Budapest, Hungary — The Színház- és Filmművészeti Egyetem (SZFE), known in English as the University of Theatre and Film Arts, has placed 30th nationally and 7088th globally in recent international university ranking data, highlighting its position within Hungary’s higher education landscape.
Founded in 1865, SZFE is one of the country’s oldest institutions dedicated exclusively to theatre and film education. Operating as a public, non-profit university, it is officially recognized by the Hungarian Accreditation Committee and has maintained accreditation since 1986. Located at Vas utca 2/c in central Budapest, the institution functions within an urban campus setting closely connected to Hungary’s cultural scene.
With a relatively small student body of approximately 250 to 499 students and an academic staff of 100 to 199 members, the university offers an intensive and practice-oriented academic environment. Admission is highly selective and primarily based on entrance examinations, reflecting the institution’s strong emphasis on artistic talent and professional standards.
SZFE provides programs at multiple levels, including pre-bachelor certificates and diplomas, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral (PhD) programs. Academic areas focus mainly on arts and humanities, language and cultural studies, and film and theatre production.
Tuition fees vary by program and student status. Undergraduate tuition for both local and international students ranges approximately between 0 and 999 USD per year, while postgraduate programs for international students are estimated at 17,500 to 19,999 USD annually.
Although small in size and specialized in scope, SZFE continues to maintain its role as Hungary’s leading institution for theatre and cinematic arts. Its recent ranking reflects both its niche academic focus and the broader competitive environment of European higher education.
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