Making the most of studying abroad – discover student life at METU!
2022-05-10
Making the most of studying abroad – discover student life at METU!
Experiences gained during the time at university are some of the most determining, and also the most memorable ones in many people’s lives.
Your university years are, of course, not only about studying. In fact, most of your dearest memories will be of the trips, parties, sport events, hobby clubs and all the friends you make in the process.
Studying abroad is an exceptionally amazing experience. You can explore different cultures and make amazing memories with new friends from all over the world.
How can I make the most of my time studying abroad?
The answer is simple: always be open to new experiences and try as many things as you like!
But where and how can you find opportunities for this?
The best universities put great emphasis on making their students feel at home and on providing as many extracurricular and free-time opportunities as possible.
At METU, we care about our students deeply.
We understand how important it is for our students to have a vibrant student life with plenty of possibilities, programs and social events – this is why we always strive to provide the best of this for you!
Have the best experience studying abroad in the creative community of METU - we will help you make the most out of your university years!
METU offers plenty of extracurricular activities and exciting programs where you can make amazing memories and new friends - you just have to choose!
Student clubs
Student clubs are a great opportunity to get involved in different activities, to develop your skills and hobbies, and to meet other students with similar interests.
These clubs are organized by the university, but led by our students. METU has a vivid student life with wide variety of clubs: we have Movie Club, Filming Club, Photography Club, RPG Club, Cooking Club, Meditation Club and so on.
You can try and join as many clubs as you like - you can even launch your own in our Student Club system!
METU Sport
METU offers numerous opportunities for sports and exercise. You can choose from numerous team sports organized by the university, or you can participate in individual activities and sports at our partner institutes.
- Yoga
- Football
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Floorball
- Dance
- Squash
- Pole fitness
- Running
- Wall-Climbing
- Spine-up
- Self-weight Exercise
Events and trips for international students
METU organizes frequent programs to help new students and international students feel at home. The events and trips are a great way to make new friends and to explore Budapest and other parts of Hungary!
- Welcome Day: At the start of each semester, we welcome our new students with an amazing Welcome Day. These days include adventure games, tasty meals and breathtaking views of Budapest from exclusive angles. Students can also meet some of the professors and faculty members – but we can promise you, there will be no talk about exams. Instead, you can expect great company, plenty of useful information and support!
- METU on the Move: Since 2017, METU has organized a whole series of events for students. Great trips, picnics, international dinners and sporting activities are part of the program. When organizing these programs, we make sure to keep them student-budget friendly as well, so everybody has the chance to be a part of the lovely METU student community and have fun!
Student Union
Are you a super social person? Would you like to help others?
Then the Student Union team is for you!
As a member of the Student Union, you can help organize cultural events, parties, and represent the interests of fellow students - in the meanwhile, you can even gather valuable experience to your CV.
Mentor Program
By our students, for our students.
The mentor program has been created specifically for supporting our international newcomers.
All new students are welcome to sign up and become a mentee. As a mentee, you will get a mentor (senior student) who will help you with your academic and personal questions.
Becoming a part of our mentor community is also an amazing opportunity to take part in events organized by the Mentor Program, where you can have fun and make friends.
