Welcome to Semmelweis University!
As part of the 2025/2026 Semmelweis-Richter Journalism Award, co-organized by Semmelweis University and Gedeon Richter Plc, we are thrilled to invite our winners to a special Campus Tour on November 26, 2026. Find more information about the University below.
Semmelweis University – More than 250 years of excellence
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 the integrity of education, research and healing, which makes the more than 250-year-old Semmelweis University an internationally recognized center of knowledge.
As a specialist university, it holds a unique place within the country. Maintaining its position from last year, Semmelweis University ranks 272nd in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, securing the top spot among universities in Hungary and the wider Central and Eastern European region.
>Campus Tour
Out of the University’s many units, we have selected three modern facilities to showcase during the Campus Tour.
You can find more information about them below.
MRI Scanner and Child-Centered Diagnostic
A new three-Tesla MRI scanner and child-centered diagnostic environment have been installed in the Central Patient Care Building of Semmelweis University, serving young patients of the university’s Pediatric Center.
The investment responds to growing demand for pediatric imaging, particularly in oncological and chronic neurological care.
AICER – A Hub for Surgical Innovation
The Anatomy & Innovation Center for Education and Research is designed to be one of Central and Eastern Europe’s most advanced translational medical facilities.
The Center hosts cutting-edge surgical education, biomechanical research, and medical technology validation and unites medicine, engineering, and data science.
Heart and Vascular Center
Semmelweis University’s Heart and Vascular Center plays a significant role in patient care, education and research. Since 2003, the Center has been actively involved in the emergency treatment of acute myocardial infarction with coronary angioplasty (primarily PCI), serving Budapest and the Central Hungarian region.
In the 2026-2027 edition of the U.S. News “Best Global Universities” rankings, Semmelweis University’s Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems ranked 38th worldwide, marking another year among the global top 50.
International Press Office of Semmelweis University
The International Press Office of Semmelweis University provides information to international media about the university’s education, research and healthcare activities.
Please contact us at press@semmelweis.hu if you need information about the university, would like to interview one of our experts, or need press materials, photos or videos.