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EU degrees in English, world-class medical schools and one of Europe's most affordable student capitals.

Tuition
€2,200 – €18,200 / year
Living costs
€6,000 – €9,000 / year
Visa
Hungarian national (D) student visa + residence permit with post-study job-search rights.

Overview

Hungary is consistently ranked among the world's most attractive destinations for international students. With strong academic reputation, vibrant student life and clear pathways for graduates, it offers excellent value across undergraduate and postgraduate study.

Admission requirements

  • High school transcript or equivalent
  • English / local language proficiency
  • Personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Valid passport

Popular programs

Medicine Dentistry Engineering Business Pharmacy

Highlights

  • English-taught EU degrees
  • Top medical & dental schools
  • Low tuition & cost of living

Application process

  1. Free consultation with a Wordly advisor
  2. University & program shortlist
  3. Document preparation & application submission
  4. Offer review & acceptance
  5. Visa application & pre-departure support

FAQs

Can I work while studying?
Most student visas allow 20 hours per week part-time work during term.
Are scholarships available?
Yes — we help identify and apply for institutional and government scholarships.
How long does the application take?
Typically 6–12 weeks from first consultation to confirmed offer.
Partner institutions

14 Hungarian universities we work with

From Semmelweis and ELTE to BME, Corvinus and top private business schools — explore tuition ranges for our Hungarian partners in Budapest, Debrecen, Szeged, Pécs and Miskolc.

Top public research universities

Hungary's leading state universities combine centuries of tradition with modern English-taught programs at affordable EU tuition levels.

Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) logo

Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)

elte.hu
€2,200 – €5,000
$2,400 – $5,450 / year

Hungary's oldest and largest university — strong in sciences, humanities and law.

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Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) logo

Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)

bme.hu
€3,200 – €6,500
$3,500 – $7,100 / year

Top Hungarian technical university with wide English-taught engineering and IT portfolio.

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University of Debrecen logo

University of Debrecen

unideb.hu
€3,000 – €7,000
$3,250 – $7,600 / year

Comprehensive research university with strong agriculture, IT and business tracks.

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University of Szeged logo

University of Szeged

u-szeged.hu
€2,500 – €5,500
$2,700 – $6,000 / year

Research-intensive public university, home to Nobel laureate Albert Szent-Györgyi.

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University of Pécs logo

University of Pécs

pte.hu
€2,500 – €5,000
$2,700 – $5,450 / year

Founded 1367 — one of Central Europe's oldest universities with broad English-taught programs.

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Corvinus University of Budapest logo

Corvinus University of Budapest

uni-corvinus.hu
€3,400 – €7,000
$3,700 – $7,600 / year

Hungary's leading business, economics and social sciences university.

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University of Miskolc logo

University of Miskolc

uni-miskolc.hu
€2,500 – €4,500
$2,700 – $4,900 / year

Strong engineering, materials science and law programs at competitive tuition.

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Medical & health sciences universities

Hungary is world-renowned for medicine, dentistry and pharmacy taught fully in English — degrees are EU-recognized and WHO/USMLE compliant.

Semmelweis University logo

Semmelweis University

semmelweis.hu
€10,000 – €18,200
$10,900 – $19,800 / year

Hungary's top medical school — English-taught MD, dentistry and pharmacy, USMLE-compliant.

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University of Debrecen — Medical School logo

University of Debrecen — Medical School

med.unideb.hu
€8,500 – €16,900
$9,250 – $18,400 / year

Long-running English-medium MD and dentistry programs with strong clinical rotations.

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University of Pécs — Medical School logo

University of Pécs — Medical School

aok.pte.hu
€9,000 – €16,700
$9,800 – $18,200 / year

First Hungarian medical faculty to teach medicine fully in English (since 1984).

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University of Szeged — Faculty of Medicine logo

University of Szeged — Faculty of Medicine

med.u-szeged.hu
€9,000 – €16,500
$9,800 – $18,000 / year

English-taught general medicine, dentistry and pharmacy with EU/WHO recognition.

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Private & specialized universities

Private Hungarian universities offer streamlined admissions and strong corporate partnerships across business, arts, media and management.

Budapest Metropolitan University (METU) logo

Budapest Metropolitan University (METU)

metropolitan.hu
€2,800 – €5,500
$3,050 – $6,000 / year

Hungary's largest private university — arts, media, communication and business.

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International Business School (IBS) logo

International Business School (IBS)

ibs-b.hu
€3,700 – €6,800
$4,000 – $7,400 / year

First private business school in Hungary with UK-validated degrees.

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Wekerle Business School logo

Wekerle Business School

wsuf.hu
€2,200 – €3,500
$2,400 – $3,800 / year

Compact private school focused on finance, management and international business.

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