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Medical Program­ Why choose International Dental Medicine us? Programs Program Pharmacy Program German Language Medical Program Foundation Year

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It is our pleasure to welcome you at the University of Szeged. There has never been a more exciting time to study health sciences. The research that has been conducted and the discoveries that were made will make the preservation of health and the treatment of disease more sophisticated and successful. Over the past centuries, the University of Szeged has become known as one of the most respected and highly acclaimed schools in . One of its most famous rectors was Albert Szent-Györgyi, who received the most prestigious award of sciences in 1937, the Nobel- prize for his research conducted at the university. The Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Dentistry and the Faculty of Pharmacy form one of the largest health educational complexes in Hungary. Health sciences training is pursued here in three languages: Hungarian, English and German. As a major academic health science centre, the University of Szeged offers students a challenging environment in which they can prepare for their future career. The friendly atmosphere of the city, where virtually everything is within walking distance, provides excellent living and learning circumstances. Whether you are a prospective student, a proud member of our alumni or simply someone who wants to learn more about the University and the Foreign Language Programs, we hope these pages provide the information you are looking for.

Professor Gyula Szabó Head of the Foreign Language Programs Szeged Szeged is situated near the Southern border of Hungary, on the banks of the River . It is a city with deep historical and cultural roots, inhabited since Roman times. Szeged was rebuilt after the great flood in 1879 when most of the city was destroyed by the River Tisza. By Hungarian standards Szeged is a large city with its population of 160 000.

Szeged is a thriving university town and the cultural and economic center of South-Eastern Hungary. The salami and paprika business has brought fame and credit to the city. Szeged has a museum of history, art galleries, theaters, movies, large parks, famous botanic garden. The National Theater of Szeged, its Contemporary Ballet Company and Symphony Orchestra provide a full season of entertainment. The city is also famous for its open-air theater and the city center is marked by the twin spires of the Roman Catholic Cathedral (Dóm).

Szeged is often called the ”City of Sunshine” as it enjoys an average of 2000 hours of sunshine annually. University of Szeged The University of Szeged is one of the largest, top universities in Hungary. Its institutional and intellectual history goes back to 1581 when the Academia was found in Cluj, contemporary . Due to the political circumstances after the first WW, the University found a new home in Szeged in 1921. In the year 2000 all universities and colleges were ­integrated into one educational institution, the Univer- sity of ­Szeged. Today the University comprises 12 faculties with 2.300 faculty members, 7.000 employees and 23.000 stu- dents. It has 600 undergraduate training programs and more than 100 Ph.D. programs in 19 Ph.D. schools.

Academic Ranking of World Universities - since 2003 Higher Education Quality Award – 2009 – 2010 Flagship University – 2013 Greenest University in Hungary – 2014 Title of University of National Excellence – since 2013 Why choose us? 1 2 3 Excellent education University Campus Szeged – „the City at a distinguished situated in the heart of Sunshine” as an institution of the city ideal place to live and study 4 5 6 Multicultural Rich Social and Be part of the environment Cultural Life faculties where outstanding discoveries are made 7 8 9 Valuable degrees Reasonable costs Green University International Programs The University has been training doctors, dentists and pharmacists in English language for many years. The English language program offered for foreign students at the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Pharmacy started in the academic year 1985/86 and 1986/87 respectively. In 1999 a German language medical program was also introduced for the first two years. In the academic year 2004/05 the English language dental medicine program was launched. Our teaching system is very traditional. We place great emphasis on the theoretical subjects in order to provide a solid basis for the clinical training. The programs are designed to unify the basic and clinical sciences, as it is believed that scientific and professional development cannot be sharply separated but should proceed concurrently throughout the programs. In short, our main mission is to train well-educated professionals.

