Semmelweis University is one of Hungary's best-known medical universities and a major choice for international students who want to study in Budapest in English. On Medimentor, the main Semmelweis routes are Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The university's official 2026 admissions pages list English-taught programs in General Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences with a common science-heavy entrance exam model. Semmelweis also publishes other health-science programs on its official admissions site, but this page focuses on the three programs linked in the Medimentor Semmelweis funnel.

English-taught programs at Semmelweis

Start with the program fit, then check tuition, entrance-exam requirements and the official admissions page for the intake year you are applying to.

Medicine (M.D.)

12 Semesters

USD 20.9k/year Tuition

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Dentistry (D.M.D.)

10 Semesters

USD 20.9k/year Tuition

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Pharmacy (MSc)

10 Semesters

USD 13.24k/year Tuition

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Program	Duration	Degree	Published tuition	Entry model
General Medicine	6 years / 12 semesters	Doctor of General Medicine MD / one-tier MSc	USD 10,450 / semester	Medical Biology, Medical Chemistry, General English and Biomedical English entrance exam
Dentistry	5 years / 10 semesters	Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry DMD / one-tier MSc	USD 10,450 / semester + dental material fees in later years	Medical Biology, Medical Chemistry, General English and Biomedical English entrance exam
Pharmaceutical Sciences	5 years / 10 semesters	Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences / one-tier MSc	USD 6,620 / semester + material fees in later years	Biology, Chemistry, English and Biomedical English entrance exam

Admissions overview

For the 2026 intake, Semmelweis lists application start on 12 January 2026 and application deadline on 31 May 2026 for General Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Applications run through the university's SEMAPHOR system, and applicants receive exam details after submitting the application and paying the admission procedure fee.

Typical documents

School leaving certificate, or final-year proof until the final certificate is available.
CV, motivation letter, passport or ID copy and passport-style photo.
Medical certificate after accepting an offer.

Decision timing

The official program pages state that applicants are usually notified within about two weeks after the entrance exam. Exact timing depends on the chosen exam date and the current admission cycle.

Semmelweis entrance exam

The entrance exam for Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences combines written online tests with a personal interview. The written exam is taken on Moodle, while applicants stay connected to Zoom according to the university's instructions.

Written tests

4 test areas

Medical Biology, Medical Chemistry, General English and Biomedical English.

Timing

20 + 20

Each test has 20 questions and 20 minutes. Unused time does not carry over to another test.

Interview

Motivation + science

The interview checks professional attitude, motivation, English communication and oral science knowledge.

Medimentor preparation maps well to this format because the core platform covers Biology, Chemistry, English and biomedical terminology practice. We do not guarantee admission; the final decision is made by Semmelweis based on exam performance, documents and the university's admission rules.

Tuition, fees and living costs

Semmelweis publishes tuition in USD for Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences. For the 2026 enrollment year, Medicine and Dentistry are listed at USD 10,450 per semester, while Pharmaceutical Sciences is listed at USD 6,620 per semester. Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences can also have additional material fees in later years.

Budapest living costs vary heavily by housing choice and lifestyle. For planning, use roughly EUR 650-850 per month as a realistic working range before flights, deposits, visa expenses and one-time setup costs.

Recognition and licensing

Semmelweis degrees are issued by a Hungarian university. Recognition and licensing are still destination-specific: graduates should check the rules in the country where they want to work after graduation, especially if they plan to practise outside Hungary or outside the EU.

Student life in Budapest

Budapest is the largest city in Hungary and gives Semmelweis students a more international environment than smaller university cities. The upside is access to clinics, research, transport, food and student communities; the tradeoff is that housing can move quickly, so students should start accommodation planning early after receiving an offer.

Best fit

Strong applicants who want a large clinical university, a capital-city setting and a competitive entrance-exam route.

Watch out for

Tuition is among the higher Hungarian options, and Dentistry has extra material fees. Build the full yearly budget, not just the semester tuition.

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How Medimentor helps

Medimentor helps Semmelweis applicants prepare for the science-heavy entrance exam and understand the application path before they submit. The useful work is practical: Biology and Chemistry question practice, English and biomedical terminology review, exam-style repetition, and clear planning around documents, deadlines, tuition and program choice.

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FAQ

Can I study Medicine at Semmelweis University in English?

Yes. Semmelweis University offers General Medicine in English as a 6-year, full-time program. The official admissions page lists the qualification as Doctor of General Medicine MD / one-tier MSc.

Which English-taught Semmelweis programs does Medimentor cover here?

This Semmelweis page focuses on Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, because those are the main entrance-exam routes currently linked on Medimentor. Semmelweis also publishes other health-science programs separately on its official admissions site.

What is the Semmelweis entrance exam like?

For Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Semmelweis uses written online tests and a personal interview. The written part includes Medical Biology, Medical Chemistry, General English and Biomedical English, with 20 questions and 20 minutes for each test.

How much is tuition at Semmelweis University?

For the 2026 enrollment year, the official tuition table lists General Medicine and Dentistry at USD 10,450 per semester, and Pharmaceutical Sciences at USD 6,620 per semester. Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences can also have additional material fees in later years.

When is the Semmelweis application deadline for 2026 entry?

The official 2026 program pages list application start on 12 January 2026 and application deadline on 31 May 2026 for Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Always confirm the current intake dates on Semmelweis before applying.