The 63rd International Session of the Model European Parliament (MEP) officially opened on March 7 in the ceremonial hall of the University of Szeged’s main building. Over the course of the multi-day event, high school students from across Europe take on the roles of Members of the European Parliament, gaining firsthand experience of parliamentary debate, negotiation, and decision-making.
The Cryo-Electron Microscopy Research Facility currently under development at the University of Szeged is set to represent a major leap forward for research in materials science, nanotechnology, molecular biology, as well as translational medicine and pharmaceutical sciences. The HUF 4.5 billion investment – financed from the University’s own resources – has now entered its final phase, with all planned equipment already delivered to the facility site.
The University of Szeged has moved up nine places in the QS World University Rankings: Europe, one of the world’s most widely recognized and respected higher education rankings, compiled by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Assessed against more institutions than ever before, SZTE has also secured a place among the Top 10 universities in Eastern Europe.
The University of Szeged (SZTE) continues to strengthen its international standing, once again ranking among the world’s leading universities in the latest subject rankings published by Times Higher Education (THE). According to the most recent assessment, SZTE is the only Hungarian institution to appear on all 11 THE subject excellence lists this year. As part of this strong overall performance, the University achieved a shared first place nationally in Law, underscoring the competitiveness and academic impact of its legal education and research.
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.
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.
2026 Online Open Day for International Students
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.
