News about our faculty
2025
EXPLORING THE WORLD: SZE STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR PANNONIA SCHOLARSHIP IN 40+ COUNTRIES
Through the Pannonia Scholarship Programme, students of Széchenyi István University can gain international experiences that support their studies, careers, and personal development, while also creating lifelong memories. Applications for the 2025–2026 academic year are open until 16 March, offering opportunities to travel to over 40 countries across four continents. Additionally, students can still apply for short-term mobility programmes and internships lasting between 2–30 days for the current academic year, with applications open until May.
AFTER CONQUERING SPACE, TEAM AT SZE NOW DESIGNS ITS OWN SATELLITE
The communications module developed by the SZESAT College for Advanced Studies at Széchenyi István University orbited the Earth for one and a half years aboard the MRC-100 satellite, transmitting messages. With the recent successful conclusion of the mission, students from Győr have moved closer to their goal of launching their own satellite into space.
NEARLY 700 GRADUATES FROM FOUR FACULTIES RECEIVED THEIR DIPLOMAS AT SZE OVER THE WEEKEND
At Széchenyi István University, approximately 250 students received their diplomas during the weekday degree ceremonies, while nearly 700 graduates took part in the weekend graduation events. On Friday, graduates from the Deák Ferenc Faculty of Law and Political Sciences, along with the Audi Hungaria Faculty of Automotive Engineering, received their degrees, while graduates from the Kautz Gyula Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Informatics and Electrical Engineering were honoured on Saturday.
XVII. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CONFERENCE ON MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Students from all technical universities across the country, and even beyond its borders, are invited to participate in the XVII. International Student Conference on Mechanical Engineering. With a history spanning nearly two decades, the event serves as a meeting place, a competition, and a platform for building industrial connections. Registration is open until 2nd March.
NEW ENGLISH-TAUGHT PROGRAMMES AT SZE FROM SEPTEMBER
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. Among the new programmes is the Business Informatics BSc full-time programme at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Informatics and Electrical Engineering.
SZE’S RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY
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.
SOCIAL EVENT OF THE YEAR: RECOGNIZING THE BEST OF SZE AT THE UNIVERSITY AWARDS GALA AND MEDIA BALL
At 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. The University awarded the University Innovation Excellence Award to the SZEnergy Team for their achievements in the development and application of energy-efficient technologies, as well as their high-level activities promoting sustainable mobility.
MILESTONE: SZE’S FORMULA STUDENT TEAM SWITCHES TO ELECTRIC CATEGORY
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.
SZE OPEN DAY DRAWS 5,000+ VISITORS WITH QUALITY EDUCATION AND MODERN FACILITIES
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.
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.
EDUCATIO EXHIBITION AND OPEN DAYS: SZE TO SHOWCASE ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES ON OFFER IN BUDAPEST AND GYŐR
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.
SZESNAKE: A STUDENT'S GAME CHANGING CREATION
A self-developed board game, created by Donát Magda, a student of Széchenyi István University, has been named SZEsnake at the instigation of lecturer, Dr Katalin Kovács. The first version was designed for first-year students of Computer Science Engineering and Business Informatics programmes, but by changing the task cards, it can be adapted to any field of study.
2024
SZENERGY TEAM: THREE WORLD RECORDS AND CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT BY THE SZE TEAM
Thanks to years of persistent work, the SZEnergy Team has reached the top: for the third time in a row since 2022, the team has won the energy-efficiency race of the Shell Eco-marathon European race in the Urban Concept category, and on all three occasions with world records, winning the trophy for the self-driving car category in the last two years. The team is not resting on its laurels, however, and is constantly improving its car to defend their title next year.
MOTIVATIONAL LECTURE BY LAJOS MOCSAI OPENS SCIENTIFIC AND ARTISTIC STUDENTS’ CONFERENCE AT SZE
On 26 November, nearly 500 students presented their research in over 40 sections at the Scientific and Artistic Students’ Conference at Széchenyi István University. The event, which attracted a record number of participants, began with a keynote address by Dr Lajos Mocsai, Professor and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation for the Hungarian University of Physical Education and Sports Sciences. Dr Mocsai, a former head coach of the Hungarian national handball team, spoke about how motivational methods used in sports can enhance scientific performance.
SZE CELEBRATES ACADEMIC DAY WITH DOCTORAL CEREMONIES, PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS
The Academic Day at Széchenyi István University, held annually to commemorate the birth anniversary of its namesake, Count István Széchenyi, is the institution’s most prestigious event. The Senate of Széchenyi István University awarded the title of Honorary Master Lecturer to József Kóbor, retired engineering instructor from the University. Graduates of the Multidisciplinary Doctoral School of Engineering Sciences who took their doctoral oaths include György Istenes (supervisor: Dr. Zoltán Horváth), Mehran Amini (supervisors: Dr. Kóczy T. László and Dr. Hatwagner F. Miklós).
