Study in Hungary

A little, beautiful country located in the European Union, is among the safest in the world. More and more people have opted for Hungary as their preferred destination to study abroad in recent years. Hungary has some of the top universities that have been consistently featured in leading world university rankings. Moreover, students in Hungary enjoy all sorts of discounts on public transport, for cinema tickets and at sports venues with their student ID-cards. Some of the best universities in Hungary are University of Szeged, Eötvös Loránd University, University of Debrecen, etc.

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1) Why should you study in Hungary?

Hungary is a small but lovely country in the European Union, which is one of the safest in the world. In recent years, an increasing number of people have chosen Hungary as their favourite study abroad location. Hungary is home to some of the best institutions in the world, as evidenced by its presence in the world's most prestigious university rankings.

 

2) How open is the country to international students?

Hungarians are polite though many are introverted. They are honest and straight-forward, which enables no beating around the bush. Students find it quite easy to integrate themselves.

 

3) What is the Higher Education System like in Hungary?

Hungary has been part of the EU system of Higher Education: Bologna, since 1999.

Higher Education is divided into 3 cycles in this.

First cycle being Bachelor’s Degree for either 3-4 years. Professional Degrees like Engineering, Law and Medicine are up to 5 years though.

The second cycle is Masters for 1-2 years and the third cycle is Doctorate.

 

4) What are the standardized tests to be taken to study in Hungary? 

 GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS

 

5) What are the Popular Courses in Hungary?

Some of the top pursuits in Hungary include Information Technology, Business, Engineering, Economics, Medicine, Language etc. for students to study further.

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6) What are the Average Tuition Fees and Living Costs like?

• Tuition fees are charged in Hungarian universities; however, they are quite low in comparison to other European nations. You may anticipate to spend between 2,500 and 3,000 euros each year, depending on the university and program.

• In Hungary, the typical cost of living is between 375 and 700 EUR/month.

 

7) Are there scholarships available to study in Hungary? 

Every year, several international students apply and acquire the scholarships provided by the Hungarian Govt if they’re eligible and ace the criteria.

 

8) What are the Part-Time Work Opportunities available and the rules regarding it?

Students in Hungary can work part-time for 20 hours per week as long as you have a residence permit. The majority of international students work in restaurants, retail, tourism firms, hotels, and other service industries and earn around 500-800 EUR/per month.

 

9) What are the Post-graduation Work Rules and Visa Requirements in Hungary?

15 days before the student visa expires, international students must submit application for a study-to-work permit. These international students who are recent graduates are eligible to apply for a study-to-work permit for 9 months to look for full-time employment or start a business if they wish to work in Hungary.

 

10) How to obtain Permanent Residency in Denmark?

If you have lived consistently and lawfully in Hungary for at least five years prior to the application date, you are eligible to apply for an EC Permanent Residence Permit.