We were happy to invite our international students and their mentors to our traditional Fall Semester Welcome Day on the 3rd of October 2024.
It was a joyful afternoon, where our students got to know each other and listened to presentations about the University, the Faculties, and Selmec student traditions.
Below you can read the short reports of participants and access the complete album of pictures taken during the event.
"On October 3rd, we kicked off our journey at Sopron University with an amazing Welcome Day for international students!
The event was packed with useful introductions about the city and the university—super helpful for all of us.
The highlight? A mesmerizing performance by a traditional dance group! Even the break was productive, as we got to connect with fellow students from all over the world.
We also had an incredible presentation on student life and traditions—it was so insightful! And to top it all off, we enjoyed a fantastic jazz performance. The whole day was filled with positive vibes, support from our awesome mentors, and an atmosphere that truly celebrated diversity.
Feeling grateful to be part of this global community!" - Alfiya Bakhi, Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holder from Kazakhstan
"The Opening Ceremony last Thursday was a truly enchanting event. We enjoyed a series of engaging presentations that provided our newcomers with valuable insights into our school, its traditions, and the vibrant city of Sopron. In between the presentations, the students showcased their remarkable talents with fantastic performances, reminding us of the incredible diversity and creativity that our University attracts from around the globe. A heartfelt thank you to the staff of Ligneum for their warm hospitality, and to the Ürmös Dance Group for their captivating show!" - Áron Bogsán, mentor student from the Faculty of Forestry
This semester, the University of Sopron welcomes 56 new international students enrolled in full-time programs, further reflecting the global appeal of our institution.
These students come from 40+ different countries, with the largest groups hailing from Azerbaijan, Tunisia, as well as notable numbers from Nigeria, Algeria, Russia, Syria, Kazakhstan, and Sudan. This diversity underscores the increasing interest in the university from around the world, particularly from Eurasian countries, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Of these new arrivals, 33 are Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship recipients, 20 are self-funded students, and 3 hold FAO Scholarships. Additionally, 27 Erasmus+ students from various European countries will spend one or two semesters with us, further strengthening short-term mobility and intercultural exchange.
This highlights the university’s ongoing commitment to fostering international collaboration. The distribution of students across faculties, particularly the significant interest in the Faculty of Forestry and the Faculty of Economics, points to Sopron's appeal in fields like environmental science, economics, and international development. With a balanced mix of self-funded and scholarship students, Sopron continues to be an attractive destination for learners from across the globe. Currently, more than 150 international students are pursuing their studies here, reinforcing our institution’s growing international presence.
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