Universities offer English-language degrees across business, computing, engineering and health fields. Clinical courses need a separate fee and recognition check.
Study in Hungary
English-taught pathways in business, science and health, with a choice between the capital and university towns.
Why students choose Hungary
Budapest, Szeged and Debrecen give students different campus and housing choices. A smaller city does not remove the need for a realistic monthly budget.
The Stipendium Hungaricum scheme offers funded routes for eligible applicants through participating sending partners. Competition, country eligibility and course availability apply.
Universities & courses
Undergraduate courses
- Business administration
- Computer science
- Biochemical engineering
- Agriculture
- Medicine
- International relations
Postgraduate courses
- Computer science
- International economy & business
- Engineering
- Public health
- Biology
- International relations
Universities & institutions
QS World University Rankings 2027 · Overall
University of Szeged
QS 2027 · 633 overallUniversity of Debrecen
QS 2027 · =600 overallEötvös Loránd University (ELTE)
QS 2027 · =595 overallIntakes & start dates
When can you start?
September is the main academic-year start, with February admission available on selected programmes. Application rounds and scholarship schedules vary; confirm your programme before planning travel.
Start dates vary by programme.
Tuition & living costs
The European Commission's May 2026 national guide estimates EUR 500–600 monthly for accommodation, food and other expenses. This broad guide is below some private-rental city budgets; compare actual housing in Budapest and your university city. Day-to-day spending is in HUF.
Part-time work & careers
Up to 30 hours / week in term
Third-country holders of the relevant study residence permit or student mobility documents can work up to 30 hours weekly during the study period. Outside it, full-time employment is limited to 90 days in a year. Confirm your residence status and employer obligations before starting.
After your degree
Eligible graduates with a valid study permit can apply for a job-search or business-starting residence permit for up to nine months. It cannot be extended. The intended work or business must suit the completed qualification; a later work route has its own requirements.
Career fields to investigate
Notable student cities
Budapest
The capital offers a broad institution choice, business services and a varied housing market.
Szeged
A university city with science, health and business programmes and a compact centre.
Debrecen
A major university setting with health, science and engineering pathways.