Hungary

1. Can international students study bachelors in Hungary?

Answer. Yes. Although it is not a famous destination like other European countries, Hungary is emerging in terms of the quality of its academics and providing international education. There are several universities in Hungary for bachelor’s study which are present in the world’s top university rankings. Hence, in recent years Hungary has become immensely popular among International students as a study abroad destination.

 

2. Is IELTS required to study in Hungary?

Answer. Yes, if you are pursuing a graduate, postgraduate, or doctoral degree course which is taught in English, then a proof of your English proficiency is required during the application process. However, there are universities in Hungary that have institutional language exams that may not include IELTS.

 

3. Is TOEFL required to study in Hungary?

Answer. A general application process for applying to Universities in Hungary requires proof of English language proficiency through TOEFL/IELTS scores. However, if you have a strong history of education in the English language and your native language is English, then you may be exempted from submitting TOEFL scores by most universities in Hungary. But you might have to go through a Skype or similar interview for the university officials to test your language skills and background information.

 

4. Which are the best universities in Hungary?

Answer. The University of Szeged, University of Debrecen, Corvinus University of Budapest, Eotvos Lorand University, and Budapest University of Technology and Economics are the top-ranked universities in Hungary which also offer several courses that are taught in English.

 

 

5. What are the best programs to study in Hungary?

Answer. You can study courses in Hotel Management, International Management, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, Psychology, Agricultural Environment, International relations and Food Safety, and Quality Engineering in Hungary Universities. Universities in Hungary also offer various unique courses in subjects of Cybersecurity, Animal Husbandry Engineering, Innovative Recycling, Ceramic Design, Digital Manufacturing, and Classical Singing.

 

6. Can I pursue a Ph.D. with funding in Hungary?

Answer. Yes, there are some state-funded seats available for students in many universities in Hungary. Other than this, there are other significant scholarship schemes such as Stipendium Hungaricum and Bilateral Scholarships which cover your Ph.D. fees along with a monthly stipend, CEEPUS – The Central European Exchange Program for University Studies and other Research Council Studentships and University Scholarships available for Ph.D. students.

 

7. Why is Hungary one of the best countries to study masters?

Answer. One of the major reasons to pursue masters in Hungary is that it is much more affordable than the western countries in terms of tuition and living costs. Being relatively cheap, the universities in Hungary are known for quality academics and have global recognition for its teaching and research. Finding accommodation is again very affordable and you also get help from universities

from the Erasmus Students Network. Hungary is safe, friendly and one of the leading and emerging countries in terms of international studies and university rankings.

 

8. Which language exams do I need to take to study in Hungary?

Answer. You may be asked for English language proofs in the form of IELTS and TOEFL test scores. A university entrance exam also covers students’ English skills which are taken by some universities as a part of entry requirements. Other Exams like SAT, ACT, and GED are also accepted in some universities in Hungary. Minimum average scores required are:-

TOEFL for Bachelors: - 60 – 80. IELTS for Bachelors: - 5.0 – 6.0.

TOEFL for Masters: - 70 – 90. IELTS for Masters: - 5.5 – 6.5.

 

 

9. Is studying in Hungary expensive?

Answer. No, the tuition, as well as living costs in Hungary, are lower as compared to other European study-abroad destinations. You can keep a budget around EUR 500 – 600 per month if you are living in a big city like Budapest, otherwise, EUR 400 – 450 /month is enough for living in other cities in Hungary. The tuition fees can range between EUR 4000 – 10,000 annually for international students with registration fees of EUR 150, where the high range of fees is mostly for Medicine and Dentistry related courses.

 

10. How much do international students get paid in Hungary?

Answer. The average salary in Hungary is around 750 – 800HUF/ hour for student jobs. International students can usually work part-time for 20-24 hours/week and 66 days during holidays. There are also options for working only on weekends where you can work 8-10 hours a day so you have time for other things during weekdays.