The University of Pannonia’s research activities are marked by a commitment to excellence, supported by 250 researchers and 200 PhD students working on a broad portfolio of projects across cutting-edge fields.

Our research focuses on low-waste technologies, green fuels, bio- and nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0, Water 4.0, innovative course development, social sciences, and the defense industry, all of which are backed by an excellent research infrastructure and experienced project management teams.

Through mobilizing top domestic competences, we have established internationally prominent hubs of excellence in these fields. This enables the social, economic, and environmental utilization of our R&D results, driving impactful changes that benefit society. Our R&D&I services also promote new partnerships, enhancing our ability to contribute sustainable solutions across sectors.

The University of Pannonia is at the forefront of sustainability research, establishing itself as a University of Sustainability committed to creating impactful, science-based solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our research agenda prioritizes innovations that address global challenges, positioning sustainability as a core driver of competitive advantage and long-term societal benefit.

„Investing in sustainability improvements is a business imperative:
a competitive advantage and a way to secure the future.”

conducts research on strategic management, including the development of national and international leadership culture, technological management, focusing on supply chains and optimization of the production and service processes, Economics, including national and regional economic development, business research, with the focus on micro- and macro financing of specific financial segments and the demographic and income layering data.

hosts a wide variety of research programmes. Research activities are arranged into 23 thematic Research Groups, which are in receipt of significant long-term funding from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, industrial partners, from regional and national sources and from grants provided by the European Union.

actively researches in the fields of Technology Complex Industry 4.0 solutions, Supply Chain Management, Development of image processing, lighting and virtual reality based systems, Development of IT based healthcare solutions. Smart city solutions and energy saving.

offers research collaboration in Pedagogy and education, including language instruction, theoretical and applied linguistics, Applied linguistics, with the focus on multilingualism, Media and communication research, social sciences.

Soós Ernő Water Technology Research and Development Center was established in 2014 by University of Pannonia Faculty of Engineering, Nagykanizsa Municipality of County Rank and Hidrofilt Water Treatment Ltd. The basic aim of the research center is to pursue its work on the basis of the multi-decade experience and results gained in Nagykanizsa in the field of water treatment and water purification. Other research areas: drinking water treatment power plant and cooling tower water management horticulture and irrigation water treatment sea water desalination pharmaceutical and infusion solutions water supply technologies and related control procedures measurement technology area