Hungary is a member of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), which means that the degrees obtained at SZTE are accepted EU-wide.

All walks of scientific life are represented in the 12 faculties and the Teacher Training Center of the University.

The University ranked as the best Hungarian higher education institution on the 2022 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University list.

QS WUR Ranking By Subject: 

SZTE between 351-400 in Agriculture and Forestry, Medicine; Medicine & Life Sciences; 

SZTE between 551-600 in Biological Sciences; Physics & Astronomy, Chemistry.

According to the 2021 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, the University of Szeged is one of the greenest higher education institutions in Hungary.

More about the rankings and awards of the University of Szeged here.

International study programs in various languages have been available at SZTE for 30 years. 

The University offers international degree programs at Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. level, as well as other preparatory programs in English and Hungarian.

Within the frames of the ERASMUS+ program of the European Union, SZTE cooperates with 510 partner universities in 30 countries. The university also welcomes students based on different bilateral state scholarship agreements and is part of EUGLOH, The European University Alliance for Global Health.

SZTE works in strong cooperation with international organizations operating in Szeged, such as the Confucius Institute, or the American Corner.

SZTE is a research university with outstanding performance and achievements. Work at the university covers 700 research areas at 19 Doctoral Schools and more than 60 full-time degree programs for international students. 

Scholarships, such as the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme and the SZTE START Scholarship, assist students from various regions of the world to attend the University.

The main mission of the University of Szeged is to maintain the high quality and competitive education, research work, and the European-level healing work associated with the different faculties of the institution.  

The University - as the biggest higher education institution in Southeast Hungary - also plans to maintain its major role in the region’s social, economic, and cultural development.

Apart from various scientific programs and social activities organized at the university, Szeged has colorful festivals and diverse entertainment possibilities throughout the year. 

Numerous sport and art events of national and international level, the famous SZIN festival, cafés, bars, cinemas, and theatres offer a wide range of entertainment. 

There’s plenty of possibility for outdoor activities - running, trekking, kayaking, birdwatching, just to name a few.

SZTE’s famous Klebelsberg Library is a firm favorite amongst both Hungarian and international students.

The picturesque city of Szeged lies at the Hungarian-Serbian-Romanian triple border and is the county seat of Csongrád-Csanád county. It is Hungary’s third-largest city and regional center of the Southern Great Plain. 

Szeged is approximately a 2-hour-drive away from the Budapest International Airport (BUD) and is easily accessible by car, train, bus - even by plane and boat. 

Most of the SZTE faculties are located in the city center, surrounded by beautiful architecture, large green parks, and the river Tisza.

Despite being Hungary’s third-largest city, Szeged is still relatively small in size and is a very liveable place. Beautiful architecture, clean environment, and the high number of international students from all over the world lend Szeged a truly cosmopolitan city feel.

Szeged is considered one of the safest cities in Hungary. Locals are open, friendly, and proud of their city.

Prices are still quite affordable on a European scale. Commuting is generally easy with a well-established public transport system and a relatively large bike route system.