University of Szeged
The University of Szeged, with roots to 1581 and re-established as a university in 1872, is one of Hungary’s largest and most prestigious research universities, especially renowned for medicine (home to two Nobel laureates). It offers an extensive range of English-taught Bachelor’s, Master’s, one-tier Master’s and PhD programs across medicine, pharmacy, sciences, engineering, law, humanities and music.
Undergraduate Programs (Bachelor's) 25 programs
| Program | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineering | 7 semesters | EUR 2,200/semester |
| Biochemical Engineer | 7 semesters | EUR 3,200/semester |
| Business Administration and Management | 7 semesters | EUR 2,700/semester |
| COMPASS | 1 semester | Contact International Office |
| Computer Science | 6 semesters | EUR 3,200/semester (institutional partners only) |
| Dental Medicine (One-tier Master) | 10 semesters | EUR 8,000/semester |
| English and American Studies | 6 semesters | EUR 1,800/semester |
| Foundation Year for Health Science Programmes | 2 semesters | EUR 3,900 (sem.1), EUR 2,600 (sem.2) |
| General Medicine (One-tier Master) | 12 semesters | EUR 7,900/semester |
| Nursing and Patient Care [Nurse] | 8 semesters | EUR 3,500/semester |
| Nursing and Patient Care [Physiotherapist] | 8 semesters | EUR 3,500/semester |
| Performance [Cello] | 6 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Performance [Clarinet] | 6 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Performance [Classical Singing] | 6 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Performance [Flute] | 6 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Performance [Guitar] | 6 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Performance [Harp] | 6 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Performance [Piano] | 6 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Performance [Trombone] | 6 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Performance [Trumpet] | 6 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Performance [Violin] | 6 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Preparatory Course for Musical Studies | 1 semester | EUR 2,650/semester |
| Preparatory Year (Piano, Organ, Harpsichord, Harp, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Guitar, Oboe, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Recorder, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, Singing) | 2 semesters | EUR 2,650/semester |
| Psychology | 6 semesters | Contact International Office |
| Tourism and Catering | 8 semesters | EUR 2,700/semester |
Graduate Programs (Master's) 32 programs
| Program | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| American Studies | 4 semesters | EUR 2,200/semester |
| Applied Mathematics | 4 semesters | EUR 2,700/semester |
| Biology | 4 semesters | EUR 3,000/semester |
| Chemistry | 4 semesters | EUR 3,600/semester |
| Classical Musical Instrumental Performance [Cello] | 4 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Classical Musical Instrumental Performance [Flute] | 4 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Classical Musical Instrumental Performance [French Horn] | 4 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Classical Musical Instrumental Performance [Guitar] | 4 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Classical Musical Instrumental Performance [Piano] | 4 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Classical Musical Instrumental Performance [Trombone] | 4 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Classical Musical Instrumental Performance [Viola] | 4 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Classical Musical Instrumental Performance [Violin] | 4 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Classical Singing [Opera Singing] | 4 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Classical Singing [Oratorio and Song Performance] | 4 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Comparative Intellectual Property Law | 2 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| Computer Science | 4 semesters | EUR 3,200/semester (institutional partners only) |
| Educational Sciences | 4 semesters | EUR 3,500/semester |
| English Studies | 4 semesters | EUR 2,200/semester |
| Food Safety and Quality Engineering | 4 semesters | EUR 2,650/semester |
| Food Science and Technology Engineering | 4 semesters | EUR 2,650/semester |
| Geography | 4 semesters | EUR 2,700/semester |
| Geoinformatics | 4 semesters | EUR 3,200/semester |
| Human Resource Counselling | 4 semesters | EUR 4,000/semester |
| Instruction of English as a Foreign Language | 2 semesters | EUR 2,500/semester |
| International and European Trade and Investment Law | 3 semesters | EUR 1,600/semester (sem.1-2), EUR 500 (sem.3) |
| International Economy and Business | 4 semesters | EUR 3,000/semester |
| International Relations | 4 semesters | EUR 2,300/semester |
| Mathematics | 4 semesters | Contact International Office |
| Pharmacy Programme | 10 semesters | EUR 5,420/semester |
| Philosophy | 4 semesters | EUR 2,200/semester |
| Religious Studies | 4 semesters | EUR 2,200/semester |
| Sustainable Agriculture | 4 semesters | Contact International Office |
Doctoral Programs (PhD) 22 programs
| Program | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral School in Economics | 8 semesters | EUR 5,000/semester |
| Doctoral School of Biology | 8 semesters | EUR 5,000/semester |
| Doctoral School of Chemistry | 8 semesters | EUR 5,000/semester |
| Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine | 8 semesters | EUR 5,000/semester |
| Doctoral School of Computer Science | 8 semesters | EUR 5,000/semester |
| Doctoral School of Education | 8 semesters | EUR 3,500/semester |
| Doctoral School of Environmental Sciences | 8 semesters | EUR 5,000/semester |
| Doctoral School of Experimental and Preventive Medicine | 8 semesters | EUR 5,000/semester |
| Doctoral School of Geosciences | 8 semesters | EUR 5,000/semester |
| Doctoral School of History | 8 semesters | EUR 3,500/semester |
| Doctoral School of Law and Political Sciences | 8 semesters | EUR 3,500/semester |
| Doctoral School of Linguistics (Altaic Studies) | 8 semesters | EUR 3,500/semester |
| Doctoral School of Linguistics (English Applied Linguistics) | 8 semesters | EUR 3,500/semester |
| Doctoral School of Linguistics (Theoretical Linguistics) | 8 semesters | EUR 3,500/semester |
| Doctoral School of Literary Studies | 8 semesters | EUR 3,500/semester |
| Doctoral School of Literature (Classical Philology) | 8 semesters | EUR 3,500/semester |
| Doctoral School of Literature (Literatures and Cultures in English) | 8 semesters | EUR 3,500/semester |
| Doctoral School of Mathematics | 8 semesters | EUR 5,000/semester |
| Doctoral School of Multidisciplinary Medical Sciences | 8 semesters | EUR 5,000/semester |
| Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical Sciences | 8 semesters | EUR 4,500/semester |
| Doctoral School of Philosophy | 8 semesters | EUR 3,500/semester |
| Doctoral School of Physics | 8 semesters | EUR 5,000/semester |
Admission Requirements
Bachelor's applicants need a secondary school leaving certificate; Master's applicants need a relevant Bachelor's degree; PhD applicants need a Master's degree. English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent) required for all levels. General Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy applicants must also pass an entrance examination. Music performance programs require a practical audition.
Typical documents: online application via Dream Apply, certified diploma/transcripts, passport copy, proof of English proficiency, CV, motivation letter.
Application & entrance exam fees: Application fee is generally EUR 79 (EUR 200-300 for Medicine/Dentistry/Pharmacy/Nursing programs). Entrance exam fee ranges EUR 50-250 depending on program (none for Medicine/Dentistry/Pharmacy/Nursing, which use a different admission process).
Contact
University email: international@szte.hu
International office email: international@szte.hu
International office phone: +36 62 544 000
International Office
Phone: +36 62 544 000
Email: international@szte.hu
Medical School (Foreign Students)
Phone: +36 62 545 458
Email: office.aokdh@med.u-szeged.hu