An institution where outstanding discoveries are made
The University of Szeged prides itself on a number of its great scientists and researchers, among them the Nobel Laureates Albert Szent-Györgyi and Katalin Karikó. Albert Szent-Györgyi former rector and professor of the Medical School received the Nobel Prize in 1937 for his scientific work on isolating vitamin C from Szeged paprika. Alumna Katalin Karikó was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2023 for her research on mRNA, which contributed to the development of mRNA-based vaccines for COVID-19.
Excellent education at a distinguished institution
The University of Szeged takes a prestigious position in several national and international rankings. According to Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) the University of Szeged has been consistently ranked the best Hungarian higher education institution for more than a decade, ranking first among the Hungarian universities surveyed.
University Campus situated in the heart of the city
Step beyond campus and the city of Szeged will enamour you: its beautiful historic buildings and welcoming atmosphere make Szeged an ideal place to live and study where almost everything is within walking distance.
Multicultural environment & rich cultural life
Studying in a thriving, cosmopolitan community with international students from more than 130 countries, will help you develop intercultural skills and boost your global mindset.
Top-notch facilities, interactive study environment
Our highly qualified teaching staff and uniquely equipped skill labs, furthermore extensive practical training in small groups and up-to-date theory, will all give you the neccessary skills to enter the labour market with an edge.
Valuable Degrees
Degrees are fully accepted within the European Union and acknowledged in several other countries. The knowledge gained here will enable our graduates to set off for a promising professional career and will lead to solid job security.
The University of Szeged and MSD have established a joint Pharmaceutical Industry Partnership Department, marking a new chapter in their collaboration. This initiative builds on a long-standing partnership – further strengthened in 2023 through clinical trial cooperation – and seeks to foster innovation in research, education, and pharmaceutical development. The agreement was officially signed in Szeged by Prof. Dr. László Rovó, Rector of the University of Szeged; Prof. Dr. Ildikó Csóka, Director-General for Strategic Planning; Prof. Dr. Zsolt Szakonyi, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy; Sean R. Smith, Managing Director of MSD Pharma Hungary Kft.; and Dr. Szabolcs Barótfi, Director of Clinical Research at MSD Hungary.
On May 12, the University of Szeged held an official ceremony to inaugurate its new research unit: the Host–Pathogen Interaction Center. Located within the Institute of Biology, the Center features Hungary’s only in vivo experimental station of its kind, alongside five newly renovated laboratories. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to support the development of antimicrobial therapies, with a particular focus on antifungal treatments – addressing a pressing yet often overlooked public health concern. The project was made possible through both professional and financial support from Katalin Karikó, an SZTE alumna and recipient of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
The origins of the University of Szeged date back to May 12, 1581, when István Báthory established the Jesuit College in Cluj-Napoca – an institution recognized as SZTE's legal predecessor. Exactly 444 years later, the University marked this anniversary with a symbolic “birthday gift”: the signing of two strategic partnership agreements. Supported by two of South America’s leading scientific and healthcare institutions, these partnerships are set to position SZTE among the global research elite in emerging and internationally significant fields of healthcare research and education.