Department of Aquaculture

Last modified: 11. November 2022

The Department of Aquaculture is the oldest Hungarian college department dedicated entirely to aquaculture which has been functioning under its current name since September, 2000. The teaching activities of the Department encompasses the scientific fields of aquaculture and fisheries, hydrobiology, biology of fish reproduction, fish genetics, and biotechnology. Our Department also coordinates the post-graduate specialist training in aquaculture and fisheries. Our students regularly participate in scientific conferences both at the university and national level and are active participants in the Special studies in aquaculture and fisheries at MATE.

In collaboration with its corporate partners, the Department concentrates its efforts on research, development and innovation activities (R&D&I). Research areas of the Department include water quality monitoring, reproductive biology (such as cryopreservation of gametes, induced fish spawning and juvenile rearing), and aquaculture systems operation development (pond aquaculture, recirculating aquaculture, pond-in-pond systems, hatcheries). Our basic research focuses primarily on the biology of fish reproduction.

The Department is proud of its traditions, especially its collaboration with corporate and professional partners. Annually, the Department organizes the Fisheries and Angler business professionals meeting in Gödöllő. During this meeting, distinguished members of the Hungarian aquaculture sector receive an award as a recognition of their contribution to the sector’s development. The Department regularly participates at national and international scientific symposia on aquaculture, stays informed on the developments in the sector and disseminates its results to the scientific and professional community.

Since its foundation, the Department has been very effective in securing project funding. Our project activities, conducted in collaboration with Hungarian and international partners, allows for continuous development and improvement of our infrastructure. In addition to the Department’s efficient knowledge and technology transfer activity (training, workshops, collaborations, etc.), the aforementioned development aids the further improvement of Hungarian aquaculture.