FIRST INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CONFERENCE ORGANIZED BY SZE CONCLUDED SUCCESSFULLY
With the participation of Austrian, Slovak, and Hungarian universities, Széchenyi István University hosted its first-ever conference on industrial and applied mechanics in mid-November. The programme featured high-quality presentations and discussions aimed at fostering collaborative research.
THREATS AND CHALLENGES: SZE HOSTS CYBERSECURITY CONFERENCE
With cyber-attacks causing billions of dollars of economic damage around the world every year, cybersecurity has become a key issue for public organisations, companies and even individuals. A professional and academic conference on the current issues was organised by Széchenyi István University, where the first educational programme of legal experts in the field was launched in Hungary.
DRONE FORUM 2024: LATEST INNOVATIONS AND CHALLENGES EXPLORED AT SZE
The latest developments, regulatory issues and the sustainability potential of the technology were the focus of the Drone Forum 2024, organised by the Digital Development Centre of Széchenyi István University, Edutus University and Cloud For Intelligent Airplace (CloudIA) Ltd. on 14 November at the Győr Innovation Park. The organisation of the event was inspired by the aim of the current Hungarian Presidency of the European Union to bring together industry leaders, researchers and policy makers to shape the future of drone use.
SZE SUPPORTS GRADUATION SUCCESS WITH "MATHEMATICS 0" COURSE
At first glance, it might seem like an additional requirement, but the "Mathematics 0" course introduced by Széchenyi István University in several degree programmes from the spring semester serves to fill gaps in fundamental numeracy skills, thereby facilitating successful completion of foundational and professional subjects. Essentially, the institution offers free tutoring to students, allowing them to earn their degree in three and a half years with greater confidence, without incurring extra costs for themselves or their families.
SZE STUDENTS TRIUMPH WITH BOSCH×RICHTER INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION AWARD
Two students from Széchenyi István University, Fanni Lőrincz, , majoring in Business Administration and Management, and Balázs Szőnyi, a student of Mechatronics Engineering have developed a solution based on artificial intelligence models that allows the user to talk to the device as if it were a living human being. Their aim was primarily to help socially isolated people and people with mental illnesses and to prevent the development of such illnesses. Their application recently won the BoschxRichter Gedeon Industrial Innovation Award.
SZÉCHENYI ISTVÁN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS EXCEL AT WORLDSKILLS 2024
Three students from Széchenyi István University participated in the WorldSkills Championships. Bianka Dely, in the Graphic Design Technology category, and Roland Izsó, who finished fourth in the Industry 4.0 category, won a medal of excellence, while Péter Losonczi was among the best in the Electrical Installations category.
REPORTING WEEK: NEW INITIATIVE BRINGS GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO THE ACADEMIC AND EXAM PERIODS
Starting this academic year, the introduction of a reporting week at Széchenyi István University offers additional flexibility and planning options for both lecturers and students. This week will allow more time for making up missed classes, practical sessions and in-class tests, or, in the case of project-based subjects, for the reports as well.
HUNDREDS OF SZE STUDENTS AID IN FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS
Over the course of a day and a half, more than 200 Hungarian and international students from Széchenyi István University responded to the institution's call to volunteer to help with flood protection in Mosonmagyaróvár and at the Győr-Bácsa site of the North Transdanubia Water Management Directorate.
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS HONOURED AT SZE’S OPENING CEREMONY
The 2024/25 academic year officially began at Széchenyi István University with the opening ceremony on 2 September. At the event, the Student and Athlete Scholarships and the Outstanding Student, Outstanding Athlete Awards were also presented to 54 students.13 students from our faculty were awarded.
VICTORY AND THIRD PLACE FOR SZE'S ARRABONA RACING TEAM
Celebrating its tenth year of existence, the Arrabona Racing Team, a student led and operated racing team of Széchenyi István University participating in the Formula Student series, won the FS East at ZalaZone in Zalaegerszeg on the first weekend of August, and a week earlier finished third on the Red Bull Ring in Austria. The SZEngine team, also made up of students from Széchenyi, contributed to the international success by developing the vehicle's engine.
