SOPRONI EGYETEM

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.

International Peer Support in Action: Sharing, Reusing and Caring

At the University of Sopron, sustainability is not just about protecting nature. It is also about caring for one another and making the most of what we already have.

A New Academic Year Begins at the University of Sopron

The University of Sopron officially opened the 2026/2027 academic year with a festive ceremony, welcoming  new  students to another year of university life.