About Hungary
Hungary is one of Europe’s fastest-growing education destinations, known for high-quality academics, affordable tuition fees, and globally recognized degrees. With strong traditions in Medicine, Engineering, Business, IT, and Sciences, Hungary attracts thousands of international students every year.
Many universities offer English-taught programs at all levels. Hungary is part of the Schengen zone, allowing travel across 26 European countries.
Highlights of Education in Hungary
- Leading universities include University of Debrecen, University of Szeged, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Semmelweis University, and Corvinus University of Budapest.
- Academic strengths:
- Medicine, MBBS & Health Sciences
- Engineering & Technology
- Computer Science & IT
- Business, Finance & Management
- Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
- Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- English-taught Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD programs with strong European career pathways
Affordability and Scholarships
- • Tuition fees: €2,000–€7,000 per year
- • Medical programs: €10,000–€18,000 per year
- • Low and student-friendly living costs
- Scholarships:
- Stipendium Hungaricum (full scholarship)
- Erasmus+ Mobility Grants
- University merit scholarships
Lifestyle, Safety & Accessibility
- • Safe, culturally rich & student-friendly
- • Central Europe location with EU access
- • English widely spoken in universities
- • Popular student cities: Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pécs
Practical Skills & Career Opportunities
- • IT & Software Development
- • Engineering & Manufacturing
- • Medicine & Healthcare
- • Business, Finance & Marketing
- • Agriculture & Biotechnology
Attractiveness for STEM Students
- • Biomedical Sciences & Biotechnology
- • Engineering & Automation
- • Computer Science, AI & Data Science
- • Nanotechnology & Environmental Sciences
Courses, Duration & Streams
🎓 Bachelor’s
Duration: 3–4 years
- Engineering & Technology
- IT & Computer Science
- Business, Economics & Commerce
- Architecture, Arts & Humanities
- Medicine (MBBS)
- Life Sciences & Agriculture
📘 Master’s
Duration: 1–2 years
- Engineering & Applied Sciences
- IT, Data Science & AI
- Management & Economics
- Law, Architecture & Psychology
- Environmental & Agricultural Studies
🔬 PhD
Duration: 3–5 years
- Sciences & Technology
- Engineering & Medicine
- Management & Economics
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Arts & Research disciplines
Advantages of Studying in Hungary
High-quality European education at affordable cost
Extensive English-taught programs
Globally recognized degrees
Stipendium Hungaricum full scholarship option
Minimum 55% accepted by many institutions
IELTS/TOEFL/PTE recommended (waivers possible)
Visa aligned with program duration
Schengen access to 26 countries
Post-study work options
Safe and student-friendly environment
Part-time work allowed: 20 hours/week