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Semmelweis vs Debrecen vs Szeged vs Pécs
Semmelweis vs Debrecen vs Szeged vs Pécs, compared on what each university publishes: the exam, how it is scored, the last admitted score on each list, places, tuition and the next exam dates. Every figure links back to its school's full guide.
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| Semmelweis University | University of Debrecen | University of Szeged | University of Pécs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where | Budapest, Hungary | Debrecen, Hungary | Szeged, Hungary | Pécs, Hungary |
| Taught in | English | English | English | English |
| Exam | Semmelweis Entrance Exam | Debrecen Entrance Exam | Szeged Entrance Exam | Pécs Entrance Exam |
| Format | 80 questions in 80 minutes | 40 questions in 90 minutes | 60 questions in 60 minutes | 100 questions in 100 minutes |
| Answers | 4 options a question | 5 options a question | Not published | Not published |
| Wrong answers | No penalty | No penalty | No penalty | No penalty |
| What it tests | Language Proficiency 50%, Biology 25%, Chemistry 25% | Biology 33%, Chemistry 33%, Physics 33% | Biology 33%, Chemistry 33%, Language Proficiency 33% | Language Proficiency 60%, Biology 20%, Chemistry 20% |
| What ranks you | The written test | The written test | The written test | The test and more |
| Last admitted (EU list) | About 66% (MedChance estimate, not published) | About 60% (MedChance estimate, not published) | About 56% (MedChance estimate, not published) | About 54% (MedChance estimate, not published) |
| Non-EU candidates | No separate list confirmed | No separate list confirmed | No separate list confirmed | No separate list confirmed |
| Places | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Tuition | €18,680 a year | €15,500 a year | €15,500–15,800 a year | €15,400 a year |
| Next exam dates | Pick a date, February–June 2027 (expected) | Late Jan 2027 (expected); late Apr 2027 (expected); early May 2027 (expected); early Jun 2027 (expected) | 26-28 Jan 2027 (published); 23-25 Feb 2027 (published); 9-11 Mar 2027 (published); 22-24 Mar 2027 (published); 20-22 Apr 2027 (published); 11-13 May 2027 (published); 25-27 May 2027 (published); 8-10 Jun 2027 (published); 22-24 Jun 2027 (published) | Weekly sittings, March–July 2027 (published) |
A last admitted score is a share of that school's own test, so two schools' figures can't be read against each other: the exams differ in length, options and penalties. Your own odds at each come from its free MedChance diagnostic.
Budapest, Hungary
Semmelweis University
The Semmelweis entrance exam: the official topic list, the free sample test, dates, four 20-minute tests (half in English), scoring and how to prepare.
The Semmelweis Entrance Exam is 80 questions in 80 minutes, 4 options a question, and a wrong answer costs nothing. It tests Language Proficiency 50%, Biology 25%, Chemistry 25%.
Semmelweis Entrance Exam guideAdmissions at Semmelweis UniversityYour odds: free Semmelweis University diagnostic
Debrecen, Hungary
University of Debrecen
The Debrecen entrance exam for international students: Biology plus Chemistry or Physics, then an oral. Sample tests, topics, 2027 deadlines and fees.
The Debrecen Entrance Exam is 40 questions in 90 minutes, 5 options a question, and a wrong answer costs nothing. It tests Biology 33%, Chemistry 33%, Physics 33%.
Debrecen Entrance Exam guideAdmissions at University of DebrecenYour odds: free University of Debrecen diagnostic
Szeged, Hungary
University of Szeged
The Szeged entrance exam: 60 questions in 60 minutes with no going back. The sample tests, the official topic list, 2027 dates, deadlines and fees.
The Szeged Entrance Exam is 60 questions in 60 minutes, and a wrong answer costs nothing. It tests Biology 33%, Chemistry 33%, Language Proficiency 33%.
Szeged Entrance Exam guideAdmissions at University of SzegedYour odds: free University of Szeged diagnostic
Pécs, Hungary
University of Pécs
The University of Pécs entrance exam: official sample tests with solutions, topic list, dates, 100 questions in 100 minutes (60 in English), interview.
The Pécs Entrance Exam is 100 questions in 100 minutes, and a wrong answer costs nothing. It tests Language Proficiency 60%, Biology 20%, Chemistry 20%.
A separate oral interview — covering motivation and medicine-related questions, not a re-test of this exam's content — follows this written test, with no published combination weight. This diagnostic cannot assess the interview.
Pécs Entrance Exam guideAdmissions at University of PécsYour odds: free University of Pécs diagnostic
Questions
Frequently asked
What is the difference between the Semmelweis Entrance Exam, Debrecen Entrance Exam, Szeged Entrance Exam and Pécs Entrance Exam?
The Semmelweis Entrance Exam is 80 questions in 80 minutes, 4 options a question, and a wrong answer costs nothing. It tests Language Proficiency 50%, Biology 25%, Chemistry 25%. The Debrecen Entrance Exam is 40 questions in 90 minutes, 5 options a question, and a wrong answer costs nothing. It tests Biology 33%, Chemistry 33%, Physics 33%. The Szeged Entrance Exam is 60 questions in 60 minutes, and a wrong answer costs nothing. It tests Biology 33%, Chemistry 33%, Language Proficiency 33%. The Pécs Entrance Exam is 100 questions in 100 minutes, and a wrong answer costs nothing. It tests Language Proficiency 60%, Biology 20%, Chemistry 20%.
When are the next exams?
Semmelweis University: Pick a date, February–June 2027 (expected). University of Debrecen: Late Jan 2027 (expected); late Apr 2027 (expected); early May 2027 (expected); early Jun 2027 (expected). University of Szeged: 26-28 Jan 2027 (published); 23-25 Feb 2027 (published); 9-11 Mar 2027 (published); 22-24 Mar 2027 (published); 20-22 Apr 2027 (published); 11-13 May 2027 (published); 25-27 May 2027 (published); 8-10 Jun 2027 (published); 22-24 Jun 2027 (published). University of Pécs: Weekly sittings, March–July 2027 (published).
Can I apply to all of them?
Yes. Each university runs its own exam and ranking, so you can sit every one as long as the dates allow. Their next dates are listed above; MedApply keeps every deadline in one plan.
How much is tuition?
Semmelweis University: €18,680 a year. University of Debrecen: €15,500 a year. University of Szeged: €15,500–15,800 a year. University of Pécs: €15,400 a year.