2026. February 17.
6 perc
With the start of the new semester, the Directorate for International Affairs and Public Relations hosted an Orientation Day in the ceremonial hall of the University’s main building to welcome Erasmus+ scholarship students embarking on their studies at the University of Szeged. In the spring term of the 2025–2026 academic year, 85 international students are joining SZTE through the Erasmus+ mobility program, further strengthening the University’s vibrant and diverse academic community.
2026. February 13.
15 perc
A previously unknown snail species dating back 99 million years has been identified with the involvement of researchers from the University of Szeged. The fossil specimens, preserved in amber, were examined using high-resolution micro-CT imaging by Dr. Ákos Kukovecz, head of the Institute of Chemistry at the Faculty of Science and Informatics, and Dr. Imre Szenti, researcher at the Department of Applied and Environmental Chemistry. The University’s unique instrument made it possible to create detailed three-dimensional models, confirming that the specimens represent a species previously unknown to science. We spoke with the Szeged-based researchers about the discovery and the technology that brought this ancient life form back into focus.
2026. February 11.
7 perc
Combining hands-on clinical experience with innovation, Pál Pásztor and his research team are applying machine-learning methods to make the process of weaning children off long-term sedation in pediatric intensive care safer, more personalized, and more predictable. Their DoseLearn project has received SZTE’s Innovation Award as well as Proof of Concept funding from the University.
2026. February 09.
7 perc
Now a fifth-year medical student at the University of Szeged, Gréta Hódi spent the second semester of the 2024–2025 academic year in Cyprus as a Pannonia Scholarship holder – a period defined for her by discovery and new perspectives that extend far beyond academic training. Active on social media, she felt a strong urge to share with others what the program had given her. This inspiration led her to apply for the title Face of the Pannonia Scholarship Program, which she was awarded in 2026, together with Dominik Palácsik, a student of the Budapest University of Economics and Business.
The University of Szeged has moved up nine places in the QS World University Rankings: Europe, one of the world’s most widely recognized and respected higher education rankings, compiled by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Assessed against more institutions than ever before, SZTE has also secured a place among the Top 10 universities in Eastern Europe.
The University of Szeged (SZTE) continues to strengthen its international standing, once again ranking among the world’s leading universities in the latest subject rankings published by Times Higher Education (THE). According to the most recent assessment, SZTE is the only Hungarian institution to appear on all 11 THE subject excellence lists this year. As part of this strong overall performance, the University achieved a shared first place nationally in Law, underscoring the competitiveness and academic impact of its legal education and research.
2025. December 19.
2 perc
The University of Szeged is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its international self-financed study programs for the 2026–2027 academic year. Applications for a number of programs starting in Fall 2026 have been open since December 2025, while application periods for additional programs will begin in January 2026.
2025. December 16.
3 perc
According to the latest UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, published in December, the University of Szeged has achieved 41st place globally in sustainability performance, securing a position among Europe’s top 20 universities. Advancing more than 30 places worldwide, SZTE’s performance signals a clear acceleration in its sustainability trajectory and reinforces its growing international standing as a benchmark institution in environmental responsibility.
2026 Online Open Day for International Students
2025. January 15.
13 perc
Discover the benefits of living and learning in the City of Sunshine!
Szeged, Hungary’s third-largest city, is increasingly popular among international students. Situated near the converging borders of Hungary, Romania, and Serbia, it is often called the “City of Sunshine” and widely regarded as one of the most attractive places to study.