Medical Program The Medical Program covers six years, that is, 12 semesters. The first two years serve as the foundation of basic medical knowledge. From the third year theoretical training is extended with regular clinical practice, where students intensively take part in the work of the clinical departments and the teaching hospitals. The Faculty’s excellent scientific laboratories offer the students a wide range of opportunities to join high standard scientific research activities. In the last two semesters – the clerkship year – students perform clinical rotations of 40 weeks. At the conclusion of the program (State Board Examination) the title Doctor of Medicine (medical doctor; Dr. Med.) is granted for those who have met all the requirements of the training. Dental Medicine Program Pharmacy Program The five-year program (10 semesters) is designed to The academic program offered by the Faculty unify the basic and clinical sciences. In the first three of Pharmacy leads to the degree Doctor of years the students are taught basic sciences - medical Pharmacy and extends over a period of five and dental courses - which are the foundation of clinical years (10 semesters). The program begins with dentistry. From the third year on more emphasis is an introduction to the basic sciences providing a placed on the study of dental diseases and their basis for further pharmaceutical studies. In the treatment. The last two years serve the intensive clinical second part of the program, students take part in study of each of the various disciplines of dentistry general and special pharmaceutical education at with emphasis on the assessment and management the university departments, teaching pharmacies, of patients. After the successful completion of the institutes and laboratories. After the successful program, students are awarded the title Doctor completion of the program the title Doctor Medicinae Dentaire (dentist; D.M.D.). Pharmaciae is awarded (pharmacist, Dr. Pharm.). German Language Medical Program The course covers the first two years of the six year Medical program. After the successful completion of the first two years the certificate Zeugnis über den ersten Abschnitt der ärztlichen Prüfung (Physikum- zeugnis) is awarded. Since the certificate is recognized in Germany, stu- dents can transfer to German medical schools. They also have a possibility to continue their studies at the ­English or Medical Programs of the University of Szeged, or transfer to the ­German Language Medical Program of the Semmelweis ­University in .

Foundation Year (Preparatory Course) These English and German language courses are organized for students who feel unprepared for the regular degree programs or who need help in review- ing basic sciences and English language to prepare for the final examination at the end of the course, which is equivalent to the entrance examination. Subjects taught are Biology, Chemistry including Chemical­ Calculations, Physics, Mathematics, Medical English, Medical Latin and Hungarian language. Student Life ­Registration is possible with an identity card (residence permit or passport) and a valid International students have a wide range of student card. activities to choose from during the semes- The building itself also functions as a Con- ter, giving them a break from all that time ference Center. It is the largest Conference spent at their desk. Sports events, interna- Center of the region that gives place to tional cultural evening, cinema events, musi- national and international conferences, exhi- cal concerts, annual picnic etc – it’s all there! bitions and programs. ­Szeged and ISUS lets you live your student life to the optimum, experience a variety of new people, and become a professional enriched­ The Foreign Students’ with knowledge, experiences and very human universal attitude. Secretariat­ ©We are here for you! International Student You will find student life new and exciting, but Union of Szeged also a bit bewildering. If you’ve come from high school, you need to get used to being part of I.S.U.S. is an organization created for students a much bigger community, and you may also by students with the support of the Univer- be living away from home for the first time, sity of Szeged. They are dedicated to pro- with all the readjustment involved in that. You viding a rich, exciting cultural and academic are likely to need advice and support in order experience through all the disciplines: Medi- to find your feet socially and academically, cine, Dentistry and Pharmacy. so we make sure that from the start you have access to our support service staffed Study and Information by people who are easy to contact and who can give you guidance on the following: Center (TIK) • application and admission • orientation In December 2004 a 14,684 m2 new build- • academic regulations ing for the University Library was opened. • accommodation The Central Medical Library contains 138,000 • financial issues / loan books and periodicals. The Library is furnished • legal and community issues with approx. 300 computers; the 6,500 m2 • residence permit / visa reading room has 1000 seats. This is the • health insurance largest library in Central Eastern Europe. • personal concerns Thank you

We would like to say a huge thank you to all students and staff who took part in the photoshoot for our brochure. We are really proud of this work and we hope you are too. UNIVERSITY OF SZEGED Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Pharmacy Foreign Students’ Secretariat Tel.: +36/62 545 458 Fax: +36/62 545 028 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.szegedmed.hu

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