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Caroline Savage, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, visits the University of Szeged
2026. January 12.
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With the support of the University of Szeged, American Corner Szeged, the City of Szeged, and the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, the Szeged Symphony Orchestra gave a special New Year’s concert on January 5, 2026. The concert opened with remarks by Caroline Savage, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, who also paid an official visit to the University of Szeged the following day.

From Minnesota to Szeged on a Fulbright Scholarship – Teaching and Research at the University of Szeged as an American Visiting Professor
2026. January 09.
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A once-in-a-lifetime professional opportunity, an inspiring research environment, and active engagement with more than 400 students interested in science – these are what defined the past four months for Brian Dingmann, Professor at University of Minnesota Crookston, who spent the autumn semester at the University of Szeged as a Fulbright Visiting Professor. During his stay in Szeged, Professor Dingmann conducted joint research with Zsolt Datki, Head of the Micro In Vivo Biomolecule Research Group at the University’s Center of Excellence for Interdisciplinary Research, Development, and Innovation (IKIKK). Alongside his university teaching activities, he also delivered science-focused sessions at several secondary schools in Szeged and the region, in cooperation with the American Corner Szeged. Ahead of his return to the United States on December 11, we spoke with Professor Dingmann, together with Dr. Datki, as part of a conversation touching on intriguing research and memorable personal experiences.
“Human being – astonishing creature – who are you?” – A Special Nobel Week with László Krasznahorkai
2026. January 05.
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In December 2025, László Krasznahorkai, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature and a former student of József Attila University, a legal predecessor of the University of Szeged, was celebrated by the University with a week-long series of events marking his Nobel recognition. Members of the university community were invited to rediscover the author’s works, while audiences gathered at the József Attila Study and Information Center to follow the live broadcast of the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony on December 10. Against this backdrop, we explore Krasznahorkai’s intellectual journey – from his hometown of Gyula in Hungary to Stockholm, the global stage of the Nobel Prize ceremony.
Breakthrough in Nuclear Medicine: World’s First MINItrace Magni Cyclotron at SZTE
2025. December 19.
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Following a cornerstone-laying ceremony for SZTE’S Regional Cyclotron and Radiopharmaceutical Supply Center in April, another major milestone has been reached in one of the University of Szeged’s flagship strategic investments. On December 9, GE HealthCare announced that – for the first time worldwide – the MINItrace Magni cyclotron will be installed at the University of Szeged, marking a major advance for nuclear medicine and theranostic treatment in Hungary. At a special event held at the University’s main building, the significance and future impact of the pioneering device were outlined by Prof. Dr. László Rovó, Rector of the University of Szeged; Dr. Judit Fendler, Chancellor; Prof. Dr. László Pávics, Professor at the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and project leader; Dr. György Erőss, Regional Customer Relations Manager for Central and Eastern Europe at GE HealthCare Hungary Kft.; and Jan Wolber, Global Product Leader for GE HealthCare Digital.

Applications Open for International Self-Financed Study Programs Starting in Fall 2026
2025. December 19.
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The University of Szeged is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its international self-financed study programs for the 2026–2027 academic year. Applications for a number of programs starting in Fall 2026 have been open since December 2025, while application periods for additional programs will begin in January 2026.

Robots Aid Recovery at SZTE’s New Human Kinesiology Laboratory
2025. December 18.
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The University of Szeged has inaugurated its Human Kinesiology Laboratory, where cutting-edge robotic technologies are being deployed to enhance the effectiveness of rehabilitation therapies and actively support patients throughout their recovery process.

SZTE Among the World’s Top 50 Greenest Universities
2025. December 16.
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According to the latest UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, published in December, the University of Szeged has achieved 41st place globally in sustainability performance, securing a position among Europe’s top 20 universities. Advancing more than 30 places worldwide, SZTE’s performance signals a clear acceleration in its sustainability trajectory and reinforces its growing international standing as a benchmark institution in environmental responsibility.

WHY STUDY IN SZEGED?
2025. January 15.
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Discover the benefits of living and learning in the City of Sunshine!

Szeged, Hungary’s third-largest city, is increasingly popular among international students. Situated near the converging borders of Hungary, Romania, and Serbia, it is often called the “City of Sunshine” and widely regarded as one of the most attractive places to study.

Hungary’s Leading University: SZTE Ranks Highest Among Hungarian Institutions in the 2026 Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings
2025. November 27.
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Times Higher Education introduced its Interdisciplinary Science Rankings last year to highlight universities that excel in cutting-edge, cross-field research. In the newly published 2026 edition, the University of Szeged once again demonstrates its research excellence: SZTE ranks among the world’s top 301–350 institutions and stands as Hungary’s leading university in the rapidly developing domain of interdisciplinary research.