Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences

About

The Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE), Hungary’s flagship life sciences university consists of 8 different faculties for studies and research hosting approximately 15,000 students. The university’s campuses, located throughout the country, are home to some beautiful buildings in Hungary, offering students and staff a comfortable, relaxing environment for the attainment of knowledge. With parts of its history dating back over a century, MATE blends Hungary’s rich traditions with cutting-edge technology to meet the needs of its students in today’s competitive labour markets.

Within the eight faculties, degree programs are offered in a wide variety of subjects ranging from natural and environmental sciences, food engineering, horticulture, landscape architecture and mechanical engineering to business economics, social sciences, civil engineering and health sciences. Programs are available at every level from vocational training, through BSc and MSc courses to PhD and beyond.

MATE understands the importance of internationalization and promotes a variety of international activities. With partners on almost every continent, MATE students and staff can operate on a global scale to gain and share the essential knowledge for success in the globalized world. In addition to the courses offered to Hungarian students, SZIU has launched several BSc, MSc and PhD programs in English as well.

The main campus is located in Central Hungary, in Gödöllő, which is approx. 25 km from the capital, Budapest. The campus can be reached easily and is situated in a pleasant, green environment. The on-campus dormitories offer services of 3-star hotels, therefore the students can be accommodated in comfortable and modern rooms. The various associations and organizations of students contribute to active student life on campus. The sports centre and the recently renovated football fields provide several sports facilities to the youth.

10 REASONS why you should choose MATE

1. degree programs are offered in a wide variety of subjects
2. nationally and internationally acknowledged professors
3. nearly 10% of our students are international: from Latin America through Africa and Europe to the Asia-Pacific
4. widespread corporate network with national and multinational companies
5. high-rank governments personnel have always been appointed by our Alumni
6. International Cooperation Culture award for carrying out excellent student exchange projects and programmes (2013)
7. the main campus is located in Central Hungary, in Gödöllő (approx. 25 km from the capital, Budapest) in a pleasant, green environment
8. vivid cultural and social life
9. on-campus dormitories with all modern amenities
10. a sports centre and recently renovated football fields provide several sports facilities

Degree Programmes in English

Bachelor Programmes

• Agricultural Engineering
• Wildlife Conservation And Management
• Management And Business Administration
• Mechanical Engineering

Master Programmes

• Agricultural Engineering
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Wildlife Conservation And Management
• Rural Development And Agribusiness
• Management And Leadership
• Mechanical Engineering
• Horticultural Engineering
• Food Technology Engineering
• Garden Art And Landscape Design

PhD Programmes

• Animal Science
• Biology Sciences
• Plant Science
• Environmental Sciences
• Horticultural Science
• Food Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Regional Sciences
• Management And Business Administration
• Landscape Architecture And Landscape Ecology