• Site visit at the TF Games venue: third-year sports managers at the Dr. Koltai Jenő Sports Centre

    Hundreds of memories, hundreds of students, one-hundred percent TF.

  • The 100-year-old Hungarian University of Sports Science receives EOC Olympic Laurel Award

    The European Olympic Committee (EOC) awarded the Hungarian University of Sports Science (TF) with the EOC Olympic Laurel Award. TF is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The university, founded in 1925 under the name of College of Physical Education (TF), received the prestigious recognition at the EOC General Assembly held in Frankfurt on Saturday, 1st March. The university's Rector Professor Tamás Sterbenz, accepted the award from the organization's Greek president,...

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Success stories: from the university to the European Handball Federation
Hungarian University of Sports Science
March 26, 2025

Natália Rácz, a graduate of the MSc sports management programme at the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS), has been working at the European Handball Federation (EHF) for three years. She owes her position at this prestigious international sports organization not only to her theoretical knowledge but also to her practical experience.

Zhang Qingyuan Grace: HUSS is almost like home to me
Hungarian University of Sports Science
March 24, 2025

Zhang Qingyuan Grace, a Chinese PhD student at the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) could easily accommodate herself to a new world she found in Budapest, and she is proud that she has received extensive knowledge from the teachers of the university.

Aleksandr Vlasenko's successful performance in Oslo
Hungarian University of Sports Science
March 21, 2025

Figure skater Aleksandr Vlasenko, student of the Hungarian University of Sports Science, finished fifth at the international competition held in Oslo, earning valuable world ranking points.

Foreign students show outstanding interest in HUSS’s International Coaching Course
Hungarian University of Sports Science
March 20, 2025

Never before have so many people applied for the International Coaching Course of the Hungarian University of Sports Science as this semester. The course is also funded by the International Olympic Committee.

Women's Day Multilabda Cup and Roundnet show at the university
Hungarian University of Sports Science
March 20, 2025

Building on the success of the Women's Multiball Cup held in October 2024 as part of the European Week of Sport, the Women's Multiball Cup was again organised at the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) on 12 March with a diverse pool of participants. The event was again framed by the Erasmus+ Sport project "Leveraging Sports for Women Empowerment (Less4More)”.

Fulbright Commission announces scholarships
Hungarian University of Sports Science
March 17, 2025

As part of the Hungarian-American Fulbright Scholarship Program, the Fulbright Commission offers scholarship opportunities in various categories for the 2026/2027 Academic Year to the United States.

Site visit at the TF Games venue: third-year sports managers at the Dr. Koltai Jenő Sports Centre
Hungarian University of Sports Science
March 12, 2025

Hundreds of memories, hundreds of students, one-hundred percent TF.

TF Games is set to take place on the university's sports day in May
Hungarian University of Sports Science
March 12, 2025

This year again, TF students, professors, researchers, staff and all sports enthusiasts are invited to TF Games, which will take place on 9 May 2025.

Danubius Young Scientist Award open for nominations
Hungarian University of Sports Science
March 3, 2025

Here is the great opportunity for young researchers, including those from the Hungarian University of Sports Science (TF).

Honouring Istvan Balyi: A Legacy That Transformed Sport
Hungarian University of Sports Science
March 3, 2025

István Balyi, the creator of the Long-Term Sports Development Model (LTAD), passed away last December - and we remember him.

The 100-year-old Hungarian University of Sports Science receives EOC Olympic Laurel Award
Hungarian University of Sports Science
March 3, 2025

The European Olympic Committee (EOC) awarded the Hungarian University of Sports Science (TF) with the EOC Olympic Laurel Award. TF is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The university, founded in 1925 under the name of College of Physical Education (TF), received the prestigious recognition at the EOC General Assembly held in Frankfurt on Saturday, 1st March. The university's Rector Professor Tamás Sterbenz, accepted the award from the organization's Greek president,...

