Hungary is about people visualizing themselves when they think of Europe. The country is rich in its art, culture and history, making it the thirteenth most attractive tourist attraction in the world. The country ranks 45th in the Human Development Index and provides free higher education to its citizens. For international students, this is one of the cheapest places, and studying in Hungary adds value to their CV. If you want to study in Europe at an affordable price and want to make the most of that experience culturally, study in Hungary is for you. Here's everything you need to know:
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Tuition fees at public universities
Public Hungarian universities are much more affordable when compared to their Western counterparts. As an international student, you can expect to pay:
- between 1,2005,000 EUR/year for most degrees
- between 12,00016,000 EUR/year for Medicine and Dentistry degrees
Tuition fees at private universities
It is common for private universities to charge higher tuition fees. As always, we recommend visiting the official university page to discover how much you need to pay.
Hungary is known for offering top-quality education at very affordable costs. This is one of the main reasons why over28,000international students from all over the world choose tostudy at a Hungarian universityevery year.
The average costs of living in Hungary range between 375 and 700 EUR depending on your spending habits and type of accommodation.
The Hungarian forint (HUF) is the official currency. At the time of writing this article, 364 forints equal 1 EUR.
Food costs in Hungary
Depending on your lifestyle, food and groceries will cost between 115 and 150 EUR per month. Lets look at some of the average prices for food products in Hungary:
- 1 loaf of bread: 0.65 EUR
- 1 liter of milk: 0.65 EUR
- 12 eggs: 0.90 EUR
- 1 kg of apples: 1.15 EUR
- 1 kg of bananas: 1.20 EUR
- 1 meal at affordable restaurants: 5.25 EUR
Transportation costs
- monthly public transport pass: 1015 EUR, discounted for students
- bike-sharing system (only in Budapest): 22 EUR/semester
- taxi: starting fee of 1.95 EUR; around 0.85 EUR per km
Extra costs in Hungary
- entertainment (e.g. cinema, concerts, theatre): 2035 EUR/month
- private medical insurance: usually needed by non-EU citizens; the monthly cost varies depending on the length of your stay and the type of medical services which are included
