# University of Horticulture and Food Industry
**Wikidata**: [Q1107723](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1107723)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/university-of-horticulture-and-food-industry

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## Summary  
The University of Horticulture and Food Industry was a Hungarian academic institution specializing in horticulture, viticulture, and food industry education. Founded in 1853, it underwent multiple name changes and mergers, notably becoming part of Corvinus University of Budapest in 2003 and later the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences in 2016. It dissolved in 1999 but its legacy continues through its successor institutions.

## Key Facts  
- **Founded**: 1853 as *Haszonkertészeket Képző Gyakorlati Tanintézet* (Practical Institute for Training Horticulturists).  
- **Dissolved**: December 31, 1999.  
- **Parent Institutions**: Part of Corvinus University of Budapest (2003–2015) and Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (2000–2003, 2016–present).  
- **Rector**: Pál Sass (1996–1999).  
- **Location**: Budapest, Hungary.  
- **ISNI**: 0000000110151150.  
- **Official Names**: Included *Magyar Királyi Kertészeti Tanintézet* (1894–1939) and *Kertészeti és Élelmiszeripari Egyetem* (1986–1999).  
- **Website**: [http://www.kee.hu](http://www.kee.hu) (archived).  

## FAQs  
### Q: When was the University of Horticulture and Food Industry founded?  
A: It was founded in 1853 as the *Haszonkertészeket Képző Gyakorlati Tanintézet*, a practical institute for horticulture training.  

### Q: What happened to the University of Horticulture and Food Industry?  
A: It dissolved in 1999 and was later integrated into Corvinus University of Budapest (2003–2015) and the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (2016–present).  

### Q: What were its areas of study?  
A: It focused on horticulture, viticulture, and food industry sciences, evolving from a vocational institute to a university-level institution.  

## Why It Matters  
The University of Horticulture and Food Industry played a pivotal role in Hungary’s agricultural and food science education for over a century. Its evolution reflected broader trends in Hungarian higher education, transitioning from vocational training to academic research. The institution’s mergers with Corvinus University and later the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences ensured its expertise continued to influence modern agricultural sciences. Its legacy includes training generations of specialists critical to Hungary’s horticulture and food industries.  

## Notable For  
- **Longevity**: Operated for 146 years (1853–1999) under various names and structures.  
- **Parent Institutions**: Integrated into two major Hungarian universities post-dissolution.  
- **Historical Names**: Reflects Hungary’s political and educational shifts (e.g., "Royal" titles during monarchy).  
- **Specialization**: One of Hungary’s foremost institutions for horticulture and food industry education.  

## Body  
### History and Name Changes  
- **1853–1894**: Founded as *Haszonkertészeket Képző Gyakorlati Tanintézet*.  
- **1894–1939**: Renamed *Magyar Királyi Kertészeti Tanintézet* (Royal Hungarian Horticultural Institute).  
- **1939–1943**: Became *Magyar Királyi Kertészeti Akadémia* (Royal Hungarian Horticultural Academy).  
- **1943–1945**: Briefly called *Kertészeti és Szőlészeti Főiskola* (College of Horticulture and Viticulture).  

### Mergers and Dissolution  
- **2000–2003**: Part of Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences.  
- **2003–2015**: Merged into Corvinus University of Budapest as its Budai Campus.  
- **2016–present**: Reintegrated into Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences.  

### Identifiers  
- **GND ID**: 5006315-7.  
- **VIAF ID**: 150801990, 146115553.  
- **Library of Congress ID**: no89002311.  

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## References

1. [Source](http://www.uni-corvinus.hu/index.php?id=25733)
2. [Source](http://uni-corvinus.hu/index.php?id=p100019)