Medicine in English at University of Szeged
Szeged Medicine program overview
Good for
Applicants who want an English-taught medical degree in Hungary but prefer Szeged over a capital-city setting.
Degree outcome
The official application page lists the award as MD after 12 semesters and 360 ECTS.
Clinical direction
Basic medical sciences come first, then regular clinical practice begins from the third year.
Recognition note
The degree is issued by a Hungarian university, but licensing still depends on the country where you want to work.
Admissions and application timeline
Applications open
Register in the University of Szeged application system and select MD General Medicine.
Entrance exams
Szeged says online entrance examinations run from the end of February until the end of June every second week.
Application deadline
Submit the online application before the official deadline for the fall 2026/27 intake.
Age rule
Applicants must be over 18 in the year of application, by December 31.
What Szeged asks for
- Secondary-school documents or final-year proof if the school-leaving certificate is not available yet.
- Official English documents or translations where needed.
- Motivation letter; references are listed as optional for this program.
EUR 300 combined fee
Szeged lists one combined application and entrance-examination/evaluation fee. It is paid once even if applying to up to three health-science programs, and includes up to two entrance-exam chances if offered by the faculty.
University of Szeged Medicine entrance exam
60 questions
Biology 20, Chemistry 20 and English Language 20, including General and Medical English.
60 minutes
One question is shown at a time, and applicants cannot move backward to previous questions.
About 20 minutes
A professor asks general questions plus 2 Biology and 2 Chemistry questions in English.
What to prepare first
Biology
Build speed on core high-school Biology and practise explaining concepts orally.
Chemistry
Prepare organic, inorganic and biochemistry foundations, and practise with a periodic table and calculator.
English
General and medical English matter in both the written test and the oral interview.
Tuition fees and budget
| Cost item | Planning figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 7,900 / semester | Published for MD General Medicine on the official Szeged application page. |
| Yearly tuition | EUR 15,800 / year | Two regular semesters; the final semester may be calculated partly pro rata. |
| First semester split | EUR 7,100 + EUR 800 deposit | The official application page lists the first semester as tuition plus deposit in one instalment. |
| Application and entrance-exam fee | EUR 300 | Combined non-refundable fee for up to three health-science programs. |
| Transfer evaluation fee | EUR 200 | Only relevant for transfer-student evaluation examinations. |
| Living costs in Szeged | Approx. EUR 600-900 / month | Planning range before flights, visa costs, deposits and personal travel. |
Curriculum overview
Years 1-2: foundations
Basic medical sciences and the scientific base needed before clinical subjects.
Year 3: clinical bridge
Training starts to connect the basic sciences with regular clinical practice.
Years 4-5: clinical practice
Students actively participate in the work of clinical departments and teaching hospitals.
Year 6: clerkship year
The final two semesters include 40 weeks of clinical rotations before starting practice as a physician.
Szeged student perspective
How Medimentor helps with Szeged Medicine
Exam-style practice
Build speed and accuracy for Biology and Chemistry multiple-choice questions.
English and terminology
Train General English and Medical English so the written test and oral interview feel less unfamiliar.
Application steps
Keep the timeline, documents, combined application fee and exam registration steps clear before the deadline.
FAQ
Sources
- University of Szeged MD General Medicine application page
- University of Szeged entrance examination
- University of Szeged medical program overview
- University of Szeged General Medicine study programme
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