{"id":114,"date":"2022-10-11T16:00:46","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T14:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/admission\/?page_id=114"},"modified":"2025-11-11T14:38:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T13:38:38","slug":"discover-budapest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/admission\/life-at\/discover-budapest\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Budapest, Hungary!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hungary<\/span><\/h4>\n
Official language:<\/strong> Hungarian
\nState form:<\/strong> Republic
\nCapital city:<\/strong> Budapest
\nCurrency:<\/strong> Forint (HUF)
\nTime zone: <\/strong>CET (UTC+1) \/ Summer CEST (UTC+2)
\nCalling code:<\/strong> +36
\nInternet TLD:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0.hu
\nAcademic year:<\/strong> September – June<\/h6>\n
Hungary is a member of OECD, NATO, EU and the Schengen Convention.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n

Located in Central Europe, Hungary is easily accessible by air, land, or water. Despite its relatively small size, Hungary boasts a colorful display of diverse scenery. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful sights, relax in thermal baths, and explore various museums.<\/p>\n

Hungary\u2019s capital, Budapest, is the second largest city on the Danube river.<\/strong> This energetic metropolis is one of the most beautiful capitals in Europe, boasting a rich cultural and sporting life. As a Semmelweis student you can become an active participant of it. Located in the central part of Hungary, Budapest offers a great opportunity to visit other regions of the country, as well as East and Central Europe.<\/p>\n

Vibrant cultural and sport Life<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Hungarian capital offers a wide variety of cultural entertainment, tasty local food, and lively nightlife. There are numerous concert venues, museums with world-renowned exhibitions, popular and alternative theaters, and plenty of movie theaters.<\/p>\n

Budapest frequently hosts international sport events, European championships, world cups, and also the Formula One race in August.<\/p>\n

Hungary’s religious diversity, with all the various destinations and sights, is unparalleled in the region. Apart from the Judeo-Christian tradition, you can also find Muslim or even Hindu places of worship in Budapest.<\/p>\n

The city is a cultural hub and home to several universities and colleges. Studying and living in Budapest promises to be an experience of a lifetime.<\/p>\n

Public transport<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Semmelweis University’s campuses are near the city center and easily accessible. Budapest has a well-developed public transportation system with metro, tram, and bus lines, as well as a public bike-sharing system<\/a> and commuter trains. BKK, the city’s mobility manager, has put together a practical guide<\/a> containing all relevant information for residents and visitors.<\/p>\n

The international airport is located 10 km East of Budapest. Besides public transport buses (100E) you can use minibus service to go to the city. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Climate and Weather<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Hungary is in the temperate zone and has a relatively dry continental climate with dry and hot summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range from -4 \u00b0C in January to 26 \u00b0C in July. Hungary has four different seasons: winter (December, January, February), spring (March, April, May), summer (June, July, August), and autumn (September, October, November).<\/p>\n\r\n [slb_exclude]\r\n

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