ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The Hungarian University of Sports Science (TF) has been actively shaping the national sports scene and the future of physical education since 1925. The institution was founded on the initiative of Culture Minister Kuno Klebelsberg, under the name Royal Hungarian College of Physical Education. His dedication made it possible for Hungarian sports science and physical education to advance to a new level. The very first academic year (starting in November 1925) began with great momentum, along with the founding of the college’s sports club, the predecessor of today’s TFSE.
Since then, TF has continuously developed. With its expanding programmes, research activities and international partnerships, the university has long been one of Europe’s leading institutions in sports science. In 1975, it was granted university status, and since 1989, it has officially operated as a university. Since 2022, as a foundation-based university, it has been known as the Hungarian University of Sports Science.
Today, TF offers programs at all levels — BSc, MSc, and PhD — covering the full spectrum of sports science. In addition to teacher training in physical education, specialized coaching, sports management, human kinesiology, and recreation programmes, students have the opportunity to develop across a wide range of sports disciplines and scientific fields. The university maintains close ties with national and international sports organizations and actively contributes to the advancement of sports science.
The university is proud of the fact that 151 Olympic champions have earned their degrees at TF so far, and that number is still growing! The TFSE sports club, host of the European Universities Volleyball Championship 2025, continues to compete actively on both domestic and international stages.
Located in the heart of Budapest’s 12th district, our campus offers state-of-the-art sports facilities and research institutes to its students. TF remains a key centre for sport, physical education, and sports science both in Hungary and internationally.