University of Szeged Faculty of Engineering

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Nobel Laureate Katalin Karikó spoke at the Collegium Hungaricum in Vienna, addressing Austrian high school students and their peers from Hungary. In her presentation, the renowned biochemist emphasized the importance of maintaining both physical and mental well-being. She shared personal reflections from her life, recalling how her fascination with nature – especially with plants – first took root in childhood, gradually growing to include chemistry, biology, and geography, and inspiring her to create detailed illustrations of living organisms.

Starting this weekend, the SZTE Klebelsberg Library will extend its opening hours to better accommodate students preparing for exams, helping them maximize their study time. For a month, the university library will be open from 8 a.m. to midnight on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

BYD signed a statement of intent for a future Memorandum of Understanding with six vocational training centers in the Southern Great Plain region of Hungary and the University of Szeged. The signing took place on Tuesday, May 6, marking a key step toward future cooperation in education and workforce development.

On April 25, 2025, the University of Szeged hosted the highly anticipated International Cultural Event (ICE), an evening dedicated to celebrating the rich diversity of its student community. Now a well-established tradition, the event offered a vibrant platform for students from around the world to showcase their cultural heritage through performances and activities, reinforcing the profound impact of cultural exchange in uniting diverse communities.

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A high-level delegation from Uzbekistan visited the University of Szeged’s Faculty of Engineering during the ArchEnerg Metal Cluster event to explore new avenues for cooperation in sustainable energy and technological innovation.

Discover the benefits of living and learning in the City of Sunshine!

Szeged, Hungary’s third-largest city, is increasingly popular among international students. Situated near the converging borders of Hungary, Romania, and Serbia, it is often called the “City of Sunshine” and widely regarded as one of the most attractive places to study.

Starting January 1, international students can access the University of Szeged’s application platform to apply for self-financed programs for the Fall Semester of the 2025/2026 academic year.