Created: 2026.05.04. 14:48
Students enrolled in the undivided five-year business programme of the private French institution IDRAC Business School recently visited Széchenyi István University. The group of nearly twenty first-year management students was welcomed by the leadership and staff of the Kautz Gyula Faculty of Business and Economics with a range of professional and leisure programmes.
The Kautz Gyula Faculty of Business and Economics at Széchenyi István University maintains an extensive international network, in which partnerships between academic staff play a significant role. An excellent example of this is the long-standing collaboration between Dr Gábor Szabó-Szentgróti, Vice-Dean for Scientific Organisation, and Dr Jessica Lichy, professor at IDRAC Business School in France. Thanks to this cooperation, nearly twenty French students recently visited Győr as part of an international study trip.
The students came to Hungary from the institution’s “Grande École” in Lyon – an undivided five-year programme – to gain first-hand experience of the country’s economic, business and cultural environment. The programme contributed to the development of intercultural competences and provided insight into the functioning of both the academic and corporate sectors. Among other experiences, participants gained an overview of the activities of the University’s strategic partner, Audi Hungaria. The visit established a solid foundation for strengthening student mobility and expanding cooperation.
The French student group was hosted by the Kautz Gyula Faculty of Business and Economics at Széchenyi István University (Photo: András Adorján)
Members of the group were also introduced in detail to the faculty by Dean Dr Sándor Remsei and Vice-Dean for International Affairs and Accreditation Dr Judit Koltai. The latter presented the history of the Faculty, highlighting its internationalisation efforts. “We have more than 90 lecturers and 2,500 students, around ten percent of whom have come to Győr from abroad. An increasing number of our programmes are available in English, offering attractive opportunities for international students. In addition to our undergraduate programmes in Business Administration and Management, International Business Economics, and Tourism and Catering, we also offer master’s programmes in Supply Chain Management, Marketing, International Economics and Business, and Tourism Management in English,” she explained.
As part of the study trip, the French students also met members of the Faculty’s colleges for advanced studies – the Kautz Gyula Residential College of Economics and the Széll Kálmán Residential College of Economics and Data Science– creating an opportunity for direct professional and cultural exchange. The organisation of the programme was significantly supported by college leaders Dr Tamás Vinkóczi and Dr László Buics.
According to Denis Broliquier, academic director of the Grande École programme and professional leader of the group, they received a very warm welcome from the University’s staff and students. “The high level of technology here is impressive. This is not the first contact between our institutions, but this visit has further strengthened our intention to cooperate. These three days were enough to demonstrate the significant potential in the partnership, whether through student exchange programmes or other forms of collaboration,” he stated.
One of the French students, M. Nouroudine Sarakatou Hammo, praised the University’s diversity, technology-focused approach and student-centred environment. “I particularly like that, alongside studying, there are so many opportunities for sport on campus. I also found the laboratories and the work of student teams very interesting,” he said.
His fellow student, Antoine Mai Lam, also highlighted the calm atmosphere of the city, noting that Győr is much more peaceful than Budapest and that people are friendlier. “The University is huge, and students here have a wide range of opportunities. Getting to know the Audi Hungaria Faculty of Engineering was one of my favourite parts, and I find its relationship with Audi to be unique,” he emphasised. He added that during their visit they were also introduced to the activities of the Arrabona Racing Team, which he described as a truly special experience.
