• Expanding Chinese relations: HUSS and CUPES sign cooperation agreement

    Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) is expanding its network of Chinese partnerships: this time, representatives from CUPES, the third-ranked sports university in China, visited HUSS to sign a long-term cooperation agreement in the fields of education, research, and sports science.

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  • HUSS is awarded platinum status in FISU Healthy Campus Programme on its 100th anniversary

    Marking its 100th anniversary, the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) has earned the prestigious platinum status in the FISU Healthy Campus Programme — the highest level of recognition awarded by the International University Sports Federation (FISU).

  • Registration is open for the 3rd Biomechanics Symposium

    Those interested can register for the 3rd Biomechanics in Sport and Ageing Symposium: Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation to be organised by the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) and the Department of Kinesiology to be held on 13 and 14 October, 2025.

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Diverse HUSS presence at the ECSS 2025 conference
Hungarian University of Sports Science
July 9, 2025

This year as well, the lecturers, researchers, and PhD students of the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) actively participated in the annual congress of the European College of Sports Science (ECSS) held in Rimini, Italy from July 1 to 4. The university was most prominently represented by the Department of Biomechanics and the Department Pedagogy.

Outstanding TF presence at the ECSS 2025 world conference on sports science
Hungarian University of Sports Science
July 7, 2025

Faculty and students from the Department of Kinesiology at the Hungarian University of Sports Science (TF) represented Hungary with outstanding achievements at the 30th international conference of the European College of Sports Science (ECSS).

Expanding Chinese relations: HUSS and CUPES sign cooperation agreement
Hungarian University of Sports Science
July 5, 2025

Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) is expanding its network of Chinese partnerships: this time, representatives from CUPES, the third-ranked sports university in China, visited HUSS to sign a long-term cooperation agreement in the fields of education, research, and sports science.

International Coaching Course material by Hungarian expert launched with 2025 SUP World Championships
Hungarian University of Sports Science
July 2, 2025

The Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) proudly announces the release of new international-level course material authored by András Szabó, staff member of HUSS, at the special request of the International Canoe Federation (ICF) SUP Committee.

Ákos Koller represented Hungary and HUSS at a sports science conference in Bangkok
Hungarian University of Sports Science
July 1, 2025

Professor Ákos Koller, Chair of the Scientific Council of Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) and researcher at the Institute of Sport Physiology attended an international sports science conference with the aim of strengthened professional ties between Hungary and Thailand.

Hungarian University of Sports Science hosts successful international summer school
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 30, 2025

As part of its centenary celebrations, Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) hosted its first international summer school between 21 and 25 June 2025. The event brought together 4 leading experts from around the globe and a total of 26 participants from 10 different countries.

HUSS delegation visits Georgian partner institution through Pannónia Scholarship Programme
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 26, 2025

As part of the Pannonia Scholarship Programme, the delegation of Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) made an official visit to Georgian State Teaching University of Physical Education in Tbilisi, a partner institution of HUSS to discuss issues related to digitalisation and internationalisation.

HUSS is awarded platinum status in FISU Healthy Campus Programme on its 100th anniversary
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 20, 2025

Marking its 100th anniversary, the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) has earned the prestigious platinum status in the FISU Healthy Campus Programme — the highest level of recognition awarded by the International University Sports Federation (FISU).

Hungarian University of Sports Science to Host International Summer Camp on Cutting-Edge Research Topics
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 19, 2025

As part of its centenary celebrations, the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) will host an international summer camp on campus between 21 and 26 June, 2025. The event will bring together leading experts from around the globe and a diverse group of participants for a week of intensive learning and scientific exchange.

International recognition for Tibor Hortobágyi: Biomechanics journal earns prestigious ranking
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 19, 2025

Professor Tibor Hortobágyi, research professor at the Department of Kinesiology at the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS), has received significant international recognition for his editorial leadership, having achieved major progress in elevating the international ranking of the journal Biomechanics.

Olympic Dreams for Salvadoran Judoka Studying at HUSS
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 19, 2025

Diego Calix, a Salvadoran judoka, began his studies at the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) last year and has since made significant progress in the world judo rankings.

The first issue of the second volume of SPRINT is published
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 16, 2025

The latest issue of SPRINT – Sports Research International (Volume 2, Issue 1) has officially been released, delivering a fresh wave of peer-reviewed insights into sports science, athlete health, and performance optimization.

Event calendar


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Representatives of the Naresuan University of Thailand and the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) discussed, among other things, the mobility of teachers and students within the framework of the Pannonia Scholarship Programme and the joint development of sports and performance diagnostics between the two universities.

