Why study in Hungary?
Hungary is a popular study destination in Central Europe, with widely available English-taught programs in medicine, pharmacy, and engineering. Tuition ranges from €3,000 to €12,000 per year depending on the program.
The Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship fully covers tuition, accommodation, and health insurance for selected international students. Admission requires secondary school transcripts and English proficiency (IELTS 5.5–6.5).
Top universities include Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), University of Debrecen, and Semmelweis University (medicine).
Top universities in Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
A US-accredited private research university founded by philanthropist George Soros in 1991. CEU ranks in the top 500 globally and is renowned for social sciences, political science, economics, and law
Ranking: 451 | Country: Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
Hungary's premier medical university, founded in 1769 and named after Ignaz Semmelweis, a pioneer of antiseptic medicine. Ranked among the top 700 globally in medicine, it attracts thousands of intern
Ranking: 651 | Country: Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
Hungary's largest and most prestigious university, founded in 1635. ELTE ranks among the top 700 universities globally and is renowned for mathematics, physics, computer science, humanities, and law.
Ranking: 651 | Country: Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
The oldest technical university in the world, founded in 1782. BME is Hungary's leading engineering and technology institution with 25,000 students across 8 faculties. Internationally recognized for c
Ranking: 701 | Country: Hungary
Szeged, Hungary
A top-ranked Hungarian research university founded in 1581, home to Albert Szent-Györgyi, the Nobel Prize-winning discoverer of Vitamin C. The University of Szeged offers 600+ programs across medicine
Ranking: 801 | Country: Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
Hungary's leading business and social sciences university. Corvinus ranks among Central Europe's top business schools and offers internationally recognized programs in Business Administration, Economi
Ranking: 801 | Country: Hungary
Debrecen, Hungary
One of Central Europe's oldest universities, founded in 1538. With 30,000+ students from 130 countries, Debrecen is Hungary's most international university. Particularly popular with international stu
Ranking: 801 | Country: Hungary
Kecskemét, Hungary
Named after the Hungarian-American mathematician John von Neumann, this modern university in Kecskemét focuses on engineering, IT, economics, and teacher education. Strong industry ties with Mercedes-
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
Founded in 1875 by Franz Liszt himself, this is one of the world's most prestigious music conservatories. Set in a stunning Art Nouveau building in Budapest, it trains exceptional musicians in classic
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Hungary
Miskolc, Hungary
A comprehensive technical university in northeastern Hungary, founded in 1949. Strong focus on engineering, materials science, mining, IT, economics, and law. The university has grown into a major reg
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Hungary
Pécs, Hungary
Founded in 1367, the University of Pécs is one of the oldest universities in Central Europe. With 20,000+ students, it offers programs across medicine, law, humanities, engineering, and arts. Particul
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Hungary
Gödöllő, Hungary
MATE is Hungary's largest agricultural and life sciences university, formed in 2021 from a merger of several leading institutions. Offering programs in agriculture, veterinary science, food technology
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
One of the world's oldest and most respected veterinary universities, founded in 1787. Offering veterinary medicine programs in English and Hungarian, it attracts students globally who seek a top-qual
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Hungary
Győr, Hungary
Located in Győr, the automotive capital of Hungary, Széchenyi István University has become one of the most dynamic technical universities in Central Europe. Known for strong partnerships with Audi, Ge
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
The only German-language university outside the German-speaking world, founded in 2001 by Germany, Austria, Hungary, and other EU partners. Specializing in European studies, international relations, l
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
Óbuda University is Budapest's applied sciences and engineering university with strong ties to Hungarian industry. Specializing in IT, electrical engineering, mechatronics, and applied informatics, it
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Hungary
Veszprém, Hungary
University of Pannonia in Veszprém is a leading institution for engineering, chemistry, and business sciences in western Hungary. Founded in 1949, it is known for strong research in chemical engineeri
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
Founded in 1635, Pázmány Péter Catholic University is Hungary's oldest and most prestigious private university. Renowned for law, humanities, theology, information technology, and psychology. Small cl
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
Founded in 1871, the Hungarian University of Fine Arts is the country's premier institution for visual arts education. Offering programs in painting, sculpture, graphic arts, art theory, and media art
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
A modern private university in the heart of Budapest offering industry-focused programs in tourism, hospitality, business, communications, and design. Known for strong international connections and En
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Hungary