There are also many sculptures and works of art at BME, let’s check them out!

The statue of the four female figures at the entrance to the Central Building definitely must be highlighted. This sculpture depicts the technical sciences: the former four faculties of the university: engineering, architecture, mechanical engineering, and chemical engineering. The allegorical figures forming an integral part of the main façade were designed by Károly Senyei in 1909, and were sadly destroyed during World War II. The group was reconstructed based on the photos and documentation available in the 225th anniversary academic year in 2007, in a joint effort with the Hungarian University of Fine Arts. The 3.3 m high sculptures each weigh more than 9 tons and took one year to complete.

Also attached to the K building is the bust of palatine Joseph, the former namesake of the University, but this sculpture has a very interesting story! The bust was thought to have been lost for good: it disappeared during World War II. About 50 years later though – quite accidentally – it was found lying in the hallway of one of the university’s cellars, headless! The statue has been restored, its head has been re-carved according to contemporary depictions, and so it can be seen again in the corridor of the first floor of the K building! Pay him a visit if you’re around, it’s truly a piece of history!

The wall of the grand room of the library building was decorated with a fresco made in 1913 by Dezső Raksányi and his students. This fresco was only slightly damaged in World War II, but was painted during the renovation anyways… This move may rather be explained by the political regime at the time.

In addition to the above, the countless works of art around the university buildings and parks are preserved in the memory of many of our former lecturers, students and events. We are very proud of them and try to remember all the great things they’ve done, while keeping us inspired.