Why Semmelweis University

World-class education with over 250 years of tradition

It is the oldest medical university in Hungary in the field of biomedical sciences. The university is built on the trinity of education, research & innovation, and health care, making it an internationally renowned center of excellence.

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Our university is a leading higher education institution in medical and health sciences at an international level. It has a truly multicultural community with a vibrant student life in the heart of Europe.

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Health Care Management with Health Tourism Specialisation

Public Health Supervisor

Conductive Education

Optometry

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Physiotherapy

Dietetics

Midwifery

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Nursing

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Report on the May meeting of the Senate

2025. June 20.
The university's annual report and public benefit report for 2024 have been approved.

More than 400 attendees at the angioedema conference

2025. June 19.
The “For HAE Patients” recognition and four scholarships for the best early-career speakers were awarded.

Too little or too much sleep increases risk of death and stroke, large-scale studies find

2025. June 18.
The research also revealed significant differences between sex.

The number of syphilis diagnoses has doubled in just ten years

2025. June 17.
STDs are curable, but if left untreated, they can cause serious damage to health.

There are several ways to relieve anxiety and stress before exams

2025. June 16.
For example, getting eight hours of quality sleep and exercising regularly can help.

Bust honoring the legacy of Ignác Semmelweis inaugurated in Florence

2025. June 13.
The 27th Semmelweis sculpture stands in the garden of the Istituto degli Innocenti.

Semmelweis Medical Linguistics Conference 2025: Inclusivity and Diversity in Healthcare Communication Research

2025. June 12.
The event further strengthened the international visibility of Semmelweis University.

Semmelweis International Vascular Symposium held for the second time

2025. June 11.
The program featured plenary sessions, industry symposia, and workshops.

Self-harm has become a daily problem among children, warns a psychiatrist from Semmelweis University

2025. June 10.
Self-injury is a cry for help, which should always be taken seriously.

Semmelweis-Richter Journalism Award: Honoring the best of health journalism

2025. June 6.
The award recognized six journalists in two categories: Women’s Health and Pharmacological Strategies and Innovation.

Top 5 Semmelweis tips for women’s health

2025. June 5.
In the latest installment of our series, we explore women's health, with a particular focus on reproductive health.

Dr. Med Argyris Michaelides: Just be one percent better today than you were yesterday

2025. June 3.
The consultant dermatologist is the founder of the largest skin clinic in Cyprus.

Exercise can even improve the life expectancy of chronically ill patients

2025. June 2.
If performed regularly, it can be effective both in disease prevention and as part of therapy.

Special recognition for the stroke care program at the Department of Neurosurgery and Neurointervention

2025. May 30.
The March 2024 merger has brought significant improvements in patient care.

State-of-the-art classrooms added to the Faculty of Dentistry

2025. May 29.
The practical teaching capacity of the Department of Preclinical Dentistry has been renewed and doubled.
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10th Annual Conference of the European Transcultural …
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Graduation Ceremony at András Pető Faculty
5
Jul
Graduation Ceremony at the Faculty of Medicine
5
Jul
Graduation Ball 2025
7
Jul
PhD Scientific Days
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