University of Szeged: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #568 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #231 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #2 of 43 | In Hungary |
| #178 of 1,026 | For Cosmetology |
| Top50% | For 164 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- u-szeged.hu
- Languages
- Hungarian;English;German
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (érettségi bizonyitvány); Entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; February-June) |
We've calculated the 20% acceptance rate for University of Szeged 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
University of Szeged is a world-class research university with 45,946 scientific papers published and 923,865 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Biochemistry, Engineering, Physics, Genetics, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Environmental Science.
University of Szeged majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 233 | 1911 |
| 1994 | 252 | 2101 |
| 1995 | 253 | 2152 |
| 1996 | 300 | 2551 |
| 1997 | 346 | 2661 |
| 1998 | 433 | 2972 |
| 1999 | 381 | 3223 |
| 2000 | 484 | 3812 |
| 2001 | 688 | 4595 |
| 2002 | 770 | 5468 |
| 2003 | 831 | 7465 |
| 2004 | 849 | 8571 |
| 2005 | 912 | 9974 |
| 2006 | 975 | 11805 |
| 2007 | 960 | 13494 |
| 2008 | 1084 | 16268 |
| 2009 | 1120 | 17854 |
| 2010 | 1080 | 20212 |
| 2011 | 1346 | 22672 |
| 2012 | 1379 | 25570 |
| 2013 | 1498 | 27823 |
| 2014 | 1687 | 30917 |
| 2015 | 1670 | 32379 |
| 2016 | 1767 | 35539 |
| 2017 | 1789 | 40947 |
| 2018 | 1877 | 48901 |
| 2019 | 2064 | 56389 |
| 2020 | 2362 | 67000 |
| 2021 | 2622 | 77667 |
| 2022 | 2635 | 74552 |
| 2023 | 2694 | 79454 |
| 2024 | 2287 | 77531 |
| 2025 | 1594 | 69564 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Szeged gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,500,000 HUF |
| Master's Degree | 2,000,000 HUF |
| Doctoral Degree | 2,500,000 HUF |
Currency: Hungarian Forint (HUF)
The University of Szeged has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 University of Szeged.
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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Doktori oklevél | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Educational Sciences, Environmental Studies, Geology, History, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Medicine, Pharmacy, Physics, Political Sciences |
|---|
University of Szeged alumni
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Katalin Karikó
- Enrolled in the University of Szeged
- 1973-1978 graduated with Master of Science in biology
- 1978-1982 graduated with Doctor of Philosophy in biochemistry
- Occupations
- researcherinventorbiochemistuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Katalin "Kati" Karikó is a Hungarian-American biochemist who specializes in ribonucleic acid (RNA)-mediated mechanisms, particularly in vitro-transcribed messenger RNA (mRNA) for protein replacement therapy. Karikó laid the scientific groundwork for mRNA vaccines, overcoming major obstacles and skepticism in the scientific community. Karikó received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2023 for her work, along with American immunologist Drew Weissman.
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Katalin Novák
- Enrolled in the University of Szeged
- 1999-2004 studied jurisprudence
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
-
Katalin Éva Veresné Novák is a Hungarian politician who served as president of Hungary from 2022 to 2024. Elected at the age of 44, she was the first woman and youngest person ever to hold the post. Prior to her presidency, she had been a member of the National Assembly for Fidesz from 2018 to 2022, during which time she had also served as Minister for Family Affairs in the fourth Orbán government, from 2020 to 2021.
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Attila József
- Enrolled in the University of Szeged
- Studied in 1924
- Occupations
- poetwriter
- Biography
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Attila József was one of the most famous Hungarian poets of the 20th century. Generally not recognized during his lifetime, József was hailed during the communist era of the 1950s as Hungary's great "proletarian poet" and he has become the best known of the modern Hungarian poets internationally.
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László Krasznahorkai
- Enrolled in the University of Szeged
- Studied in 1973-1976
- Occupations
- novelistscreenwriterwriter
- Biography
-
László Krasznahorkai is a Hungarian writer, novelist and screenwriter. Krasznahorkai is known for his difficult and demanding novels, often labeled postmodern, which explore dystopian and melancholic themes. Several of his works, including his novels Satantango (1985) and The Melancholy of Resistance (1989), have been adapted into feature films by the director Béla Tarr.
University of Szeged faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts | American Studies, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Classical Languages, Contemporary History, Education, English Studies, Ethnology, European Studies, French Studies, Germanic Studies, Hungarian, Modern History, Oriental Studies, Psychology, Slavic Languages, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| Faculty : Economics and Business Administration | Business Administration, Economics |
| Faculty : Engineering | Engineering |
| Faculty : Health Sciences and Social Studies | Health Sciences, Social Studies |
| Faculty : Law and Political Sciences | Administrative Law, Civil Law, Commercial Law, Comparative Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Demography and Population, European Union Law, International Law, Labour Law, Law, Political Sciences, Statistics |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Music | Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Opera, Singing |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Science and Informatics | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Geology, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Software Engineering |
| Faculty : Teacher Training | Teacher Training |
General information
| Alternative names | SZTE Szegedi Tudományegyetem |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1872 |
| Accreditation | Hungarian Educational Authority (Oktatási Hivatal) |
| Motto | Veritas. Virtus. Libertas |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Dugonics tér 13 Szeged, 6720 Hungary |
|---|---|
| City population | 157,000 |