
Founded in 1925, the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) is one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious higher education institutions dedicated to sport, physical education, and health sciences. As Hungary’s only university specialized exclusively in sport, HUSS plays a leading role in education, research, and innovation in sport science, coaching, physiotherapy, recreation, and health promotion. HUSS has a student body of approximately 3,500, and its alumni include 151 Olympic Champion graduates, reflecting the university’s exceptional impact on national and international sport. The university is also home to elite training centers of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), International Canoe Federation (ICF) and International Fencing Federation (FIE), providing world-class facilities for both research and high-performance training. Combining nearly a century of tradition with a forward-looking approach to science and practice, HUSS offers programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels, attracting students from across the globe. The university maintains strong partnerships with international universities, research centers, and sport organizations, ensuring global visibility and active participation in cutting-edge research and professional networks. Research at HUSS focuses on areas such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport psychology, training methodology, and public health. Faculty and researchers regularly contribute to international publications and projects, supporting the advancement of sport science and evidence-based practice worldwide. Through its commitment to excellence in education, research, and sport development, the Hungarian University of Sports Science continues to strengthen its position as a key institution shaping the future of sport and health sciences both in Hungary and internationally.