ADMISSIONS 2024: SZE WELCOMES OVER 4,400 FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS TO HIGH-QUALITY COURSES
A total of 4409 first-year students will start their studies at Széchenyi István University in September. In a significant number of degree programmes, the point thresholds have risen compared to last year, with some courses only being accessible with 487 points. All this shows that there are well-prepared students coming to the institution's high-quality courses. At Széchenyi István University, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Informatics and Electrical Engineering again attracted the largest number of applicants this year, and compared to last year, the Faculty's courses were typically better attended. As has been the case so far, the admission threshold and the average score are higher for full-time courses in engineering and for correspondence courses in IT.
NEARLY 500 NEW ENGINEERS GRADUATE AT SZÉCHENYI ISTVÁN UNIVERSITY
The three engineering faculties at Széchenyi István University have held their graduation ceremonies. This academic year, almost five hundred students graduated from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Informatics and Electrical Engineering, the Audi Hungaria Faculty of Vehicle Engineering and the Faculty of Architecture Civil Engineering and Transport Sciences. Our faculty, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Informatics and Electrical Engineering had around 200 new graduates.
DR PÉTER VÁRI, PROFESSOR AT SZE, DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL OF NMHH, RECEIVES BAY ZOLTÁN PRIZE
Dr Péter Vári, Associate Professor at Széchenyi István University and Deputy Director-General of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH), has been awarded the Bay Zoltán Prize by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He continues to make it his priority to support the education of quality engineering students and the activities of student excellence.
ART UNVEILS NEW CAR: SZÉCHENYI TEAM READY FOR RACES
Less weight, more reliability - that's how the Arrabona Racing Team (ART), celebrating its tenth anniversary, describes this year's car. The Formula Student team from Széchenyi István University presented its new car at a rollout event, which could help the team to return to the top of the standings after learning from last season's experiences.
SZE’S WORLD RECORD-BREAKING CAR IS PROTECTED BY A DESIGN PATENT
Széchenyi István University pays special attention to the protection of its intellectual property: the work of its researchers and students is protected by a series of registered patents, design patents and trademarks. This time, the shape of the three-time world champion car of the SZEnergy Team has been registered under a design patent, which legally guarantees that the winning bodywork of the student engineering team will remain inimitable in the future.
SZE AND XUZHOU UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SIGNED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Széchenyi István University and the Xuzhou University of Technology plan to establish cooperation in the fields of education, research and culture. The representatives of the two institutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enter into a partnership.
THEY GRADUATED FIFTY YEARS AGO - SZE SALUTED ENGINEERS WITH GOLD DIPLOMAS
Almost a hundred people received their gold diplomas in person at an event held in two parts at Széchenyi István University on 6 June. The ceremony, during which engineers and technicians who graduated from the predecessor Technical College of Transportation and Telecommunications (abbreviated as KTMF in Hungarian) over the past fifty years were honoured, took place for the third time this year.
SZÉCHENYI UNIVERSITY TEAM SUPPLIES ENGINES FOR TWO RACING CARS AND DEVELOPS HYBRID DRIVE
Whatever happens during the racing season, 2024 will be written in capital letters in the SZEngine Team's chronicle book: on the one hand, two Formula Student teams will have cars with hearts from Győr this year, and on the other hand, the team is opening up to hybrid drives for the first time, so much so that they will be testing the innovative technology in the autumn. The team of engine development students from Széchenyi University unveiled their developments at the usual pre-race rollout event.
WORLD RECORD FOR THE THIRD TIME AT EUROPE'S BIGGEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY COMPETITION
The SZEnergy Team, a team of students developing an electric vehicle at Széchenyi István University, has once again taken first place in Europe's largest energy efficiency competition in the category of self-driving and electrically powered city cars. In the latter, they won first place, breaking their own world record for the second time.
FOCUS ON SPACE: THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE WORLD TELECOMMUNICATIONS DAY WAS HELD AT SZE
The latest space communications technologies, satellite services and space exploration were the focus of this year's World Telecommunications Day conference. The event was held for the 15th time at Széchenyi István University with the special support of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH).
THE STUDENT TEAM OF SZE WANT TO BREAK WORLD RECORD WITH A CAR HONED TO PERFECTION
Last May, the SZEnergy Team won both the energy efficiency and autonomous categories, closing the world's largest energy efficiency race, the Shell Eco-marathon, with a double victory and breaking its own previous world record. The team from Széchenyi István University in Győr has set the bar even higher than usual this year, aiming for a double title, if possible with another world record. Before travelling to the race venue, they presented their completed developments.
WHERE TALENTS MEET: SCIENTIFIC AND ART STUDENTS' CONFERENCE AT SZÉCHENYI ISTVÁN UNIVERSITY
More than 300 students presented their projects and artworks at the Széchenyi István University's Scientific and Art Students' Conference (TDK) and Talent Day on 24 April. Of the entries from the Faculty of Mechanical, Computer and Electrical Engineering, 12 were qualified for the National Scientific and Art Students' Conference (OTDK), 5 first prizes and 6 special prizes were awarded. This semester again, international students were well represented at the conference: 24 students participated, 3 of them from our faculty.