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# Lajos Mocsai

The Hungarian University of Sports Science (TF) was also represented at the large-scale sports conference named sicSPORT held for the second time in Csíkszereda, Romania.

On 10 May, two newly announced honorary doctors’, namely that of Dr Li Li Ji’s and Dr Scott Powers’s name was inscribed on the marble plaque to be found at the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS).

The Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) aims to provide for world-class quality not only in education and research but also in developing its facilities. We are pleased and proud to announce that the Csörsz street sports facility is scheduled to open this summer as part of Buda's largest campus development.

On 6 May, which is the Day of Hungarian Sport, the Wall of Hungarian Sports Stars was inaugurated at the Hungarian University of Sports Sciences (HUSS) in a ceremony amidst huge media interest.

Organised by the University of Physical Education of Budapest and the National Handball Academy of Balatonboglar, FISU recently attended the Sport and Innovation International Conference that aims to foster dialogue on recent findings, innovative ideas, and methods further turning these ideas into success. This year, the conference was host to around 300 participants from more 30 European universities.

In collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the representatives of the University of Physical Education have participated a one-day visit to fulfill the invitation of the Embassy of Bern and to strengthen the partnership with our new institutional partner, the University of Bern.

Two prominent figures of international university sports discussed important issues last week. Newly elected president of the Hungarian University Sports Federation (HUSF) Prof. Dr. h. c. Lajos Mocsai and European University Sports Association (EUSA) President Adam Roczek met online and conducted fruitful discussions.

The International University Sports Federation’s (FISU) first ever online World Forum started on Wednesday 12 August with the opening ceremony held at the University of Physical Education (UPE), Budapest. The event was broadcasted by one of the Hungarian sport TV channels.

A press conference with an immense media attention was held at the University of Physical Education (UPE), Budapest two days before the official opening ceremony of 2020 FISU World Forum. Dr. Verena Burk, Chair of FISU Educational Committee also delivered a live speech through the digital platform. It was also revealed that the Hungarian sports channel Sport2TV will broadcast the opening ceremony.

Lajos Mocsai, the rector of the Hungarian University of Physical Education (UPE) is aware that organising the 2020 FISU World Forum in a digital form is a challenge but the proper technical background is provided to ensure it will go smoothly. He also believes that in the long run, the Forum will contribute to the rise of university sports worldwide. Interview with the former national handball team coach.

Lajos Mocsai PhD. Prof. h. c., Rector of the University of Physical Education has addressed an open letter to the university’s students as well as all young Hungarians and fellow citizens. The excellent teacher and sports expert shared his thoughts on the common responsibility of preventing the pandemic, the human moral and attitude as well as the up-to-dateness of the institution’s philosophy.

In response to the last year's invitation, Prof. Dr. h. c. Lajos Mocsai Rector of the University of Physical Education (UPE) has visited the German Sport University Cologne (GSU), which is one of the most remarkable European partner institutions of UPE. Prof. Dr. Heiko Strüder, Rector of GSU and Dr. Gerard King, International Director, hosted the delegation for two days (Prof. Dr. h. c. Lajos Mocsai Rector, Jörg Bauer, President of UPE Consortium and Andrea Rédli, International Coordinator of the International Relations Center).

A new partnership between The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and the University of Physical Education (UPE) in Budapest, Hungary, will create global opportunities for their students and faculty members who wish to expand their knowledge and research of coaching, sports science and physical education through real-life experiences.

UPE Delagation’s Visit in Southwestern United StatesThe representatives of the University of Physical Education, Budapest, namely Prof h.c. Lajos MOCSAI, Rector, Dr. habil Zsombor LACZA, Scientific Vice rector and Dr. habil Judit KADAR, Director of International Relations visited several sports related institutions in Southwestern United States.

Graduation Ceremony of the Spring Session of the International Coaching Course was held on 6th of June 2017 at Universtiy of Physical Education. 16 coaches of 15 countries has successfully completed their studies in badminton (2), football (4), handball (3), fencing (4) and general conditioning (3).

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