Preparatory courses:These courses are organized for students who require additional instruction or review in basic sciences and languages (English, Hungarian) to prepare them to take the entrance examination for admission into the regular degree programs of the University.
The course organized by University of Szeged is eight months long, starting in October 01 each year. The language of instruction is English. The course accepts 35-40 students. The tuition fee is 4700 USD.
Applications are accepted from graduates of accredited high schools or colleges. Applicants are required to be over the age of 18 in the year of application.
Entrance examination: Entrance examinations are held in Hungary and at different locations in Europe, Asia and the United States between 20th of March and 20th of July, 2003. Late applications can be considered on request. The decision on acceptance will be made on the basis of documents submitted and upon an entrance examination which consists of a written test (Biology, Chemistry or Physics and English Language) and an oral interview (Biology and alternatively Chemistry or Physics).
Application Procedure:Application forms may be obtained from the Foreign Students' Secretariat. The completed forms should be sent back to the Secretariat, together with all the necessary enclosures. Deadline for application: first round February 15 and second round April 30, 2003.
Notice: Students are expected to learn the basics of the Hungarian language during the first four semesters, in order to perform personal interviews with patients, beginning in the fifth semester.