University of Szeged – main building
Szeged, Hungary

University of Szeged

A prestigious research university with roots in the 16th century, offering 80+ full-time international programs in English (BSc, MSc, PhD). Welcomes around 4,500 international students from 130+ countries. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Established1581 (modern since 1872)
CitySzeged
FacultiesMedicine · Engineering · IT · Business · Sciences · Arts
InternationalEnglish BSc/MSc/PhD & one-tier

Campus & Location

Main historic campus around Dóm Square, with modern facilities and research institutes; excellent public transport connections; lively student city.

Programs & Strengths

  • Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy (one-tier)
  • Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, IT
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Business, Economics, Management
  • Natural & Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities

International Opportunities

  • 80+ English-led degree programs
  • Active Erasmus+ and global network
  • Stipendium Hungaricum & international scholarships
  • High research visibility and academic reputation

Key strengths: medicine, life sciences, engineering, and humanities with strong research outputs.

Admissions, Tuition & Example Fees

Tuition fees per semester (selected programs):

ProgramLevelTuition (EUR/sem)
Computer ScienceBSc≈ 4,500
Business Administration & ManagementBSc≈ 2,500
General Medicine (MD)One-tier≈ 7,900
NursingBSc≈ 3,500
MSc Computer ScienceMSc≈ 4,100
MSc Applied MathematicsMSc≈ 2,700
MSc International Economy & BusinessMSc≈ 2,800

Based on official "Tuition & Fees" PDF for 2024-25 academic year :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Tuition Waiver & Scholarships

Stipendium Hungaricum (SH): full tuition waiver + stipend + housing + health insurance. Other funding: Visegrad Fund, university-specific scholarships. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Housing & Living

University-operated dormitories available; many students also rent privately in Szeged — affordable living costs compared to Western Europe.

Student Life & Highlights

Historic university town, vibrant student life, cultural festivals, and strong research communities in the arts and sciences.

Did you know? The University of Szeged has consistently ranked high in QS subject rankings for life and physical sciences. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Hero image provided by user. Tuition data from official Szeged PDF.