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2026–27 Country Guide

Study in Hungary from India

Hungary is affordable and well known for medicine, with the generous Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship.

Tuition

€3,000 – €8,000 per year (medicine higher)

Living costs

Around €6,000 – €8,000 per year

Intakes

September and February

Work rights

24 hrs/week during term

Figures are approximate and vary by course and university. Ask us for exact costs.

Where to apply

Top universities in Hungary

  • 01ELTE
  • 02Corvinus University of Budapest
  • 03Budapest University of Technology
  • 04Semmelweis University
  • 05University of Debrecen
  • 06University of Szeged

Visa process

Hungarian Residence Permit for Study: step by step

  1. 1Get your university admission / offer letter
  2. 2Arrange proof of funds and health insurance
  3. 3Fill the Hungarian Residence Permit for Study application and book your appointment
  4. 4Submit documents and biometrics (and attend the interview if required)
  5. 5Receive your visa, travel and complete local registration

Funding

Scholarships for Indian students

Stipendium Hungaricum (fully funded)

Popular funding option for international students in Hungary

University merit scholarships

Partial tuition waivers based on your academic profile

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FAQs

Common questions

How much does it cost to study in Hungary?

Tuition is roughly €3,000 – €8,000 per year (medicine higher), plus living costs of around €6,000 – €8,000 per year.

Can I work while studying in Hungary?

24 hrs/week during term.

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