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Study in Hungary

Affordable EU tuition, globally recognised medicine and engineering programs, up to 30 hours of work a week, and a 9-month post-study job-search permit — all in the heart of Europe.

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10
Universities in QS World
€2,500–7,000
General tuition / year
30 hrs
Work per week in term
9 months
Post-study job-search permit
Why Hungary

Six reasons students choose Hungary

Affordable EU education

General tuition from €2,500 a year at public universities — among the lowest in the European Union.

World-class medicine

Semmelweis, Szeged and Debrecen are globally recognised for English-taught medicine and dentistry.

Work while you study

Your student permit allows up to 30 hours a week during term and up to 90 days during breaks.

9-month job search

The post-study residence permit lets graduates stay to find a job or start a business.

Stipendium Hungaricum

A fully funded government scholarship covering tuition, a monthly stipend and health insurance.

Heart of Europe

In the Schengen area — Budapest, Szeged and Pécs are a short train ride from Vienna and Prague.

Cost of studying

What it costs per year

Indicative ranges in euros — your counsellor builds a precise budget for your city and course.

ExpenseWhat's includedPer year
Tuition (general)Bachelor's & master's, arts to engineering€2,500–7,000
Tuition (medicine)English-taught medicine & dentistry€12,000–16,000
AccommodationDormitory or shared flat€1,200–4,200
Living & foodGroceries, transport, daily life€3,000–6,000
Health insuranceRequired cover (min. €50,000)€300–600
One-off costsVisa, flights, registration & setup€800–2,000
Where you could study

A few of our Hungary partner universities

University of Debrecen
Debrecen · QS World Top 600
Eötvös Loránd University
Budapest · QS World Top 600
University of Szeged
Szeged · QS World Top 600
Semmelweis University
Budapest · Top for medicine globally
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Your student visa, handled

From offer to residence permit in 4 steps

01

Accept your offer

Confirm your place and receive your official admission letter from the university.

02

Arrange health cover

We set up insurance meeting the minimum €50,000 coverage requirement.

03

Apply for D-type visa

We help with your long-term visa application at the Hungarian consulate in your country.

04

Arrive & register

Within 30 days you register your address and receive your residence permit.

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