Erasmus guide University of Szeged
Courses, housing, visa, campus life and exchange basics for studying at University of Szeged in Szeged, Hungary.
Study abroad at University of Szeged: overview
Study abroad at University of Szeged makes sense when the academic fit is stronger than the destination brand alone and you are honest about everyday logistics. The University of Szeged (Szegedi Tudományegyetem, SZTE) traces its roots to 1581 and is Hungary's 4th-oldest university and 2nd-largest by student numbers, with around 20,000 students across faculties including medicine, law, sciences, pharmacy, humanities and engineering. Useful proof points: Approx. 20,000 students — Hungary's 4th-oldest, 2nd-largest university; Around 1,500 new international students in 2025/26 from 132 countries (up 25% year on year), including 159 on Erasmus+/CEEPUS exchange; Medicine and health sciences, Law, Natural sciences (biology, biochemistry — Szent-Györgyi/Karikó legacy). Before choosing, confirm teaching language, faculty seats and housing near the campus.
Enrollment
Approx. 20,000 students — Hungary's 4th-oldest, 2nd-largest university
International Mix
Around 1,500 new international students in 2025/26 from 132 countries (up 25% year on year), including 159 on Erasmus+/CEEPUS exchange
Why students choose it
Best for students who want Medicine and health sciences, Law, Natural sciences (biology, biochemistry — Szent-Györgyi/Karikó legacy) and are willing to check language, seats, campus rules and housing before choosing.
Language of instruction: Local language and/or English depending on programme
Exchange & application at University of Szeged
Start with home-university nomination, then application, Learning Agreement, insurance and course approval. At University of Szeged, rules can sit at faculty level, so do not promise yourself courses before they are validated.
✅Requirements
Nomination by your home university's international office, sent to varga.timea.02@szte.hu; Online application via the university's exchange application portal; Learning Agreement signed by home and host coordinators; European Health Insurance Card (EU/EEA) or equivalent private insurance
📨Nomination Process
Your home university nominates first; the host university then opens the application steps.
🧭Orientation Week
Events hub: https://u-szeged.hu/erasmus-exchange
🗓️Deadlines by intake
| Intake | Nomination deadline | Application deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 1st semester | 2026-05-15 | 2026-06-01 |
| 2nd semester | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-31 |
Arrival Checklist
- Confirm enrolment or registration
- Activate university account
- Attend orientation
- Validate courses and Learning Agreement
Academics & courses at University of Szeged
Academics combine credits, exam calendars and faculty-level rules. Check prerequisites, the real teaching language of each course and whether course lists can change before enrolment.
📝Course Registration
Exchange students select courses from each faculty's English-taught course list and confirm choices in the Learning Agreement; cross-faculty registration depends on the host faculty's rules.
🎓Credit System
ECTS (European Credit Transfer System)
💯Grading System
Local grading scale with conversion on the final transcript.
✍️Exam Culture
Attendance is tracked in seminars and labs, especially in medicine and sciences; assessment mixes coursework, practicals and end-of-semester exams.
📚Library Access
Library, digital resources and study spaces become available after activating the university account.
Tuition & fees at University of Szeged
For exchange, separate home tuition, local admin fees, insurance and living costs. Full-degree tuition is a different category and must be checked on the official fee page.
| Student Type | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| EXCHANGE | EUR 0 host tuition | Erasmus+ and bilateral exchange students pay no tuition fees at the University of Szeged; they keep the same rights as host-university students. |
| Full degree student | Check official fee page | Full-degree international tuition varies widely by faculty and programme and is published per programme rather than as a single university-wide rate — not ve… |
EUR 0 host tuition
Erasmus+ and bilateral exchange students pay no tuition fees at the University of Szeged; they keep the same rights as host-university students.
Check official fee page
Full-degree international tuition varies widely by faculty and programme and is published per programme rather than as a single university-wide rate — not ve…
Fees change annually — verify current rates on the official exchange office page
Student housing at University of Szeged
Housing near University of Szeged should move in parallel with the application. Compare residence, private room, transport route and contract terms before arrival.
Full housing guide
Find housing in Szeged
Official contacts, student residences, private platforms, tips & red flags.
Insurance & campus support at University of Szeged
Use the international office, faculty coordinator, library, wellbeing services and student groups from week one. Asking early prevents small admin mistakes from becoming blockers.
EHIC (EU/EEA, emergencies)
Private insurance (non-EU, mandatory for the residence permit)
Student life at University of Szeged
Student life depends on repeatable routines: associations, sport, ESN or faculty groups. Do not wait for the campus to do all the work; join repeated channels early.
Student Clubs
- Faculty student unions
- ESN Szeged (Erasmus Student Network)
- SZTE EHÖK (university-wide student union)
Buddy Program
ESN buddy system pairs incoming students with local mentors
Sports & Recreation
- University sports facilities; Tisza riverside for running and rowing
Public Groups & Communities
ESN Szeged Facebook community
Your First 2 Weeks
- Attend the International Office orientation and complete residence registration.
- Finalise your Learning Agreement and course registration with your faculty coordinator.
- Get an SZKT monthly student pass and a Hungarian SIM/eSIM.
- Join the ESN Szeged buddy programme and the Szegedi Egyetemi Napok festival if it falls early in your semester.
Key exchange dates at University of Szeged
The critical dates are nomination, application, fee or registration steps, course selection, housing, arrival and exams. Keep resit periods visible before booking return travel.
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1
Nomination
Previous semester
Home university
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2
Application and courses
After nomination
International office
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3
Arrival and orientation
1-2 weeks before classes
Welcome calendar