🇭🇺 Study in Hungary
~83%Graduate employment
40,000International students
~3,000Indian students
Why students choose it
Why Hungary?
Affordable, high-quality education — very popular for medicine.
Generous Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship.
Central European location, rich culture.
Low cost of living.
Globally recognised medical and engineering degrees.
Country at a glance
Demographic & economic overview
9,580,000Population
$223 billionGDP
2.0%GDP growth
43.6Median age
76.9 yearsLife expectancy
4.3%Unemployment
20%Elderly (65+)
267 / sq miDensity
Hungarian (English programs available)Languages
Low.Safety
Climate
Climate typeTemperate continental
Rain-free days / year~200 dry days/year
Cost of living student / month
Total monthly estimateHUF 200,000–320,000/month
AccommodationHUF 90,000–160,000/month
Food & groceriesHUF 70,000/month
TransportHUF 9,000/month
Utilities & internetHUF 30,000/month
Where students get admitted
Top universities in Hungary
QS World University Rankings 2026 & Times Higher Education 2026.
SU
Semmelweis University
Top medical university; popular with Indians.
Best for
Medicine (MBBS), Dentistry, Pharmacy
ELU
Eotvos Lorand University (ELTE)
Hungary's leading university.
Best for
Sciences, Humanities, Informatics
US
University of Szeged
Strong research.
Best for
Medicine, Sciences, Pharmacy
UD
University of Debrecen
Large international intake.
Best for
Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture
BUT
Budapest University of Technology (BME)
Top technical university.
Best for
Engineering, Architecture, IT
Best courses in Hungary
MBBS/MedicineDentistryPharmacyEngineeringVeterinary Science
Visa & careers
From offer letter to first job
Visa & PR pathway
Work while studyingUp to 24 hrs/week during term.
Post-study work9-month job-search residence permit.
PR pathwayWork permit → permanent residence after 3 years.
Key visa documents
Acceptance letterProof of fundsHealth insuranceAccommodation proofResidence permit for study
Career snapshot
Average salaryHUF 8,000,000/year (graduate starting ~HUF 6,000,000)
Graduate starting salaryHUF 6,000,000/year
Employment rate~83%
Internship accessClinical and technical internships within programs.
Top hiring sectors
AutomotiveITPharmaEngineering
Major employers
MOL GroupOTP BankRichter GedeonAudi Hungaria
Funding
Scholarships available
Stipendium Hungaricum (full government scholarship)
University tuition discounts
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