Semmelweis University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #647 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #263 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #4 of 43 | In Hungary |
| #3 of 23 | In Budapest |
| #163 of 1,621 | For Ophthalmology |
| Top50% | For 124 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 42%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- semmelweis.hu
- Languages
- Hungarian;German;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 42% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (érettségi bizonyítvány); Entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
We've calculated the 42% acceptance rate for Semmelweis University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Semmelweis University is a world-class research university with 40,295 scientific papers published and 805,171 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Biochemistry, Pathology, Psychology, Computer Science, Surgery, and Psychiatry.
Semmelweis University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 418 | 2741 |
| 1992 | 450 | 2956 |
| 1993 | 327 | 2861 |
| 1994 | 378 | 3037 |
| 1995 | 380 | 3324 |
| 1996 | 427 | 2990 |
| 1997 | 503 | 3307 |
| 1998 | 510 | 3512 |
| 1999 | 528 | 3626 |
| 2000 | 631 | 4396 |
| 2001 | 753 | 5260 |
| 2002 | 724 | 6363 |
| 2003 | 705 | 7548 |
| 2004 | 917 | 9242 |
| 2005 | 902 | 10741 |
| 2006 | 959 | 12525 |
| 2007 | 1044 | 14293 |
| 2008 | 1076 | 16371 |
| 2009 | 1054 | 18345 |
| 2010 | 1148 | 20116 |
| 2011 | 1168 | 22678 |
| 2012 | 1210 | 26007 |
| 2013 | 1258 | 28599 |
| 2014 | 1302 | 31752 |
| 2015 | 1382 | 34013 |
| 2016 | 1437 | 36372 |
| 2017 | 1426 | 39453 |
| 2018 | 1578 | 44357 |
| 2019 | 1698 | 50774 |
| 2020 | 1884 | 63107 |
| 2021 | 2087 | 75513 |
| 2022 | 2190 | 79082 |
| 2023 | 2254 | 80969 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Foreign students, c. 10,000 per annum according to course. (USD) |
|---|
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Semmelweis University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alapfokozat | Medical Technology, Nursing, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Sports, Sports Management |
|---|---|
| Mesterfokozat | Dentistry, Human Resources, Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Sports Management |
| Doktori oklevél | Health Sciences, Medicine, Microbiology, Neurosciences, Pathology, Pharmacy, Psychiatry and Mental Health |
Semmelweis University alumni
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Katalin Cseh
- Enrolled in Semmelweis University
- 2007-2014 graduated with Doctor of Medicine in medicine
- Occupations
- physicianpoliticianhealth economist
- Biography
-
Katalin Cseh is a Canadian-born Hungarian physician and politician. She was elected as a Momentum Movement (part of the Renew Europe party group) Member of the European Parliament (MEP) in the 2019 parliamentary election.
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Gábor Zacher
- Enrolled in Semmelweis University
- In 1986 graduated with Doctor of Medicine in medicine
- Occupations
- local politicianuniversity teacherphysicianparamedicemergency physician
- Biography
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Dr. Gábor Zacher is a Hungarian physician specializing in toxicology, Chief Medical Officer of the Toxicology Department in the Péterfy Sándor Utcai Hospital, Budapest.
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Endre Czeizel
- Enrolled in Semmelweis University
- Studied in 1959
- Occupations
- biologistgeneticistgynaecologistphysician
- Biography
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Endre Czeizel was a Hungarian physician, geneticist, public health administrator, and professor. He was a physician who graduated from Semmelweis University. He was known for discovering that vitamin B9 or folic acid prevents or reduces the formation of more serious developmental disorders, such as neural tube defects like spina bifida. He issued some of his English-language publications under the name Andrew E. Czeizel. He was the Hungarian Director of United Nations World Health Organization (1984-?). From 1996 thru 1998 he was the Director-General of the Hungarian National Institutes of Health. He died from leukemia following a successful bone marrow transplant after approximately one year.
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András Csókay
- Enrolled in Semmelweis University
- Studied in 1989
- Occupations
- writersurgeonneurosurgeoninventorarchitect
- Biography
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András Csókay is a Hungarian neurosurgeon with international recognition in the field of neurosurgery for his development of a technique to enhance microsurgical precision in the vascular tunnel and for the separation of a pair of Bangladeshi (Islam) Craniopagus Twins.
Semmelweis University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Health and Public Services | Health Administration, Social Work |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Health Sciences |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
General information
| Alternative names | Semmelweis Egyetem |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1769 |
| Accreditation | Hungarian Educational Authority (Oktatási Hivatal) |
| Motto | Servamus vitam atque servimus |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Üllői út 26 Budapest, 1085 Hungary |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,707,000 |