As a center of excellence in sport science, the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) is recognised for its innovation, academic leadership, and global engagement. From Olympic honors to international forums, HUSS continues to shape the future of sport and education.
University
Facts & Figures
Number of Students:
3,500+
Olympic Achievements:
151
gold medals by
HUSS alumni and
current students
Established:
1925
International Partnerships:
70
Erasmus+ and
Pannónia
Program
Partnerships
across
25
countries
36
bilateral agreements
with
17
countries
Student to Faculty Ratio:
17:1
Doctoral School:
The only doctoral school in sport sciences in Hungary
Campus Facilities:
- State-of-the-art sport facilities and research laboratories
- Official training center of International Olympic Committee, International Fencing Federation (FIE) and International Canoe Federation (ICF)
Global Recognition:
World Leisure Organization Member and Center of Excellence since 2024:
Expanding global cooperation in sport and leisure research.
FISU Healthy Campus Platinum Certification:
Acknowledged for promoting health, well-being, and sustainability.
European Olympic Laurel Award (2025):
Awarded in honor of HUSS’s centenary and its contribution to Olympic values and education.
International Fair Play Award 2025:
HUSS received the Willi Daume Award
Flagship Events & Conferences:
EASM 2025 – European Association for Sport Management:
Hosting leading international experts in sport business and policy.
International Student Scientific Conference (2024):
Empowering the next generation of sport science researchers.
Sport and Innovation Conference (Annual):
Connecting academia, industry, and elite sport.
Biomechanics in Sport and Aging Symposium (Annual):
Focused on injury prevention and rehabilitation in sport and aging.
Academic Contribution:
SPRINT – Sport Research International:
A peer-reviewed publication, co-edited by Prof. Dr. Ákos Koller, showcasing forward-thinking research in sport science.
Summer Schools:
- The university offers an International Summer School program focusing on cutting-edge topics in exercise physiology, such as skeletal muscle aging, mitochondrial adaptation, epigenetics, VO₂max, and oxidative stress.
- Led by world-renowned researchers and open to international participants.
- Special emphasis is put on developing successful research grant proposals and fostering global academic collaboration.