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Semmelweis University

Semmelweis University

Budapest · Hungary
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Country
Hungary
Rank in its country
2–3rd in Hungary
World ranking
251–300 (THE 2026)
City
Budapest
Category
Hungary's oldest medical university

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Semmelweis University is Hungary's legendary medical school, founded in 1769 as the nation's oldest medical institution, and today ranks among the leading medical education centres in Central and Eastern Europe. Known for integrating research excellence with clinical practice, it stands as a beacon of innovation in medical training and research. The university places in the world's top 300 for medicine and health sciences according to Times Higher Education, reflecting its international standing as a research-intensive medical university.

The university offers programs across general medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, health sciences, and allied disciplines. Teaching occurs in Hungarian, German, and English; English-language programmes have been available since 1987. With more than 300 active research groups, the university produces over 2,000 publications annually across diverse fields including diagnostics, therapy, disease prevention, and active ageing. Practical education takes place within the university's own network of hospitals and clinics, which provide care to approximately 10% of Hungary's patients and represent the country's most advanced medical facilities.

The university enrolls students from approximately 130 countries, with about one-third of its nearly 16,000 students being international, creating a genuinely multicultural academic environment. Prospective students from Russian-speaking countries may pursue admission through multiple pathways: the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (full support for nationals of designated countries), self-financed study, or university-specific scholarships. Admissions occur twice yearly; English-taught programmes typically require B2-level English proficiency. Verify current requirements, application deadlines, and programme availability for your country with the university's international admissions office, as these vary by academic year and field of study.

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