Semmelweis University
Budapest, Hungary
Quick facts
- World rank
- #250
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- 18%
- Students
- 16,000
- International students
- 40%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1769
Overview
Semmelweis University, established in 1769, is Hungary's premier medical institution and a leading biomedical university in Central Europe. With over 250 years of educational excellence, it is ranked among the world's top 300 universities according to Times Higher Education, and within the global top tier in medicine and health. The university operates on a three-pillar mission: education, research & innovation, and clinical care. Nearly 16,000 students from 129 countries study across six faculties, and more than 1,500 graduates receive their degrees each year. Semmelweis offers internationally recognised degree programmes in Hungarian, English, and German, with over four decades of experience in teaching international students. Semmelweis University is also Hungary's largest healthcare provider. Its Clinical Centre brings together nearly 40 institutes and clinical departments, delivering comprehensive, high-quality care. In 2024 alone, the university treated more than 3.3 million case
Fields of study
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Dietetics
- Physiotherapy
- Biomedical Sciences
- Conductive Education
- Public Health
- Health Care Management
- Psychology
Accreditation: Magyar Akkreditációs Bizottság (Hungarian Accreditation Committee)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- felveteli.iroda@semmelweis.hu
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€9,950 – €10,450
From about $10,746 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees are subject to change; please refer to the official university website for the most current information. EU/EEA: $0-$0/year. Non-EU: $9950-$10450/year.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
