Semmelweis University – Nagyvárad tér tower by Üllői út
Budapest, Hungary

Semmelweis University

Hungary’s top medical and health sciences university with English and German programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences and Conductive Education.

Founded1769 (origins 1769–)
CityBudapest
FocusMedicine · Dentistry · Pharmacy · Health
ApplicationSEMAPHOR portal
Admission process Apply (SEMAPHOR) Application fees & costs Scholarships (overview) Stipendium Hungaricum at Semmelweis Dormitories & housing Accommodation FAQ (Registrar) Find rentals (ingatlan.com)

Campus & Location

Semmelweis buildings and clinics are located mainly in the 8th–9th districts (Józsefváros & Ferencváros), around Nagyvárad tér and along Üllői út. Clinical blocks and research centres are within short walking distance of metro and tram lines.

Academic Programs & Strengths

  • General Medicine (MD) – 6 yrs (EN/DE)
  • Dentistry (DMD) – 5 yrs (EN/DE)
  • Pharmacy (PharmD) – 5 yrs (EN)
  • Health Sciences (Physiotherapy, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, etc.)
  • Conductive Education – András Pető Faculty

International Opportunities

  • English & German-taught degree programmes
  • Hospital-based clinical training
  • Active international offices & student services
  • Scholarship routes incl. Stipendium Hungaricum

Strong reputation in clinical training, biomedical research and health sciences across Central Europe.

Admissions, Tuition & Example Fees

Below are example tuition amounts from official pages. Always verify the exact fee on the specific programme page before applying.

Program (EN)LevelTuition (currency/sem)Source
General Medicine (MD)One-tierUSD 9,950 Registrar
Dentistry (DMD)One-tierUSD 9,950 Registrar
Pharmacy (PharmD)One-tierUSD 6,300 Registrar
Physiotherapy (BSc)Bachelor— (see faculty page) ETK Admissions
Conductive EducationBachelor/MasterEUR 4,640 András Pető Faculty
  • Application route: SEMAPHOR online portal (account required).
  • Admission procedure fee: typically listed on the faculty/admissions page (see “Application fees & costs”).

Tuition waiver & scholarships

Stipendium Hungaricum (SH): full tuition waiver + monthly stipend + dormitory place or accommodation contribution + health insurance. Semmelweis details and deadlines via the mobility office and SH pages.

SH at Semmelweis Scholarships overview

Benefits and application windows may change; always check the current call.

Housing & Living

Semmelweis operates multiple dormitories (900+ places). Many international students rent privately near the 8–9th districts.

  • Dormitories: apply via the Dormitory/Housing pages; places are limited.
  • Private rentals: typical student rooms from ~€230+, studios from ~€400+ in central districts (Registrar FAQ).
Dormitories & Housing Accommodation FAQ Find rentals (ingatlan.com)

Student Life & Highlights

Hands-on clinical practice in university hospitals, strong research environment, active student communities.

Did you know? The Nagyvárad tér theoretical tower is one of Budapest’s recognizable high-rises, steps from metro M3 and major clinics.

Hero image: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA) — “Semmelweis University Tower & TW 6000 in Budapest”.