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Az Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem (ELTE) a legjobb helyen áll a HVG Diploma 2025 rangsorban, sok diák első választása . Az átlagos pontszámok alapján a Corvinus Egyetem vezet. A Budapesti Műszaki és Gazdaságtudományi Egyetem és a Semmelweis Egyetem a második és harmadik helyen vannak. A lista bemutatja Magyarország legjobbjait.
Translation
Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) tops the HVG Diploma 2025 ranking and is a popular choice among students. Based on average scores, Corvinus University leads. The Budapest University of Technology and Economics and Semmelweis University are in second and third places, respectively. The list highlights the best institutions in Hungary.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: Which university is ranked best in the HVG Diploma 2025 ranking?
Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem (ELTE) is ranked best.
Question 2: What is the average point leader among the universities?
The Corvinus University leads based on average points.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌01/12/2024
According to the latest HVG Diploma 2025 Student Excellence Rankings, Hungary's universities have been evaluated based on various metrics to identify institutions with the most outstanding students. The rankings consider factors such as the number of first-choice applicants in full-time programmes, average admission scores, and the proportion of students with language proficiency certifications or who have achieved notable achievements in high school competitions.
The Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) has maintained its position at the top of the list, securing the most first-choice applicants, with 9,331 students choosing it as their preferred institution. ELTE also leads in the number of students excelling in prestigious high school competitions, reinforcing its reputation for attracting talented individuals. However, in terms of average admission scores, ELTE stands at fourth place, after positions were dominated by Corvinus University, which leads with an average score of 460 out of 500.
The rankings show some consistency, as the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) and Semmelweis University occupy the second and third positions, respectively. BME boasts 4,372 first-choice applicants, while Semmelweis University attracted 2,417 applicants, showing a strong preference among students for these leading institutions.
Hungarian Universities: New Rankings Reveal Top Performers (Illustration)
Further down the list, two significant ties emerged: between the University of Debrecen and the University of Szeged, both securing the fifth position, and between the Óbuda University and University of Pécs at the ninth spot. Notably, this year's rankings marked the entry of Óbuda University into the top ten for the first time, achieving a notable ascent.
The rundown of Hungary’s top ten universities is further joined by the Pázmány Péter Catholic University (PPKE) and the Budapest Business School (BGE), each acknowledged for their robust academic environments and competitive entrance criteria.
While ELTE continues to be a popular choice and a strong performer in high school competition achievements, Corvinus University's superior average admission scores underscore the multifaceted nature of excellence evaluated by these rankings. The results also highlight shifts within the top echelons, especially with significant improvements or drops compared to the previous year, providing insights into the evolving landscape of higher education in Hungary.
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