Deadlines

Before you make your decision, always read the entry requirements for the degree programme you are applying for. Application period and exact dates for self-financed foreign students usually vary from one institution to another so first contact the chosen university to find out any relevant information. The deadline for the first round of admission procedures is usually in November for those classes that commence in February while the second round of admission procedures is in February for classes commencing in September.

Entry and Admission Requirements

Entry and admission requirements in Hungary follow the standards of the Bologna Process. This means that a Bachelor’s degree must be obtained to have access to Master’s and PhD courses. To be eligible for a BA degree you must have your language proficiency certificates, your diploma and other documents required by the programme.

To apply for a Residence Permit for the Purpose of Study you must visit the local Embassy of Hungary in your country to issue the documents you need for entering Hungary as schools may also require some of these documents to accept your application. You will need a copy of your high school diploma to justify the eligibility for higher education studies.

Generally, you’ll need the following documents to be submitted:

• an up-to-date CV
• a letter of motivation
• copy of your passport / ID
• proof of language proficiency
• English translation of transcripts of records
• English translation of obtained diplomas
• two academic reference letters

To apply for a Bachelor’s degree (3 years) prospective students need to possess a high school diploma translated into Hungarian or English with the corresponding transcript of courses and grades. Some courses may also require an entrance exam besides submitting these documents.

For a Master’s degree (2 years) application applicants have to submit the photocopy of their Bachelor’s diploma and probably have to take an entrance exam.

If someone wishes to obtain a PhD degree (2+2 years), the minimum requirement is to have a university degree which is equivalent to a master’s degree. The prerequisite for entering doctoral courses is an MA/MSc degree or an equivalent to an MA/MSc degree. Within a Doctoral programme, you need to complete 240 credits within 4 years of study. At the end of the fourth semester, a final examination must be taken. After a successful examination, the last 2 years of the doctoral programme are about conducting the research and writing your dissertation, which can be extended with one more year.

Institutions in Hungary rank the applications based on applicants’ previous studies and the grade point average (GPA), also experience in work and research might be required by some institutions.

In order to be admitted to a Hungarian higher education institution, prospective students must demonstrate that they meet certain requirements. Although there is a general system of entrance the entry requirements may differ at certain higher education institutions therefore always check the conditions in each institution before applying.

Tuition fees

Compared to the rest of Western Europe, tuition fees in Hungary are very affordable.

Tuition fees vary depending on the selected university and study programme but below you will find a starting point for your further studies and an opportunity to see the bigger picture. To obtain accurate information regarding tuition fees visit the website of the chosen university.

Tuition fee for Non-Eu: 2500 € -8000 €/ year

National Visa 

Residents of the rest of India, and citizens of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Srí Lanka should apply for residence permit at the Embassy of Hungary to India in New Delhi Visa Section (adjacent to Niti Marg) Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110021). Appointment can be arranged by email: visahungary.del@mfa.gov.hu

Student Visa document checklist

1. Dully filled and signed application form for residence permit and Appendix 14 –find it on the website of Immigration and Asylum Office of Hungary.
2. Valid passport with the previous (old) passports (at least 2 blankpages in the valid passport are needed and the passport has to be issued within the previous 10 years) Passport must be valid until the end of your course.
3. 2 passport-sizephotos (not older than 3 months)
4. Flight booking
5. Accommodation proof for the whole period of stay
6. Valid insurance (just travel insurance, if general insurance will be provided by the university/college)
7. Bank statement (of your sponsor) about the last 6 months, counting from the date of your interview
8. Proof of income (of your sponsor) –please note, that land registration sheet cannot be accepted as a liquid fund. Any proof of the regular income of your sponsor: job letter from his/her employer, salary slip (ofthe last 3 months), recommendation letter of the previous employers. In case of own business: certificate about the registration of the company, tax return of the last 2 years, any export/import document which can prove the sponsor’s business, etc. In case of retirement: pension letter with pension slips about the last 3 months. Please acknowledge that ‘Affidavit’ about the sponsorship is only a secondary supporting document, not primary!
9. Declaration of financial support from the family member (sponsor
10. Valid acceptance letter issued by the university/college
11. School certificatesissued by the public authorities of Bangladesh has to be legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh
12. Family Registration Certificate in English issued bythe public authorities of Bangladesh has to be legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh
13. Birth Certificate in English issued by the public authorities of Bangladesh has to be legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh
14. Clear character certificate issued by competent police department
15. CV in English
16. Signed motivation letter in English
17. Certificate from your Study Consultant, if any
18. Police report about lost passport, if any
19. accept only original documents!

Work in Hungary as a student

Are you thinking about working in Hungary during your studies?

Some of you might decide to work part-time during your studies or in the summer holiday to finance your living costs or to gain valuable work experience. Currently, depending on your citizenship, there are different rights and obligations.​

• If you are a student coming from an EEA state (member states of the EU and Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Lichtenstein), there is no limitation regarding the working hours and you need to hold a registration card.
• If you are a citizen of a country that is not part of the European Economic Area (non-EEA state), you can be employed during your studies with a residence permit for study purposes and work 24 hours a week during your study period, or 90 days or 66 working days outside your study period.

Reasons for finding a job during your studies:

• employers provide flexible working hours and conditions for students (part-time, 4 or 6 hours / day)
• you can finance your living alongside your monthly stipend
• you gain work experience

Careers offices
Most higher education institutions in Hungary have their own careers offices where students can obtain information regarding available jobs. These offices offer job opportunities through databases as well as organising programmes for students looking for jobs, and they help you with career planning and management.