Adult Cardiac · University Specialist Training

Specialist Training in Cardiac Surgery

Semmelweis University Specialist and Continuing Education Centre·Budapest

Programme overview

Six-year Hungarian cardiac-surgery specialist pathway with adult cardiac surgery, paediatric cardiac surgery, transplantation and mechanical-circulatory-support training.

InstitutionSemmelweis University Specialist and Continuing Education Centre

LocationBudapest, Hungary

SpecialtyAdult Cardiac

FocusCardiac Surgery

Programme typeUniversity Specialist Training

Duration72 months (6 years)

ParticipationHands-on supervised specialist training through an approved provider

International applicantsHungarian qualification recognition, licensing, language and employment requirements apply

RegistrationUniversity specialist-training agreement, an eligible provider post and Hungarian professional requirements apply

AccreditationHungarian specialist qualification in cardiac surgery

PositionsNot publicly listed

IntakePost- and registration-specific

DeadlineEntry depends on university registration and an eligible Hungarian training appointment

FundingEmployment terms depend on the appointed training provider

LanguageHungarian clinical proficiency required

Visa informationNot publicly listed

FeesNot publicly listed

Data qualityCurrent official university framework and training mapping verified 28 Aug 2026

Application opensNot publicly announced

EligibilityHungarian qualification recognition, licensing, language and employment requirements apply

Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme

Application documentsSee official application instructions

Operative exposureHands-on supervised specialist training through an approved provider

Research componentNot publicly listed

Salary or stipendEmployment terms depend on the appointed training provider

BenefitsNot publicly listed

AccommodationNot publicly listed

Official contactUse the official programme page

Publication stateVerified

Source typeOfficial institution

International applicant check

Hungarian qualification recognition, licensing, language and employment requirements apply

Clinical participationHands-on supervised specialist training through an approved provider

RegistrationUniversity specialist-training agreement, an eligible provider post and Hungarian professional requirements apply

VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

LanguageHungarian clinical proficiency required

This is a source summary, not an eligibility decision. Confirm licensing, immigration, funding and clinical privileges with the responsible institution.

Application route

How to proceed

Secure an eligible training appointment and follow the current Semmelweis specialist-education registration process.

Open official programme page ↗

Verification notes

The current framework applies to entrants from September 2022. The official training mapping publishes 72 months total, including 52 months of adult cardiac surgery plus paediatric, transplant and mechanical-support rotations; no vacancy is inferred.

Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page

Last checked28 Aug 2026