SOPRONI EGYETEM

From Baku to Ganja and Back: New Partners and Prospective Students in Azerbaijan

In the second week of October, a delegation from the University of Sopron visited Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, and its second-largest city, Ganja. The visit focused on discussions regarding agriculture, forestry, remote sensing, smart forests, and current developments in the wood industry and economics. The team also engaged with prospective students at the "Study in Europe" fair. The trip has already yielded tangible results, paving the way for student and faculty exchanges and the initiation of joint academic programs and research projects.

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You’re invited to a free, 60-minute session with Statista’s subject experts on how data can help us understand media trust, bias, misinformation, and changing news habits.

Memorial Hike in the Footsteps of Sopron University Students of 1956

Personal memories, historical sites, and a touching poetry recitation made the first event of the University of Sopron’s series of programs, organized for the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight, truly memorable. On the memorial hike on October 17, nearly sixty people set out—including Canada's Ambassador to Hungary, H. E. Judith Gelbman—to recall the fate-defining days of the Sopron students.

International Life Gets Underway at the University of Sopron

It is only early October, but the International Office of the University of Sopron has already launched a number of initiatives to help international students settle in, find their way around and support their well-being. Over the past few weeks, newcomers have had the opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities, from university orientation and city discovery to self-awareness sessions and community and cultural events.

University of Sopron and Mendel University Build Key Regional Partnership

On October 6, 2026, a high-level delegation from Mendel University in Brno (MENDELU) visited the University of Sopron. Leadership and faculty representatives from both institutions reviewed opportunities for strategic cooperation in forestry, wood technology, economics, and sustainability-focused pedagogy.

Record-Breaking Sustainability Ranking: University of Sopron Secures a Spot in the World's TOP 80

The University of Sopron has jumped an impressive 21 places in a single year on the global sustainability leaderboards, claiming the 78th spot worldwide, 27th in Europe, and 3rd in Hungary for 2026. This landmark achievement places the institution solidly within the top 5% of higher education institutions globally.

The university scored 8,805 points out of a possible 10,000 in the UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings 2026. This 88.05% score is particularly remarkable given the surging competition: 2,016 higher education institutions across 110 countries took part this year.