Study in Hungary: Tuition Fees & Scholarships

Tuition fees at public universities

Compared to the rest of Western Europe, tuition fees in Hungary are very affordable. Tuition fees vary depending on school and program for international students. Often medicine and dentistry are among the more expensive options with tuition fees are between €12,000 to €16,000 while other less specialized programs can be as low as €5,000.

Tuition fees at private universities

You can expect that private universities charge higher tuition fees. Nevertheless, it is best advised to check the official university page to discover how much you need to pay. In addition to paying tuition fees, students at Hungarian universities are also required to pay an application fee, exam fee, and registration fee, each between €100 and €150.

Keep in mind that both public and private universities are free to decide if they charge the same tuition to EU and non-EU citizens.

Scholarships and funding opportunities

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A number of scholarships are offered for international students who choose to study in Hungary. As an international student, you can reduce your expenses by applying for one of the Scholarships available in Hungary:

• Stipendium Hungaricum is part of the Hungarian Government’s "Global Opening Policy”. The Programme is based on effective bilateral educational cooperation agreements between the Ministry of Human Capacities of Hungary and the partner’s Ministry responsible for higher education. 
• Erasmus + is the European Union’s program for education, training, youth, and sport. It aims to equip European citizens with the education, skills, and creativity that they need in a knowledge-based society.
• Bilateral State Scholarships based on scientific and educational cooperation agreements signed by the governments of two countries. 
• CEEPUS is Central European Exchange Program for University Studies, which this program aims to promote student and teacher mobility in Central and South-East Europe. This is an opportunity to strengthen professional and personal relationships among Central Europe Scholars, according to Study in Hungary. CEEPUS has different types such as student mobility (Bachelor, Master, and PhD students), short-term student mobility (Bachelor, Master students who are currently working on their thesis and PhD students), and teacher mobility.