MATE - Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences

1797: our Georgikon Faculty of Agricultural Sciences in Keszthely is the oldest agricultural higher education institution in Europe, which started its operation on July 1, 1797. 

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2021: With the foundation of MATE, one of the largest agricultural-focused and multi-disciplinary higher education institutions in Europe was established on 1 February 2021. 

Our degree programmes are offered in a wide variety of subjects ranging from: Agricultural, environmental and food sciences Horticulture Viticulture Oenology Water and renewable energy management Landscape architecture and mechanical engineering Rural development Economics and social sciences Programmes are available at all levels from Bachelor to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences - MATE has 20 institutes, which carry out core activities in education, research, arts and innovation across campuses. MATE's research portfolio focuses on agricultural, engineering and food sciences, viticulture and oenology, horticulture, environmental and renewable energy management, aquaculture and environmental safety, genetics, plant breeding and protection, animal husbandry and wildlife management, landscape architecture, rural development and water management.​​​​​​​

MATE understands the importance of internationalization and promotes a variety of international activities. With partners on almost every continent (over 250 active bilateral agreements with partner universities in nearly 60 countries), MATE students and staff can operate on a global scale to gain and share the essential knowledge for success in the globalized world. We see this as the cornerstone for a more secure future and are proud to be a vital part of it.