đź“Ś Why students choose
Hungary is a budget‑friendly EU option with reputable programs in medicine, dentistry, engineering, and IT. English‑taught degrees are growing, and cities like Budapest offer rich culture at lower cost.
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🎯 Admission Requirements
Requirement | Bachelor’s (UG) | Master’s (PG) |
Academic Background | High school diploma | Bachelor’s degree |
English Tests | IELTS 5.5–6.0 or equivalent | IELTS 6.0–6.5 or equivalent |
Tests | Entrance tests/interviews for medicine/engineering | May require subject tests/interview |
Documents | SOP, 2 LORs, CV, transcripts, funds proof | SOP, 2 LORs, CV, transcripts, funds proof |
Funds/Proof | Sufficient funds per embassy/university | Sufficient funds per embassy/university |
Intakes | Sep main; some Feb | Sep main; some Feb |
Visa | D‑type study visa | D‑type study visa |
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đź’° Tuition & Fees (per year)
Degree | Public Universities | Private Universities | Notes |
Bachelor’s | €3,000–€6,000 | €5,000–€8,000 | Medicine/health much higher |
Master’s | €4,000–€7,000 | €6,000–€9,000 | Budapest tends to be higher |
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🏠Living Costs & Benefits
Annual living costs around €5,000–€8,000. Budapest rents exceed smaller cities, but overall costs remain among the lowest in the EU. Public transport is affordable; student discounts are common.
- Low tuition/living relative to Western Europe.
- Stipendium Hungaricum and other scholarships.
- Centrally located for Schengen travel.
• Growing tech and healthcare sectors.