Széchenyi István University
About Széchenyi István University
Basic information and contact details for Széchenyi István University
Széchenyi István University (SZE) is located in Győr, a prosperous city in north-west Hungary, situated midway between the capitals of Hungary, Austria and Slovakia. As a dynamically developing HEI with nearly 14,000 students, since 2016 the University has seen a rapid rise in the number of international students, now representing 70 nations.
With a total number of approximately 200 study programmes at all academic levels, within the 9 Faculties and 4 Doctoral Schools, the University offers a choice of over 40 English-taught programmes with STEM subjects and Business & Economics disciplines dominating. In conjunction with the University of Rhode Island (Kingston, RI, USA) SZE has launched an AACSB accredited double-degree MBA degree, employing world-class educators.
Due to its optimum location, the city of Győr is a leading automotive and industrial hub. Ever since its establishment in the city in 1993, Audi Hungaria Zrt., now ranking as the world’s largest engine plant, has enjoyed an organic cooperation with Széchenyi István University, which carries out industrial research activities for and in conjunction with the company. In 2015, the partnership resulted in the creation of the Audi Hungaria Faculty of Automotive Engineering. Studies in the field of Vehicle Engineering are consequently a highly popular choice for international applicants. Besides Audi, the University has over 3000 other corporate partners.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at Széchenyi István University
- Student gender ratio
- 44 F : 56 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 6% (1)
- Students per staff
- 16.1 (1)
- Student total
- 12060 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Subjects Taught at Széchenyi István University
See below for a range of subjects taught at Széchenyi István University
Arts and Humanities
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Sport Science
Medical and Health
- Other Health
Social Sciences
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology