The University of Szeged Holds Strong Position on the Latest THE Emerging Economies University Rankings
Despite a growing number of participants, the University of Szeged managed to maintain its position from last year and get ranked 201-250 by the Latest Times Higher Education (THE) Emerging Economies University Rankings. With these results the University of Szeged secures its position among the best universities in Hungary.
Every year it is getting harder and harder to be included in the Times Higher Education rankings. In 2021 the number of institutions on the Emerging Economies University Rankings grew by 14%. Overall, there are 606 universities in the ranking this year, up from 533 in 2020, and 48 territories are represented. Despite this growing number of participants, the University of Szeged managed to maintain its position from last year and get ranked 201-250 again in 2021.
The ranking uses several indicators to judge institutions on their teaching, research, knowledge transfer quotation, income from industry and international outlook. Mainland China is the first territory to secure all of the top five positions in the ranking. Other countries in top positions in 2021 include Russia, Taiwan and South-Africa.
The list – published on 9 March 2021 is available here.
SZTE Experience
Ahmad Adha - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
I am Ahmad Adha from Indonesia and currently a 3rd year student in Theoretical Linguistics PhD program. I chose the University of Szeged (SZTE) as my study destination because it is located in the center of the town and it is also the highest ranked university in Hungary. The university staff and the professors were very accommodating and understanding when I decided to change the program that suits my research topic. I am so glad that I can be a part of my current department, and of course SZTE, since it is also the Center of Pragmatic Research which aims to promote advanced linguistic pragmatic research with international collaborations. After graduating, I wish to continue to work in my academic field as a professor and a researcher. My advice for prospective SZTE students is to choose a university with a good academic reputation that fits their passion.
Nikki - Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Studies
My name is Nikki and I am from Iran. Currently I am a second year student studying Physiotherapy at the University of Szeged. I really like the Environment of Szeged as it is a true University City where you can meet people from around the world. I consider Szeged as my second home since I have established my own path here and I have a lot of friends who make me feel home. The reason why I came to Szeged is because I was informed by one of my friends about the fact that the University degrees are EU accredited and will help me to reach my goals and open doors for future job opportunities. Once I have obtained my degree, I would like to stay in Hungary and pursue a post graduate program. Later on I will seize the opportunity to gain some job experience in my field here in Hungary before I hold my ground in Europe.
