In addition to its academic and research activities, Semmelweis University is also Hungary’s largest healthcare provider: its clinics and institutes treat more than two and a half million cases a year. Its more than forty departments, which cover almost the entire spectrum of care, are located in several clinical blocks.
The clinics of Semmelweis University provide care for around 10 percent of patients in Hungary.
In 2023, the university treated more than 170,000 cases of 96,700 inpatients and 2.7 million cases of 426,000 outpatients. There are currently 2,261 active and 667 chronic inpatient beds.
Semmelweis University’s patient care is carried out on the highest level and it has several departments treating patients in critical condition. Cutting-edge technology enables the establishment of the most accurate diagnosis, like in the case of organ transplantations and certain procedures are available only at the university.
Patient care at the university is an integral part of the education of medical and health care professionals, which is acknowledged worldwide.
The departments operating in the field of medical care are under the direct supervision and management of the Clinical Center.