Hungary, HuPSA
Area possibilities
We have placements available in:
Community Pharmacy: Most internship opportunities are in this field. Students are tasked with assisting a pharmacist, dispensing prescriptions, sell OTC drugs and interact with patients. Magistral medication still plays an important role in Hungary which gives an opportunity to practice various dispensing skills.
Clinical - Hospital pharmacy - University Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Students can look into a lot of different parts of clinical-hospital practice in Hungary. There is not as much practical work as in community pharmacies.
Research: Assisting in a lab at one of the departments of Semmelweis University. This option is only available for a small group of interns who can work alongside PhD students.
You can gain insight into the research of the Department of Pharmacognosy, Department of Pharmacodynamics and in the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology. These placements are only available in July.
Length of training periods
The length of training periods are from 2 to 4 weeks depending on the hosting city.
Available months and cities
We offer placements in:
Budapest from 2 to 4 weeks in three periods:
From 1st February until 28th February (Winter SEP)
From 11th July until 31st July
From 1st August until 21st August
It is highly recommended to apply for SEP in these time ranges, due to our social programmes.
Type accommodation
All students need to pay for their accomodation in the dorm, which is approximately 280 Euro/room/month in Budapest. This includes rooms with two or three beds, a shared kitchen and a bathroom for 4 people, common rooms and a garden.
Board, pocket money or other financial benefits/remuneration
The student is required to cover all costs. No pocket money included.
Language requirements
English (intermediate level or above)
In the area of research advanced level of English is required.
Other requirements
We kindly ask our students to keep in touch with us continuously, to ensure that we organise the best programmes possible. Students are required to bring a white lab coat and shoes to work in.
Information on Work Permits and Visa
Please, visit the following website for more specific information: http://konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu/en
We kindly ask our students to be up to date concerning the documentation required to enter Hungary. Please check these information well before your departure. We can send Invitational Letters, and Proof of Accomodation if necessary.
Selection Procedures
Selection procedure is done by the SEO.
The deadline for the Winter SEP application is 3rd December 2022.
Deadline to apply for the Summer SEP is the end of February. If you aren’t familiar with the application procedure please contact your home association’s SEO.
Interns will be notifiied by the end of March.
This page was updated on the 4th of December, 2023.