Study in Hungary
EU-recognised degrees with the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship
Tuition
$3,000 – $16,000 / year
Living Cost
$400 – $600 / month
Visa Success
94%
Processing
6 – 10 weeks
Why study in Hungary?
Hungary offers EU-accredited degrees, particularly strong in medicine and engineering, with the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship making it possible to study almost tuition-free while living in the heart of Europe.
Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship covers tuition, housing & health insurance
EU-recognised MBBS and engineering degrees at globally competitive rankings
Schengen access for travel across 27 European countries
Low cost of living compared to Western Europe
Quick Facts
- Currency
- Hungarian Forint (HUF)
- Intakes
- September (Fall)
- Work Rights
- Students may work up to 24 hours/week during term and full-time during holidays.
- Popular Courses
- MBBS / Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering
Popular Courses
- MBBS / Medicine
- Dentistry
- Engineering
- Business & Economics
- Computer Science
Tuition & Living Costs
- Tuition
- $3,000 – $16,000 / year
- Living Cost
- $400 – $600 / month
Career Opportunities
- Medicine & healthcare (EU-wide licensing pathway)
- Engineering & manufacturing
- IT & shared services
Scholarships in Hungary
Stipendium Hungaricum
GovernmentFull tuition, monthly stipend, housing contribution, and health insurance
Deadline: Mid-January annually
Requirements & process
Admission Requirements
- Strong FSc pre-medical background for MBBS applicants
- Entrance exam (biology, chemistry, physics) for medical programs
- IELTS 6.0+ for English-taught programs
Visa Requirements
- Letter of admission from a Hungarian institution
- Proof of accommodation in Hungary
- Financial proof covering tuition & living costs
- Valid health/travel insurance
Documents Required
- Passport
- Academic transcripts (attested & translated)
- Admission letter
- Financial proof
- Insurance
- Accommodation proof
Typical processing: 6 – 10 weeks
Student life in Hungary
Budapest is consistently ranked among Europe's most affordable and student-friendly capitals, with an active international student union and halal options near major campuses.
“The entrance exam prep sessions Atlas arranged for Semmelweis made the difference — I passed the biology and chemistry test on my first attempt.”
Usman Farooq
🇭🇺 Semmelweis University
Direct entry, no foundation year
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