Though Hungary is a relatively small country, it enjoys worldwide recognition for its educational system, representing academic excellence for 600+ years. The first University in Hungary was founded in 1367 in Pécs, which located in the southern region of Hungary. Today there are 67 higher education institutions in Hungary, ranging from top research Universities to minor colleges. These Universities and colleges are financed either by the state, private organizations or a church. (Source: http://studyinhungary.hu/study-in-hungary/menu/studying-in-hungary/higher-education.html)
In 1983, Hungary was the first country in Central and Eastern Europe to offer Degree Programs in English and German to tuition-paying international students. The country’s Universities attract over 15,000 foreign students to its various International Degree Programs.
MEDICINE
English language programs in Medicine are offered at Semmelweis University, the University of Szeged, and the University of Pécs. Degrees granted in English are identical to those granted in the Hungarian and German-speaking programs.
While there are some differences in the curricula from University to University, generally, the first two years of the six-year programs (twelve semesters) serve as the foundation of basic medical knowledge (Basic Module). 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 (Preclinical and Clinical Modules). In the last two semesters - the Clerkship Year - students perform clinical rotations for forty weeks.
At the conclusion of the six-year program (State Board Examination), the title Doctor of Medicine (medical doctor; Dr. Med.) is granted to those who have met all the requirements of the training. (Source: University of Szeged Admission and Academic Bulletin and Semmelweis University Bulletin)
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DENTISTRY
English language programs in Dentistry are offered at Semmelweis University, the University of Szeged and the University of Pécs. Degrees granted in English are identical to those granted in the Hungarian and German programs.
While there are some differences in the curricula from University to University, generally, the five-year program (ten semesters) is designed to unify basic and clinical sciences. In the first two years, students are taught basic sciences — medical and dental courses — which are the foundation of clinical dentistry (Basic Module). From the third year on, more emphasis is placed on the study of dental diseases and their treatment (Preclinical Module). The last two years serve the intensive clinical study of each of the various disciplines of dentistry, with emphasis on the assessment and management of patients (Clinical Module).
After the successful completion of the five-year program (State Board Examination), the title of Doctor of Dentistry (dentist; Dr. Med.Dent.) is awarded to those who have met all the requirements of the training. (Source: University of Szeged Admission and Academic Bulletin and Semmelweis University Bulletin)
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Pharmacy
English language programs in Pharmacy are offered at Semmelweis University, the University of Szeged, and the University of Pécs. Degrees granted in English are identical to those granted in the Hungarian and German-speaking programs.
While there are some differences in the curricula from University to University, generally, the five-year program (ten semesters) begins with an introduction to basic sciences, thereby providing a basis for further pharmaceutical studies. In the second part of the program, students take part in general and special pharmaceutical education at the University departments, teaching pharmacies, institutes, hospitals and clinical pharmacies, laboratories, and pharmaceutical works.
After the successful completion of the five-year program, the title of Doctor of Pharmacy (pharmacist, Dr. Pharm.) is awarded to those who have met all the requirements of the training. (Source: University of Szeged Admission and Academic Bulletin and Semmelweis University Bulletin)
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VETERINARY MEDICINE
The University of Veterinary Medicine is the only veterinary school in Hungary, and is one of the oldest veterinary schools in the world. The University has been offering its English language degree program since 1992. The degree granted in English is identical to those granted in the Hungarian and German-speaking programs.
The five-and-a-half year program (eleven semesters) parallels the standard curriculum found in most European veterinary programs. During the first two (preclinical) years, students study Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Ethology, Agrareconomics, Botany, Biomathematics and Computer Application. English, Latin, and Hungarian languages can be chosen as optional courses. During the next three (clinical + paraclinical) years, the curriculum includes Animal Breeding, Pathology, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Microbiology, Pathophysiology, Parasitology, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Food Hygiene, Forensic Veterinary Medicine, Animal Hygiene, Epizoology and State Veterinary Medicine. The eleventh (practical) semester is dedicated to practical work at the Faculty Clinics and faculty-associated institutions. Practical work at the school's Field Stations and State Farms, as well as with veterinarian practitioners, is part of the curriculum.
The entire curriculum, divided into core subjects and electives, consists of more than 5,000 hours, a curriculum standard for the European Community. Before the conclusion of the degree program, the students must submit a thesis and take a state examination.
The five-year English language program at the University of Veterinary Medicine leads to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. (Source: http://www.univet.hu/en/admission/general-information.)
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PREPARATORY COURSES
Preparatory Courses are offered by both the Budapest Campus of McDaniel College and the University of Szeged.
The Budapest Campus of McDaniel College offers two Pre-Application Preparatory Courses in central Budapest: a two-semester-long course and a one-semester intensive Course. These Preparatory Courses are suitable for students interested in pursuing their studies in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Veterinary Science at any one of the Universities. Beyond the academic curriculum that focuses on getting students ready for the entrance examination and the English language degree program of their choice, these Courses introduce students to Hungarian culture and University life.
The excellence of the instructors, the close ties between The Budapest Campus of McDaniel College and the Universities, and the continuous monitoring of curriculums by the Professors of the Universities, all contribute to the over-85% admission rate of students into their chosen field of study, following completion of either Preparatory Course.
The University of Szeged also offers a Foundation Year. Subjects taught include Biology, Chemistry (including Chemical Calculations), Physics, Mathematics, Medical English, Medical Latin, and Hungarian. The course starts in October, and its duration is eight months. The Foundation Year is suitable for students who feel unprepared to go straight into the degree programs, or those who just need to review basic sciences in English to better prepare them for the entrance examination. Applicants have to be 17 years of age or older (must turn 17 by September 1 of the year they are applying in), must have graduated from an accredited high school, and must be able to show proof of competence in the English language. (Source: University of Szeged Admission and Academic Bulletin)
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