Study in Hungary Intake 2026 - 2027
Your Affordable European Degree

Study Destination
Hungary
Hungary offers affordable European education with world-recognized degrees.
Tuition
€3,000 / year
Living Cost
€500 - €800 / month
Work Rights
20 hours/week
Intakes
September, February
Why Study in Hungary?
Hungary offers English-taught programmes at a range of universities, with comparatively moderate tuition and living costs. Budapest and other university cities attract international students across medicine, engineering, business and IT.
Why Choose Hungary?
Competitive tuition and living costs compared with many Western European destinations
Wide selection of English-taught programmes
Established universities with international student communities
Strong options in medicine, engineering, business and IT
Getting Started
Admission Requirements
- Relevant academic qualification
- Programme-specific subject prerequisites
- Proof of language proficiency where required
- Some programmes, especially medicine and specialist fields, may have entrance examinations or additional requirements
Student Visa
Visa Information
- Non-EU students normally require the appropriate Hungarian long-stay visa or study residence permit.
- Applicants need admission or enrolment evidence.
- Applicants must meet the applicable financial, accommodation and insurance requirements.
- Additional requirements may depend on nationality and individual circumstances.
Cost of Living
A practical planning range is around €500–€800 per month, although Budapest can be more expensive than smaller university cities.
Work Opportunities
International students with the appropriate study residence permission may work subject to Hungarian immigration rules and the conditions of their residence permit. The permitted hours and conditions should be confirmed for the current permit.
Post-Study Opportunities
Eligible graduates may explore Hungary's available post-study residence and employment routes, subject to the qualification, employment and immigration requirements in force at the time of application.
Academic Options
Popular Courses
University Options
Popular Universities
Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)
University of Debrecen
University of Szeged
Semmelweis University
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Corvinus University of Budapest
How to Apply
Assess academic background and select a programme
Check entry, language and any entrance-exam requirements
Prepare academic, passport and financial documents
Submit the university application
Receive admission and complete enrolment/fee requirements
Apply for the study residence permit/visa and prepare for travel
Other Study Destinations

United Kingdom
From £10,000 / year
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Australia
From AUD 20,000 / year
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New Zealand
From NZD 18,000 / year
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Ireland
From €10,000 / year
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Germany
From €0 - €1,500 / year
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France
From €2,902 Bachelor / €3,950 Master (public)
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Finland
From €8,000 / year
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United States
From USD 15,000 / year
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Canada
From CAD 15,000 / year
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South Korea
From USD 3,000 / year
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