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Study in Hungary

Hungary offers English-taught degrees across science, business and other subjects. The University of Debrecen’s Computer Science bachelor’s requires a mathematics entrance assessment.

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Find your study options in Hungary

Hungary offers English-taught degrees across science, business and other subjects. The University of Debrecen’s Computer Science bachelor’s requires a mathematics entrance assessment. Scholarships such as Stipendium Hungaricum have separate eligibility and selection processes.

Teaching language
Hungarian · selected programmes in English

Confirm your programme’s language and accepted evidence.

Programme starts
Check the programme’s admissions calendar

Starts and deadlines vary by programme.

Study budget
Plan your total costs

Compare tuition, living costs and initial expenses.

After graduation
Explore your next step

Work and residence options have their own conditions.

Our team can help you compare courses, understand entry requirements and build a shortlist around your qualifications and budget.

Explore courses in Hungary

Start with a subject you enjoy. Explore selected programme examples, then compare study levels and teaching languages in the course directory.

Universities to explore

Explore university campuses and study options. Visit the official admissions pages for current programmes, entry requirements and fees.

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Plan your study budget

Your budget has three parts: tuition, day-to-day living and the costs of getting settled. Use the references below to start planning, then confirm the figures for your course and city.

Tuition & fee references

Confirm application/examination charges and the fee for your actual intake. A scholarship must be separately awarded.

Living-cost planning reference

€500–600per month · European Commission reference

Use current university housing quotes to update this broad estimate, particularly for Budapest or private accommodation.

Confirm current costs for your city and intake. A living-cost estimate is separate from the immigration authority’s financial-evidence requirement.

European Commission: country study guide (opens in a new tab)

Fees vary by programme, year and legal status. A semester fee, annual fee and full-programme fee cover different periods. Confirm what is included, payment dates and refund terms with the institution.

Allow for initial expenses

Include application and visa charges, document preparation, insurance, travel and accommodation deposits. Ask what is included before paying; any agency service charge is separate from university and government fees.

Check funding early

Review scholarships with the university or award provider. Check eligibility, deadlines and what an award covers. Build your plan around confirmed funds.

Entry requirements & how to apply

Requirements depend on your qualification, citizenship and chosen programme. Check the university’s current instructions before preparing your application.

Academic entry requirements

Debrecen requires a school certificate, English proficiency and a mathematics entrance assessment for this example. Other courses have their own examinations.

Language & course requirements

Check the actual teaching language and accepted proficiency evidence. Preparatory study, entrance assessments and additional subject requirements depend on the course.

For a master’s degree

Check the recognised first degree, relevant subject background and grades required by the programme. Some courses also ask for professional experience, a portfolio, research proposal or an interview.

University of Debrecen: official study information (opens in a new tab)

Documents to prepare

  • Passport, qualification certificates and academic transcripts.
  • Accepted evidence of your programme’s teaching language.
  • A personal statement, references, portfolio or research proposal where requested.
  • Qualification assessment, legalisation and certified translations where required.

Qualification recognition

Debrecen requires a school certificate, English proficiency and a mathematics entrance assessment for this example. Other courses have their own examinations. For regulated professions, verify recognition with the authority in the country where you intend to practise.

Recognition, legalisation and translation are separate steps. Confirm each receiving authority’s requirements.

Choose your intake before you apply

The Computer Science BSc example starts in September. Scholarship deadlines and self-funded admission rounds can differ.

  1. Choose your programme

    Compare subjects, qualification, campus, teaching language and total cost. Confirm eligibility with the institution.

  2. Prepare and apply

    Check the application route, gather the required documents and complete any assessment by the course deadline.

  3. Plan your arrival

    After admission, follow the applicable immigration process and arrange funds, insurance and accommodation.

Visa, work & student life

Student entry and residence

Non-EU applicants generally need a study residence permit for longer stays and any required entry visa. Confirm the procedure through the responsible Hungarian consular post.

Use the current official checklist for your citizenship and country of residence. University admission and immigration approval are separate decisions.

EU Immigration Portal: student conditions and rights (opens in a new tab)

Use the instructions for your actual citizenship and residence jurisdiction.

Working during and after study

Student work and any post-study job-search or business permit are conditional on immigration status. Review the current conditions before relying on employment income.

Use confirmed funds for tuition and essential living costs; a student job or graduate job offer is not guaranteed.

EU Immigration Portal: student conditions and rights (opens in a new tab)

Prepare for your arrival

Arrange accommodation and insurance, and follow the university’s arrival and immigration-registration instructions.

Your questions about Hungary

How much should I budget?

Add the exact tuition for your course and year to accommodation, food, transport, insurance and personal expenses. Include application charges, document preparation, travel and deposits. The figures above show what each reference covers; a housing example or visa funds requirement is only part of the total.

European Commission: country study guide (opens in a new tab)

When should I apply?

The Computer Science BSc example starts in September. Scholarship deadlines and self-funded admission rounds can differ.

University of Debrecen: official study information (opens in a new tab)

Are these the only courses and universities available?

These are selected examples to help you explore. Universities offer many more programmes. Tell us your subject, study level and preferred destination so we can help you compare a broader shortlist.

Can I fund my studies through part-time work?

Plan tuition and essential living expenses using confirmed funds. Student employment can be restricted and a job is not guaranteed. Review the work guidance above and the conditions of your own immigration status before accepting employment.

EU Immigration Portal: student conditions and rights (opens in a new tab)

Will my qualification be recognised?

Debrecen requires a school certificate, English proficiency and a mathematics entrance assessment for this example. Other courses have their own examinations. For regulated professions, verify recognition with the authority in the country where you intend to practise.

University of Debrecen: official study information (opens in a new tab)

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