs
The local student organizations and the nearness to the university give you the opportunity to take an active role in vibrant social life.