Hungary Medical School Entrance Exam 🇭🇺
Hungary is an entrance-exam-heavy study destination. If you apply for Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Veterinary Medicine in English, you should expect science testing, English assessment and often an oral interview.
The exact exam is different at Semmelweis, Pécs, Debrecen, Szeged and UVMB. Use this page to understand the common pattern, then check the university-specific guide before you book an exam date.
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Which exams should you expect?
The table below is a planning view. Exam rules can change by intake, so always follow the current official university instructions before paying fees or booking a date.
| University | Programs | Typical entrance format | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semmelweis University | Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences | Medical Biology, Medical Chemistry, General English, Biomedical English and personal interview. | View guide |
| University of Pécs | Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy | Entrance exam performance with Biology, Chemistry, General English, Medical English and oral interview. | View guide |
| University of Debrecen | Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy | Subject entrance testing and oral exam/interview, depending on the program and applicant background. | View guide |
| University of Szeged | Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy | Faculty-specific entrance or evaluation exam. Applicants should confirm the current format for each program. | View guide |
| University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest | Veterinary Medicine | Written Biology, Chemistry and English entrance exam plus oral interview. | View guide |
Focus on the subjects that repeat
Biology
Review cell biology, genetics, physiology, anatomy basics and the topics most likely to appear in medical entry tests.
Chemistry
Prepare general, inorganic and organic chemistry foundations. Do not leave calculations and reaction logic until the end.
English
Practise general English and medical or biomedical vocabulary so you can read questions and answer interviews clearly.
Interview
Prepare short, honest answers about motivation, study habits and scientific reasoning. Avoid memorized speeches.
How to prepare without wasting time
Map the exam first
Choose your target universities, then list the required subjects, exam format, interview step, fees and application deadlines.
Build the science base
Study Biology and Chemistry topic by topic, then use practice questions to find gaps before the official exam window.
Practise speaking
Oral interviews reward clear explanations. Practise saying the answer, not just recognizing it on screen.
Protect your timeline
Prepare documents early, book exam dates carefully and leave time for final certificates, visa steps and housing.
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