History
Founded in 1735, the University of Miskolc (UM) originated as a mining and metallurgical institution. Over two centuries, it has expanded its scope, emerging as a comprehensive higher education hub with emphasis on engineering, while also embracing economics, law, humanities, health care, and music.
Education
As a comprehensive university UM offers more than 100 study programmes at bachelor, master and doctoral levels to all interested and motivated students in a wide variety of courses.
The University of Miskolc is dedicated to providing an All-in-One, Green, and Smart campus where innovation and sustainability thrive. Our Inclusive and diverse community values collaboration and creativity, and we strive to provide a good price-value ratio for our students. With an Interdisciplinary approach to learning and collaborative research, we're committed to making a positive impact on the world. Join us and be a part of our vibrant and innovative community!
Research
The University of Miskolc as a Centre of Excellence and Research University with its 7 Doctoral Schools hosts several research institutes in its campus which form organic parts of the University in the academic, research and development work, and are closely connected to the economic players of the region as well as are actively involved in international research projects as well. These are the Research Institute of Applied Chemistry of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, the Regional University Knowledge Centre of Mechatronic and Logistic Systems, the Mechatronics and Materials Science Cooperation Research Centre, and the Innovation Management Cooperation Research Centre.
Career
The mission of the Career Center is to connect students and the business as well as industrial world by providing them the following services:
- organizing job and career fairs at national level at the premises of the university
- assisting students in finding practical placement, internship opportunities
- managing and recruiting job offers of partners and the business world – employee database
- training students to job interviews, career consultation
University of Miskolc Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1201 Ranking
- 30 Scholarships
- 556 Academic Staff
- 9,069 Students
- 363 Students (int'l)
- 4,353 Students (female)
- Private Institution Type
University of Miskolc Overview
University of Miskolc Scholarships
University of Miskolc Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University of Miskolc. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
International Freshmen Scholarship Programme (IFSP)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2600 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Literary Residency Program
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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Independent provider
Grant
1550 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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University of Miskolc Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 23.5% Hungary
Top 28.6% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
1201
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1201 | 1201 | 1201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
1501
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1501 | - | 1501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
Well organized offices with highly professional administrative staff await international students at the University of Miskolc. The International Relations Office, as the central unit for incoming students deals with student recruitment, entrance and administrative issues of students, whereas colleagues working for the Dean’s Offices are responsible for the academic progress of students. Office hours are long, staff is flexible! The long established, highly motivated buddy-system is responsible for the social integration of international students into the university life.
Housing services
Accommodation is provided to all international students automatically i a modern and well-equipped building with 600 beds, offering a wide range of services to students which include: restaurant, fitness room, massage, 24-hour security guard service etc... The Hotel is located in the territory of the campus in the vicinity of a sports complex. The two-bedded apartments are comfortable, with free WI-FI and an equipped kitchen (cc. 130EUR/month/person).Should you prefer living on your own, a mentor student will help you in renting a flat in the city center.
Library services
The Central Library, of which total stock contains more than 600,000 books and 2,700 journals serving around 100,000 users every year, awaits the students with its large reading room and a computer center. The services of the library include: lending books, making copies, scanning and printing. The registration fee for students of the University is 3EUR/academic year.
ICT services
Free Wi-Fi is available after a short registration in the IT Service Center in different areas of the University. In Uni-Hotel, where international students are accommodated, all rooms have broadband internet connection as well as free WiFi which can be used free of charge.With annual enrollment ( 2 EUR/year) students can also use a huge computer park free of charge in the Central Library of UM.
Medical services
UM assists international students in taking out a health insurance at a discount price at one of insurance companies located in Hungary. The related healthcare providers are private clinics, with 0-24 telephone service, off campus, but only a few minutes away from the campus. Mentor students accompany international students in all cases to the clinic to ease their way.
Campus life
The campus has been awarded the title of “the most beautiful campus of Hungary” thanks to its lovely park area and greenery populated with birds, squirrels and owls. Most academic buildings and research institutes of the University are located in the campus except for the Institute of Music which is in downtown within an easy reach. The campus is a self-contained unit as it is the home of not only the academic buildings, but also the research labs, workshop halls, canteens, clubs, libraries, student hostels, small shops and bars as well as a huge sports ground with a swimming pool. Supermarkets and the downtown are within an easy reach by public transport not more than 5 - 15 minutes.
Sports facilities
Whatever kind of sports you do or you are interested in, you have a good chance to find place for it here: fourteen tennis courts, an athletics track, several basketball and streetball courts, a football pitch, a sports hall and a swimming pool awaits you at the campus. There are fitness rooms and gyms in the Sports Hall, while a gym equipped for special weight training is located in one of the student hostels, free of charge. If you are looking for free, multi-cultural sport activities you can join the regular PE classes of the university and do Fitness, Aerobics/Zumba, Thai boxing, Karate, Wing tsun kung fu, Basketball, Handball, Volleyball, Tennis, Badminton, Table tennis or American football.
Student clubs
A buddy system of Hungarian and international students supports incoming international students in their academic, social and practical integration process. Buddies organize cultural and social events such as trips to various regions, film nights, wine-tasting, international food festivals and last, but not least, parties. Rockwell Club situated in the campus with its three different music halls offering different types of music awaits party goer students on weekdays and weekends as well. The Student Government of the University of Miskolc also organizes numerous social events during the academic year like the Freshman’s Ball, Sports Day, MEN (a three-day music festival) etc.
Accreditation
All study programs (BSC, MSc, PhD) of the UM are accredited by the Hungarian Accreditation Committee as well as overall institutional accreditation takes place every 5th year.
University of Miskolc Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Hungary Country
Miskolc City
University of Miskolc Student Reviews & Awards
4.5
Based on 57 reviews
- 5 Star 33 Reviews
- 4 Star 19 Reviews
- 3 Star 4 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 1 Review
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.6
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.2
- Admission Process 4.5
- Quality of Student Life 4.2
- Career Development 4.3
Excellent Citadel
The university has an excellent system of operation and your transition as an international student is guaranteed to be smooth. Situated at the edge of the town, it's location in addition to the efficient transport network makes it ideal for students who would like to work. Essentially, it is a world-class university in a wonderful environment. Though a fledgling in international students—with the current population still under a thousand but a great community for learning I must say.
Mrs
I haven't start the studies yet, I am hoping to start the studies soon
Development
The vibrant campus life is filled with frequent student events that provide great opportunities for professional development. The university has outstanding facilities designed specifically for international students. Its impressive infrastructure is complemented by a highly skilled teaching staff.
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