University of Miskolc

The University of Miskolc, formerly known as the Technical University for Heavy Industry, is the largest and most important university in northern Hungary. It was established in the post-war period to support the industrial revival of the region and has grown into a comprehensive institution of higher education offering diverse academic programs and outstanding research opportunities.

Location

Miskolc, Hungary – in the heart of Hungary’s industrial and cultural north.

History of the University of Miskolc

The university was founded in 1950 during the socialist era in Hungary, driven by the need to develop specialists in heavy industry. Initially, it was named after the communist leader Mátyás Rákosi.

In 1952, the Faculty of Metallurgy moved from the city of Sopron to Miskolc.

Between 1952 and 1957, the Faculty of Mining also relocated entirely to Miskolc.

The faculties that remained in Sopron formed what became known as the University of Forestry, which later became part of the University of West Hungary.

Today, the University of Miskolc is considered one of Hungary’s leading universities, providing high-quality education, conducting innovative research, and maintaining strong ties with industrial sectors.

Faculties and Institutes at the University of Miskolc

The university comprises multiple faculties covering various disciplines and offers programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels:

• Faculty of Earth Science and Engineering

• Faculty of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering

• Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Informatics

• Faculty of Law

• Faculty of Economics

• Faculty of Arts

• Béla Bartók Institute of Music

• Comenius College of Teacher Training

• Faculty of Health Care