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Created on: 05. February 2025

MATE Graduates from 18 Countries Receive Diplomas at the Royal Castle in Gödöllő

On January 24, 2025, the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) in Gödöllő held a distinguished graduation ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of its international students.

35 MATE graduates from 18 countries received their diplomas at the Royal Castle in Gödöllő. The event was attended by ambassadors and diplomats representing the graduates' home countries, as well as by Prof. Dr. István Szabó, Vice-Rector for Education and International Relations; Rodrigo Ballester, Ministerial Commissioner for Internationalization in the Hungarian Higher Education and Research Ministry for Culture and Innovation; Dr. Zoltán Szakál Deputy Director General of the Szent István Campus; Dávid Békési Director General for International Relations and Development and Dr. Anikó Veres, Deputy Director responsible for Education at the Institute of Genetics and Biotechnology.

​​​During the winter graduation ceremony, Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. István Szabó emphasized MATE's prominent and leading international role in his speech. He noted that students from over 100 countries study at the university, creating a culturally diverse community and a competitive knowledge base for students to thrive anywhere in the world.

Ministerial Commissioner Rodrigo Ballester strengthened this statement by adding, 'These diplomas will open countless doors for you when you return to your countries and communities. The diploma you receive today is a key to excellence.' He also emphasized the importance of global collaboration in higher education. Dr. Anikó Veres added that wherever students may go in the world, MATE, like Hungary, will always welcome them home.

As now it is tradition, the graduating students took a solemn vow to give the best of their professional lives to remain true to their home institution. The text of the oath was recited by Fatima Qandeel, a graduating economics student in Business Administration and Management.

MATE is well-known for its nationally and internationally recognized programs. This commitment to excellence equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address global challenges and drive innovation in their respective fields.

We extend our congratulations to all the graduates for their hard work and perseverance!