Szent István University, one of Hungary’s largest institutions of higher education, was founded in 2000 by the merger of the University of Veterinary Science in Budapest, Ybl Miklós Technical College, the Teachers’ Training College of Jászberény and the University of Agriculture in GödöllÔ. Later on, in 2009, Tessedik Sámuel College merged with SZIE as well. The university headquarters are located in GödöllÔ, but altogether 7 different faculties for study and research in Budapest, Jászberény, Békéscsaba, Szarvas and Gyula host more than 16,000 students. Some of the schools in Szent István University have more than a century of history. Within the seven faculties degree programs are offered in a wide variety of subjects ranging from natural sciences, engineering and veterinary medicine to business, economics, social sciences, health sciences and pedagogy. Programmes are available at every level from vocational training to PhD and beyond. SZIU understands the importance of internationalisation and promotes a variety of international activities. With partners on almost every continent, SZIU students and staff can operate on a global scale to gain and share the essential knowledge for success in the globalised world. We see this as a cornerstone for a more secure future and are proud to be a vital part of it. (Source: the university’s website)