Medical Degree Programs at the Semmelweis University Medical Campus (Budapest), Hungary
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Medicine
The General Medicine program is listed by the WHO and it is recognized without any licensing examinations in all European Union countries (- applies to the nationals of the member states.)
The program leading to the Doctor of Medicine degree, consist of six years: two years of general medical studies, three years of clinical studies and one year of a rotating internship. The international programs in Medicine started in 1983 in German and in 1984 in English. Each year approximately 120 international students are enrolled at the English program mostly from Israel, Norway, Cyprus, Iran and USA.
The Semmelweis University seeks motivated candidates for the program with a solid background in Biology and Chemistry. In addition to these subjects you have to pass an entrance exam in English as well. The application deadline is in April and the course starts in September. Entrance exams are arranged at several locations in Europe, Israel, North America, Asia and Africa. For further details contact the representative of International Studies in your country.
Dentistry
You can study dentistry and get a Doctor of Dentistry degree in five years. The first two years of the curriculum are basic studies followed by three years of clinical subjects and rotation.
The Dentistry program is listed by the WHO and the degree granted by the university is recognized without any licensing examinations in all European Union countries (- applies to the nationals of the member states.) The Dentistry degree is also recognized by the Indian Dental Council.
The Faculty of Dentistry enrols around 50 international students each year. The entrance examinations are identical to those to the Faculty of Medicine. Entrance exams are arranged at several locations in Europe, Israel, North America, Asia and Africa. For further details contact the representative of International Studies in your country.
Pharmacy
The Semmelweis University in Budapest runs a small-size international program leading to a Master of Science in Pharmacy degree. The studies last for five years. The first two years of studies are similar to the basic medical curriculum, while the following years concentrate on the specialized subjects of pharmacology. The degree granted by the university is recognized without any licensing examinations in all European Union countries (- applies to the nationals of the member states.)
The entrance examinations are identical to those to the Faculty of Medicine. Entrance exams are arranged at several locations in Europe, Israel, North America, Asia and Africa. For further details contact the representative of International Studies in your country.
Please download the Program Brochure here.
Medical Degrees
Program Dates:
September
Program Duration: 6 years
Admission Requirements
1. Secondary school (leaving certificate) or transcript of academic records
2. A good knowledge of English
3. Entrance Examination
Application Deadline:
June
ADMISSION CONDITIONS
Applicants must submit:
- The FE / CI Application Form
- Four passport size photographs
- Photocopy of passport or ID card
- An English translation of high school transcript and a copy of the transcript in the original language
Please note: There are additional documents to be handed in for the visa procedure. Ask your local agent. Usually most official documents also need official verification and legalisation by the appropriate embassy. Check our visa-page.
PACKAGE FEE*
Medicine Program:
Year 1-6: USD 6,100 per semester
(payment first semester after acceptance, second semester 1st of February)
Pharmacy Program:
Year 1-6: USD 6,600 per semester
(payment first semester after acceptance, second semester 1st of February)
Dentistry Program:
Year 1-6: USD 5,400 per semester (material fee added of 1,100 USD/semester)
(payment first semester after acceptance, second semester 1st of February)
Additional Fees:
Application Fee USD 150
Registration fee: USD 150
Examination Fee USD 250 (if in Hungary, in other countries this may vary)
*the fe-group package fee includes:
- tuition fee
- school materials
- visa (only first year)
- residence permit
- health insurance (visa requirement)
- administration fee
textbooks EUR 600
housing** EUR 350 p/month
** housing can be mediated for through fe-group at a fee.
You can request an application form online here: Application Form
