Semmelweis University boasts the oldest and largest Faculty of Medicine in Hungary. With 17 institutes and 21 clinics, students get a comprehensive medical education that emphasizes research, diagnostics, and patient care, making it a highly practical learning experience. The university's transnational research approach is exceptional, with over 300 research groups making groundbreaking contributions to the field of medicine. As the country's largest medical institution, Semmelweis University leads the way in patient care.

At Semmelweis University, students benefit from intimate student-teacher relationships and advanced facilities, including cutting-edge medical technologies. With the most academically-ranked educators in Hungary, they offer a diverse range of professional development opportunities, such as postgraduate programs, research scholarships, and international collaborations. Annually, they award over 500 M.D. degrees that are globally recognized, facilitating swift employment opportunities, often within three months post-graduation.

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Join Semmelweis University in 2024. Your application journey begins in February and ends on May 31, 2024.

Prepare to submit the following documents: your high school Matriculation Certificate (final submission by August 21, 2024, if not yet available), an English Resume, a Motivation Letter, a copy of your passport (or ID for Schengen Area citizens), and a recent passport-sized photo. Admission Fees, Deposit, and Medical Certification

• Upon initiating your application, you'll need to pay the $350 Admission Procedure Fee.
• Upon successful admission, deposit $2,000 within 14 days—this amount gets deducted from your first semester's tuition. An additional $220 enrollment fee is due with the tuition fee.
• you'll need a Medical Certificate. Download the certificate template from Semmelweis University's website to guide your process.

This way, Semmelweis University ensures you're thoroughly prepared to start your medical journey. And find all important dates and deadlines here

Regular entrance exams are held weekly March-June. All specific dates, times, and exam details are shared once the application is submitted via the SEMAPHOR online application system. Written exam Entrance exams cover crucial scientific fields such as Evolution, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, and Genetics. Knowledge of English terminology in these areas is required. Recommended textbooks for preparation include Ebbing-Gammon: General Chemistry, Stoker: General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, Solomon-Martin-Martin-Berg: Biology, and Lodish: Molecular Cell Biology. You have to answer 20 Multiple-choice questions of each subject:

• Medical Biology
• Medical Chemistry
• General English
• Biomedical English

You have 20 minutes for each subject.

The personal interview focuses on professional attitude, affinity towards medical sciences, English communication skills, and knowledge of the above disciplines. In-person is the standard interview format, but Zoom might be used, depending on circumstances.