University of Sopron

Sopron, Hungary

The University of Sopron (Soproni Egyetem) is one of the oldest technical and scientific institutions in Europe, with roots dating back to 1735 when the first School for Training Mining Officers was established in Selmecbánya. Located in the historic city of Sopron in western Hungary, the university is internationally recognized for its excellence in forestry, timber industry, environmental engineering, and nature conservation — fields in which it holds a unique standing across Europe. The university has four faculties covering economics, engineering, pedagogy, and forestry, with approximately 5,000 students. It ranks among the top 100 universities in Eastern Europe and is ranked #1 in Hungary and among the top 110 globally in the UI GreenMetric World University Ranking for sustainability. It performs strongly in THE Impact Rankings and participates in Erasmus and Stipendium Hungaricum programs.

Key facts

• Country: Hungary
• City: Sopron
• Founded: 1735
• Students: 5,000
• Global ranking: #1200
• Acceptance rate: 70%
• Tuition: €3,210–€5,220 per year
• Average living cost: €500/month
• Application deadline: 2026-01-15
• Languages of instruction: English, Hungarian

Programs

• International Economy and Business (M.Sc.) (Master, Economics) — €4,785/yr , 2 years
• International Business Economics (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Business Administration) — €3,210/yr , 3 years
• Business Administration and Management (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Business Administration) — €3,210/yr , 3 years
• Forestry Engineering (M.Sc.) (Master, Agriculture) — €4,785/yr , 2 years
• Environmental Engineering (M.Sc.) (Master, Engineering) — €4,785/yr , 2 years
• Timber Industry Engineering (Sustainable Wood Engineering Technology) (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Other) — €5,220/yr , 3.5 years
• Wood Engineering (Timber Industry Engineering) (M.Sc.) (Master, Other) — €5,220/yr , 2 years