Study in Hungary

The student visa fee in Hungary is HUF 26,100. It has to be paid at the Consulate/Embassy while applying for the student visa.

The requirements for a student visa include proof of admission or acceptance to an institution in Hungary for full-time study, proof of language proficiency, valid travel documents, notification of accommodation address in Hungary, healthcare insurance or financial means for healthcare services, and sufficient funds for covering educational and other costs.

It is relatively easy to obtain a Hungary student visa, provided you fulfill all the requirements and submit the necessary documents.

You should have at least 10,000-15,000 Euros or funds sufficient to cover tuition fees and one year’s stay in the country.

Proof of language proficiency will impact your student visa application for Hungary. IELTS or scores of other tests will naturally be important in this regard.

Student visa applications may be rejected in case applicants do not furnish all desired information or lack sufficient funds. Visas are not issued to those granted refugee status in Hungary, those who are not subject to exclusion/expulsion and are not considered a threat to public security/safety, those for whom alerts have been issued in the SIS (Schengen Information System) for refusing entry and residence, and so on.

Student visa applications for Hungary have a relatively high success rate. It is as high as 90%.

You can research the available scholarships and check their eligibility before applying with all the necessary information and documents.

Yes, there are some fully-funded scholarships in Hungary, like the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program, which covers tuition and living costs for students.

A minimum percentage of 60% in the last examination passed is usually necessary for a scholarship in Hungary.

While an IELTS score may not be a part of the eligibility criteria for several scholarships, those who insist on English language proficiency may want proof of the same.

The average tuition fee in Hungary is around 4,000-10,000 Euros per year, depending on the course and other factors.

On average, the living costs in Hungary are around 500-700 Euros per month.

Hungary is not as expensive for international students as other popular study-abroad destinations. Tuition costs are around 4,000-10,000 Euros per year in the country.

The tuition fee charged by Hungary universities is relatively more affordable than other European countries. Engineering and medicine may seem on the expensive side, but they are also more affordable than programs offered in other destinations

Getting admission involves applying online on the university portal and submitting all necessary documents, including academic transcripts and language proficiency scores. You may also be asked to participate in an online interview or take an entrance examination. Thereafter, the university scrutinizes the application and informs applicants about their admission decisions.

The percentage required for admission varies as per the institution's guidelines.  Successful completion of bachelor’s or school-leaving examinations is required for admissions into master’s and undergraduate programs, respectively.

Some institutions may require proof of English language proficiency. In that case, tests like IELTS, TOEFL, and others may be required. A few institutions may also have their own entrance examination for admissions.

A minimum IELTS band score of 5.5 is recommended for studying in Hungary.

There are two intakes in Hungary in a year, the Fall (September) and Spring (February) intake.

The fall semester is when most universities in Hungary have intakes, while a few may have intakes in spring. Hence, it is best to apply in the fall.

Both the fall and spring intakes are good in Hungary. However, the former is when almost all institutions admit students, while the latter may be limited to a few institutions.