More than 1,500 international students began their academic journey at the University of Szeged with four action-packed days of discovery, connection, and practical guidance. From information sessions and cultural programs to team-building activities, a library tour, and even a tram party, Orientation Days gave newcomers an engaging introduction to university life in Szeged. Organized by the Directorate for International Affairs and Public Relations from September 1 to 4, the program helped students navigate their new environment, meet new people, and begin exploring both the University and the city they will now call home.

If the colorful beanbag cubes at the University of Szeged’s József Attila Study and Information Center or its main building on Dugonics Square have ever caught your eye, there is more to them than bright design. Each one represents one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals – a global framework for building a more sustainable future. New online courses at the University of Szeged now offer a closer look at what these goals mean and how each of us can help turn them into action.

The University of Szeged’s Faculty of Engineering has begun preparing for EuroSkills 2027, Europe’s largest event celebrating vocational skills and excellence, after its team won the national round of the FANUC Olympics, organized by the global automation company FANUC. SZTE engineering students Fanni Apró and Bálint Kalászi got an early start on their preparations: under an agreement with the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, they began training in the Robot System Integrator category in July – several months ahead of the usual schedule. Guiding them on their road to EuroSkills is FANUC Hungary expert István Bíró.

Open to 1st and 2nd year students of Albert-Szent Györgyi Medical School, Faculties of Dentistry, Pharmacy or Science and Informatics (Students majoring in Biology, Molecular Bionics, Chemistry or Bioengineering) at the University of Szeged.

More than 1,500 new international students are expected to begin their studies at the University of Szeged in the 2026/2027 academic year. They are coming to Szeged from countries around the world to study in a wide range of degree and scholarship programs. Their growing presence further strengthens the University’s international community and reflects its increasing appeal as a higher education destination for students from across the globe. To help new international students settle into university life, the University’s Directorate for International Affairs and Public Relations is welcoming them with a series of orientation programs.

The University of Szeged officially opened the 2026/2027 academic year with a ceremonial Senate session held on September 4 in the Congress Hall of the József Attila Study and Information Center. University leaders and distinguished guests welcomed SZTE’s new students at the ceremony, which also included the traditional presentation of honors and professional awards and the ceremonial oath taken by first-year students. Rector Prof. Dr. László Rovó reflected on the achievements of his two terms in office, while Prof. Dr. Mihály Szajbély, the new Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation for the University of Szeged, affirmed his commitment to restoring the University’s full autonomy in the wake of recent higher education policy changes introduced by Hungary’s new government.

Surgery is entering a new era, with robotics, artificial intelligence, and increasingly close international collaboration driving its transformation. Against this rapidly changing backdrop, Dr. Attila Paszt, surgeon and associate professor, took over as Director of the Department of Surgery at the Albert Szent-Györgyi Clinical Center in June 2026. In his new role, he aims to ensure that the Department does more than simply keep pace with technological change – his ambition is to position it at the forefront of surgical innovation. We spoke with Dr. Paszt about his plans and priorities, and his vision for the future of surgery in Szeged.

What keeps Katalin Karikó’s story and her message resonating so strongly around the world? And what captured the attention of the Nobel Prize-winning researcher and University of Szeged professor during the summer of 2026? To find out, we looked at recent international coverage of her work and public appearances, tracing her journey from Philadelphia and Oxford to Lindau, Frankfurt, Tehran, and Cluj-Napoca.

For the third year running, the University of Szeged has emerged as Hungary’s highest-ranked university in the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), once again placing it among the world’s leading higher education institutions in one of the world’s most prestigious international academic rankings.

Few healthcare institutions in Hungary can claim to have met both the international ISO 9001:2015 quality management standard and Hungary’s MEES 2.0 healthcare quality requirements in a single audit. Fewer still have achieved this while undergoing a comprehensive review of a large, multi-campus university organization. The University of Szeged has now done exactly that. Following the comprehensive audit conducted in June and July 2026, the auditors recommended the renewal of the University’s certification.