Semmelweis University is a leading institution of higher education in Hungary and the Central European region within the area of medicine and health sciences. Its main commitment is based on the integrity of education, research and healing, which make Semmelweis University an internationally renowned centre of knowledge.
4.0 out of 5 (31 ratings / 10 reviews) Budapest VIII. kerület, Hungary
Master's Programmes
Medicine & Health (2)
- M.Sc. Nursing
- M.Sc. Physiotherapy
About
History
Semmelweis University’s history started 250 years ago in 1769, when Queen Maria Theresa added a medical faculty to the University of Nagyszombat (now Trnava, Slovakia). Not long after, the university moved first to Buda then to Pest (now Budapest) and, once the university settled in its permanent location, a period of great development commenced.
Education
Semmelweis University is unique among Hungarian universities teaching health sciences. With its 250 years of history, it has amassed an enormous amount of knowledge, and has granted diplomas to over 100,000 students, many of whom are renowned specialists in their respective fields.
Career
The Semmelweis University Career Centre was brought into being by the University Senate in 2006, with the intent of providing professional assistance to students during and after their university years. The Office’s staff members perform a diverse range of tasks and activities, primarily assisting current and former students through career consultations, trainings, and career fairs. A “Career Development in Health Care” course – unique in Hungarian health care – has been launched under the management of the Career Centre, which promotes the creation of further development paths at the University.
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
401
2019
401
2018
401
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
682 -19
2019
663 -7
2018
656
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
901 -300
2018
601
2017
-
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
- African Students Union of Semmelweis – ASUS
- British and Irish Semmelweis Student Association – BISSA
- Student Association of Cypriot Students – FEKO
- Indians/South Asians Student Semmelweis Association
- Israeli Student Organization in Hungary – ISOH
- Semmelweis Korean Association – SKA
- North American Semmelweis Students’ Association – NASSA
- Association of Norwegian Students Abroad Charity Group – ANSA
- Spanish Student Association of Semmelweis – SSAS
- Swiss Semmelweis Students Association – SwiSSA
Library services
Semmelweis University’s Central Library - together with its library units - constitutes one of the largest and most modern medical special collections in Hungary. The Library is currently available in two locations: the Basic Medical Science Centre Branch and the Central Branch located at Mikszáth Kálmán tér 5.
Medical services
Since its foundation in 1769, Semmelweis University has paid special attention to the continuous development and expansion of its health care services. As a result, the University has grown into one of the largest health care institutions in Hungary today handling 2.5 million cases each year.
Student Life
Sports facilities
Semmelweis University offers a wide range of sporting opportunities for students. Physical education classes are compulsory at most faculties during the first four semesters. The various training sessions (water polo, volleyball, basketball, handball) and optional sports activities (judo, aerobics, yoga, tennis, frisbee, zumba) further add to the variety of options.
Student clubs
- ERASMUS Student Network
- African Students Union of Semmelweis
- British and Irish Semmelweis Student Association
- Student Association of Cypriot Students
- Indians/South Asians Student Semmelweis Association
- Semmelweis Iranian Students’ Association
- Israeli Student Organization in Hungary
- Semmelweis Korean Association
- North American Semmelweis Students’ Association
- Association of Norwegian Students Abroad Charity Group
- Spanish Student Association of Semmelweis
- Swiss Semmelweis Students Association
Student Reviews
Good education, teachers can vary.
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
I’m a part-time student because I’m working. Sometimes teachers don’t really explain and sometimes they are not motivated. Of course there are good teachers as well but I don’t find the education student friendly. Although the subjects are really great.
Crazy Swiss people
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I had the chance to study in a Swiss campus of Semmelweis University. I spent there 4 years, getting to know the Swiss reality and life. They were so different from what I expected, they had such different habits from Italians! I got used to have dinner at 7, having a total different approach to the study, walk a lot and share almost everything with my friends. Overall, my...
Review on Semmelweis University’s Doctor of Pharmacy program
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
The program is well organized even in a global scale, too. The quality of lectures, and how well the professors teach vary very much: some are good, some are poor. The facilities are developing, but I can see more work to be done especially in buildings of Faculty of Pharmacy. Overall, I think this university can prepare me well for my career.
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