2020-2021 Call for application for the National Higher Education Scholarship
The National Higher Education Scholarship is offered by the Hungarian Government for University students who are taking part in undergraduate, masters or undivided training program who have been, or were during earlier studies, enrolled for at least two semesters and earned a minimum of 55 credits, may apply for a National Higher Education Scholarship.
SZTE Receives Necessary Protection Equipment Worth of 840 Million HUF
The University of Szeged has recently received anesthesia machines, ultrasound equipment, mobile CT, automated nucleic acid isolation devices and endoscopes for epidemiological control. The equipment with an approximate value of 840 million HUF, will be used, if necessary, in the epidemiological units of the Albert Szent-Györgyi Health Centre and in the epidemiological care centre established in the ELI-ALPS Laser Research Institute.
EUGLOH Online Summer School on Biomedical Data Processing and Global Aspects of COVID-19
Don’t miss out on a unique opportunity and join the EUGLOH Summer School organized by the University of Szeged between 06 Jul and 10 Jul 2020! Whether you are a Bachelor, Master, or PhD student, a junior or senior scientist at the University of Szeged, you will surely find the live streamed courses useful and interesting.
SZTE Participates In More Than 30 Research Projects Concerning COVID-19
More than 30 research health and life science related projects have been initiated at the SZTE during the past two months to combat coronavirus. The University of Szeged participates a promising research to prepare the clinical testing of an antiviral treatment, furthermore the institution has launched a genetics research and is contributing to the development of mass testing methods for the novel coronavirus.
SZTE Conducts About 3,000 Coronavirus Tests as Part of a Nationwide Screening
The University of Szeged is participating in a national screening study which involves tens of thousands of people, based on a representative sample. The series of studies aims to get an accurate picture of the extent of the epidemic and the actual number of people infected and re-infected with the coronavirus. Staff from the University collected 16.4 percent of the total national samples from Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, Békés, Csongrád and Bács-Kiskun counties.
SZTE is the Best Hungarian University on the Latest Times Higher Education Rankings
The University of Szeged is ranked among the best 200 universities in the world in the latest Times Higher Education ranking, which examined the higher education economy, social impact and responsibility of the institution. In the ranking which is based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nation, SZTE is the best Hungarian institution with the ranking 101–200th place.
Regarding the COVID-19
The spread of COVID-19 in Europe, including Hungary as well, has urged the Government of Hungary to declare a state of emergency on the 11th of March and take all necessary precautions to protect the citizens of Hungary, minimize the number of infected people and slow down the spread of the coronavirus.
SZTE Holds Prestigious Places on National and International Rankings
Besides national rankings focusing on student and teaching excellence, international rankings measuring academic activities are continuously classifying SZTE among the world’s prestigious universities. According to QS World University Rankings the SZTE is the best university in Hungary, and is among the world’s most elite universities in several subject rankings. On the national HVG ranking list, SZTE was listed the first in Hungary out of the capital.
Visiting University Buildings Remains Prohibited for Students
This is to inform the community of the University that resolutions on the current epidemic situation previously issued by the Management of the University of Szeged, circulars issued by the Coronavirus Operative Committee are still in force and remain therein until withdrawal.
University of Szeged and Coursera Partner to Support Students with Online Learning During COVID-19
Through Coursera for Campus and Coursera’s Coronavirus Response Initiative, University of Szeged students will gain free access to 3,800+ courses from the world’s top university and industry educators.
Update: 20th March 2020 – SZTE Epidemic Hospital Has Been Opened
In accordance with the resolutions of the Ministry of Human Capacities of Hungary, an epidemic hospital and center has been established in the Western park of Albert Szent-Györgyi Healthcare Centre of the University of Szeged, widely known as Hospital no. II (II-es kórház), at 57 Kálvária sgt., Szeged.
