On 21 March 2018 Zoltán Balog, Minister of Human Capacities visited the Campus of the University of Dunaújváros in order to discuss the current status and the development possibilities of UOD. The Minister was received by Dr. István András, Rector of UOD, Gábor Cserna, Mayor of Dunaújváros, and other prominent persons from the top management of both the city and the University. 

Future prospects are of key importance in UOD’s life – emphasized Zoltán Balog during the meeting. Becoming a University of Applied Sciences was a milestone for the institution. The next goal is to strive towards further success, especially in the field of engineering programs, that can meet the demand for qualified engineers arisen from the the enlargement process of the Paks nuclear power plant. Zoltán Balog added that he sets a great value on the engineering and teacher of engineering programs of the University of Dunaújváros, as great necessity arises countrywide for both fields.