The 12-semester program is divided into three modules: two years of basic sciences (theoretical module), one year of pre-clinical studies (pre-clinical module), and three years of clinical training (clinical module). The final year of the clinical module involves an internship at university clinics or accredited teaching hospitals, where students have the opportunity to encounter rare medical cases.
One of the key advantages of Semmelweis University is the hands-on training provided in small groups, which fosters strong student-teacher relationships. In the fields of medicine and medical biology, Semmelweis boasts the highest number of educators with academic qualifications among all Hungarian universities.
The university is also renowned for its cutting-edge equipment and facilities, including hybrid imaging and operating rooms, a human brain tissue bank, and state-of-the-art photon-counting CT scanners, among others.
Students at Semmelweis University benefit from its academic structure in numerous ways, such as access to postgraduate programs, participation in prestigious conferences, research scholarships, international collaborations, and various opportunities that support their professional growth and offer lifelong careers to the most talented individuals.
Upon successfully passing all examinations, graduates receive a diploma and the title of Medical Doctor (M.D.). Each year, over 500 students graduate from the faculty, and they typically secure their first jobs within three months of graduating. The degrees conferred by the faculty are internationally recognized, including in the European Union and the United States.
The Faculty of Medicine at Semmelweis University is highly diverse, with more than half of its students coming from international backgrounds, contributing to a vibrant multicultural student life. The university has been offering foreign language programs for four decades, with approximately 30 percent of students enrolled in English-language programs and 25 percent in German-language programs.
