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University of Szeged
Szeged, Hungary
"A leading research university in Hungary's third-largest city"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#597 (QS)
PSW VISA
Up to 9 months
About University of Szeged
The University of Szeged (SZTE) is a public research university in southern Hungary with roots in 1872. It offers more than 70 full-time international degree programmes in English, German and French, and about 4,500 international students from around 130 countries study there. SZTE is linked to several Nobel Prize laureates and is known for medicine, pharmacy, the sciences, computer science and the humanities.
Rankings & Recognition
#597
Ranked #597 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#633 in QS 2027). It is the third-best Hungarian university in QS.
Accreditations & Memberships
Stipendium Hungaricum partner university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Szeged's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1872
Founded
approx. 21,000
Total Students
About 4,500
International Students
About 130
Countries
Over 70
International Programmes
Popular Programs
General Medicine
Dental Medicine
Pharmacy
Computer Science
Business Administration
English and American Studies
Application Details
Application Route
Online via DreamApply
Health Programme Fee
EUR 300
Health Exam Fee
EUR 200
Deadline (2026)
Health 15 June, others 15 May
Intakes
September, February
Standardized Test Requirements
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IELTS (B2)
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5.5 |
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TOEFL iBT (B2)
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72 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
85%
I-20 Processing
Residence permit for study (D visa)
Post-Study Work
Up to 9 months
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
EUR 300 (health programmes)
Avg Scholarship
Stipendium Hungaricum
Career Outcomes
29%
Placement Ratio
Up to 9 months
Post-Study Work
24 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
SZTE's main campus is around Dugonics Square in the centre of Szeged, a university city on the Tisza river in southern Hungary.
Campus Details
70+
international programmes
4500
international students
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Student dorms and private flats
Dining
Campus canteens and cafes
Health & Wellness
Health insurance required for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
ESN events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
approx. 21,000
International Students
About 4,500
Countries
About 130
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Computer Science BSc
EUR 3,200 / semester
Tuition - Business Admin BSc
EUR 2,700 / semester
Tuition - General Medicine
EUR 7,900 / semester
Tuition - Dental Medicine
EUR 8,000 / semester
Tuition - Pharmacy
EUR 5,420 / semester
Tuition - English & American Studies
EUR 1,800 / semester
Intakes & Deadlines
SZTE's September 2026 applications for most BSc and MSc programmes ran from 1 January to 15 May 2026. Health science programmes closed on 15 June 2026 and start only in September.
Scholarships at University of Szeged
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school certificate and English B2 (IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 72). Health programmes need an entrance exam.
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree, CV, motivation letter and English B2 proof.
English Proficiency
IELTS (B2)
TOEFL iBT (B2)
Required Documents
Passport copy
School certificate / degree
Academic transcripts
English proficiency proof
Motivation letter
CV
Passport photo
Application fee receipt
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick an English-taught programme on apply.u-szeged.hu.
2
Apply online
Fill in the online form and upload your documents.
3
Pay application fee
Pay the non-refundable fee shown on the portal.
4
Entrance / interview
Some programmes need an exam or an online interview.
5
Admission letter
Pay the tuition fee to receive your admission letter.
6
Visa & arrival
Apply for a Hungarian study visa, then register on arrival.
Campus & Location
SZTE's main campus is around Dugonics Square in the centre of Szeged, a university city on the Tisza river in southern Hungary.
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Bachelor's
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