Best Universities in Hungary for Indian Students

Some of the top universities in Hungary are located in the big and popular cities of the country. The ranking of these universities is pretty impressive in the Europe continent. English is a widely used language in these universities. However, the national language of the country is Hungarian.

Best Universities in Hungary: Indian students who want to study in Europe with a limited budget can consider Hungary as their study destination. It is a landlocked country located in Europe. Hungary is not a popular study destination like the UK, USA, and Germany, but due to the affordable tuition fees and quality education, international students are choosing to study here. The best universities in Hungary offer several programs in the English language.

The cost of living in Hungary is more expensive than in India but affordable than USA, Canada, Australia and other countries. Some top universities in Hungary like Eötvös Loránd University and Semmelweis University are located in Budapest, the country's capital. In this article, you’ll learn about the best universities in Hungary including their global ranking, popular courses and more.

Best Universities in Hungary for Indian Students

According to the government of India, 922 Indian students are studying in the universities of Hungary till the year 2022. International students apply to get admission in the UG, PG and doctorate courses offered by Hungarian universities. 5 Hungarian universities are under the 1000^th rank in the QS ranking 2024 (A popular university ranking website). Check out the list of popular universities in Hungary.

Top-Ranked Universities in Hungary

Check out the ranking of best Hungarian universities in QS Ranking 2024 and THE Ranking 2024.

Universities in Hungary	QS Ranking 2024	THE Ranking 2024
University of Szeged	601-610	1001–1200
University of Debrecen	671-680	1001–1200
Eötvös Loránd University	701-710	801–1000
Budapest University of Technology and Economics	741-750	1201-1500
University of Pecs	801-850	1001-1200

University of Szeged

The University of Szeged is the top university in Hungry according to the QS ranking. The university holds a good rank in the ranking table released by different ranking websites. The university offers courses in Arts, Business, Engineering and other popular streams. There are several academic programmes available in various languages other than Hungarian, including English and German. Below, we have mentioned some quick facts about the University of Szeged, do have a look!

Quick Facts About University of Szeged
Popular Courses	MSc, PhD and BSc
Tuition Fee Range (Per Semester)	INR 2 L – 7.5 L
Total Enrollment	20,000+

University of Debrecen

One of the oldest and top universities in Hungary, University of Debrecen was founded in the year 1538. According to Times Higher Education ranking, it is among the top 200 universities in Europe continent. Several top organizations like WHO, the Medical Board of California, Medical Councils of Israel, Ireland, Iran and Norway recognize the medical degree of this university. Below, we have mentioned some quick facts about the University of Debrecen, please have a look.

Quick Facts About University of Debrecen
Popular Courses	Dentist, MD and Pharma D
Tuition Fee Range (Per Year)	INR 14 L – 14.5 L
Total Enrollment	19,964

Eotvos Lorand University

Eotvos Lorand University is one of the leading universities in the country located in Budapest city. It offers full-time and part-ptime courses in English and other foreign languages. Economics, education and psychology, humanities, informatics, legal and political sciences, natural sciences, and primary and preschool education are eight faculties at Eotvos Lorand University.

Check out the quick facts about the university

Quick Facts About Eotvos Lorand University
Popular Courses	MA, MSc and BA
Tuition Fee Range (Per Year)	INR 2 L – 5 L
Total Enrollment	30,414

Budapest University of Technology and Economics

The Budapest University of Technology and Economics is 4th best university in Hungry for International students. It is one of the oldest educational institutes in the world as it was founded in the year 1982. It offers courses related to different branches of Engineering such as Civil, Mechanical, Biotechnology, Electrical etc. It offers courses related to the Economics stream here.

Check out the quick facts about the university

Quick Facts About Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Popular Courses	Engineering and Economics
Tuition Fee Range (Per Year)	INR 5.5L – 7.5 L
Total Enrollment	18,621

University of Pecs

Total 16,000+ students are currently enrolled in UG, PG and Doctoral courses offered by the University of Pecs. Around one-fourth of the total students are international students in the university. It shows the popularity of this university. The University of Pecs is one of the top research universities in the country with a vast professional research background. Below, we have mentioned some quick facts about the university.

Quick Facts About University of Pecs
Popular Courses	BA, MA, MSc and
Tuition Fee Range (Per Semester)	INR 2.8 L – 3 L
Total Enrollment	16,664

Benefits of Studying in Hungary

Now, you have understood about different Hungarian universities. Let us understand the benefits of studying in Hungary for Indian students. 

1. Affordable Tuition Fees: If you want to study in Europe but have limited funds, Hungary is one of the best countries. The tuition fees of Hungarian Universities are low compared to other European countries.
2. English Taught Programmes: If you do not understand Hungarian, no worries. Many universities in Hungary offer programs taught entirely in the English language. Due to this, you do not need to face the language barrier during your studies.
3. Scholarships: There are several merit-based scholarship programs in Hungary for international students including Indians. It can help you to cover the cost of living, tuition fees and other expenses.
4. Low Crime Rate: Hungary is a safe country for international students, as the crime rate is lower than in India.

Cost of Living in Hungary

Hungary is more expensive than India. The cost of groceries, transportation, rent, and other utilities is more than in Indian cities. According to the Numbeo, an Indian student needs INR 59,000 per month as monthly living expenses. This amount does not include the house rent and tuition fee of a program.

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Eligibility for Admission to Best Universities in Hungary

Just like other study destinations, you need to fulfil admission requirements for enrollment in Hungarian universities. Below, we have mentioned an overview of eligibility that can vary from course to course.

• Completed Secondary Education
• Academic Performance
• Proof of Language proficiency exams like Duolingo, IELTS, and TOEFL
• Entrance exam score (If university conducts)

That's all about the top universities in Hungary. Now, you have some information that you may need to study in Hungary. We have mentioned some queries and answers below to help you on related topics. If you have any queries related to this topic, we will be happy to answer them. You can drop your question in the comment section below or connect with Shiksha Study Abroad Counsellors. 

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