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Study in Hungary

Quality European Education at Affordable Prices

Capital

Budapest

Language

Hungarian

Currency

Hungarian Forint (HUF)

Population

9.7 Million

Area

93,030 km²

Timezone

CET (GMT+1)

Why Study in Hungary?

Quality Education

Internationally recognized degrees from prestigious universities with a long academic tradition dating back centuries.

Affordable Tuition

Reasonable tuition fees compared to Western Europe, with programs starting from €3,000/year.

Low Living Costs

One of the most affordable countries in Europe for students with monthly costs around €400-600.

English Programs

Wide range of programs taught entirely in English, especially in Medicine, Engineering, and Business.

Central Location

Located in the heart of Europe, easy access to other European countries for travel and exploration.

Rich Culture

Experience a unique blend of history, architecture, and vibrant student life in beautiful cities.

Top Universities in Hungary

Semmelweis University

Founded: 1769

One of the oldest and most prestigious medical universities in Europe, specializing in health sciences and medical education. Named after Ignác Semmelweis, the pioneer of antiseptic procedures.

Faculties

  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Dentistry
  • Faculty of Pharmacy
  • Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Public Health
  • Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences

Tuition Fees (per year)

Program Fee (EUR)
General Medicine €16,900 - €18,200
Dentistry €16,900 - €18,200
Pharmacy €8,000 - €9,000
Health Sciences €6,000 - €8,000

Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)

Founded: 1782

The most significant university of technology in Hungary and one of the oldest institutes of technology in the world. Known for excellence in engineering and applied sciences.

Faculties

  • Faculty of Civil Engineering
  • Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
  • Faculty of Architecture
  • Faculty of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology
  • Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics
  • Faculty of Transportation Engineering and Vehicle Engineering
  • Faculty of Natural Sciences
  • Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences

Tuition Fees (per year)

Program Fee (EUR)
Engineering Programs €3,200 - €5,500
Architecture €4,000 - €6,000
Business & Economics €4,000 - €7,000
Natural Sciences €3,500 - €5,000

Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)

Founded: 1635

The oldest and largest university in Hungary, with a strong tradition in humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. One of the most prestigious research universities in Central Europe.

Faculties

  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Informatics
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Education and Psychology
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Bárczi Gusztáv Faculty of Special Needs Education
  • Faculty of Primary and Pre-School Education

Tuition Fees (per year)

Program Fee (EUR)
Humanities €3,000 - €5,000
Law €4,000 - €6,000
Psychology €5,000 - €7,000
Informatics €4,500 - €6,500

Corvinus University of Budapest

Founded: 1920

A leading institution in business, economics, and social sciences in Central Europe. Known for its international outlook and strong connections with the business world.

Faculties

  • Faculty of Business Administration
  • Faculty of Economics
  • Faculty of Social Sciences and International Relations
  • Faculty of Food Science
  • Faculty of Horticultural Science
  • Faculty of Landscape Architecture and Urbanism

Tuition Fees (per year)

Program Fee (EUR)
Business Administration €4,800 - €7,000
Economics €4,000 - €6,000
International Relations €4,500 - €6,500
MBA Programs €12,000 - €18,000

University of Debrecen

Founded: 1538

One of the largest universities in Hungary, located in the country's second-largest city. Renowned for its medical programs and diverse range of English-taught courses.

Faculties

  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Dentistry
  • Faculty of Pharmacy
  • Faculty of Public Health
  • Faculty of Science and Technology
  • Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Economics and Business
  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Informatics
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Music
  • Faculty of Child and Special Needs Education

Tuition Fees (per year)

Program Fee (EUR)
General Medicine €15,800 - €17,500
Dentistry €15,800 - €17,500
Pharmacy €7,500 - €8,500
Engineering €5,000 - €7,000
Business €4,500 - €6,000

Living Costs in Hungary

Accommodation

University Dormitory €100 - €300/month
Shared Apartment €200 - €400/month
Private Apartment €400 - €700/month

Food & Groceries

Monthly Food Budget €150 - €250/month
Meal at Restaurant €5 - €10

Transportation

Monthly Pass (Student) €10 - €20/month
Single Ticket €1 - €2

Health Insurance

Student Insurance €50 - €100/month

Estimated Monthly Budget

€400 - €700

*Costs vary depending on lifestyle and city

Hungarian Language Courses

Many universities offer preparatory Hungarian language courses for students who wish to study in Hungarian. These courses typically last one year.

Duration

1 Academic Year (10 months)

Fees

€3,000 - €5,000/year

Level Achieved

B2 - C1