Hungary

Foundation, bachelor’s, master’s, one-tier master’s and PhD are available. Direct admission and scholarship applications are separate processes.

• applicants seeking English-taught study in Europe
• students ready for sending-partner, scholarship and university selection

• Foundation
• bachelor’s degree
• master’s and one-tier master’s
• PhD

• English
• Hungarian

The university reviews education, subjects, grades and its exam or interview. Scholarship eligibility and nomination are additional layers.

The institution and programme define the accepted test, interview or other evidence.

• passport after programme selection
• school certificate or degree and complete transcript
• official translations in the required format
• language certificate where required
• personal statement, CV, references or portfolio under programme rules
• financial and visa documents at the relevant stage

1. 01profile and budget review
2. 02longlist and eligibility check
3. 03shortlist with primary and backup routes
4. 04document preparation and quality control
5. 05submission through the official portal
6. 06offer, funding, visa and departure work

For most pathways, starting 9–18 months in advance is sensible. Scholarships, medicine, creative programmes and complex recognition require more time.

Autumn is the main start. Stipendium Hungaricum publishes an annual call before the university stage; direct admission may use different dates.

Fees depend on programme and university. Medicine and one-tier programmes need a separate financial plan.

Budapest is generally more expensive than Debrecen, Pécs and Szeged. Scholarship contributions may not cover the full real budget.

• Stipendium Hungaricum
• university scholarships
• discounts for self-funded students

Coverage, eligibility and deadlines are checked against the current call. Admission and funding decisions may be separate processes.

• Stipendium Hungaricum
• university scholarships
• discounts for self-funded students

After admission and funding confirmation, the residence/visa package follows the competent authority’s rules.

University housing and its deadline are checked first. Private rental is considered only after the contract, registration, deposit and transport links are reviewed.

Employment depends on residence status and current rules; permitted hours and conditions must be checked officially.

Post-study options depend on the level, profession and immigration status: further study, an eligible post-study route, or returning with an international qualification.

• many English-taught programmes
• a structured government scholarship track

• confusing sending-partner and university selection
• underestimating costs beyond scholarship support

A university mentioned on this website reflects experience in selection, applications or student support and does not always mean an official partnership with RBEC.

RBEC draws on experience in selection, documents, applications and student support. Experience with an institution does not automatically mean an official partnership.

• review the profile and previous education
• select programmes and backup options
• build a deadline and document calendar
• prepare admission, scholarship and visa tracks
• recheck dynamic requirements before every submission

Tell us about your goal, timing and constraints. We will suggest a suitable format and explain what we need from you.