SOPRONI EGYETEM

Intercultural Morning at Fáy Secondary School of Economics with University of Sopron Students

International students from the University of Sopron recently visited Fáy András Bilingual Secondary School of Economics to lead engaging English-language sessions. The students shared personal insights into the culture, traditions and everyday life of their home countries, including Kazakhstan, Algeria, Tanzania and Gambia.

A New Milestone in Enhancing Teaching Performance at University of Sopron

On June 4, 2025, the PROFFORMANCE+ project successfully concluded its online closing conference, gathering over 150 higher education professionals. The University participated as a PROFFORMANCE Institutional Ambassador, demonstrating its strong commitment to advancing the quality of higher education and fostering continuous development in teaching competencies. As an Institutional Ambassador, the University has pledged to enhance the standard of education and actively support faculty performance improvement. A key part of this commitment involved piloting the innovative digital teaching performance assessment tool developed by the Tempus Public Foundation within an international consortium framework.

University of the Year: National Recognition for Successful Admissions Campaigns

The University of Sopron has been awarded the University of the Year 2025 prize in the category of "Successful Admissions Campaigns." The award ceremony, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Innovation, was held on the evening of May 29, 2025, at the Várkert Bazár in Budapest — a celebration of higher education in Hungary. Hungarian universities competed in eight categories at the event. According to Prof. Dr. Attila Fábián, Rector of the University, the award is a professional success for the entire university community and affirms the values represented by the University of Sopron, as well as the high-quality work being carried out at the institution.

Digital Leap into the Future – New Environment and Media Studio at the University of Sopron

At the University of Sopron, new digital classrooms and a media studio were inaugurated in a ceremonial setting as part of Project No. RRF-2.1.2-21-2022-00011. With this development, the institution further strengthens its position at the forefront of higher education digitalization in Hungary.

Cuban Rectors' Delegation Visits University of Sopron to Explore Future Collaborations

The University of Sopron recently hosted a distinguished delegation from Cuba, marking a significant step forward in fostering international academic partnerships. The visit brought together prominent university leaders from Cuba and Hungary, strengthening ties and exploring new avenues for cooperation.

Professor Dr. Bálint Heil Elected President of the European Forestry Higher Education Network

A Historic and Unprecedented Professional Achievement at the University of Sopron – Its Professor Elected President of the European Forestry Higher Education Network

From now on, Prof. Dr. Bálint Heil, Dean of the Faculty of Forestry at the University of Sopron (SOE EMK), will lead the international organization uniting European forestry higher education institutions. The new president of the SILVA Network was elected during the organization’s 2025 scientific conference at the Technical University of Zvolen. At the large-scale professional meeting, the network’s members unanimously supported the Hungarian candidate in the vote.