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Hungary offers affordable English-taught programmes in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, and engineering at historic universities (ELTE, Semmelweis, Budapest University of Technology). Famous Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship covers non-EU students. EU member in Central Europe.
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Non-EU/EEA: €2,000–€5,000/year (Bachelor), €2,500–€7,000/year (Master); €8,000–€18,000/year for medical programmes. Stipendium Hungaricum: free tuition + stipend + accommodation. Free for EU in Hungarian-language programmes.
Hungary offers affordable English-taught programmes in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, and engineering at historic universities (ELTE, Semmelweis, Budapest University of Technology). Famous Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship covers non-EU students. EU member in Central Europe.
Public universities (ELTE, Semmelweis, BME, University of Szeged, University of Debrecen), private colleges. Bologna: Alapképzés (3–4yr Bachelor), Mesterképzés (1–2yr Master), Doktori (3–4yr PhD). Integrated 5–6 year programmes for medicine/dentistry/veterinary/architecture (osztatlan).
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Tuition fee range
Non-EU/EEA: €2,000–€5,000/year (Bachelor), €2,500–€7,000/year (Master); €8,000–€18,000/year for medical programmes. Stipendium Hungaricum: free tuition + stipend + accommodation. Free for EU in Hungarian-language programmes.
Per academic year, varies by institution.
Living cost range
€400–€700/month; Budapest €500–€800/month; annual €5,000–€8,500
Per year, includes accommodation + food.
UG: high school diploma equivalent to Hungarian Érettségi; entrance exam (written/oral) typically required. PG: relevant Bachelor's degree. Medicine: entrance exam in biology/chemistry (written + oral). PhD: Master's + research plan + interview.
IELTS 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 65–90, PTE Academic 50–60. Hungarian programmes: B2 (typically via Orbis).
Autumn (September, primary), Spring (February, limited).
Funding opportunities available to international students in this country.
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Non-EU: Type D long-stay visa (D/5) at Hungarian consulate. Within 30 days of arrival, apply for Residence Permit for Study Purposes at OIF (Office of Immigration and Nationality). Biometrics + address registration. EU: register right of residence if >90 days.
Proof of HUF 100,000/month (€250) or equivalent for living costs via bank statement; tuition payment proof. Stipendium Hungaricum holders exempt.
Non-EU students: 24 hours/week during term (changed from 20 in 2024 reform), full-time during holidays (no permit needed if enrolled). EU: full work rights. Minimum wage HUF 266,800/month (~€680, 2024).
Job-seeker residence permit for 9 months (recently extended to graduates of Hungarian HEIs; previously limited). Stipendium Hungaricum graduates may apply for residence permit for employment. Pathway to EU Blue Card.
Student dorm (kollégium) €100–€200/month (limited), shared flat €200–€350/month, studio €350–€500/month. Budapest most expensive.
Non-EU: TAJP card (social security) ~€300/year if paying tuition; covers public healthcare. EU: EHIC valid first 12 months. Private clinics widely used (~€40–€60/visit).
BKK (Budapest metro/tram/bus) — student pass ~€15/month. MÁV-START national rail with student discount. Volánbusz intercity buses.
Generally safe; petty theft in tourist areas (Budapest Váci utca). Emergency: 112, 107 (police), 104 (ambulance).
Hungarian (Magyar) language — unique Finno-Ugric. Thermal bath culture (Széchenyi, Gellért), paprika/goulash (gulyás), Tokaj wine, Rubik's Cube origin, classical music (Liszt, Bartók), ruin bars (Budapest). Continental climate -3 to 27°C.
1) Apply directly to university (some via Dream Apply) or Stipendium Hungaricum via Tempus. 2) Submit translated/legalised transcripts + motivation. 3) Take entrance exam (often Skype/online). 4) Receive admission letter. 5) Apply Type D visa at consulate. 6) On arrival, register at OIF for residence permit.
Last verified: August 4, 2026.
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