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An international research consortium led by the University of Szeged has secured €6.8 million in funding through the prestigious Challenge Programme of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Over the next six years, the researchers will investigate the largely unexplored mechanisms underlying the emergence and spread of invasive fungal infections that pose a serious threat to human health.

The University of Szeged has once again demonstrated its academic weight on the international stage. In the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings, released on June 16, SZTE emerged as Hungary’s top-performing university in both chemistry and physical chemistry, underscoring its world-class research achievements and growing global impact.


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The University of Szeged is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its international self-financed study programs for the 2026–2027 academic year. Applications for a number of programs starting in Fall 2026 have been open since December 2025, while application periods for additional programs will begin in January 2026.