Rector of the Hungarian University of Sports Science (TF), Professor Tamás Sterbenz paid a visit to Shanghai where he met representatives of Fudan University and Shanghai Sports University to clarify the final details of future cooperation with the latter one.  

A delegation from the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) recently visited the Institut National du Sport, de l’Expertise et de la Performance (INSEP, the National Institute of Sport, Expertise and Performance Center) in Paris.

His Excellency Edgard Arturo Perez Alvan, the extraordinary and plenipotentiary Ambassador of Peru to Hungary, and David Celis, Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission of the South American Mission to Peru, visited the Hungarian University of Sports Science.

The International Relations Centre’s director and staff members from the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) recently paid a visit to Charles University Faculty of Physical Education and Sport in Prague, Czech Republic, to explore avenues for collaboration.

Ms Sena Kara, International Relations Coordinator of the Istambul-based Gedik University paid a visit to the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS). She discussed opportunities of cooperation with the employees of the International Relations Centre (IRC).

Shandong Sport University (SSU) and Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) have taken a significant step towards fostering international collaboration in the field of sports education and research.

On 24 January, the Ice Hockey Methodology Centre held a conference at the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) within the framework of the cooperation agreement previously signed by the two parties.

Dr. Soyib Tajibaev, lecturer and researcher of the Uzbek State University of Physical Education and Sports visited the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) recently.

The delegation of the Uzbek Institute of Physical Education and Sport Culture visited the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) on 11 August. The delegation included the advisor of the Uzbek Minister of Sport, Avazjon Kudratillaevich Karimov, the Rector of the Uzbek Institute of Physical Education and Sport Culture, Ilhomjon Ahmedovich Tursunaliev, and project manager Valijon Khoshimov.

In line with the MoU signed in 2019 by IJF President and the Rector of the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS), David Kevkhishvili, Vice-president of the Georgian Judo Federation, Dr. Lasha Aladoshvili, medical doctor of the Georgian Judo Federation, and Envic Galea, Chair of IJF Academy, Dr. Tibor Kozsla, Head of Institution of IJF Academy, and Dr. Péter Hidas, member of the medical commission of European Judo Union and IJF Academy have visited our University on July 7, 2022.

On 22 June, the Hungarian University of Sports Science hosted some leaders of the Indonesian National Olympic Committee: Vice Secretary-General, Daniel Loy, Jovinus Carolus Legawa, Head of Sport Development and Lilla Horváth, Director of international relations.

Based on the successful cooperation between Hungarian University of Sport Science (HUSS) and International Fencing Federation (FIE) the first fencing coaching course of the year is organized in Budapest, between January and April 2022.

Last Thursday, our University hosted a delegation from ILEPS, our new French partner. The partnership between the two institutions is based on an Erasmus partnership, the ILEPS international office contacted us at the end of 2021 to explore if we can expand the partnership beyond Erasmus, too. Quite soon, we could welcome the first in person visit of the ILEPS delegation in Budapest.

Last week, Dr. Tamás Sterbenz, Rector and Dr. Judit Kádár, Director of International Relations have visited Sports University of Tirana (SUT). It was Dr. Tamás Sterbenz's first international trip as a rector, and several relevant discussions fostered our collaboration with our Albanian partner.

The day before the IV. Sport and Innovation International Conference, the International Relations Center of the University of Physical Education organized an International Partner Day for the university’s foreign partners as well as the embassies.

The third 3-week Teaching Excellence Program has been successfully completed in collaboration with the University of New Mexico in online form in July. The main goal of the program is to develop the professional and intercultural skills of  UPE faculties who will play a key role in the internationalization of UPE in connection with future full-time and part-time courses in English.

The University of Physical Education and the University of Bern organized a three-part English-language webinar series built around the theme of sports motivation. On each occasion, the focus was on motivating different age groups to be physically active: 1. the young  2. adults 3. older adults. The events provided participants with useful and valuable knowledge, who had participated mostly from German-speaking areas.

The University of Physical Education and the University of Bern have organized an English language webinar that consisted of three series and focused on sport motivation. The three events of the series explored three different thematic groups focusing on motivation and sports: 1. youth 2. adults 3. professional athletes.

The University of Physical Education (UPE) has cooperated with the International Canoe Federation (ICF) in the field of coach training programs since 2012. The highest-level certificate of coaching qualification in the education system of ICF is provided by this program, which was organized by UPE.

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