Semmelweis University

Semmelweis University
Semmelweis University Coat Of Arms
Latin: Universitas Budapestinensis de Semmelweis nominata
MottoServamus Vitam Atque Servimus
Motto in English
Protecting And Serving Life
TypePublic
Established1769; 255 years ago (1769)
RectorBéla Merkely
Studentsabout 14,000 (in 2023/2024)[1]
Location,
CampusUrban
AffiliationsNCFMEA, EUA, WHO
Websitesemmelweis.hu

Semmelweis University (Hungarian: Semmelweis Egyetem, Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈsɛmːɛlvɛjs ˈɛɟɛtɛm]) is a research-led medical school in Budapest, Hungary, founded in 1769.[2] With six faculties and a doctoral school it covers all aspects of medical and health sciences.

The university is also the largest provider of health care services in Hungary. Most of the departments cater for the most serious cases and patients requiring complex treatment.[2]

As the highest listed institution in Hungary in the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings,[3] Semmelweis University is among the top 300 universities in the world.

  1. ^ "Statistics". semmelweis.hu.
  2. ^ a b "The University". semmelweis.hu. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
  3. ^ "Semmelweis University". Times Higher Education (THE). 2024. Retrieved 2024-10-06.