Quick Summary
University of Szeged, in Szeged, Hungary, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1581. Ranked #570 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 22000 students including 24.5% from outside Hungary. Known for strengths in Medicine, Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, it maintains an acceptance rate of 42%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
A leading European research university with two Nobel Prize laureates, located in one of the safest and sunniest cities in Hungary with affordable living costs.
Subject Strengths
MedicineBiological SciencesPharmacyPhysicsChemistry
Founded1581
TypePublic
Total Students22000
Intl Students24.5%
Faculty Ratio10.2
CampusUrban
Campus Size75 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsSzent-Györgyi Albert Clinical Center
AccreditationHungarian Accreditation Committee (MAB),European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#570
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601-800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#701-800
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor,Master,Doctoral,Postgraduate Specialist Training,Foundation Courses
Programs
19
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Interdisciplinary Excellence Center,ELI-ALPS Laser Research Institute,Biological Research Centre (BRC)
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Hungarian Accreditation Committee (MAB),European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate42%
IELTS6
TOEFL78
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · June 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Medical applicants must pass a rigorous entrance exam in Biology and Chemistry. Stipendium Hungaricum applicants must apply by January 15.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Hungarian Forint
UG Tuition
Ft2,100,000/yr
per year · HUF
Living Cost
Free
per year · HUF
PG Tuition
Ft2,350,000/yr
per year · HUF
Application Fee
$150
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
Ft4,800,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · HUF
Scholarships AvailableStipendium Hungaricum,Erasmus+,Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship,SZTE Talent Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$5,000
Financial AidAvailable for state-funded local students and specific EU grants
Work-StudyAvailable (students can work up to 30 hours/week during term time)
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor,Master,Doctoral,Postgraduate Specialist Training,Foundation Courses programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Dentistry | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Pharmacy | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Computer Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| International Relations | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$24,000
Average Salary After Graduation
84%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh; strong ties with EPAM, Continental, and local healthcare providers
Industry Connections
EPAM SystemsContinental AGBPNokiaMOL Group
Notable Alumni
Albert Szent-Györgyi,Katalin Karikó,László Botka,Gábor Novák
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Topolya Street Sports Center,University Swimming Pool,Tennis Courts,Athletic Tracks
Student Clubs
55
Library Resources
Klebelsberg Library (one of the largest in Central Europe),Electronic Information Service (EISZ)
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,CEEPUS,ISEP,Campus Mundi
Summer Programs
SZTE Summer School,Hungarian Language and Culture Summer Course