Tuition-Free Universities in Hungary
€0 in state-funded (scholarship) places; fee-based in self-financed places
- Universities to explore
- 0
- Mandatory university cost / year
- Not yet verified
- Currency
- HUF
- Academic year
- 2026/2027
Tuition rules for EU citizens
Hungarian public universities offer a number of state-funded (tuition-free) study places, awarded on merit, which EU/EEA citizens may take up on the same basis as Hungarian citizens. Other students study in self-financed, fee-paying places. The Stipendium Hungaricum programme provides additional fully funded scholarships.
Public universities
Free in state-funded places; fees in self-financed places.
Private universities
Private institutions charge tuition.
By degree level
- Bachelor's: Free if admitted to a state-funded place.
- Master's: Free if admitted to a state-funded place.
- PhD: Doctoral schools often include state scholarships.
English-taught programmes
A large English-taught catalogue, frequently fee-based.
Mandatory fees
No tuition in state-funded places; small administrative costs may apply.
Estimated mandatory university cost per year: Not yet verified.
Admission system & application process
Direct institution portals; Stipendium Hungaricum via the national scholarship system.
Residency conditions
State-funded places are merit-based and open to EU/EEA applicants on equal terms.
Language requirements
Hungarian-taught programmes require Hungarian; English programmes require English proof.
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ December
- Applications close
- ≈ February (state-funded places, autumn intake)
- Document submission
- Certified copies + official translations; entrance exam where required.
- Note
- Apply directly to the institution.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle — verify the exact deadline on the official admissions page.
Living costs, housing & scholarships
- Living costs (approx.)
- €450–€750 / month
- Student housing
- Dormitories and private rentals; Budapest is competitive.
- Scholarships
- Stipendium Hungaricum (fully funded) and state-funded (tuition-free) places.
- EU/EEA mobility
- As an EU/EEA citizen you do not need a visa or residence permit to study here; register with the local authorities after arrival. Non-EU/EEA students need a visa/residence permit.
Living-cost figures are approximate (2026 estimates) and separate from the mandatory university cost above.
Universities in our database (0)
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Official sources
- Corvinus University of Budapest – Scholarships and Discounts
https://www.uni-corvinus.hu/ - EURAXESS Hungary – Grants and Scholarships
https://www.euraxess.hu/