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.

The 2025 edition of the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) – one of the world’s most prestigious higher education rankings – has been released, confirming the University of Szeged once again as Hungary’s number one university. SZTE remains the country’s sole representative among the global top 500, with only four Hungarian universities making this year’s list.

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Are you planning to study at a university where English is the language of instruction, but want to strengthen your academic English skills first? The English Preparatory Program at the University of Szeged is the perfect stepping stone for international students who want to succeed in an English-speaking academic environment.

The University of Szeged, with a history dating back to 1581, prides itself on a number of great scientists and researchers, among them the Nobel Laureate Albert Szent-Györgyi former rector and professor of the Medical University, first to isolate Vitamin C, and Katalin Karikó, who is among the inventors of the new Covid-19 vaccines.

From applying sustainable energy sources to zero waste, the University of Szeged is striving to be among the leading environmentally conscious institutions. According to the GreenMetric Ranking of World Universities, SZTE ranks 14^th “greenest” in the world among the institutions located in city centres and is ranked 45^th among Europe’s assessed universities.

The University is home to a thriving, cosmopolitan community with students from more than 115 countries studying at 12 faculties set within a beautiful, historic campus. Students enjoy the multicultural environment at the University Library and at events like the International Cultural Evening, May 1st Picknick, Jam Sessions, and more.