Agricultural Water Management College for Advanced Studies (Szarvas)

Last modified: 06. October 2026

The Agricultural Water Management College for Advanced Studies, based in Szarvas, was established in 2016 by the Faculty of Agricultural and Economic Sciences of Szent István University, a predecessor institution of MATE. Today, it operates within the Institute of Environmental Sciences as a centrally supported talent development program, providing students with opportunities to acquire additional knowledge in their fields of study and areas of interest, as well as to conduct research with support from the University's student support system.

Objectives:

• Provide university students with professional development and continuing education opportunities beyond regular coursework.
• Offer interdisciplinary learning opportunities through both general and specialized courses.
• Support student participation in research activities.
• Facilitate the acquisition of innovative professional knowledge and skills.
• Develop skills and competencies valued in the labor market.
• Foster independent thinking and a sense of social responsibility.
• Build a strong professional community.
• Promote a community-oriented approach based on cooperation and teamwork.

Current Leadership:
Student President: Veres Vanda
Professional Director: Dr. Béla Gombos
Head of Department of Szarvas: Dr. Mihály Jancsó
Secretary: Viktor Vincze

Admission:
Active students may apply to the College by completing an application form. The application form is available upon request via email.

Contact:
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mevisz.szarvas/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852819824997981
E-mail: mezogazdasagi.szakkollegium@uni-mate.hu ​