Admission Requirements to Study in Hungary

Stipendium Hungaricum (SH) is the Hungarian government's flagship international scholarship program, one of the largest in Europe. It covers full tuition at Hungarian state universities and provides a monthly living stipend and accommodation for recipients. Over 5,000 scholarships are awarded annually to students from more than 80 partner countries. Applications are submitted through the SH online portal during a narrow January–February window and are processed first by the student's home-country authority, then reviewed by Hungarian universities. Check the Stipendium Hungaricum website for the current list of partner countries and annual call details.

Yes — Hungary is one of Europe's most established destinations for international medical education. The four medical universities in Budapest (Semmelweis), Pécs, Debrecen, and Szeged all offer English-taught MD programs and have been doing so for decades. Their degrees are recognized across the EU and in many countries worldwide (including the US via ECFMG). Admission is competitive and requires entrance exams in biology and chemistry. Tuition ranges from €8,000–€16,000/year depending on the institution.

OFFI (Országos Fordító és Fordításhitelesítő Iroda — Hungarian Office for Translation and Attestation) is the official Hungarian state translation and attestation office. It provides certified translations of official documents that are accepted by all Hungarian authorities and universities. When a Hungarian university requires a certified translation of your diploma or transcripts, an OFFI translation is the standard format. OFFI has offices in Budapest and accepts documents by mail from abroad.

Yes — Hungary has a large and well-established English-medium sector, particularly in medicine, engineering, economics, and natural sciences. Semmelweis University, the University of Pécs, the University of Debrecen, ELTE, BME, and Corvinus University all offer English-taught programs. IELTS 5.5–6.5 or TOEFL iBT 72–90 is the typical language requirement, with medical programs at the higher end of that range.

Budapest is one of Europe's most vibrant and beautiful student cities. A city of nearly two million people split by the Danube, it offers world-class architecture, a legendary ruin bar scene, thermal baths, and a cultural calendar that rivals Vienna or Prague — at a fraction of the cost. Monthly living costs average €600–€900. Budapest is also an EU capital with excellent transport links to Vienna (2.5 hours), Bratislava (1 hour), and beyond.