Detailed introduction of Semmelweis University:

Introduction

Semmelweis University is a leading higher education institution in the field of medicine and health sciences in Hungary and Central and Eastern Europe. It is located in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It is named after the Hungarian doctor Semmelweis. Its history can be traced back to 1769 and it is the oldest medical university in Hungary.

Overview

Student size: The school has more than 16,000 students, of which about one-third come from 110 countries on five continents, and the number of students is still growing.

Course settings: Courses are offered in three languages: Hungarian, English, and German, covering all courses from undergraduate to doctoral level, including education in professional fields such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, health sciences, health and public services.

History and establishment time

The predecessor of Semmelweis University was the Nagysaport University founded in 1635. In 1769, according to the decree of Empress Maria Theresa, its medical school began to be planned and built based on the Vienna model, and began teaching in 1770, initially with five departments.

1777 In 1784, the school moved to Buda, and in 1784 it moved to Pest on the other side of the Danube. With the development of the city, the school's teaching resources and facilities continued to improve.

At the end of the 19th century, the school began to establish theoretical research institutes and clinical departments.

In 1951, the medical school became an independent medical school. In 1955, the dental school and the pharmacy school were merged. In 1969, the school was officially renamed Semmelweis University of Medicine in memory of its famous obstetrician Dr. Semmelweis.

School Strength

Faculty: There are many excellent teachers, many of whom are members of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. They have rich experience and profound attainments in medical education and research.

Teaching resources and facilities: The school's affiliated hospital has a total of 2,160 beds, receiving about 160,000 patients each year, and the outpatient department receives about 238 10,000 patients, providing students with rich clinical practice opportunities.

Scientific research results: The school has achieved fruitful results in medical research, especially in traditional fields such as cardiology, oncology, neuroscience, molecular and translational medicine, and pharmaceutical research. At the same time, it also actively carries out research in innovative disciplines such as artificial intelligence, translational biotechnology, big data and regenerative medicine.

Institutional nature

Semmelweis University is a public university.

Educational philosophy

Committed to the trinity of education, research and health care, focusing on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative spirit, providing students with high-quality medical education so that they can become outstanding doctors, researchers and other health care professionals in the future, and also emphasizing the provision of high-level medical services to the society and the promotion of medical science.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, health sciences and other disciplines are the advantageous disciplines of Semmelweis University, which have a high reputation in Hungary and even internationally. The school's medical major ranks among the top 300 in the world university rankings, and the academic qualifications of its graduates are recognized in countries and regions such as the European Union, the United States, and Japan.

Key laboratories: The school has many advanced scientific research laboratories, which provide good conditions for medical research, but no clear public information has been found on the specific key laboratories.

Faculty

The university has 6 schools, namely the School of Medicine, the School of Dentistry, the School of Pharmacy, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Health and Public Services, and the Doctoral Research Institute.

Ranking

In the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Semmelweis University is the highest-ranked university in Hungary, ranking in the top 2.5% in the world.

Expenses

Tuition fees: General Medicine (6-year system), tuition fee is US$18,200/year; Dentistry (5-year system), tuition fee is US$18,200/year; Pharmaceutical Sciences (5-year system), tuition fee is US$12,000/year; Physiotherapy (4-year system), tuition fee is EUR6,800/year; Midwifery (4-year system), tuition fee is EUR7,200/year; Nursing (4-year system), tuition fee is EUR6,600/year.

Other expenses: including accommodation fees, living expenses, etc. In Budapest, the cost of student dormitories varies according to different accommodation conditions, generally around 200-400 euros/month, and the price of renting off-campus housing is also relatively reasonable. In terms of living expenses, it costs about 500-700 euros per month, including various expenses such as food, transportation, and entertainment.

Campus

Location and environment: The main campus is located in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. This city has a long history and rich culture, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Campus facilities: The campus has a variety of architectural styles, combining historical and modern elements to create a strong academic atmosphere. The school is equipped with advanced teaching facilities and complete learning resources to meet the learning and research needs of students.