Semmelweis University

Founded in 1769, Semmelweis University is Hungary’s premier medical institution and a leading biomedical university in Central Europe. With more than 250 years of educational excellence, it is ranked among the world’s top 300 universities according to Times Higher Education, and within the global top tier in medicine and health.

The university operates on a three-pillar mission: education, research & innovation, and clinical care. Nearly 16,000 students from 129 countries study across six faculties, and more than 1,500 graduates receive their degrees each year. Semmelweis offers internationally recognised degree programmes in Hungarian, English and German, with over four decades of experience in teaching international students.

Semmelweis University is also Hungary’s largest healthcare provider. Its Clinical Centre brings together nearly 40 institutes and clinical departments, delivering comprehensive, high-quality care. In 2024 alone, the university treated more than 3.3 million cases (including ~108,500 inpatients and ~3.2 million outpatients). These units provide state-of-the-art clinical services while also serving as key training environments for future doctors, dentists, pharmacists, health scientists and healthcare professionals.

In research, Semmelweis hosts over 300 research groups and manages more than 160 active national and international grants, contributing to a strong scientific impact with an average citation rate above 16 per publication and a five-year H-index of 127.

Highlights:

• The enduring legacy of Ignác Semmelweis, a global pioneer whose work continues to inspire clinicians, scientists and educators
• Degree programmes in three languages (Hungarian, English, German)
• A diverse international community from 129 countries
• A broad global network of partnerships across education, research and mobility
• A Clinical Centre treating 3.3 million+ cases annually across nearly 40 institutes and departments
• A dynamic research ecosystem with 300+ research groups and 160+ research grants