European degrees taught in English, a low cost of living, and many state scholarships.
Language
English (international programs) / Hungarian
Tuition fees
€ 1,500 - € 8,000 / year
Cost of living
€ 500 - € 900 / month
Universities
64+
Average duration
English-taught programs recognized across the EU
One of the lowest costs of living in Europe
Stipendium Hungaricum scholarships for internationals
Renowned medicine and engineering faculties
Hungary offers European degrees taught in English, at a very accessible cost, in one of the continent's most beautiful capitals.
Renowned for its faculties of medicine, dentistry, and engineering, Hungary attracts international students thanks to excellent value for money and generous state scholarships.
Why study in Hungary?
A very large number of programs are delivered entirely in English — at Semmelweis University, the University of Debrecen, the University of Szeged, or the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) — with no requirement to master Hungarian.
Degrees from major universities such as Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) or Corvinus University of Budapest fall under the European framework and are recognized throughout the European Union and beyond.
University system
Hungary applies the Bachelor-Master-PhD scheme with ECTS credits, ensuring degree recognition across Europe.
A first cycle of 3 to 4 years (180 to 240 ECTS), with many programs offered in English.
1 to 2 years of specialization, often in English, in technical, medical, or management fields.
Medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy are taken as long 5-to-6-year programs, highly sought after by international students.
Types of institutions
Respected state institutions such as Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), the University of Debrecen, and the University of Szeged, particularly in health and sciences, with a strong international outlook.
World-recognized faculties, foremost among them Semmelweis University, have trained doctors, dentists, pharmacists, and veterinarians in English for decades.
Recognized engineering and technology schools, such as the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), closely connected to European industry.
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3-5 years
Student work
30h/week
Budapest, a lively and affordable student city
Housing, transport, and daily life are among the most affordable in Europe, and tuition stays controlled even in medicine — ideal for a student budget.
The Stipendium Hungaricum program funds international students at public universities every year, including fees and a stipend.
Hungary is recognized worldwide for its faculties of medicine and dentistry, such as Semmelweis University, as well as for veterinary science and engineering at BME.
Budapest, a dynamic and safe capital that hosts ELTE, Semmelweis, and Corvinus, offers a rich cultural life and an international student community.
3 to 4 years of research within a doctoral school, with the possibility of scholarship funding.
Management and business programs taught in English, driven notably by Corvinus University of Budapest, geared toward international careers.
Quality French-language education at the heart of the European institutions, with controlled fees.
