Why Study in Hungary?
Hungarian higher education has been representing academic excellence for more than 650 years with its first university founded in 1367. Now, there are 65 higher education institutions in Hungary. Hungarian institutions offer more than 500 courses in English, German, French and other languages. The foreign language programmes are of a high standard and tuition fees are very favourable when compared to its competitors.
Very competitive tuition and living costs
Erasmus+ and double-degree opportunities
Medicine, dentistry, and STEM popular with internationals
Globally recognised degrees in the EHEA
Central location for travel across Europe
Quick Facts
Language
Hungarian; 500+ courses in English
Avg. Tuition
EUR 1,200 - 5,000/year (program dependent)
Living Cost
EUR 5,000 - 8,000/year
Intakes
September; some February
Work While Study
Part-time within residence permit rules
Post-Study Work
Job search permit options after studies
Cost of Studying in Hungary
| Types of Expenses | Annual Expenses in EUR |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees for one-year (Indicative)* | 8000 |
| Living and Accommodation | 10000 |
| Visa Fees | 120 |
| Health Insurance and Student Services | 500 |
| Airfare from India | 700 |
| Total Expenses | 19320 |
Careers & Industry Insights
Hungary offers strong opportunities across business services, hospitality, engineering, technology, healthcare, logistics, and creative industries. International students can access internships, practical projects, and multi-country career pathways within Europe's connected education and employment ecosystem.
Best Universities in Hungary
University of Debrecen
Budapest University of Economics and Business
University of Pécs
Széchenyi István University (University of Győr)
University of Miskolc
Corvinus University of Budapest
International Business School (IBS), Budapest (Except students from Punjab, Haryana & Kerala)
Budapest Metropolitan University of Applied Sciences
Wekerle International University
Hungarian University of Sports Science
John von Neumann University
ESSCA School of Management, Budapest
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