Study in Hungary
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Hungary study guide for international students
Do I need a visa to study in Hungary?
Non-EU students need a residence permit for study purposes, applied for at a Hungarian consulate with the admission letter, proof of funds, accommodation and insurance. Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holders get guided support through the process.
How much does it cost to live in Hungary?
Expect about €400–700 per month, with Budapest at the higher end. Dormitories and shared flats keep housing costs manageable in most university cities.
How do I apply to universities in Hungary?
Two main routes: the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship (applications typically close mid-January) or direct fee-paying admission to each university for the September intake. English-taught programs are widespread, especially in medicine and engineering.
Can international students work in Hungary?
International students may work part-time during the term (around 24 hours per week) and full-time during official breaks.
Figures and rules are indicative and change over time — always confirm with the university and official government sources.
Scholarships for Hungary
Stipendium Hungaricum
Official website ↗Hungary’s flagship scholarship: full tuition waiver, monthly stipend, housing contribution and health insurance for bachelor’s, master’s and PhD studies. Applications usually open in November with a mid-January deadline.
Visegrad Scholarship Program
Official website ↗Master’s and post-master’s scholarships for study in the Visegrad region (Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia) and for students from nearby Eastern European countries; semester-based stipends paid to both student and host university.
CEEPUS Exchange Program
Official website ↗Intra-regional exchange network across Central and Eastern Europe: semester mobility grants between member universities without tuition fees, plus stipends from the host country.
