The Szent István University (Hungarian: Szent István Egyetem, SZIU) is an agricultural science and veterinary university in Hungary, with its headquarters and main campus in the Central Hungarian town in Budapest.
SZIU is one of Hungary’s most prominent institutions of higher education, consisting of eight different faculties for study and research that host approximately 15,000 students. The universities’ campuses, located throughout the country, are home to some beautiful buildings in Hungary, offering the students and staff a comfortable, relaxing environment for the attainment of knowledge. With parts of its history dating back well over two centuries, SZIU blends Hungary’s rich traditi
ons with cutting-edge technology to meet the needs of its students in today’s competitive labor markets.
Within the eight faculty degree programs, a wide variety of subjects ranging from natural and environmental sciences, food engineering, horticulture, landscape architecture, mechanical engineering to business economics, social sciences, architecture and health sciences are offered, whereas programs are available at every level from vocational training to PhD and beyond.
Gödöllő is a city in Pest County, Hungary, about 30 km east of Budapest. It is often visited as a daytrip from Budapest, or as a stop off while travelling to Eastern Hungary. It is among the most popular destinations for Austrians visiting Hungary, largely due to the royal palace, former home of Emperor Franz Josef and Queen Elizabeth. The town's main square has been completely renovated and is within walking distance of many of the city’s popular sites.