Age and school diploma
Applicants to the English-taught General Medicine (MD) programme must be at least 18 in the year of application and hold a diploma from an accredited high school.
Partner university · Szeged, Hungary
University of Szeged
A Hungarian university with a strong medical faculty and a long history of teaching international students in English.
QS World #633QS World Rankings 2027
Founded 1921Public university
30,526Students
About the university
Why students choose the University of Szeged
A Hungarian university with a strong medical faculty and a long history of teaching international students in English.
We apply here for direct entry. Entry requirements vary by programme, so the first step is a review of your transcripts and English score against the specific course you want.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Ways inDirect entry
Photos: University of Szeged, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
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No failed science subjects
Students who failed Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or English in their final high school year are not entitled to apply.
Entrance exam
Applicants sit an entrance examination in Biology, Chemistry (or Physics) and English, with up to two attempts per application period if offered.
Apply in final year
Final-year students can apply and sit the exam before receiving their school leaving certificate, with proof that they are attending high school.
Motivation letter
A motivation letter is required with the online application; a reference is optional.
Application fee
A one-time non-refundable fee of 300 EUR covers the application and entrance exam for up to three health science programmes.
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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.
Fees and scholarships
What the University of Szeged costs
Fee period: As published on the programme page
General Medicine (MD) EUR 7,900 per semester (first semester EUR 7,100 plus EUR 800 deposit); includes general health insurance in Hungary.
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at apply.u-szeged.hu. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
Programmes
Popular courses at the University of Szeged
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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
Your application to the University of Szeged, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether the University of Szeged is realistic.
- 2
Choose your course and route
We match you to the right course and intake.
- 3
Application and offer
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
- 4
Scholarship check
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
- 5
Student visa
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
- 6
Arrival
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
Studying at the University of Szeged: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppDoes the University of Szeged offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. Early bird discount (EUR 300 off first-semester tuition). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
Is there a foundation route into the University of Szeged?
GESCO applies to the University of Szeged by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.
Where is the University of Szeged?
The University of Szeged is in Szeged, Hungary. It was founded in 1921.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to the University of Szeged?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to the University of Szeged directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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- Direct application. We hold an agreement with this university
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- No obligation. If GESCO is not the right route for you, we will say so
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