Semmelweis University Among the Top 250 Universities

For the first time, a Hungarian university has been ranked in the top 250 of the Times Higher Education (THE) world rankings. The Budapest-based Semmelweis University has improved 41 places on last year's result and is now ranked in the top 250 in the world rankings released today.

A statement by the educational institution notes that Semmelweis University has moved up significantly from last year's range of 250-300 to the 200-250th position, making it the highest ranked Hungarian university again. Traditionally, this world ranking is based on five areas: educational environment, research, citations, industry income and international orientation. Semmelweis has improved in most indicators, most notably in citations and research.

Semmelweis is ranked 64th among the higher education institutions of EU Member States, typically outranked by German, French and Belgian universities.

According to the Times Higher Education website, “Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary, has been a leading biomedical higher education institution, a center of research excellence and healthcare provider in Hungary and Central Europe for over 250 years. Its mission based on the integrity of education, research and development and patient care has made it a regional center of excellence in the field of health sciences. The university offers academic programs that provide extensive and solid theoretical knowledge as well as competitive practical skills in medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutical sciences, health sciences and conductive education. The diplomas issued at the university are officially recognized in the European Union and in many other countries around the world.”