Introduction

As the Dean of the Faculty, I greet all visitors to the website of the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Szeged with respect!

Pharmacy education has been taking place in Szeged since the foundation of the university for more than a hundred years now, while since 1957, it has been conducted within the framework of an independent faculty. With all activities at Faculty, we strive to preserve our traditions and cherish the memory and achievements of our illustrious predecessors, as well as to meet the challenges and expectations of today's times and afford modern training measured by international standards and provides a diploma that is competitive in all segments of the labour market. Three faculties of the University participate in the education of our students. While a significant part of the basic knowledge of natural sciences and medicine is taught by the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Informatics and the Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School, the acquisition of professional subjects is ensured by the six institutes of the Faculty of Pharmacy.

The Faculty of Pharmacy offers a comprehensive range of pharmacy education. Our programs cover all levels, from the undivided pharmacy training (PharmD) to vocational and life elongated education, scientific doctoral (PhD) education, and pharmacy assistant and specialist assistant education. We are committed to providing a complete educational experience that prepares our students for a successful career in pharmacy.

Our graduates, equipped with versatile training, are well-prepared for a wide range of career opportunities. They can find employment in various sectors of the pharmaceutical industry, including public, clinical, or hospital pharmacies, pharmaceutical research, medical representatives, quality assurance, and state administration. The diverse career paths our graduates can pursue are a testament to the value and versatility of our education.

Several of our graduates continue their studies within the Faculty's Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, obtain a doctorate (PhD) degree and form the basis for the supply of faculty teachers.

The University of Szeged is recognised as an "excellent" and a "research university", and the Faculty of Pharmacy, which is also among the best in international rankings, considers its most important task to contribute to this traditionally famous university’s excellent reputation and attractiveness. We are proud that our Faculty has an outstanding proportion of academically qualified staff. In 2022, our Faculty was awarded the title of MTA Excellent Research Institution by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.

On our Faculty, our students’ life is lively in the Faculty's dormitories; they nurture student traditions dating back many years and gain lifelong, lasting experiences during their university years in Szeged, this lovely and safe city. The harmonious relationship between instructors and students is also strengthened by numerous faculty events and programs that await all faculty members.