HUNGARIAN RESEARCH NETWORK AND SZE ENTER INTO PARTNERSHIP FOR FUTURE-ORIENTED RESEARCH
The Széchenyi István University has signed a cooperation agreement with the HUN-REN Centre, responsible for the management and operation of the independent research network, and its Research Centre for Energy Sciences, Research Centre for Natural Sciences and for Research Institute for Earth Physics and Space Sciences. The partners have concluded agreements to coordinate their professional research activities and to establish a framework for cooperation in order to achieve scientific results.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN PRACTICE: COMMUNITY POWER BUILDING AT THE CONFERENCE OF SZE
Take students from different universities, randomly put them into mixed teams, solve a problem given by an industrial company in three days and present it in front of a jury of academics - this was the International Student Conference on Mechanical Engineering at Széchenyi István University. However, the event means always much more than just a competition: it connects companies from the Western Transdanubian region with students, gives insight into real projects and forges a real community.
NATIONAL HOLIDAY: SZÉCHENYI UNIVERSITY STAFF, STUDENTS AND ASSOCIATES HONOURED
RECOGNITION AWARDS PRESENTED AT SZE’S CEREMONY FOR 15TH MARCH
The Senate of Széchenyi István University awarded the title of Honorary University Professor to internationally recognized radio telecommunications experts Dr István Bozsóki and Dr József Orbán. Mrs G. Kovács, master instructor at the Department of Machine Design was honoured with the Bakonyi István Outstanding Educator Award. Doctoral degrees were awarded to János Hollósi (Department of Informatics) and Tamás Budai (Department of Telecommunications).
THE SZESAT TEAM PRESENTED THE SATELLITE OF SZÉCHENYI ISTVÁN UNIVERSITY IN THE NETHERLANDS
The satellite construction section of the SZESAT Interdisciplinary Special College of the Széchenyi István University has achieved a significant international success by being the first Hungarian university team to qualify for the European Space Agency (ESA) Fly Your Satellite! programme. At a workshop in the Netherlands, the students of the institution presented the current stage of their SZESAT-1 satellite.
A FORMER STUDENT OF SZE BUILT ONE OF THE LEADING HUNGARIAN LED DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
Bence Szórádi, a former electrical engineering student of Széchenyi István University has had an unusual journey. At the age of 19, in parallel with his studies he launched his business and has not stopped since then. This successful businessman won the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award at the age of only 24 and was soon on the cover of Forbes, just one month after defending his thesis. He told us about this unique career journey.
A STUDENT OF SZÉCHENYI ISTVÁN UNIVERSITY IMPROVED HIS SKILLS ON PROGRAMMES ABROAD
Hundreds of students have benefited from short training programmes within the framework of the RUN-EU cooperation, which have enabled them to spend a week in the cities of the institutions involved in the project. Dániel Doma, a student at Széchenyi István University, has taken advantage of this opportunity three times: in Portugal, Ireland and most recently in Austria, where he has been able to learn more about the Python programming language and artificial intelligence.
STUDENTS OF SZÉCHENYI UNIVERSITY AMONG THE WINNERS OF THE ERPSIM COMPETITION
A team of international students from Széchenyi István University beat off American, Asian, European universities in a prestigious international ERP business simulation competition.
UNIVERSITY AWARDS GALA AND MEDIA BALL: SZÉCHENYI ISTVÁN UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZES ITS BEST
Three students, one lecturer and one alumnus of Széchenyi István University were honoured at the University Awards Gala on 13 January at the Media Ball. The University Hall was packed for the prestigious event. Dániel Doma, a student of computer engineering, was awarded Student of Year 2023.
CONFERENCE: THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OF SZE WON THE PRIZE FOR THE MOST INTERESTING PRESENTATION
A Moroccan master's student of Széchenyi István University has won the prize for the most interesting presentation at a professional conference on business informatics. The talented youngster presented a comparative study in which she tested her own artificial intelligence-based software against other applications available on the market.
SZÉCHENYI UZBEK STUDENT WINS PRIZE FOR BEST ENGLISH-LANGUAGE PRESENTATION
The prize for the best presentation in English was awarded to Ulugbek Bayboboev, a Master's student in Business Informatics at Széchenyi István University, who spoke to the audience on "The importance of cloud technologies in everyday life", summarising the results of his research in Uzbekistan.