The Szent István University (SZIU) is a public Hungarian university of technology. It was established in 2000 from the merge of several previously independent institutions, the oldest of these being the former University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest, founded in 1787. SZIU is one of the most prominent Hungarian institutions of higher education, and consists of eight different faculties for study and research, enrolling approximately 15.000 students. SZIU blends Hungary’s rich traditions with cutting-edge technology to meet the needs of its students in today’s competitive labor markets. Its primary task is to provide multilevel, multilingual, student-centred education that is in harmony with scientific progress and the prevailing societal requirements.