Tokaj by Night Run - The international team of the University of Nyíregyháza in the competition

Cobbled streets, riverside stretches and a World Heritage background - five foreign students and one of the University of Nyíregyháza's staff members from the International Relations Office completed the night race in the special atmosphere of Tokaj. The sporting event was not only for the pleasure of movement, but also to strengthen the community experience.
 

Student of the Year - An International Student of the University of Nyíregyháza Received Prestigious Recognition

Omar Abu Samhoud, a senior computer science student of the University of Nyíregyháza, stood out among the international students studying in Hungary not only for his academic achievements, but also for his community involvement. In May, he received the “Student of the Year 2025” award from the Embassy of the State of Palestine in Hungary in Budapest.
 
Omar came to the University of Nyíregyháza as a scholarship holder in 2021. Since then, he has enjoyed academic success, mentoring, awards and internships.

CEEPUS Network Receives International Acclaim: Our University Celebrates a Shared Success

In May 2025, the CEEPUS Ministerial Conference was held in Budapest, Hungary, not only as a strategic forum for higher education cooperation in Central Europe, but also as a celebration of achievements. At the evening reception, Richárd Bodrogi, Director General of the Tempus Public Foundation, welcomed the participants and Balázs Hankó, Minister of Culture and Innovation, and Michael Schedl, Secretary General of the CEEPUS Central Office, presented the CEEPUS Ministerial Awards to the two most outstanding networks for the academic years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024.

Trip to Sóstó ZOO

Two of our HÖOK mentor students, Nóri and Viktória, recently organized a delightful trip to the Sóstó Zoo for a group of international students. The sun was shining, making it the perfect day to explore the zoo and its many fascinating animals. The students had a great time discovering exotic species and learning more about wildlife. Nóri and Viktória guided the group through the zoo, ensuring everyone felt welcome and engaged. Laughter, photos, and great conversations filled the day.

National Tree Planting Day

The University of Nyíregyháza, in collaboration with the Green Action Group, joined the National Tree Planting Day. On March 1st, four trees were planted at four different locations on the campus with the help of volunteers and organizations. The National Tree Planting Day was organized for the first time this year, both within and beyond the country’s borders, initiated by the 10 Million Trees Foundation.

BURSZA Dance House

The Music Institute of the University of Nyíregyháza organizes its next BURSA Dance House event on 12th of March 2025. starting at 8 p.m. in the Buliding "B" Mosaic Hall. 

 

Christmas Run in Tokaj 2024

On 21st December 2024, international students from the University of Nyíregyháza participated in the Tokaj Run. Their outstanding performance earned them the 2nd place institutional trophy, showcasing their team spirit and athletic dedication. Among the highlights of the event, two of our international students were lucky winners in the raffle draw. The festive atmosphere and strong sense of community made the run a memorable experience. This achievement reflects the growing presence and success of international students in local events.