Mission Statement of the University of Szeged
The University of Szeged is a prestigious higher education institution, rich in traditions committed to maintaining quality education on all levels including Bachelor, Master, Doctoral programmes, higher education specializations and advanced specific trainings, to providing quality health care, to basic and applied research, research & development and to fine arts and music.
In line with its tradition, education at the University of Szeged ensures the unity of high level theoretical foundation and practice – this latter partially based on external partnerships. The University of Szeged is committed to the continuous improvement of the content of education, both in multilevel and multilingual education, in line with scientific progress, the development of information technologies and the needs of society.
The purpose of the University of Szeged is to issue quality degrees meeting labour market demands and to make sure that its graduate students would be sought-after by both national and international employers.
The University of Szeged provides educational conditions for the awarding of highly prestigious degrees, which at the same time promote the academic development of its students. The University of Szeged plays an important role in the organization of students' lives by providing opportunities that promote the intellectual development of students and the maintenance of equal opportunities among students.
The University of Szeged's mission and goal is to cultivate science, to conduct research that is competitive in international comparison, and to ensure its position as research university. Its research and creative activities as part of international and domestic research programmes include basic and applied research, artistic creation, product and service development.
The University of Szeged, as one of the largest organisations of the South Great Plain Region, feels a special responsibility to take an active role in shaping the social, economic and cultural development of the region, to demonstrate solidarity towards local actors and people living here through its charitable activities. Through all these activities, the University of Szeged strives to gain the recognition and support of the local society and the wider public.
SZTE Experience
Dianne - Faculty of Science and Informatics
I am a PhD student and a Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holder from the Philippines. I am currently pursuing my PhD in Environmental Science and I happen to be in my 3rd year of studies. I chose University of Szeged because its one of the top ranked research university in Hungary known for its good reputation in the fields of health and natural sciences. Coming from the Philippines with a warm climate, I had huge preference of Szeged for my studies, the city having the most rays of sunshine and considered to be the warmest place in Hungary. I would advise all the prospective students to join University of Szeged’s diverse and vibrant community! Don’t be afraid to leave your comfort zone, try to find and establish your niche in a new place like what I did. I didn’t regret coming to Szeged as it continuously provides me an enabling learning environment for various reasons, has affordable cost of living, very safe and calm university town, organized transport system, beautiful and clean surroundings with the very sightly Tisza River which adds to its appeal, and also holds many festivals throughout the year. After graduation, I am planning to go back to my home institution and continue my teaching duties at the University of the Philippines Los Baños
Tamerlan Mendybayev – Faculty of Agriculture
My name is Tamerlan Mendybayev. I am from capital of Kazakhstan, Nur-Sultan. Currently I am first year student at the Faculty of Agriculture. I chose the University of Szeged as my study destination for several reasons: firstly, it is a well-known applied science institution in Europe and the best in Hungary. Secondly, the program is designed with a significant focus on the developing practical skills of the students and there is a University pilot farm where students keen their skills and implement their knowledge in practice. Undoubtedly, University of Szeged is a place where students become professionals in their academic field.
