Semmelweis University
Gain world-class medical education, clinical experience, and research opportunities in Budapest.
Semmelweis University
Semmelweis University is a leading institution of higher education in medicine and health sciences in Hungary and Central Europe, with more than 250 years of academic tradition. Based in Budapest, the university combines education, research and innovation, and healthcare as the three pillars of its mission. It offers programmes in Hungarian, English, and German across six faculties and a doctoral school, covering medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutical sciences, health sciences, health and public administration, and conductive education.
With almost 16,000 students, including learners from more than 100 countries, Semmelweis provides a highly international academic environment. Its teaching is closely connected with clinical practice through the university’s hospitals and clinics, which also make it Hungary’s largest healthcare service provider.
The university is also active in research and innovation, with work spanning areas such as cardiology, oncology, neuroscience, pharmaceutical research, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, big data, and regenerative medicine.
Founded in 1769
Popular Courses
Build in-demand skills with globally recognised degrees.
| Course name (degree) | Eligibility | Programme description and career prospects (CP) |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Bachelor's – 4 years Language: English | High-school diploma Entrance exam English proficiency | Programme: Nursing. Career prospects: Nurse roles. |
| Course name (degree) | Eligibility | Programme description and career prospects (CP) |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine One-Tier Master's – 6 years Language: English | High-school diploma Entrance exam English proficiency | Programme: Medical degree. Career prospects: Doctor pathway. |
| Dentistry One-Tier Master's – 5 years Language: English | High-school diploma Entrance exam English proficiency | Programme: Dental degree. Career prospects: Dentist pathway. |
| Pharmacy One-Tier Master's – 5 years Language: English | High-school diploma Entrance exam English proficiency | Programme: Pharmaceutical sciences. Career prospects: Pharmacist pathway. |
| Additional information | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fees (per academic year, non-EU/EEA) | EUR 8,100/year (EUR 4,050/semester, 2026-27) | Medicine: EUR 18,680/year (EUR 9,340/semester, 2027 intake) Dentistry: EUR 18,680/year (EUR 9,340/semester, 2027 intake) + dental material fees from year 2 Pharmacy: EUR 11,640/year (EUR 5,820/semester, 2027 intake) + material fees |
| Application fee | EUR 340 admission procedure fee (EUR 230 enrolment fee at start of studies) | Medicine: USD 400 (2027 intake programme page; older FAQ says USD 350). Enrolment fee EUR 230 after admission. Dentistry and Pharmacy: USD 400 (2027 intake programme page). Enrolment fee EUR 230 after admission. |
| Application period | Opens approximately February 2027; closes 31 July 2027 (2026/27 cycle: 9 February – 31 July 2026; confirm 2027/28). Other routes: Semmelweis online application portal; Health Sciences Faculty admission is separate from Medicine (deadline 31 July vs 31 May); applications via SEMAPHOR. | Until 31 May 2027 (exams from February–March 2027; apply in SEMAPHOR). Other routes: Semmelweis online application portal; SEMAPHOR (semaphor.semmelweis.hu). Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy admissions run separately from Health Sciences (different deadline and fee). |
| Scholarship opportunities | Not included in the source data – check the university website. | Not included in the source data – check the university website. |
Note: Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy admission (31 May) is separate from Health Sciences/Nursing (31 July). Dentistry and Pharmacy have additional material fees. Enrolment fee EUR 230 after admission.
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