Szent Istvan University: Statistics

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#1738 of 14,131 In the World
#599 of 2,785 In Europe
#9 of 43 In Hungary
#168 of 1,024 For Agricultural Engineering
Top50% For 92 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
30%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
szie.hu
Languages
Hungarian;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate30%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (érettségi bizonyĺtvány); Entrance examination
Academic CalendarSeptember to May (September - December; February-May)

We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for Szent Istvan University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Szent Istvan University has published 12,241 scientific papers with 164,441 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Ecology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, Geology, and Genetics.

Publications
12,241
Citations
164,441

Szent Istvan University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
8,895 / 139,193
Environmental Science
8,182 / 120,562
Chemistry
6,022 / 95,261
Ecology
5,716 / 91,376
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
5,352 / 68,903
Engineering
4,641 / 62,250
Medicine
4,550 / 76,489
Geography and Cartography
3,975 / 52,835
Geology
3,843 / 66,385
Genetics
3,741 / 67,869
Biochemistry
3,716 / 66,499
Physics
3,621 / 47,403
Botany
3,484 / 56,270
Agricultural Science
3,006 / 40,409
Computer Science
2,807 / 41,306
Organic Chemistry
2,805 / 43,432
Paleontology
2,559 / 49,809
History
2,503 / 33,887
Archaeology
2,408 / 33,443
Political Science
2,201 / 24,736
Business
2,145 / 23,804
Philosophy
2,053 / 23,350
Law
1,960 / 23,424
Sociology
1,865 / 26,224
Horticulture
1,840 / 21,397
Materials Science
1,820 / 24,549
Quantum and Particle physics
1,757 / 21,172
Nutrition and Food Science
1,672 / 21,785
Economics
1,621 / 17,607
Pathology
1,599 / 29,513
Mathematics
1,476 / 18,742
Psychology
1,429 / 24,939
Statistics
1,235 / 16,966
Animal Science
1,091 / 11,914
Environmental Management
1,042 / 15,060
Zoology
1,036 / 22,884
Public Health
1,028 / 15,785
Demography
1,004 / 16,021
Art & Design
955 / 11,035
Marketing
952 / 11,753

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 13 36
1993 20 30
1994 20 28
1995 23 40
1996 21 45
1997 12 70
1998 44 82
1999 27 104
2000 115 143
2001 183 180
2002 209 337
2003 226 623
2004 218 988
2005 207 1251
2006 227 1736
2007 280 1953
2008 230 2201
2009 300 2577
2010 301 3208
2011 293 3471
2012 335 3997
2013 330 4530
2014 410 4997
2015 461 5505
2016 545 6259
2017 513 6697
2018 536 7791
2019 676 9458
2020 839 12442
2021 1114 16011
2022 1184 18642
2023 1144 21856
2024 914 24317
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Szent Istvan University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per semester)
Bachelor's Degree 250,000 HUF
Master's Degree 350,000 HUF
PhD Program 450,000 HUF

The currency used is Hungarian Forint (HUF).

Szent Istvan University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Szent Istvan University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology No No No
Doktori oklevél Animal Husbandry, Biology, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Horticulture, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Regional Studies, Veterinary Science

Szent Istvan University alumni

  1. Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky

    Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky
    Born in
    Hungary Flag Hungary
    Years
    1970-.. (age 55)
    Enrolled in Szent Istvan University
    Studied in 1993
    Occupations
    politiciandiplomatmilitary officer
    Biography

    Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky is a Hungarian diplomat and politician who was the ambassador of Hungary to the United Kingdom from 2016 to 2022. He handed over his credentials to Elizabeth II on 15 November 2016 in Buckingham Palace. His wife is Alexandra Szentkirályi (Szalay-Bobrovniczky), government spokesperson. Since 2022, he has been the minister of defence of Hungary.

  2. Gábor Kubatov

    Gábor Kubatov
    Born in
    Hungary Flag Hungary
    Years
    1966-.. (age 59)
    Enrolled in Szent Istvan University
    Studied in 1997
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Gábor Kubatov is a Hungarian politician, member of the National Assembly (MP) from Fidesz Budapest Regional List from 2006 to 2014, and his party's national list since 2014.

  3. György Bálint

    György Bálint
    Born in
    Hungary Flag Hungary
    Years
    1919-2020 (aged 101)
    Enrolled in Szent Istvan University
    Studied in 1937-1941
    Studied in 1949
    Occupations
    horticulturistpolitician
    Biography

    György Bálint was a Hungarian horticulturist, Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, journalist, author, and politician who served as an MP. He was colloquially known as Bálint gazda (lit. "Farmer Bálint"), from his appearances in the TV program Ablak, where he appeared as an amicable, fatherly horticultural expert.

  4. Tibor Benkő

    Tibor Benkő
    Born in
    Hungary Flag Hungary
    Years
    1955-.. (age 70)
    Enrolled in Szent Istvan University
    Studied in 2006
    Occupations
    politicianmilitary officer
    Biography

    Tibor Benkő is a Hungarian military officer and government official. He served as the Minister of Defence from 2018 to 2022. He previously was a four-star general in the Hungarian Defence Forces, serving as Chief of the Defence Staff from 6 June 2010 until 16 May 2018.

All 9 notable alumni

Szent Istvan University faculties and divisions

Faculty : Agricultural and Environmental Studies Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Biotechnology, Botany, Crop Production, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Plant and Crop Protection, Wildlife, Zoology
Faculty : Applied Arts and Pedagogy Pedagogy, Primary Education, Teacher Training
Faculty : Architecture and Civil Engineering Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering
Faculty : Economics and Social Sciences Accountancy, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, Public Administration, Rural Studies, Social Sciences
Faculty : Economics, Agriculture and Health Studies Accountancy, Adult Education, Agriculture, Business Administration, Cooking and Catering, Economics, Finance, Health Sciences, Management, Tourism
Faculty : Mechanical Engineering Computer Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics
Faculty : Veterinary Science Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology, Microbiology, Ophthalmology, Parasitology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Surgery, Toxicology, Veterinary Science, Zoology
Faculty : Water and Environmental Management Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Management, Environmental Management, Mechanical Engineering, Waste Management
Institute : Health Care and Environmental Sanitation Studies Environmental Studies, Health Sciences

General information

Alternative names SZIE
Szent István University
Szent István Egyetem
Founded 2000
Accreditation Hungarian Educational Authority (Oktatási Hivatal)
Motto Életre való döntés
A decision for life
Colors green

Location and contacts

Address Páter Károly utca 1
Gödöllö, 2100
Hungary
City population 33,000

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