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About SZTE
University of Szeged (SZTE) — private non-profit university. It is located in Szeged, Hungary. SZTE is one of the oldest institutions in the country. SZTE is an active member of European University Association (EUA).
QS World University Rankings collects data on the best institutions in the world, according to which SZTE is on top-610.
At SZTE, you can get a bachelor, master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Life Sciences & Medicine | 445 |
Natural Sciences | 495 |

SZTE tuition fees
The academic calendar at SZTE is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at SZTE are equal for locals and foreigners, and start from 3,266 USD per year. The university has several scholarships and student financial support programs that help students cover part of their tuition costs. Check the university website for up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.
Study programs at SZTE
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Tourism and Catering
Social Sciences & Management
French Studies (in French) (BA)
Arts & Humanities
Music and Performing Arts (BA)
Musical Preparatory Programme
Performance
Preparatory year
Medicine
Dental Medicine
General Medicine
Nurse (BSc)
Pharmacy
Physiotherapist (BSc)
Humanities
English and American Studies (BA)
Italian Studies (in Italian) (BA)
Preparatory year
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration and Management (BSc)
Tourism and Catering
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biochemical Engineer
Pharmacy
Agriculture & Forestry
Agricultural Engineering (BSc)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Agricultural Engineering (BSc)
Engineering & Technology
Agricultural Engineering (BSc)
Biochemical Engineer
Other
German Studies (in German) (BA)
Spanish Studies (in Spanish) (BA)
Tourism and Catering (BSc)
Law
International and European Trade and Investment Law
Legal Consultant in International and European Trade and Investment Law
Applied Sciences & Professions
Food Science and Food Technology Engineering (MSc)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Geography (MSc)
Economics & Business Management
Double Degree International Economy and Business (MA) (in English)
International Economy and Business (MSc)
International and European Trade and Investment Law
Legal Consultant in International and European Trade and Investment Law
Education & Training
Educational Science (MA)
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science (MSc)
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science (MSc)
Geoinformatics
Humanities
Classical Musical Instrumental Performance (MA)
Classical Singing (MA)
English Studies (MA)
French Studies (in French) (MA)
German Studies (in German) (MA)
Arts & Humanities
Choreomundus - Dance Knowledge, Practice, and Heritage
Classical Musical Instrumental Performance (MA)
Classical Singing (MA)
Geography (MSc)
Study of Religions (MA)
Medicine
Biology (MSc)
Food Science and Food Technology Engineering (MSc)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Mathematics (MSc)
Biology (MSc)
Chemistry (MSc)
Food Science and Food Technology Engineering (MSc)
Geography (MSc)
Social Sciences & Management
American Studies (MA)
Choreomundus - Dance Knowledge, Practice, and Heritage
Choreomundus - International master in Dance Knowledge, Practice, and Heritage (in English) (Dual & Double Degrees)
Geography (MSc)
Geoinformatics
Other
Comparative Intellectual Property Law (CIPL)
Comparative Intellectual Property Law (CIPL) LLM Master’s Degree 2 semesters
Dental Medicine
General Medicine (MD)
International Relations (MA), in French - Specialty in European Studies
Arts & Humanities
Philosophy (PhD)
Physical Sciences
Physics (PhD)
Law
Law and Political Science
Social Sciences & Management
Law and Political Science
Law and Political Sciences (PhD) in English
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Geosciences
Humanities
History (PhD)
Linguistics
Linguistics (PhD) - In English, Russian or German
Literary Studies
Education & Training
Educational Sciences (PhD)
Economics & Business Management
Economics (PhD)
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science (PhD)
Mathematics (PhD)
Medicine
Biology (PhD)
Clinical Medicine (PhD)
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Interdisciplinary Sciences (PhD)
Multidisciplinary Medical Sciences (PhD)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biology (PhD)
Chemistry (PhD)
Earth sciences (PhD)
Geosciences
Interdisciplinary Sciences (PhD)
Other
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Environmental Sciences (PhD)
Literary Studies (PhD) - in English, French, Russian or German
Pharmacy

Bachelor degree at SZTE
Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 4. The TOEFL score is not lower than 70. Upon admission, an IB diploma is accepted.
Master's degree at SZTE
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 72. IELTS — 5.5 or higher.
Doctorate degree at SZTE
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS, TOEFL or CAE. For enrollment, you need to pass IELTS with 5.5 points. The minimum score for TOEFL is 72.
SZTE campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Szeged. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. University students have access to the library. It contains a collection of scientific papers, textbooks and fiction. SZTE regularly accepts students for international exchange programs, providing both local and international students with the opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and gain unique experience.

What to do after graduation
You can stay in Hungary for up to 9 months after graduation by applying for a job seeker visa. This must be done before the student visa expires. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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