Study in Budapest, Hungary
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| Budapest, Hungary | |
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| Population: | 1,750,000 |
| Listed universities: | 8 |
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Largest universities:
Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) |
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The Hungarian capital is attracting growing numbers of international students, and it’s not difficult to see why.
Budapest is a busy, cosmopolitan European city with its own unique flavour (just as tasteful as its most famous dish, goulash) and it offers a lower cost of living compared to other destinations.
Known for its stunning architecture, thermal baths, and lively ruin bars, the city offers the right mix between culture and entertainment. The bridges across the Danube, Buda Castle, the Parliament building, the Citadel… the list of well-known landmarks goes on and on.
With a growing number of international students and top universities, Budapest is one of the favourite destination for studying abroad.
Study in Budapest: Find Bachelors and Masters
The city is made up of two parts: Buda and Pest, separated by the Danube. While Buda is dreamy, picturesque and picture-perfect, Pest is the more active and busy side - and because of that, it’s also where most of the students live.
Budapest’s nightlife is famously lively, and its so-called ruin bars, underground bars and pubs hosted in old, dilapidated buildings, still retain their hip charm. The city is also known for its spa baths, often housed in stunning historical buildings.
One of the many positive aspects of living in Budapest as an international student is the relatively low cost of living compared to other European destinations. A monthly travel pass for students, for example, will cost just over €10.
There are dozens of universities located in Budapest, many of which offer Bachelors and Masters in English. Among the city’s best-ranked and most popular institutions are, for example:
Tuition fees in Hungary are generally cheaper than in many other countries in Europe, but be aware that there can be differences based on where you’re from: Fees for EU students are often lower, while students from countries outside the EU have to pay higher amounts at some universities.
Universities in Budapest: Degrees fully taught in English
Students from the EU/EEA can work during their studies and after graduation without restriction. Other international students can work up to 24 hours a week during term time during their studies, and after graduation, they can apply for a 9-month visa to find employment or start a business.
It will be challenging to find a part-time job during your studies without speaking any Hungarian, and knowing the language will certainly be an advantage when looking for a job after graduation. However, several international companies operate or have branches in Budapest – the likes of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte or IBM – so finding employment with limited knowledge of Hungarian is a possibility. IT, education, finance and construction are among the sectors where expats often find more work opportunities.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport has several direct daily flights to European destinations – including budget airlines – and a few to Asia and the MENA region.
The city can easily be reached by train from the rest of the continent, also with high-speed train services. Be aware that there are three main railway stations: Western (Nyugati), Eastern (Keleti), and Southern (Déli).
Taking a coach to Budapest from another European capital is also an option, and it will be especially cheap with budget operators such as Eurolines and Flixbus.
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