Quick Summary
Since 1968, Széchenyi István University has been one of Hungary's prominent public (foundation-managed)s, based in Győr. Ranked #801-1000 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 14000 students including 10% from outside Hungary. Known for strengths in Automotive Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 45%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Located in Hungary's industrial heartland, it offers unique direct career paths into the European automotive industry and a modern, affordable European lifestyle.
Subject Strengths
Automotive EngineeringTransportation EngineeringMechanical EngineeringBusiness and Economics
Founded1968
TypePublic (Foundation-managed)
Total Students14000
Intl Students10%
Faculty Ratio20
CampusRiverside Campus
Campus SizeUrban
Affiliated HospitalsPetz Aladár University Teaching Hospital
AccreditationHungarian Higher Education Accreditation Committee (MAB)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#801-1000
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1501+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
BSc in Automotive Engineering,BSc in Computer Science Engineering,BSc in Business Administration and Management,MSc in Infrastructure Engineering,MSc in Supply Chain Management,PhD in Regional and Economic Sciences
Programs
Multidisciplinary Doctoral School of Engineering Sciences,Wittmann Antal Multidisciplinary Doctoral School of Plant, Animal and Environmental Sciences,Doctoral School of Regional and Economic Sciences
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Automotive Research Center,Digital Development Center,Agriculture and Food Industry Research Center
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Hungarian Higher Education Accreditation Committee (MAB)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate45%
IELTS5.5
TOEFL65
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · 2025-02-15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · 2025-11-15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on your motivation letter and relevant industrial background if applying for engineering. Stipendium Hungaricum applicants must apply by mid-January.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Hungarian Forint
UG Tuition
Ft1,400,000/yr
per year · HUF
Living Cost
Ft2,200,000/yr
per year · HUF
PG Tuition
Ft1,650,000/yr
per year · HUF
Application Fee
$160
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
Ft3,800,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · HUF
Scholarships AvailableStipendium Hungaricum,Christian Young People Scholarship,Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$4,800
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from BSc in Automotive Engineering,BSc in Computer Science Engineering,BSc in Business Administration and Management,MSc in Infrastructure Engineering,MSc in Supply Chain Management,PhD in Regional and Economic Sciences programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Logistics Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| International Relations | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Computer Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$28,000
Average Salary After Graduation
94%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementDirectly integrated with Audi Hungaria and the Győr Industrial Park.
Industry Connections
Audi HungariaBoschContinentalRába Automotive Group
Notable Alumni
Zsolt Borkai,László Palkovics
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
University Sports Hall,Outdoor Athletic Fields,Rowing Club,Fitness Center
Student Clubs
SZE Engine (Formula Student),Arrabona Racing Team,International Student Network,Erasmus Student Network
Library Resources
University Library and Archives,Electronic Information Service (EISZ) Access,Specialized Technical Collections
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,CEEPUS,Makovecz Program
Summer Programs
Danube Summer School,International Automotive Summer University