Created: 2026.01.21. 12:22
Nearly 6,300 people attended Széchenyi István University’s Open Day held on 20 January. The Győr City University Hall was filled with young people preparing to continue their studies, who had the opportunity to meet lecturers and students from the institution’s nine faculties, as well as its dual and professional partners, in person. Visitors could attend presentations, take part in campus tours and laboratory visits, and also receive detailed information about the admissions points calculation system.
Every year, Széchenyi István University’s Open Day event enjoys great popularity among students preparing for further studies, as it allows them to gain first-hand experience of the institution. They can learn about the range of programmes on offer, student services, accommodation options in halls of residence and the rules of admissions points calculation, among other things.
A record number of young people attended Széchenyi István University’s Open Doors Day event (Photo: András Adorján)
“Recently, our University achieved significant success at the Educatio Exhibition in Budapest as the co-host of this year’s EFOTT Festival at Lake Velence. Even at that event, many visitors indicated that they would also attend our Open Day. Five thousand people registered in advance, and registration continued continuously on site during the event, so in the end nearly 6,300 visitors came to get to know the Institution more closely,” said Gergő Lőrincz, Director of Services and Branding. He added that visitors could meet not only the faculties, but also many of the University’s corporate partners, explore international opportunities and learn about student teams. In addition, they could take part in laboratory, library and hall of residence tours, view the Design Campus exhibitions at the University’s Győr Innovation Park, and witness spectacular experiments at the Mobilis Interactive Experience Centre.
Students were also able to learn about personal experiences from current students at the Győr-based University (Photo: András Adorján)
Guests of the open day were welcomed by Dr Zsolt Kovács, Vice-President for General and Educational Affairs, who delivered a detailed presentation on admissions-related information. As he explained, the institution’s popularity is reflected in last year’s record admissions figures, achieved despite the fact that entry point thresholds increased for a significant proportion of programmes. He added that a high number of applicants and correspondingly high entry point thresholds are expected again this year.
Regarding points calculation, he highlighted that out of the maximum 500 points available, 200 are awarded based on the combined percentage results of two matriculation examination subjects, although an intermediate-level examination is worth only 67 points. Secondary school results and the average of matriculation exams can provide a further 200 academic points, while institutional points may total up to a maximum of 100. “These can be earned through additional achievements related to studies, such as at least one advanced-level matriculation exam and at least one intermediate-level language certificate. Points can also be obtained through outstanding academic, artistic or sports competition results, or by participating in preparatory courses organised by the University, which we offer as part of our programme entitled Pathway to Higher Education,” he explained.
Dr Zsolt Kovács, Vice-Rector for General and Educational Affairs at Széchenyi István University, shared key admissions information with prospective students (Photo: Máté Dudás)
Martin Nyári came to the open day from Berzsenyi Dániel Secondary School in Celldömölk. “I came with my friends because several programmes interest us at the Faculty of Informatics and Electrical Engineering, the Faculty of Architecture, Civil and Transport Engineering, and the Audi Hungaria Faculty of Engineering. I would like to continue my studies in a technical field, for which the Győr-based university offers excellent opportunities. Several members of my family have also studied here, and I have heard many positive things from them as well,” he said.
Martin Nyári (left) and his friends were interested in engineering programmes (Photo: András Adorján)
Petra Horváth is a student at Pálffy Miklós Technical School of Commerce and Logistics in Győr, and primarily wishes to continue her studies in the field of tourism. “I am currently studying economics, but I also hold qualifications as a bartender, barista and waiter. I am very interested in hospitality and would like to elevate my knowledge in this area to higher education level – here at Széchenyi,” she emphasised.
Gergő Molnár, who came from the Bercsényi Miklós Transport and Sports Vocational School in Győr, also envisions his future here. “I am studying economics, commerce and logistics, and I would like to continue along the logistics pathway. That is why my first stop was the stand of the Faculty of Architecture, Civil and Transport Engineering, where my options were presented in detail. I would very much like to take advantage of these opportunities,” he said.
Gergő Molnár would like to continue his studies in logistics, while Petra Horváth is interested in tourism and catering (Photo: András Adorján)
Dorina Bordohányi visited the Open Day from Szombathely to explore the programmes of the Deák Ferenc Faculty of Law and Political Sciences. “I have always been particularly fascinated by books and series about criminal cases, which is why I decided that I would like to pursue studies in the field of law and criminology. I have long been drawn to Győr’s atmosphere, dynamism and vibrant life, and my impressions of the University are very positive, so I arrived at today’s event with clear goals in mind,” she underlined.
Dorina Bordohányi (right) is interested in law programmes, while her friends are considering healthcare-related studies (Photo: András Adorján)
Information about the application process for Hungarian students is available on the website felveteli.sze.hu, where the University’s admissions brochure can also be accessed. Applications for programmes can be submitted until 15 February via the felvi.hu website.
Prospective students were able to receive answers to all their questions through information sessions and personal discussions (Photo: András Adorján, Máté Dudás)
Gallery from the event (Photos: András Adorján, Máté Dudás, Gergely Nagy)
