Pharmacy in English at University of Szeged
Szeged Pharmacy program overview
Best fit
Students who want a science-heavy pharmacy degree in a lower-cost Hungarian university city.
Degree outcome
The official application page lists DPharm, Pharmacist, Doctor Pharmaciae, after 10 semesters and 300 ECTS.
Career direction
Szeged lists career routes in pharmacies, hospitals, laboratories, pharmaceutical companies and research settings.
Recognition note
Szeged describes the Doctor of Pharmacy diploma as accepted in the EU, but licensing remains country-specific.
Admissions and application timeline
September start
The official study-program page lists September as the yearly start of the DPharm route.
Entrance exams
Szeged runs online entrance exams through its testing platform and Zoom monitoring.
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
- Valid passport or ID, secondary-school diploma and transcript, or final-year proof until graduation.
- CV, motivation letter, statement of representation and English documents or translations where needed.
- English proof may be uploaded if available; English competence is also tested in the entrance exam.
EUR 300 combined fee
Szeged lists a 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 Pharmacy entrance exam
Science and English
The current central exam page lists Biology, Chemistry and English Language sections.
Coospace and Zoom
The written exam is taken through Szeged's online testing platform and monitored by Zoom.
About 20 minutes
A professor interview follows, with general questions plus Biology and Chemistry questions in English.
What to prepare first
Biology
Refresh cell biology, physiology, genetics and high-school biology foundations.
Chemistry
Build confidence in general, inorganic, organic and biochemistry basics used in pharmacy study.
English
Prepare general and medical English so the written test and oral answers are clear.
Tuition fees and budget
| Cost item | Current planning figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First semester tuition | EUR 5,420 | Published for DPharm Pharmacy on the official Szeged application page. |
| Semesters 2-10 | EUR 5,000 / semester | Regular semester figure after the first semester. |
| First academic year | EUR 10,420 / year | First semester plus second semester; future years are typically EUR 10,000 before any official changes. |
| Application and entrance-exam fee | EUR 300 | Combined non-refundable fee for up to three health-science programs. |
| Health insurance | Included in tuition | General health insurance valid for Hungary is included; summer practices and textbooks are not included. |
| Living costs in Szeged | Approx. EUR 600-900 / month | Planning range before flights, visa costs, deposits and personal travel. |
Curriculum overview
Years 1-2: basic sciences
Mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, physiology, pathophysiology and other foundations for pharmacy study.
Years 3-4: pharmaceutical sciences
Pharmacognosy, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutical technology, pharmacodynamics, toxicology and public health.
Practice settings
Training links university departments with community pharmacies, hospital and clinical pharmacies, laboratories and industry.
Year 5: thesis and practice
The final year includes thesis work and a longer practical training period before the state board examinations.
Szeged student perspective
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Exam-style practice
Use repeated Biology and Chemistry practice to reduce guesswork before the written exam.
English and terminology
Practise clear English explanations for written questions and the oral interview.
Application planning
Keep the deadline, documents, combined fee and exam registration steps visible before submission.
FAQ
Sources
- University of Szeged DPharm Pharmacy application page
- University of Szeged Doctor of Pharmacy study programme
- University of Szeged Faculty of Pharmacy overview
- University of Szeged entrance examination
- University of Szeged Faculty of Pharmacy general information
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